Keeper Collection #SommChat Guest #MasterSommelier Geoff Kruth

4/11 Master Sommelier Geoff Kruth , Guild of Sommeliers

@guildsomm

@KeeperColl (Keeper Collection): Today’s the day! Learn about @guildsomm from Geoff Kruth, MS #SommChat 11 AM CST! Post any last minutes Q’s here: http://on.fb.me/jJigjm

@scottota (Scott Ota): @KeeperColl I’ll be there! #SommChat

@MDSomm (Davis Smith): @KeeperColl Did a slight tweak with my twitter handle but I will be at #SommChat today! Can’t wait to get started with @guildsomm!

@MattMcGinnis (Matt McGinnis): Almost time for #SommChat to chat #Wine with Geoff Kruth, MS @guildsomm! Will be a great session. Thanks @KeeperColl! #WW

@KeeperColl (Keeper Collection): Welcome to #SommChat everyone! Tell your friends to join us to learn from @Guildsomm represented by Geoff Kruth #WineWednesday

@KeeperColl (Keeper Collection): We’d like to introduce you to Geoff Kruth, MS who is answering Q’s on behalf of @GuildSomm #SommChat

@KeeperColl (Keeper Collection): We’re about ready to dive in w Qs so shout out to @Guildsomm, represented by Geoff Kruth, so he knows you’re here! #WineWednesday #SommChat

@KeeperColl (Keeper Collection): Don’t forget that EVERY tweet during this chat should include the #SommChat hashtag in order for everyone to see it!

@KeeperColl (Keeper Collection): As we ask Geoff Kruth Q’s on behalf of @guildsomm, u can ask Geoff ur Q’s! He’ll do his best 2 answer Qs in the order they come #SommChat

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers?): @KeeperColl Hi all! We are so excited to be here and ready for your questions! #SommChat

@tattoodsomm (Eric Hastings): @KeeperColl I’m here. Welcome @guildsomm and Master Kruth! #SommChat

@KeeperColl (Keeper Collection): Q. @guildsomm What exactly is the Guild of Sommeliers? #WineWednesday #SommChat

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers): A. @KeeperColl @GuildSomm is a membership organization of #wine professionals dedicated to education+open exchange of info #SommChat

@KeeperColl (Keeper Collection): Q. @guildsomm Is the Guild of Sommeliers only open to sommeliers? Or can anyone join? #WineWednesday #SommChat

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers): A. @KeeperColl We do not have any membership requirements but majority of our members are professionals in #wine business #SommChat

@JamesCIV (James Crawford): Q @KeeperColl – How would you compare the MS and MW degrees? #SommChat cc: @IvyWine

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers): .@KeeperColl @jamesciv MW is focused on writing, wine trade; MS has more focus on service; both very respected #SommChat

@scottota (Scott Ota): @guildsomm Master Kruth, the guild site has been invaluable for my studies. Any new features/podcasts on the horizon? #SommChat

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers?): .@KeeperColl @scottota Yes! New features every week; new podcast out this week and every month #SommChat #WW

@MDSomm (Davis Smith): Q. @guildsomm What scholarship opportunities are available for those that want to take your classes but might have limited funds? #SommChat

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers?): .@KeeperColl @mdsomm We offer scholarships 4 CMS Advanced & Masters exams, highest score in Certified & overseas enrichment trips #SommChat

@demilove (Douglas Trapasso?): @KeeperColl – Good morning all! May be just a lurker today on #SommChat !

@IvyWine (IvyWine): How would you suggest that people start their studies towards an MS? What can be done out of class to prepare? #SommChat

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers): .@KeeperColl @ivywine Pick a different area of world every month & obsess over it; drink the wines, read books, go there if u can #SommChat

@tattoodsomm (Eric Hastings): @guildsomm @KeeperColl @ivywine wish I could go to a different wine region every month! #SommChat

@StephanieMiskew (Stephanie Miskew CSW): Loving #SommChat with @GuildSomm on this wonderful #WineWednesday. Guild of Sommeliers is a fabulous…http://fb.me/1GIGsCclF

