(Continued from June 11, 2010)
As we were walking toward the Audi, I remarked: “When I get home, I will sit down in front of my computer and write a lengthy e-mail to my sons in Tokyo. There have been a number of very interesting developments.”
“How will they react to getting a sister in this advanced stage of their life?”
“They will undoubtedly react positively. There has often been talk about the fact that a sisterly point of view would be beneficial. Furthermore, in addition to my rendition of your good qualities, there will be a mighty favorable description of them by Alphonse.”
“How well do your sons know Alphonse?” Thea wanted to know.
“My youngest, Richard, is best friends with the big guy. I imagine that the two have already been communicating. I noticed that there are all sorts of computers in the boardroom.”
“What makes you so sure that Alphonse will talk positively about me?”
“It is mainly because of you that he finds himself in a great situation. A day or so before, he was unemployed.”
“It was rather a one-thing-led-to-another kind of progression that caused Aunt Dorothy to form such a favorable opinion of Alphonse.”
After some more enjoyable kibitzing concerning who was most responsible for Alphonse’s enviable position, Thea determined that it was I. She reasoned: “By making your young friend part of the Bob affaire, you started the chain of events.”
We were approaching the shopping center with the wine store. So, the conversation reverted to our winemaking ambitions.
“I forgot to show you the big cellar where the former owners used to keep their butter and cheese cool. That might be the ideal place to store the wine,” Thea said.
“Even without seeing it I am pretty well convinced that you have hit upon a splendid place. Is there a floor drain in that cellar?”
“Yes, there must be one because I have seen them clean the floor with a hose.”
“We will have to build a stand on which to place the barrels so that we can manipulate them more easily. Also, elevation is necessary for syphoning.”
(To be continued)
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