Well, some weather we're having here huh? And in Superior too, where I was at the Screenwriter's Colony Workshop... until Saturday. I returned to PHouse to help... about 4 hours too late! We had people standing, shoulder to shoulder... Kansas City, Topeka, Omaha, you name it and someone might have been there. Crazy busy doesn't even come close. I can't thank Mike, Tina, Chris, Todd, and our super volunteers Connie and Carolyn, for jumping up, jumping in and keeping up our fantastic service and great food reputation. I got back just in time for a quick adult beverage- and 2 hours of dish washing. Sunday, well belated happy Father's Day- Chris and Todd cranked out an amazing special- and I'm still snacking on the bread pudding (a new feature on Sundays)!
So, some sad news- we had an unexpected death in our family. A good man; kind and generous. Bob, I will miss you. The Colony experience has been cut short. There is just too much going on to focus on "The Undoing of Virigina Babcock"- but stay tuned. We're about 3/4 done with Act I... it will become a script sooner or later. We did have a special treat when Jon Bokenkamp visited us for a reading of his pilot (maybe HBO) drama mystery script. WAY TOO MUCH fun! So, my fellow Colony-ites and Lew bid me a teary and hug-filled "see you again soon" hug, complete with the traditional front porch picture... I'll post it when I get it. A funny to end the sad departure- our young Toni- the young woman who helps us with copies, coffee and laundry... DID not KNOW who JACK NICHOLSON was! :) Ahhh blissful youth! Where did mine go?
I digress... I swung past Superior Estates Winery to pick up our inventory (Nate- thanks again for loading my Jeep) and his mom Kelly, as super as always, made time from pruning in the 90 degree windy day to say hi. I met their new winemaker, Dominic- a charming man, not from here, who has a fantastic accent, an obvious gift for enology, and great goals. Welcome to Nebraska Mr. Winemaker! I hope you love Superior and you do great things! The "follow me and chat", taste this and that... now with 3% sugar (just a pinch too much) was a beautiful break from my sad day. I appreciated it more than anyone will know.
So, now I'm back at home. Cat's are thrilled I'm here. I had some fantastic smoked ribs, courtesy of my 3 year old nephew Jake, my niece Kate and sis-in-law Tiphanie. Am going to sip on a little wine- watch a re-run, then endulge in the leftover bread pudding before I call it a day.
Cheers to you- stop past the PHouse- we're restocked with Nissen and Superior Estates (added a lovely new red) and we'll hope to be restocked on 11th Harvest by Thursday when we open again.
Hugs
Carey
Monday, June 20, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
Fundraising with Old Friends & Making A New One
This weekend was fun. Thursday was just a run-of-the mill kind of evening. Not too busy, not too boring. Friday- Katie bar the door! Another house full of fun. Thanks to the Meridian Class who celebrated their 35th reunion with us. I had a great time touring you all through the building, and really appreciate your interest in the Historical Society's restoration project.
Saturday, the Society hosted a Riedel Wine Tasting Event as another fundraiser for our efforts to renovate the street level, and to eventually restore the opera house. A good crowd of about 76 or so gathered to listen to Sean Petrie, the wine-guru of Riedel. Sean and I met about 4 years ago, and it's always fun to see him. Remarkably, this is the first visit in a while that I've reconnected with him and he HAS NOT had another baby- the man has 8... yes 8 kids. Sean and Tom did a great job emceeing the event and repping Riedel. Watch the PHouse website for details- we'll be working again with Sean and Tom later this fall.
Sunday was a lot of fun. Malarie Yolen-Cohen, a writer and historian of Route 6, paid the PHouse a visit. Malarie is traveling hwy 6, visiting unique places and cool spots. She's currently blogging her travels. Friend should be featured on her blog tomorrow- I'll share the link. It was great to talk with her- she was kind of an old shoe- easy to talk with... fun to listen to. After a hummus platter and a sip of Little Red Writinghood, Malarie was on her way to Hastings, and I was out the door on my way to Superior.
