Jul 16, 2020
Making the best of a disappointment
There is a newish winery in our area. Late last summer I discovered that it had a wood fire pizza oven and that their mini restaurant offers pizza comparable to what you might eat in Naples. We loved the pizza in Naples and yes it was the best ever so we were anxious to try this place. However the timing just did not work out as Colin was busy the last three months before we traveled south to Mexico. So last Saturday, late afternoon, we had a reservation for a wine tasting to be followed with a bottle of wine and hopefully the best ever pizza this side of Naples.
They are very careful and only allow up to six people per tasting every thirty minutes with a thorough cleaning between customers. The tasting is $5.00 each which is waived per bottle purchased.
Just as we started our tasting we were informed that for the first time ever that they had run out of pizza dough – exactly what happened to us once in Naples. Only that time we had waited for two hours only to share a small pizza ( all that we could get ) that was the very best ever. What is unique at Blind Tiger is that they offer four different wines each week to taste. The week prior they had their Pinot Gris on the list and they graciously allowed us to test it as well. Needless to say we were most disappointed that the pizza was not to be. It, more than the wine, was our main purpose in visiting the Blind Tiger Winery.
Most of their outdoor tables were full. Lovely view of Woods Lake.
I asked why the name Blind Tiger and was told that during the days of prohibition and the speakeasies, statues such as a tiger or of a pig were prominent. If the tiger or the pig had a blindfold over their eyes it was not safe to enter. You can just barely make out the white blindfold over this tiger, which is resting on its forehead.
CocaCola for either 5 cents on the side or 7 cents on the front. Interesting antique.
Older vehicle near the washrooms. We were somewhat disappointed at not being able to get dinner and as a result the staff had a discussion and waived our wine tasting fees. Very nice, but still. As we left we headed to our favourite local restaurant hoping for a table on the patio.
Lovely hanging baskets at the Greek House Restaurant but they were full unless we wanted to sit inside.
No, not for us. But then I said hey, lets order take out and so we did.
We had a twenty five minute wait so we went for a ride in the hills above the restaurant. Love that someone has created a book exchange outside their yard on the road.
This was a new area for us to explore and see what there was. We saw some great views of the lake as well as this neat older truck advertising a melon patch.
As we passed the local park on Wood Lake, we observed that there was little social distancing happening.
By the time we got home the wind had picked up and was blowing at 54 gusts to 68km/h. The wind was coming from behind us and you can see the lake being pushed away from us.
We did enjoy our take out, the first time we have had our special Greek meal since early last October. It has been a so so week, but with my slowing down mentally it seems that I just don’t have enough time no energy to get through the day, never mind write a blog. I am beginning to think that perhaps I am depressed about not traveling by air never mind being able to leave Canada this fall. I also received some sad news about a blogger that I read. She received some devastating health news which has thrown me for a loop ( never mind her and and what she is experiencing). I have never met her but I feel like she is a close friend. She is going to stop blogging and will move forward privately which I totally respect but I will miss her so very much 😥
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Sorry for the News about your E-friend. We’ll keep her in our prayers.
Lots of people are loosing their motivation because of the Isolation. Once things finally open back up there will be possibly big celebrations. More Spread! Everyone that cares is starting to get paranoid.
Liked your Covid Messages.
Be Safe and Enjoy what life has to offer by making the most of it.
It’s about time.
Thank you for your prayers. We not living in good times but all we can do is try and make the best of each day.
Sorry about your pizza. It will be an outing for another time. I know what you mean about slowing down. I feel like I could sleep all day. Have to really make myself get going. Of course with the house all torn up there isn’t even much I can do here. In a couple of weeks the repairs will all be done then I’ll have to put everything away. Ugh.
Oh Carol, I have been reading on your blog what you are going through. You have had so many trying times these past few years. However there is something about this slowing down, perhaps you should just take a few days off.
Those hanging basket are gorgeous! Next time you will get pizza; I am hoping
Yes they always have the most full and colourful hanging baskets. We will be sure to retry to enjoy that pizza.
Too bad about Blind Tiger and your pizza…try again…LOVE their pizzas there! And then
Giggle Water too!
What is Giggle Water? Good to know that the pizza is worth going back to try. Will do so next week with our friends.
Giggle water is there sparkling carbonated rose….sooooo good!
Interesting, I just might have to try that.