Dear Gail,
Tonight we were with very close friends. We cracked open a Saint Estephe
('95 and '97) and had a Barbera '02 at the restaurant. Though my friends
were unaware of my thoughts, I am sure Sid would have appreciated what we
drunk.
Gail, should you accept the invite from Jean or anyone else, I'd love to
meet up (I'll bring the wine) at Nationals. You have an open offer to run
what I run. :^) (NER folks know I don't offer that too often).
So all of you can rejoin us on Saturday and the "Open that Bottle." Life is
too short. Eat dessert first.
Yes, Eric, the box o' wine is fine. If alcohol is not your thing, open that
Pepsi or Coke or 7-Up. Think about how wonderful life is. We only have a
limited amount of time here, so make use of it. Kick H Stock butt. Show
Daddio/Thomason that they are not on top. Be proud of 23rd (I have been
there).
Long distance hugs to Gail.....
Matt Murray
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gail deLeon" <deleon@sstar.com>
>I want to thank everyone for their kind words.
> Sid would have loved this idea; he was always up to some good wine.
> I am sitting with my bottle of wine to join you all in toasting my best
> friend and husband of 29 years.
> Gail deLeon
> _____
> "Open that bottle for Sid night" was, RIP Sid Deleon, age 66
>
> From the obit:
> "A private service will be held at a later date for close friends and
> family
> and per his wishes, ''a good bottle of wine will be required.'' "
> I don't think I ever met Sid, but I know I would have liked him since he
> required the above. I may not crack a bottle of vino tonight for him
> (gotta
> do beer, it IS Super Bowl), but Thursady night I will. If anybody else
> wants
>
> to do a "Open that bottle for Sid night," mark your calenders for February
> 9th (or February 11th if Saturday is better). Those that knew him could
> post
> a thought about sharing a bottle with Sid or perhaps what you remembered
> about Sid when you open that bottle.
> Indeed, RIP Sid.
>
> Matt Murray
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