Yesterday I was meeting Mike C and Steve W

[winoweenie]

supposedly for lunch and them sneaky Petes had planned a suprise birthday party at the club. About 20 or so people were there including BRW, CorkDork, and many family members. Steve supplied all the juice from his cellar and I think Mike picked up the, I'm sure, quite extensive lunch tab. Steve really outdid himself as the following list of wines will attest; 92 Mondavi Reserve, 96 Judds' Hill, Livingston Moffitt, and Larkmead, 97 Caymus Napa, Dalle Valle Maya, Anderson Conn Valley Reserve, and an Italian Bolgeherie(sp?) that was terrific. There were others I can't remember but the kicker was when this gorgeous Chocalata Cake with icing thicker than Buckos' skin was served and Steve Opened a 1963 Grahams Vintage Port. Needless to say a great time was had by all. Hope all on the board are blessed with family and friends this wonderful. WW

[wondersofwine]

Happy birthday greetings (a day late?) Keep on keeping on.

[TheEngineer]

Happy B-day WW!!! Always good to be able to spend that with great friends!

[hotwine]

Happy b-day 'ol hoss! Can't beat that as a celebration!

[Kcwhippet]

Missed it!! We hope you had a really wonderful birthday, Verne!! Someday we might even be able to get out there and help you celebrate.

[newsguy]

happy birthday, verne. simply put: you're the best!

[Drew]

Happy birthday, BUBBA.... you're aged like fine wine, complex & fruity...fruity? [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb/biggrin.gif[/img]

Drew

[Jackie]

Happy Birthday WinoWeenie! Hope you have many more filled with joy and great wine.

We love you!

Jackie

[bigredwines]

To the King of fun.You rock,happy birthday!