Recently, while in the Portland, Oregon airport waiting to fly to San Jose, Annie and I got to experience two different types of people. One was the type that was taking care of dozens of other people, largely by herself, and doing it with an outstanding attitude and the other … [Read more...]

We recently took a trip up to Portland, Oregon but this trip was a bit different. This was the first big trip, as in having to get on a plane, we didn’t take Sammy on. We’ve left him with really good friends overnight before but this was the first three night trip away and it … [Read more...]

I was looking at my calendar to check dates of certain wine events coming up now through the end of April and of course my eyes stopped when I saw April 1. In doing a double take at that date I was unsure at first but quickly realized that is the anniversary of my grandfather’s … [Read more...]

You know, this time of year every blogger and online publication posts some stupid “ultimate gift guide” and quite frankly they are ALL wrong. They don’t get it. But you know who does get it…Hoot n’ Annie! So, let’s dive in, here’s what to buy your loved ones: … [Read more...]

The 6th annual Crush and Roll West is coming up September 5 and 6 at the Paso Robles Event Center. We’ve been to this event every year and every year it’s been better than the year before. They have continued to expand this event with more cigar vendors, lifestyle booths, … [Read more...]