Greg's North Dakota Vineyard

Well, with the new paint on the walls, the big old black tasting bar stuck out like a sore thumb. So I painted it to match my color scheme. It's actually a richer and warmer red than these photos show - not so purpely.

Looks nice Greg. Are you going to leave the top as it or cover it?

Well that is a nice piece of woodworking. Not so sure about the color as it appears though. I bet it does look better in person.

I'm going to put glass on top of it.

The color is not accurate. It is not purple at all. When the light dims it almost looks red-brown. I'll get better pictures when it dries and I have everything put back together.

By the way, I picked this up at a local estate sale for only $200. I think the owner got it from a rural North Dakota church. He had it painted flat black but I can tell underneath it used to be white with gold columns. I can see this alter in some of the lutheran churches around these parts.

Greg, maybe you should go to one of those sites on the internet where you can get ordained. Now you be able to perform and host weddings.

It's a cold night tonight and going to dip down to about -20°F. I was out at the winery this evening painting some more rooms. The air was crisp and crystal clear! I can't wait to share the farm with the public.

Looks wonderful Greg!

Thanks. The picture doesn't do it justice. The moon was bright and whatever planet that is next to the moon was striking.

Oh...My....Gosh, that is just too darn cold! Since you were used to Michigan winters, maybe it does not bother you, but waking up to 4 degrees here is too cold for me. We really got spoiled last winter with all of the mild temperatures. I was looking at Mackinac Island, MI webcam this morning. We enjoy that place in the summer, but this morning it is snow covered and -3. Pretty to look at, but I don't know how those people live, especially with no cars on the island.

So how cold did it get last night? -20F is cold but you guys can get even colder there. I know it is bad enough here right now as it is going to be about -12 here tonight and tomorrow night with a high of about 0. Keep warm!

Beautiful pic Greg. That was Jupiter next to the moon.

Thanks Mike. Jupiter was gorgeous.

It got down to about -16 last night I think. It's -10 now. We may break 0 this afternoon.

Are you guys talking in Fahrenheit? Must be, because I'm thinking that sounds awfully warm for North Dakota! It's been hovering around -30c here for us (-22f). The sun dogs have been out!

Yes, this is in F.

It's going to dip down to about -20 again tonight. And by Monday we will be 50 degrees warmer - near freezing! The cold is not the problem for grapes. These swings are.

GreginND said:

Well, with the new paint on the walls, the big old black tasting bar stuck out like a sore thumb. So I painted it to match my color scheme. It's actually a richer and warmer red than these photos show - not so purpely.

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Beautiful design...

A local Arby's restaurant went out of business and I scored a huge 3-tub sink and a commercial 50 pound scale in an on-line auction. Brand new this would be well over $3000 minimum. I picked it up for $500. I'm pretty happy. The sink needs to be cleaned up but it is in near perfect shape. I got the faucets and sprayers with it too.

Nice score!

Those will surely be a useful addition to your place.

Looking good Greg!