It is a gorgeous time of year in these parts, the vineyards are all shades of red, orange, yellow and green and the air is crisp and cool. This weekend there are a few events that should be worth your time to check out, particularly since none of them cost a dime to get into… Saturday, November 14th Between 11am – 1:30pm at V. Sattui Winery in St. Helena, filmmaker Rudy McClain ...

... admit, the hungover fuzz meant I didn't listen to our guide, Carlos, as much as I should have. Nevertheless, the cork trees were fascinating. Some were over 100 years old but can live up to double. The ... combat cork taint, in finding the best possible way to treat the cork. I got a bit distracted and wandered off, poking and prodding bits of bark here and there. We arrived back in Lisbon, a ...

According to an October 5th article in the London Times, bottle caps aren’t all that recyclable. Admittedly, I’ve never really known what to do with bottle caps, metal jar lids, and other little bits and bobs that perhaps don’t strictly fit into one of the paper/plastic/glass/metal categories. Where I live in the U.K. all the recycling just goes into one ...

... proved an unexpected challenge. My Leverpull type opener > shredded the cork into a jagged half remaining in the neck. Next, I > tried to remove the remains ... only alternative was to push downward, sending a small > shower of cork bits where they were not wanted. On my top shelf, I > retrieved a decanter, which required some fast scrubbing before it > could do service. Fortunately ...

... gave it to you on your last anniversary.) Laugh when you both realize the wine is old, the cork dry and the corkscrew crappy. Although the cat wine is ... home when he sticks a steak knife into the dry cork. Call him something that rhymes with "plumb ass& ... cat wine with the cheese spreader. Be sure to mention the bits of cork floating in the wine, though you know this roughage is probably good ...

... participant, so each person received a unique collection of five bits and pieces to upcycle. Read more details and about the guidelines ... ; material and the ribbon as hanging adornment on the shade. The cork is used to support the lampshade and the aluminum container cover ... bag was what I worked on, and used it for the photo as confetti, and the wine cork, and the black plastic netting. The 35 Mm ...

... long-time blogging friend Pacalaga assured me that any uneven tight/loose bits would sort themselves out over time. And everybody else was so supportive and encouraging it almost made me cry. But I ... world get far far worse flooding and indeed far harsher weather conditions than we do in Cork. It's just a shock when it happens here. It's not uncommon to get some flooding in a wet winter - ...

... : Kelly Kettles (or storm kettles) are essential bits of the kit. Volunteers soon complain if there isn't any hot water for tea or coffee! Here they are trying out new kettles (complete with cork). Please note that whilst boiling the kettle, you should leave the ... ! Pressure is created when the cork is left in causing it to shoot out along with plenty of hot/scolding water and you don't ...

... estate sale I went to in October. I headed over to Staples and purchased a pack of four cork bulletin board tiles. I pieced them together and used spray adhesive to attach them securely to ... it! Isn't it fun? This board will be so handy for tacking up notes and bits of inspiration in my studio. And it will be pretty to have around even when I don't have anything pinned to it. You can't ...

... is reading this post, and possibly scratching his head. We, in truth, only had bits and pieces of this discussion. I’m taking enormous liberty, here, ... at least highly regarded, for other contributions). Peace be to my Brothers and Sisters. Brian Patrick Cork Posted in Being a Dad, brian cork, Family, Friendship, Fun Stories, Humor, Life, Religion, Stuff, Technology Tagged: communication, ...