Verne Batchelor's Birthday

[Drew]

Just wanted to wish Verne a very happy Heavenly birthday (aka Wineoweenie)

Drew

[Glass_A_Day]

Nostalgia brings me back every now and then. Verne was the best...

[newsguy]

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Nostalgia brings me back every now and then. Verne was the best...
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Hi, Drew.

I haven't checked in here in nearly eight years. I'm sorry.

I came here today looking for news on Verne. I am going to Las Vegas with my wife in the fall, so of course I wanted to take her to Pamplemousse. I'll never forget my dinner there with Verne -- and Mr. Toad's Wild Ride After. I saw this morning that Pamplemousse closed in 2021, a victim of the pandemic.

Verne was one of a kind. What a kind, generous, wonderful guy. At least he'll never have to take another "sabbatical" to rest his liver. And he and CB are drinking well every day.

I'll raise a glass to him Saturday night when I open a '66 Duhart Milon I've been saving for a special occasion.

Damn, this breaks my heart.

I hope life is good for you.

Keith