The Last Installment....The Winery Opens...Welcome Friends
Nitedulac
The morning of the Solstice arrives with sunshine, warmth, and a light
pleasing breeze that is fresh with the scent of the sea. At the Enchanted
Forest Winery, a gathering of Cuddlers begins to arrive. As a few gather by the
front stairs, the doors open inwards and reveal a smiling Dave du Lac. Welcome
all of you. I am so pleased that you would come. Your being here fills me with
overflowing happiness. Please come in. I mean this truly, when I say, my home
is yours.
As we enter we notice that the floor is a dark hardwood floor, very smooth and
highly polished. It is a perfect floor for dancing. In fact, an artfully
concealed state of the art stereo can play hours of uninterrupted music. An
intricate network of speaker are set up in inconspicious places, both inside
and outside. With the press of buttons, the speaker may be turned on, and off.
And yes, the ability to 奏urn it up' will be explored! On the immediate left is
a long deep closets for coats in the winter. To the immediate right is a
winding staircase, leading up, and down. Along the left side wall is a huge
fireplace. It is 20' long! Dave says: 選 just love a roaring fire! I know my
dear friend Old Grey Wolf does, too! I have some nice soft rugs we can toss
down and watch the flames dance, whenever you would like.
Next to the fireplace are french doors which open onto the deck. The are open
now letting in the delicate aroma of the vineyard, blossoms, grapes and herbs.
Right next to doors is a lice large powder room. Across from that is a 10 foot
wall to ceiling china cabinet, with services enough to seat all the Cuddle
friends and their guests.
The kitchen is huge. 10 foot by 20 foot. It has two stokes and oven,
refrigerators and freezers and a well stocked pantry. Fine aromas waft from the
kitchen holding the promise for fine and festive food.
On the floor is a huge oval banquet table and chairs for all. Sunshine from
the bay window bathes the table. There are fresh flowers and long tapers on the
table to add to the charm.
From the ceiling hang two chandeliers that use candles for lighting.
The Second Floor
The staircase leads us to the second floor. The floors are oak parquet. Area
rugs will help to keep feet from getting chilly on the wood floors.
The first room is the octagon bedroom. This is the V.I.P. bedroom. It is
suitable for any Cuddleland V.I.P.. (that means all of you!) It has3 windows
overlooking the sea, and the shores of Cuddleland. The Lighthouse is visible,
standing proud and strong. A savior for sailors. Each of the 8 walls has a
painting. (What are they? Come and see for yourself.)
There are 4 more bedrooms on the floor. Three of these have fireplaces. Mr.
and Mrs. Old grey Wolf are checked into one of these for the week.
Near the middle of the floor, is a large bathroom. It has the lavatory, shower
and a sunken hot tub/spa with a never ending supply of scented bubbly delights.
There are little candles to offer a soft glow. Perfect for relaxing or
romancing.
In the far corner is a library. The walls are lined with barrister style
bookshelves. The sample of reading seems endless. Surely, of the thousands of
books kept here, there is one that you will enjoy. A stereo with artfully
mounted speakers is available. It plays natures sounds and soft jazz. Built
into the center wall is a fireplace with a never ending flame. This fireplace
is shared by the adjoining bedroom. Each of the bedrooms has at least one
window. Special paintings make each bedroom a different theme room, as does the
decor. What is the theme? Perhaps you will have to stay to find out.
One constant in all the rooms is the big deep soft king size bed with feather
down comforters.
Another is the iced wine carriers, awaiting your favorite request.
The Third Floor
The attic stands high and dark. It has some windows looking out over the sea,
and the vineyard. What is kept up in the attic? Toys of course! Games, mystery
chests, and of course empty wine bottles.
The octagon spire has a room, too. This is the Princess Bedroom. The bed is
queen sized. It is a warm comfortable room. It is decorated with teddy bears,
rabbits, squirrels, wolves, cats, dogs, lions, jaguars, a pooh, whales, and a
whole assortment of beanies. In fact, if you look close, there is a replica of
each cuddle character. There are small picture of characters from many of the
fanciful childhood movie on each odd wall. On each even wall? A window
overlooking Cuddleland. There are books on the night stand. They are the books
filled with stories of young girls. The vanity has a series of combs and
brushes made of engraved and colored enamel. Light cache rests in the drawers
of the dresser. On the night stand is a book. It is a diary, and it is empty.
It is a room diary. I hope that when a Princess comes to the bed and breakfast,
and spends a night, she will write her dreams and thoughts. Creativity is more
precious than gold and gems.
