Only a year ago this coming weekend, Jules, Bill and my Evil Sister Brenda arrived in Portland to toast Gwydion’s launching of Marteau. We had lots of great food, excellent drinks, Voo Doo Donuts and crashed out at the infamous Jupiter Motel. It was a joy from start to finish thanks in large part to Bill’s willingness to be the company’s Mario Andretti.
Gwydion and Jules in front of a wall of Marteau.It was a sight to behold.
Bill has such a way with the ladies. She only gave him the cold shoulder because Brenda was nearby.
But Jules was all about the hole and we helped her find it.
So a year has slipped away, resplendent with changes. We have a building where there wasn’t one before. The herb farm has grown like crazy. The building is filled with equipment, herbs, stills and bottles waiting to be filled. Our friends have pitched in again and again to help us shoulder the labor and laugh at our foibles. It’s been a great year and I’m looking forward to the coming challenges.
Still. It’d be nice to hang with Gwydion, Bill and Brenda in Portland this weekend. Santé.
#1 by Bill in Oklahoma at November 1st, 2009
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That was a terrific trip. I’m looking forward to the Ridge launch. Brenda keeps me on a short leash. Bless her heart.
Yes, it would be nice to do it again.
To your health, Cheers!
#2 by Ron Curry at November 3rd, 2009
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I’m so sad I wasn’t there for this. Bill talks with very high regard about that experience, and nothing but love for the Jupiter. I’ve spent time with all of you, but not all together. There’s always the future. Cheers!
#3 by Gwydion at November 4th, 2009
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There is the future. We need to have an absinthe distiller’s retreat.
So much has changed in a year!