Greg's North Dakota Vineyard

[GreginND]

Well, with the new paint on the walls, the big old black tasting bar stuck out like a sore thumb. So I painted it to match my color scheme. It's actually a richer and warmer red than these photos show - not so purpely.

 

[Runningwolf]

Looks nice Greg. Are you going to leave the top as it or cover it?

 

[grapeman]

Well that is a nice piece of woodworking. Not so sure about the color as it appears though. I bet it does look better in person.

 

[GreginND]

I'm going to put glass on top of it.

The color is not accurate. It is not purple at all. When the light dims it almost looks red-brown. I'll get better pictures when it dries and I have everything put back together.

 

[GreginND]

By the way, I picked this up at a local estate sale for only $200. I think the owner got it from a rural North Dakota church. He had it painted flat black but I can tell underneath it used to be white with gold columns. I can see this alter in some of the lutheran churches around these parts.

 

[Runningwolf]

Greg, maybe you should go to one of those sites on the internet where you can get ordained. Now you be able to perform and host weddings.

 

[GreginND]

It's a cold night tonight and going to dip down to about -20°F. I was out at the winery this evening painting some more rooms. The air was crisp and crystal clear! I can't wait to share the farm with the public.

 

[the_rayway]

Looks wonderful Greg!

 

[GreginND]

Thanks. The picture doesn't do it justice. The moon was bright and whatever planet that is next to the moon was striking.

 

[BobR]

Oh...My....Gosh, that is just too darn cold! Since you were used to Michigan winters, maybe it does not bother you, but waking up to 4 degrees here is too cold for me. We really got spoiled last winter with all of the mild temperatures. I was looking at Mackinac Island, MI webcam this morning. We enjoy that place in the summer, but this morning it is snow covered and -3. Pretty to look at, but I don't know how those people live, especially with no cars on the island.

 

[grapeman]

So how cold did it get last night? -20F is cold but you guys can get even colder there. I know it is bad enough here right now as it is going to be about -12 here tonight and tomorrow night with a high of about 0. Keep warm!

 

[ibglowin]

Beautiful pic Greg. That was Jupiter next to the moon.

 

[GreginND]

Thanks Mike. Jupiter was gorgeous.

It got down to about -16 last night I think. It's -10 now. We may break 0 this afternoon.

 

[the_rayway]

Are you guys talking in Fahrenheit? Must be, because I'm thinking that sounds awfully warm for North Dakota! It's been hovering around -30c here for us (-22f). The sun dogs have been out!

 

[GreginND]

Yes, this is in F.

It's going to dip down to about -20 again tonight. And by Monday we will be 50 degrees warmer - near freezing! The cold is not the problem for grapes. These swings are.

 

[Fabiola]

Well, with the new paint on the walls, the big old black tasting bar stuck out like a sore thumb. So I painted it to match my color scheme. It's actually a richer and warmer red than these photos show - not so purpely.

Beautiful design...

 

[GreginND]

A local Arby's restaurant went out of business and I scored a huge 3-tub sink and a commercial 50 pound scale in an on-line auction. Brand new this would be well over $3000 minimum. I picked it up for $500. I'm pretty happy. The sink needs to be cleaned up but it is in near perfect shape. I got the faucets and sprayers with it too.

 

[ibglowin]

Nice score!

 

[grapeman]

Those will surely be a useful addition to your place.

 

[BobR]

Looking good Greg!