So, as of last night, I dove head first into my next screenplay. Today, from the Screenwriter's Colony Workshop, I will pitch 3 ideas to my fellow writers, and we'll see what takes shape. It's just fantastic being back in the house. I'm again in the Dey sister's room (aka wicker room), and have now met all of my fellow attendees. Lew is doing great- have not seen Pamela yet, but did run in to Prof. David from Ohio this morning in the kitchen. He'll be guest teaching again (was a mentor in 2009)... so karma is good, familiarity is good, old friends are good... it's all good! And best of all, Mike, Tina, Christine, Noelle & Todd have the PHouse under control. The plant waterers are in place, the cat sitter is on retainer, Tank is still in puppy boot camp- so everything is taken care of!
Stay tuned, we may blog a little from here in the Colony, and we may just make a little roadtrip to visit PHouse and sip some wine (to stimulate creative thoughts)... one day soon. As Connie P says, "you gotta feed your soul".
Cheers, and as Lew says... Write On! :)
Saturday, the Society hosted a Riedel Wine Tasting Event as another fundraiser for our efforts to renovate the street level, and to eventually restore the opera house. A good crowd of about 76 or so gathered to listen to Sean Petrie, the wine-guru of Riedel. Sean and I met about 4 years ago, and it's always fun to see him. Remarkably, this is the first visit in a while that I've reconnected with him and he HAS NOT had another baby- the man has 8... yes 8 kids. Sean and Tom did a great job emceeing the event and repping Riedel. Watch the PHouse website for details- we'll be working again with Sean and Tom later this fall.
Sunday was a lot of fun. Malarie Yolen-Cohen, a writer and historian of Route 6, paid the PHouse a visit. Malarie is traveling hwy 6, visiting unique places and cool spots. She's currently blogging her travels. Friend should be featured on her blog tomorrow- I'll share the link. It was great to talk with her- she was kind of an old shoe- easy to talk with... fun to listen to. After a hummus platter and a sip of Little Red Writinghood, Malarie was on her way to Hastings, and I was out the door on my way to Superior.
So, as of last night, I dove head first into my next screenplay. Today, from the Screenwriter's Colony Workshop, I will pitch 3 ideas to my fellow writers, and we'll see what takes shape. It's just fantastic being back in the house. I'm again in the Dey sister's room (aka wicker room), and have now met all of my fellow attendees. Lew is doing great- have not seen Pamela yet, but did run in to Prof. David from Ohio this morning in the kitchen. He'll be guest teaching again (was a mentor in 2009)... so karma is good, familiarity is good, old friends are good... it's all good! And best of all, Mike, Tina, Christine, Noelle & Todd have the PHouse under control. The plant waterers are in place, the cat sitter is on retainer, Tank is still in puppy boot camp- so everything is taken care of!
Stay tuned, we may blog a little from here in the Colony, and we may just make a little roadtrip to visit PHouse and sip some wine (to stimulate creative thoughts)... one day soon. As Connie P says, "you gotta feed your soul".
Cheers, and as Lew says... Write On! :)
Friday, June 10, 2011
Another F R I D A Y!
Hey wine-fans... here we go again. Another CRAZY Friday night on the books. We are again booked-up, so please give me a shout if you're driving any distance. We might not be able to seat you tonight.
It's been a busy week- prep station repairs, loading up on deliveries for my 2-week absence. I'm heading to Superior for the Screenwriter's Colony workshop. I'll be sipping a little wine from my beautiful guestroom in Lew & Pamela's beautiful Victorian colony house. This year I'm being joined by 9 other writers from across the country. Can't wait. We pitch 3 ideas first thing Monday morning.
We've also been busy tracking down the semi that delivered the Friend Historical Society's 400 Riedel wine glasses. If you haven't signed up for this great fundraiser wine tasting set for tomorrow night, 6:30PM in the San Carlo next door to PHouse... do it! It's fun. Great food... great lesson, great wine. Then bring your favorite Riedel glass to PHouse and we'll tag it, and give you $1 off your glass of wine (saves us doing the dishes :)
Do you follow Route 6 efforts to re-gain historic status? Friend is on the list of Malerie's stops as she films the history and stories of Route 6 (hwy 6). The Pour House and Warren Opera House could be featured in her film. I've just emailed her- she's headed our way from Urbandale IA... hoping she'll make a stop this evening, or tomorrow.
