Prelude to the Getaway
It was late Saturday night and Virginia and I were enjoying a wonderful end to Fred Arnold’s 51st birthday
party at his Bridgeport home by the lake. Sitting out in the backyard, enjoying the last sips of a delicious
Pinot Noir wine while holding my lovely’s hand, I was at total peace with the world. Life was good.
Our good friends Pam and Dennis Verner and Jeffrey Shapiro approached us and asked if we wanted to join
them on a wine tasting getaway to the Santa Inez Valley. “Sure,” I said. “When?”
“Tomorrow,” was the answer. I looked at Virginia. She looked at me. “Sure!” We answered almost in unison.
About twelve hours later we embarked on a most enjoyable adventure: The Getaway!