The Fourth Floor
There is only one room tp the fourth floor. It is the fourth floor of the
spire. To get there, one must use the tight spiral staircase. The room itself
is rather small. It has a few comfortable chairs, and a thick shag rug. The
only heat will come from a small wood burning stove. This is a reading and
writing room. A room of inspiration, peace, tranquility for the fancy of the
mind. There is writing material, pens and pencils, and small folding tables to
write on. The striking characteristic is the two, complete wall windows. One
overlooks the sea. The other looks out to Cuddleland. What a beautiful sight.
Camelot still lives here! All the beauty and splendor. The vibrance and the
passion and the caring for people. This winery has many pictures and paintings,
yet this room has only one. The inspiration in this room, comes from that is
within you. The lone picture here is that of the Cuddlers Gallery that Sir Jon
has been so kind to create and maintain. Yet it has had magic added, because
every Cuddler that has ever come through is in the picture.
The Spire
Friends, I caution all of you. This room is not meant for most of us. This is
a room of powerful magic. This room has been built for the special Cuddlers
that possess magic and can walk in peace and fear no harm from it. For
Locksley, and Racheli our Gummi Bear Witch. For our CyberTiger and for the
snuggle faerie, The Good Witch, and the Green Witch, and all those who have
called the Coven House home. I have stocked it with herbs, books, candles and
wine. With gold, silver, crystals, talismans, statues, and everything that
would please our makers of magic.
Friends I may visit on occasion, and you certainly may at any time you would
like, but be careful, the spirits are kind to those who understand, but are
notional. Take care!
The Basement is a working winery. Filled with distillers, wine barrels, and
everything to make a fine wine for fine friends!
Dave du Lac
Squire to Princess Kennabear
Squire to Princess Cuddlemom
Knight of Justice
Maker of Chocolate
Cam
The room is fantastic. I don't know if I can pry Mrs. Grey Wolf out of
it at the end of the week. It is truly beautiful. You have attended to
every detail. We truly thank you.
On to another matter. you mentioned you would like help decanting saome
of the wines. Where would you like me to be? Point me at it and I will
serve.
Sir Cam, the old grey wolf, KiTA
Friend to Princess Swan Lake Bear,
to Pouncess Nala, LiTA, and to my
special mentor, Sir CuddleMom, KiTA
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Picko
scribbled:
>
> The morning of the Solstice arrives with sunshine, warmth, and a light
>pleasing breeze that is fresh with the scent of the sea. At the Enchanted
>Forest Winery, a gathering of Cuddlers begins to arrive. As a few gather by the
>front stairs, the doors open inwards and reveal a smiling Dave du Lac. Welcome
>all of you. I am so pleased that you would come. Your being here fills me with
>overflowing happiness. Please come in. I mean this truly, when I say, my home
>is yours.
I will always drink to the Midsummer! But you'll most likely find me
playing out in the forest. Just leave me a bottle at the edge of the
vinyard.
Picko
Kevin Ilias (Countryk)
Nitedulac wrote:
(post gently cuddled for storage)
A magnificent place you have!!!! Out does my own expectations and know great times as
well as mysterious events in the higer floors will be ever present in this wonderful
Place.
Do I sense a fine Chardonney nearby ..
*DistilledHugs*
CountryBear
Fableprof
gathered some oak branches, acorns and other items and carved them to represent
the god Bacchus with a flagon of wine that is spilling out. I hope you enjoy it
in your new home.
Hunchbacked Squirell
Sgt in Arms to Lady Kitt
Card Carrying Squire to Sir Cam
Kennabear
Nitedulac wrote:
> The Basement is a working winery. Filled with distillers, wine barrels, and
> everything to make a fine wine for fine friends!
So THAT is where Picko is...<G> Seriously though it is a most gorgeous place and there is
such magic and beauty in each of the rooms. Such care has been brought. Thank you for
sharing this with us. *BIG HUGS*
Now you said something about food? <G> (Terribly sorry but I am a bear afterall you know
:)
Kennabear
Jon
Kennabear <kenn...@ATT.net> wrote:
> Seriously though it is a most gorgeous place and there is
> such magic and beauty in each of the rooms.
Yes, a wonderful creation - well built, Sir Dave.
Jon.
--
Sir Jon, KiTA * ICQ 21129860
honorary member of the FaJiTA Sisterhood
#0 * Hot Madras * 'Oh no, he's at it again'
http://www.argonet.co.uk/users/jghall/
Glynis Duckenfield
Nitedulac wrote in message <19990620225855...@ng-fn1.aol.com>...
