(Continued from June 20, 2010)
“Interesting development,” Alphonse said. “You have often mentioned that you would like to make a bit of wine. Obviously, you couldn’t possibly get a more favorable situation.”
“As I have explained to Thea, making wine from Zinfandel grapes is relatively easy.”
“Indeed, the high alcohol content means that you don’t have to resort to the use of chemicals. Another advantage is that your grape vines are in a greenhouse. If the North West summer turns out to be inclement, you have some control over heat provision.”
“Folks who make wine in apartments would be envious. On the farm, there is lots of room to manipulate equipment.”
“What about storage, do you have a cool place?”
“I haven’t seen it yet, but Thea mentioned a large cellar. Apparently, the former owners used to produce cheese and butter, which needed to be kept cool.”
“I am looking forward to seeing the farm and your wine prospects.”
“When winemaking time rolls around, we will need your help.”
“Will that be a party kind of situation?”
“Very likely. Elsie and Alice will be there as well. Normally, wine from the preceding year is consumed. Since we won’t have any, we can buy some Zinfandel wine and speculate how we will improve on that product. By the way, how is the ailing bodyguard doing? Is his convalescence progressing satisfactorily?”
“The latest information on him is that there was a slight complication, which has been dealt with.”
“What is the newest time estimate concerning his absence?”
“It will be at least three weeks before he will be able to return to his duties.”
“So, next week, you will be multitasking when we visit the robot factory. The bodyguard will show the sales force how to demonstrate the various gadgets.”
“I am happy that the tour of the atelier will precede my performance with the salad bar. Any additional knowledge about robots in general will help me.”
(To be continued)
.