end of the semester for WB24

I snuck papers in the professor's box and begged their acceptance after the end of the semester. I still flag busses down in the middle of the road because I can never make it to the stop on time. Briefly stated, I am unprepared, late and unorganized. But, I have a heart that manages to beat without any thought on my part and it is this organ that believes in giving a little something to others. I'm speaking of the Menu for Hope begun by Pim and continued by Alder to benefit the World Hunger Relief Fund.


Here is my prize and it is not too late for the deadline challenged (like myself) to GIVE!
WB24 - A Signed Vertical from Puriri Hills Winery. Courtesy of GenevelynSteeleSwallows

A vertical from the Puriri Hills Winery, vintages 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and the Reserve signed by the winemaker Trudy Fowler.

This is an ABC wine (Authentic- Bourdeaux-style- Claret) from New Zealand. If you are a lover of unusual, well-made clarets hailing from unexpected places such as Long Island, then this is your prize. If you are in possession of a kick-ass wine collection of signed bottles, then this is your prize. Or if you are just interested in what Genevelyn Steele does actually swallow with regularity, this is your prize.

Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine says this about Trudy Fowler's wine:"Puriri Hills has consistently made Clevedon's best red wine since its first vintage in 1999." August 2006. Approximate Value $250.The fundraising blitzkreig ends tomorrow,December 22nd.



Go to Vinography to see the list of other incredible prizes and to donate. Following is a quick slacker cut'n'paste synopsis of how to donate--- lifted straight from Alder's webpage.

Here's how to win:

1. Go to the donation page.

2. Make a donation. Each $10 will give you one raffle ticket toward a prize of your choice. Please specify which prize or prizes you'd like in the 'Personal Message' section in the donation form when confirming your donation. Do tell us how many tickets per prize, and please use the prize code -for example, a donation of $50 can be 2 tickets for WB01 and 3 for WB02.

3. If your company matches your charity donation, please remember to check the box and fill in the information so we can claim the corporate match.

4. Please also check the box to allow us to see your email address so that we can contact you in case you win. Your email address will not be shared with anyone. We swear.

5. Check back on Chez Pim on January 15 when we announce the result of the raffle.

Thank you for your support.


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