1st!!

He’s on a boat!

3rd?

I may need to track down that Goose Ridge, it sounds good from your description.
QOTD: Due to cost and me being in school.

wow, will the sea air affect the wines????

Always knew Gary was a salty sea dog 😉

The cruise – wish I could have gone. 🙂

Wow Gary, who ever thought I would be in the top ten.

It’s all downhill from here…

Wow, top 10 again! I’m getting good at this.

QOTD: I wanted to go so bad, didn’t have the money, and I didn’t think I was actually going to be in the states either. What a shame.

I had forgotten that those standing at the finish receive free shipping for the rest of the year. Gotta’ get ordering!

whooo! can’t wait until the thunder show turns into a late-night talk show format! just bump leno. that was a fun episode. the cruise must have been a blast. thank you!

QOTD: not a fan of cruises, sorry

I obviously screwed up and missed out. Were there any tipsy single ladies?

Not a great episode, unless you are in the audience. It would be a blast to be there. Why wasn’t I there? $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

QOTD — bad timing and lack of $!

Goose Ridge Vireo sells for $30 at the winery. They are now selling 2005, but probably similar in quality to the 2002. http://www.gooseridge.com/

GARY!!!
Is this my friend Carlos on the camera? I saw a lot of pics!!

Looks like a lot of fun.. next time.
I was there in spirit.
xo

Best episode ever…because I was there! That ship rocked for a week straight, can’t wait for next year.

Where’s FRANCO? we need a sharpie!

I wish I was there, almost came! next year. Time of year not very convenient. GV, you could have dressed up a little for the show??

He?s straight floatin on a boat on the deep blue sea. Bustin 5 knots, wind whippin at his coat.

Man that looked like a blast! Gary I was totally watching the show standing up! 😉

QOTD: Dinero, and de kiddo!

wish I could have been there, maybe next year

Gary! This was a blast!!! I was among the “Camera Crew” on the floor (I was sitting next to Judy with the orange FLIP CAM) and it was a riot to see us on an episode of Wine Library…

OH AND DID WE HEAR CORRECTLY??? FREE SHIPPING FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR FOR US? FOR REAL??? :))))

(sorry for the all-caps, i got excited)

-F

Gary! This was a blast!!! I was among the “Camera Crew” on the floor (I was sitting next to Judy with the orange FLIP CAM) and it was a riot to see us on an episode of Wine Library…

OH AND DID WE HEAR CORRECTLY??? FREE SHIPPING FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR FOR US? FOR REAL??? :))))

(sorry for the all-caps, i got excited)

-F

WOOOOOHOOOOOOOO!!!

YES, why weren’t you there???!!! I WAS! And I was standing! Gary, free shipping to our best friends’ house in Cleveland?? You know we live in the Twilight Zone of Pennsylvania!

Seriously, for those of you who have never met our favorite wine guy…he is EXACTLY as you see him on your screen. What a gracious and wonderful host…and all around fantastic human being. Gary is a true sweetie pie (I wanted to pinch him every time I saw him…I can say that because I’m old enough to be his mommy)! He made himself 100% available throughout the cruise, and he and his incredible staff went beyond the extra mile to make the experience special (and educational) for each of the 200 Vayniaks aboard. Not in a gazillion years would I ever have been afforded the opportunity to taste so many incredible wines, and among such a fabulous group of folks, except for Gary’s vision and hard work.

The Thunder Cruise was MORE than as advertised. It brought the THUNDER each and every day. And my hubby and I thank you, Gary V., from the bottom of our hearts, for everything you did to ensure a terrific experience.

OH, and many blessings to Lizzy (who couldn’t make the trip for large reasons!) and your very soon to be Baby Vay!!

God Bless!

Karen and Mike Rempel