Just a quick note to correct some erroneous impressions that may have occurred from my last post.
- I thought the whole “tipsy” angle might be funny. Obviously, it fell short. I love people who can make me laugh and aspire to be one. Sadly, I have a more earnest nature, and never seem to be able to pull off “funny.”
- It would be hard to actually be tipsy on the 1 to 1 ½ oz. of wine consumed during the barrel tasting I did that day to determine the adjustments the wine needed. With my severe low blood sugar and not eating for hours, it was a wonder I was not passed out in a coma though.
- What I intended to convey—the vineyard tasks are and were so involved and time-consuming that every time I planned an hour of work, it easily turned into two or three. This was the first year I had professional guidance in how to manage the vines properly. I was constantly shocked by the tedious, time-consuming nature of the required chores.
The bottom line is I need to be true to my more serious nature in my writing , no matter how funny I wish I was.
GF Wine Country Living 
I made the mistake of reading the retraction first, then the original post–who had a problem with the post? I thought it was great!
Thank you. After getting feedback from family and a few friends that my joking about being tipsy did not come across as I had planned, I quickly edited those parts from the post and reposted it. Maybe you read the reposted version. Actually seeing your name as the “drunken” cyclist, which I think is clever and fun, inspired me a bit to try the tipsy angle. Sadly, I am not an effective jokester. I appreciate your supportive comment, though!
Bummer! I wish I had seen the original! Tell those family members that if they do not like the way you express yourself, they can go and write a blog….
This comment made me laugh in such a good way! Thanks for the support. Also, I loved your post that started by asking questions, like “how do I become a better writer?” I follow many posts just for the information, but yours I follow not only for the info., but because your writing is good.