Giving pays!

[Joanie]

This morning I arrived at work to find a beautiful "package"...an
envelope/triangular box thing sitting by my computer.It wasmade by
hand with pretty paper, stamped with flowers,and tied with fancy ribbon.
Onthe outside it was stamped, "Too much of a good thing is a GOOD THING!" Insidethere were lots of dark chocolates and a folded note.
The note was a $25 gift certificate from FVW along with a thank you! It was from a teacher friend I had recently given
three bottles of Chardonnay to (her favorite!) but have given her other kinds of wine over the last few years. I asked her how she knew where I buy my wine gear. Her answer? "The corks of course! The name's right there!"

I really do love giving my wine to friends. Ihave neverexpected anything
in return except for a critique and maybe an empty bottle or 3! I'm still amazed and delighted!</font></span></font> It was an incredible surprise and a wonderful way to
start a Monday!

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[geocorn]

Thank you for sharing this story with us. I process a lot of gift certificates without names, so I don't always know where they end up. I am glad you got one of them and that you were rewarded for your generosity. Wine makers are a very unique breed.

 

[NorthernWinos]

Nice!!!!

 

[grapeman]

That's super Joan! The surprise is nicer than the gift quite often. Definitely the thought shared in your honor for your generosity is what counts most. I hope in three or four years you can make some Chardonel wine for her with your grapes. They are very close to a Chardonnay. I still have my fingers crossed for mine this year. They are one of the last ones to bud break, so I can't tell how much new growth there will be from last years wood.


P.S.-the chocolate candy is almost better than the gift certificate- YUMMY!

 

[Wade E]

Great story Joan, I have given away so much of my wines to people and just getting the bottle back is a blessing. I went through my bottles yesterday and noticed that Im getting low again for what I have left to bottle!

 

[jobe05]

Couldn't have happened to a better person

You share a lot of yourself with all of us, we each owe you a box of chocolates. Congratulations!

 

[Joanie]

Awwwe, now you all went and made me cry for the second time today! Thank you all for those kind and wonderful words. They are deeply appreciated.

 

[rrawhide]

joan

your messages and your designs and just your friendly aura makes you a truly special person. we are all blessed in having you a part of this forum. And it looks as if some of your fellow workers feel the same. Thanx for just being YOU.

 

[geocorn]

and people wonder why I enjoy this hobby sooooo much!

 

[Waldo]

Chocolates !!!!

Whats her address joan ?

 

[joeswine]

joan were there any liquid cherries or dark cholocates in there?i love dark,cholocate///////////////////////////////////////////////////

 

[pizz65]

A nice message from a nice person.... thanks for all your help you have given me joan

 

[rgecaprock]

Joan,


If every Monday could be as nice!!! Heart warming story!!!


Ramona