Today the owner and general manager of the store that I bookkeep for, took me and the department managers on a "Mystery Tour." When we all showed up at the store this morning, there was a stretch limo waiting, and we were whisked off to five local wineries for a fun-filled day of wine and food.
The views were stunning, and the wineries were all so original. This winery had a gorgeous deck with a pergola covered in grape vines:
I lost count of how many wines I tasted....possibly as little as 10....or as many as 20....
There were also so many great gifts and books and clever sauces and other yummy items being sold by the wineries. I picked up a cool bottle of BBQ sauce for my brother the BBQ sauce connoisseur.
I loved this little monk wine-bottle cover:
I was a good girl and only came home with three bottles of wine - but it was very difficult to stop at that. There were so many wines that I just wanted to buy for the witty labels - like this one:
It was such a fun afternoon, and a lovely gesture by the owners of the store. The managers work pretty hard this time of year, and it's such a treat to know you are appreciated, and to be rewarded with a day like this!
Now I just have to decide which bottle to drink first....
21 comments:
I'll take your job!! How nice...and what a fun time you all must've had. So nice of them to treat you!! Hope all is well. My oldest cat Mocha is having a tough time right now so if you could send some healing energy our way, we would soooo appreciate it. xoxo
I am officially jealous! How wonderful and how fun!
I've been doing bookkeeping for 12 years and I never...
Hmmmm . . . The most appreciation I've ever received is a card . . .
Sounds like you had a great time. :)
It's always nice to hear that management at least somewhere has the presence of mind to treat their employees like they matter... I dream of working for someone who doesn't treat me like just because I'm necessary, doesn't mean I'm important... I think I'll have to go into business for myself... ^-^
So glad you had a good time! I'm thankful your bosses seem to be good ones & know how to show their appreciation! =D
I suggest the time tested "Eenie, meenie, meiney, mo" test to see which bottle you drink first. ^-^
Wow! Great boss!
What a great boss!!! Would you like to trade places? My boss just adds extra work. Grrrr!!!! Sounds like you had a super day. Driving off in a limo to boot...OMG!!!
Mary
Great job you have! Wonderful visit to part of the wine country. Sipping and munching!
How fun!
Blessings, magnolia (sandi)
sounds like a lot of fun. They are really getting witty with the wine labels, lol.
What a super "work" day and wonderful boss...the most I ever got out of a job is overtime. hehe
What a smart employer because they know if they treat you wonderfully which obviously they do, you'll work hard for them. Thank you for sharing a glimpse into paradise :0
~hard work pays off in the end...what a wonderful way to spend the day...i l♥ve visiting wineries...aaahhh...and then coming home with a treasure or two only adds to the day...savor it...cheers little lady! warm wishes and brightest blessings~
What a wonderful treat!! That is a great boss who understands and appriciates all the hard work you do!
It is amazing how much your Valley and my Valley are alike!!! To bad our boss's aren't!!LOL!~ Send healing energy to Mocha..
what a great boss! and what fun! glad to hear you are embracing a little bit of year round witch!
What a great story. Nice to know that there are still companies out there like that.
Thanks for sharing - made my day!
Cheers!
You do indeed have a great boss. In my drinking days I used to make a lot of wine. One of my favorites was sunshine wine because of it's simplicity. Add one cup of sugar and one cup of fruit to a quart canning jar. Fill the rest with water. Place lid on loosley. Set in sun until ferminted. Strain and enjoy. X.
Such a nice surprise for you all.
Everytime I come to your blog, I get an overwhelming urge to go visit a winery. What a great place to work, I'd love to be whisked away for a day like that! :o)
Love it! How fun!
Oh Jen what fun!! Only three!! Great Boss!! Nice to meet you, Sarah
How awesome!! I would love to be surprised like that! I often go for the labels, too...could find a good wine that way, ya never know ;)
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