If you caught Mason Douglas @ PHouse in May, stay tuned. He's burnin' up the radio. I caught him this AM on a Nashville station, doing an interview, and performing "People fall in love everyday" live. What a voice that man has. He'll be back- we're looking at October. So, if you missed him in May- keep checking the blog, or http://www.visitthepourhouse.com/ events page.
Cheers, and stay tuned. Happy Friday!
c
It's been a busy week- prep station repairs, loading up on deliveries for my 2-week absence. I'm heading to Superior for the Screenwriter's Colony workshop. I'll be sipping a little wine from my beautiful guestroom in Lew & Pamela's beautiful Victorian colony house. This year I'm being joined by 9 other writers from across the country. Can't wait. We pitch 3 ideas first thing Monday morning.
We've also been busy tracking down the semi that delivered the Friend Historical Society's 400 Riedel wine glasses. If you haven't signed up for this great fundraiser wine tasting set for tomorrow night, 6:30PM in the San Carlo next door to PHouse... do it! It's fun. Great food... great lesson, great wine. Then bring your favorite Riedel glass to PHouse and we'll tag it, and give you $1 off your glass of wine (saves us doing the dishes :)
Do you follow Route 6 efforts to re-gain historic status? Friend is on the list of Malerie's stops as she films the history and stories of Route 6 (hwy 6). The Pour House and Warren Opera House could be featured in her film. I've just emailed her- she's headed our way from Urbandale IA... hoping she'll make a stop this evening, or tomorrow.
If you caught Mason Douglas @ PHouse in May, stay tuned. He's burnin' up the radio. I caught him this AM on a Nashville station, doing an interview, and performing "People fall in love everyday" live. What a voice that man has. He'll be back- we're looking at October. So, if you missed him in May- keep checking the blog, or http://www.visitthepourhouse.com/ events page.
Cheers, and stay tuned. Happy Friday!
c
Friday, June 3, 2011
Morris 2 Morris TONIGHT
We are so looking forward to welcoming Mike and Scott Morris! We've got many reservations on the books! Thanks to everyone! See you tonight!
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Here we go again!
OK- it's Thursday... again! This week flew by (probably because I slept most of Monday, recouperating from the wild weekend of alumni visitors)! Our book is filling up. Friday we're welcoming Mike and Scott Morris aka Morris 2 Morris... cool jazz... and yep- we are filling up fast with reservations. If you are planning to visit the PHouse Friday evening, you'd better give me a shout quickly. We're at 22 for reservations as of today. That's the majority of the front of PHouse, where the Morris duo will be performing. We're also looking forward to welcoming a few golfers post-WMH tournament. We'll plan to open early on Friday so I can say "HI" to some of my out-of-town friends and a few "celebrity" golfers too :)
Saturday we're looking forward to welcoming our ladies group for a special catered brunch. Look out "German Baked Eggs"... one of my favorites and I don't like eggs! Cousin Terri will be in to help us do another of our top-notch wine tastings. PHouse currently has 7 great Nebraska wineries represented- and of course our own Betty White, Sknow White & Little Red Writinghood.
And speaking of Little Red... WOW have we gotten word that our fun new little commercial is a H I T! We had 2 tables in on Sunday, joining us for Nebraska wines, Little Red, and some great food. Sometimes my goofy sense of humor strikes a chord with others... COOL! Working on another spot- stay tuned.
OK- more later- messing with salmon for lunch- may be announcing our Sunday special soon.
Cheers and best for a great Thursday
c
Saturday we're looking forward to welcoming our ladies group for a special catered brunch. Look out "German Baked Eggs"... one of my favorites and I don't like eggs! Cousin Terri will be in to help us do another of our top-notch wine tastings. PHouse currently has 7 great Nebraska wineries represented- and of course our own Betty White, Sknow White & Little Red Writinghood.
And speaking of Little Red... WOW have we gotten word that our fun new little commercial is a H I T! We had 2 tables in on Sunday, joining us for Nebraska wines, Little Red, and some great food. Sometimes my goofy sense of humor strikes a chord with others... COOL! Working on another spot- stay tuned.
OK- more later- messing with salmon for lunch- may be announcing our Sunday special soon.
Cheers and best for a great Thursday
c
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