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Welcome to my blog, I have been working in the SA wine industry for 15 years, I have a serious passion for wine and lifestyle, Join me as I walk on the Wine side of life!

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Quality Time


Morning traffic, Kids running late, trying to plan your work schedule, sound familiar? The world is becoming faster, machine is becoming more efficient, yet we have less time now than ever before. Everyone is looking for some well deserved quality time, it has sadly taken a back seat due to modern pressures driving us forward like a workhorse with blinkers on. Our quality time is now scheduled in 6 months in advance and is mostly put off due to something coming up, the good news is that you don't need to wait six months to have some Quality time, when last did you set up an old blanket in your garden or balcony and instead of eating at the table or in front of the telly have a picnic with your family or that someone special? It costs nothing but some imagination, Use the empty wine bottle from last Sundays lunch as a vase and fill with something green from the garden, nothing fancy, place some stones here and there and a few branches with leaves in between,that's if you have a tree at your disposal, my point is it doesn't need to cost anything, its all about imagination! Nothing compares to sitting on an old blanket sipping on your favorite wine and eating with your hands, kids love to experience this kind of family time even if its in the back garden, it brings a togetherness unlike in front of the telly, its about bringing all the likes in your life together and sharing it with those you love, create a culture around what you enjoy, and enjoy it!

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  1. The above picture was taken in Pringle Bay, The big guy next to me is Anton Bredell winemaker and owner of JP Bredell wines. Note the rustic setting done by my brother Tony, Bottles from the bin, vegetation and shells from the beach, No money could have bought us a setting as original as this!

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