Re: [CR] Red but not a LeJeune... Dave Staub

Ken Wehrenberg wrote:
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> Since it does not look as if I will get to the VR this year-- I did
> have it booked out, and was looking forward to it but things happen,
> esp with 4 kids-- I would suggest an appropriate beverage for you VRers
> just might be "Red Bicyclette"! It's from Gallo's French label and
> there is a syrah, chardonnay, and merlot from which to choose.
>
> Just wash your hands before grabbing the white Velox tape.
>
> Enjoy the VR, guys.
>
> Ken Wehrenberg, Hermann, MO, more SB time this winter

Ken, thanks for the kind thoughts.

Interesting story about appropriate wine at VR. Every year Brian Ignatin brings wine and beer that he makes himself (he's won awards the stuff is so good).

For last year's first, second and third place Entrant's Choice Awards, Brian made three specially labeled wines. If you look a this page < http://www.velo-retro.com/vrIII6.html> you'll see in the second photo down that the three winners are holding up their wine awards.

The poignant part of all this is that Rex Gephart's first place award bottle has a picture of our dearly departed, and sorely missed friend Dave Staub. Here's pictures of Dave at VR '02 giving his presentation at the Symposium <http://www.velo-retro.com/vrII2.html>. God that guy enjoyed life. Here's to you Dave! We all miss you a lot at this time of year in SoCal...

Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California

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