Posts Tagged ‘wine’

It’s been a little while since I’ve updated so here’s what I’ve been up to. The weekend of the 10th, I attended Hope’s Homecoming activities and my class’ five year reunion. It was a full day packed with fun things to do and catching up with several old friends. We had brunch in the morning followed by our class picture. After some exploring of campus, we headed to the football game and tailgating/picnic’ing. Some warm hot chocolate was in order afterward so we patronized JPs before attending the class party at New Holland Brewery. Here are some photos!

http://picasaweb.google.com/chad.kettner/HopeHomecoming5YearReunion

Last week went by in a blur. I had two quick days in the office and spent Wednesday and Thursday working out of the High Point, North Carolina office. I caught the corporate jet down and back so it was a breeze but still very busy… I even made it to class Thursday night. Friday morning we left for Traverse City on our annual wine and color tour. It was a beautiful weekend full of wining and dining, shopping, visiting friends, and of course, relaxing. For photos, check the following link.

http://picasaweb.google.com/chad.kettner/WineColorTour2009

Sorry to keep it short but I’m writing this between running jobs at work. Yes, still working at 10 PM!

Kellie & I just returned from another fabulous Traverse City getaway where we sampled some great wines and created some great memories. On the list this year were Chateau Grand Traverse, Leelanau Cellars, Forty-Five North, and Black Star Farms. My parents rented a condo at Tamarak Lodge again for a long weekend where we enjoyed hot donuts and cider, campfires, and movie nights daily. We also visited staples like The Omelette Shop, Don’s Drive-In, and Mackinaw Brewing Company.

http://picasaweb.google.com/chad.kettner/WineColorTour2008

Kellie and I left for a long weekend with my parents in a beautiful condo up in Traverse City last Friday (Nov. 2). We spent Friday and Saturday touring vineyards and enjoying the scenery and colors of northern Michigan in late fall. We bought our first case of wine, a 2006 Late Harvest Riesling from Black Star Farms. We toured mostly wineries on old mission peninsula (Black Star Farms, Chateau Chantel, Chateau Grand Traverse, and Left Foot Charley’s).

http://picasaweb.google.com/chad.kettner/WineColorTour