>The Basement is a working winery. Filled with distillers, wine barrels, and
>everything to make a fine wine for fine friends!
>
*sigh* No rum cupboard then?
Snigly xxxxx
Kevin Ilias (Countryk)
Nitedulac wrote:
> Dear Country Bear,
> >
> >A magnificent place you have!!!!
>
> I am so glad you approve! Anytime you would like to stay, you are most welcome!
>
> >Do I sense a fine Chardonney nearby ..
> >
> In the spirit of the day, may I recommend the Minstrel white? I think you will
> enjoy it. Crisp and clean, very like a sauvignon blanc. No oak hints.
> Cheers friend!
Fine choice I must say :c). I raise my glass and toast to Nitedulac, Squire to the
lovely Kennabear and equally lovely Cuddlemom, Knight of Justice and Chocolate
Maker extrodinare and know maker of fine wines and keeper of the cuddleland
winery.
Cheers
*ToastHugs*
CountryBear
Nitedulac
Thank you for helping! I need a good man who has been around a wine bottle or
so. Cultured, refined, experienced, all that you know.
Join me at the buffet tables and let's pour till they want no more! Oh, by the
way, you are expected to sample liberally yourself!
Hugs,
Nitedulac
Fortunately, we are near the forest here. Now, knowing what I do of you, I
wonder if you would prefer red, or white? Let's do this the easy way and leave
one of each (grin)! Just give a call when it is gone and I'll bring around
another round!
Solstice tribute!
Salute!
Nitedulac
Thank you for the kind words Sir. it means much coming from you! Come join me
in a glass or several. I think you will find the Caberbet spectacular, and
pleasing to your palate!
Hugs,
Nitedulac
>
>A magnificent place you have!!!!
I am so glad you approve! Anytime you would like to stay, you are most welcome!
>Do I sense a fine Chardonney nearby ..
>
In the spirit of the day, may I recommend the Minstrel white? I think you will
enjoy it. Crisp and clean, very like a sauvignon blanc. No oak hints.
Cheers friend!
Nitedulac
>I
>gathered some oak branches, acorns and other items and carved them to
>represent
>the god Bacchus with a flagon of wine that is spilling out.
What a magnificet tribute! Thank you so much.
When time eases for you, come around. Perhaps we shall sith in the 4th floor
library, overlook the meadow and the sea, play a game of chess and drink a few
flagons of wine!
Many thanks, and hugs!
Nitedulac
>
>Now you said something about food? <G> (Terribly sorry but I am a bear
>afterall you know
>:)
>
Now what kind of host would I be if I simply got everyone persnickered on
opening day? (Wait a minute. Is that a bad thing?)(grin)
The buffet is set up for a feast for kings and queens! In my eyes, each of the
Cuddle friends qualifies!
Enjoy!
Hugs!
Thank you for the kind words!
Galahad
erected and his mind drifts back some years to when a kind and gentle
blind man wandered into the meadow. Truth be told, this kind man had
a special computer that let him become a true Cuddler. But that's a
different story indeed. So, as he gazes at the newest addition to the
Land, Galahad meanders towards the doors, knowing that he will be able
to find a glass of Cabernet Souvignon and a dark corner, and watch as
his new friends meet to talk and play.
Thanks, Dave. AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Galahad
Squire-At-Large
Nitedulac
The tales of your deeds (and escapades) lives well in the history of
Cuddleland. Approval from someone such as you is phenominal. The winery was
built for all the Cuddle friends, and a place for me to make wine and chocolate
to share. A glass of cabernet? Surely a bottle. Perhaps I can entice you with a
bottle of my favorite, Chateauneuf du Pape. The drinking of strong red wine
makes for the telling of tales. I would love to listen if you want to spin
some.
Salute,
Caelura
What a wonderful winery you have constructed! As I walk in awe through the
lovingly-created rooms, I feel almost as if I am at home here. Listening to
the soft classical music spilling out of the hidden speakers, smelling the
wonderful tangy-sweet aroma of crushed grapes warming in the sun, it's almost
like Heaven.
This will be a wonderful place to stay, to visit, and I do believe I'll have to
be pried away from the premises if I am ever to get anything done...Thank you
for the momentary respite from the Work and School Monstas that have been
chasing me! <SLB lifts her glass of zinfandel> Cheers for all you have done,
Dave!
Hugs,
Heather Lyn
~~Princess Swan Lake Bear ~~
Honorary LiW to Sir Jon, KiTA ~ Hugger of Sir OGW ~
ICQ # 36671082 ~ One Cuddle is NEVER Enough ~
Dizzy Dame
> The morning of the Solstice arrives with sunshine, warmth, and a light
>pleasing breeze that is fresh with the scent of the sea. At the Enchanted
>Forest Winery, a gathering of Cuddlers begins to arrive. As a few gather by the
>front stairs, the doors open inwards and reveal a smiling Dave du Lac. Welcome
>all of you. I am so pleased that you would come. Your being here fills me with
>overflowing happiness. Please come in. I mean this truly, when I say, my home
>is yours.
Kitt enters the winery and joins the tour of the magnificent building.
<description of a truly lovely and splendid winery saved to the
archives>
>The Basement is a working winery. Filled with distillers, wine barrels, and
>everything to make a fine wine for fine friends!
>Dave du Lac
"Sir David, congratulations on the completion of your magnificent new
home, winery and vineyards!" Lady Kitt smiles appreciatively at the
end of the tour. Reaching into a deep pocket in her skirt she pulls
out a charmingly wrapped small box and hands it to the knight of
justice turned vintner. "This is for you, Dave. A sort of
winery/house warming present," she beams.
Dave takes the gift and unwraps it to reveal the kelly green velvet
box inside. He opens the lid and gasps softly at the beautiful
antique nestled in the pale green satin lined box. Lifting the cup
out of the box he lets its silver chain dangle as he holds it closer
to the light to examine it.
It is an exquisitely crafted hammered silver wine taster's cup. The
bowl of the cup is shallow with a flat bottom. On either side of the
rim of the cup are horizontal silver handles decorously designed as
delicate grape leaves, with the silver chain attached to one of the
handles. A taster would slip the chain around his neck so that the
cup could dangle ready for use, thus freeing his hands.
The old fashioned taster's cup was used to evaluate a wine sample in
the dim light of the wine cellar. The bumps hammered into the metal
were intended to refract light through the wine for evaluation
purposes. With the conventional wisdom today being that a clear wine
glass is better for evaluating a barrel sample for color and clarity,
these cups are not used much anymore, and instead are valued as a
keepsake representing their traditional use in the history wine
making.
--
Dame Kitt, KiTA
The Mystical White Wolf
Lady to the Dashing Squire Dale
Lady to the Hunchbacked Sergeant Squirell
Rfcourt
WOW!
Sir Richard KiTA
Synnoveah J Cooke
>Dear Sir Galahad,
>The tales of your deeds (and escapades) lives well in the history of
>Cuddleland. Approval from someone such as you is phenominal. The winery was
>built for all the Cuddle friends, and a place for me to make wine and chocolate
>to share. A glass of cabernet? Surely a bottle. Perhaps I can entice you with a
>bottle of my favorite, Chateauneuf du Pape. The drinking of strong red wine
>makes for the telling of tales. I would love to listen if you want to spin
>some.
>Salute,
>
>Dave du Lac
>Squire to Princess Kennabear
>Squire to Princess Cuddlemom
>Knight of Justice
>Maker of Chocolate
It isnt just strong red wine that does that <hic> any wine and couple
glasses and I can tell tall tales too..<hic>...
I think I want to take Kayl wine tasting up in Napa one of these days.
Galahad and SLB...we should make that a SF Bay Area wine tasting
cuddle in ...what do you think?
Synny
Maiden of mercy
Guinevere of grace
Lady of champions
Bless my work this day
Litha
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Only the minds of the mediocre are always
at their best.
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Brianna pics
http://home.earthlink.net/%7Ehug1shy/brianna.html
hubbys art gallery
http://www.elfwood.com/lothlorien/artists/brianc/brianc.html
Synnoveah J Cooke
Thanks for the cuddle-back Heather...
Dave this is great...I think you should come out to Napa Valley and
check out some of the wineries out here...Really amazing and some very
old ones too...
Nitedulac
I thank you for the beautiful gift!>
>It is an exquisitely crafted hammered silver wine taster's cup.
This will be a constant reminder to do the very best that I can. <description
Cuddled, kept and snipped>
Each wine made here will be done so because of the inspiration of a Cuddler,
and that is inspiration and motivation not to fail any of them. This beautiful
cup will re-inforce my will do do my best for this tribute.
Thank you for your kindness and the inspiration!
*HUGS*
Nitedulac
I think I may just do that! I love to visit wineries. Yes for the wine, but
also for the story that each winery has to tell, You mentioned a cuddle-in on
the West Coast. Maybe i will take a trip and visit.
Thanks for this geat insight!
Hugs,