@KeeperColl (Keeper Collection): @ivyWine @RachelVoorhees @StephanieMiskew Great crowd already, excited to learn from @guildsomm! #WW #SommChat

@RachelVoorhees (Rachel Voorhees): Would just like to say that I’m studying for cert test now and LOVE @guildsomm site. Love the study guides & maps! #SommChat @KeeperColl

@KeeperColl (Keeper Collection): Q. @guildsomm What is the difference between the Guild of Sommeliers and the Court of Sommeliers? #WineWednesday #SommChat

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers): A. @KeeperColl Court of Master Somms = examining body & admin 4 levels of tests; Guild of Sommeliers = membership organization #SommChat #WW

@christianklarge (christian k large): @guildsomm What wines do somms get most excited about these days? #SommChat

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers): .@KeeperColl @christianklarge Affordable wines w/ sense of authenticity, balance & w/ honest sense of culture #SommChat #WW

@JohnBPatersonIV (John B. Paterson, IV?): @guildsomm What is your best advice for those of us studying for the Advanced Exam? #SommChat

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers): .@KeeperColl @johnbpattersoniv read GuildSomm study guides, join tasting group, listen 2 tasting podcasts, work on floor #SommChat

@demilove (Douglas Trapasso?): @KeeperColl – Mr. Kruth, I recently joined @guildsomm, love all the updated wine info! #SommChat

@SirenaDiVino (Courtney Richards): @KeeperColl @guildsomm also lurking for the chat today always love hearing about an MS’s career and experience #SommChat

@IvyWine (IvyWine): Q @KeeperColl – What grapes/areas have the most surprising value right now? #SommChat

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers): .@KeeperColl @ivywine Great value = Regional Italian, Beaujolais, Greece, Chile, Loire, Sherry #SommChat #WW

@demilove (Douglas Trapasso?): @KeeperColl – An easy ? for our guest: Are you humbled by the endless power you have over so many careers? #SommChat

@demilove (Douglas Trapasso?): @KeeperColl – hopefully, you know that last ? was a little tounge in cheek! -#SommChat

@demilove (Douglas Trapasso?): @KeeperColl – Serious ? This time: I just got invited into a tasting group! How can I get the most from it? #SommChat

@1337wine (Mark V. Fusco, CSW?): Hi! Sorry I’m late! #SommChat

@SirenaDiVino (Courtney Richards): Q @KeeperColl advice for making/building career in NY as a young somm? PS don’t live there yet (advice on moving too!) #SommChat

@tattoodsomm (Eric Hastings): @guildsomm @KeeperColl @sirenadivino it is a service position! I bus a LOT of tables #SommChat

@LeRivageHotel (Le Rivage Hotel): We’re at #SommChat! Late but still here!

@wineandsake (Rachel Macalisang?): @guildsomm @KeeperColl what does it take to become an MS & what are the benefits of being one? #SommChat #WW

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers): .@KeeperColl @wineandsake MS takes dedicated study, help from others, LOTS of tasting, humility; Becoming an MS opens many doors #SommChat

@MattMcGinnis (Matt McGinnis): .@guildsomm kudos on the online resources. Love that the intro course material opened in iBooks for easy ready. What’s next? #SommChat

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers): @KeeperColl @mattmcginnis feature articles ~1x/wk on various topics + monthly podcast. Currently developing #wine regions maps! #SommChat

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers): @KeeperColl #Wine region maps r free 2 use 4 members. We’re also developing printable staff training modules for service staff. #SommChat

@MattMcGinnis (Matt McGinnis): .@guildsomm excellent. Looking forward to the wine region maps #SommChat #WW

@MDSomm (Davis Smith): Q. @guildsomm I’m moving out to SF to do vineyard/restaurant work. What is the best way to find a restaurant job out there? #SommChat

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers): .@KeeperColl @mdsomm make friends w/ local restaurant folks and ppl in industry; many jobs are word of mouth #SommChat #WW

@ShitMySommSays (ShitMySommelierSays?): .@guildsomm What advice would you give someone that wants to acquire a used MS pin? I’m asking for a friend. #SommChat

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers): .@KeeperColl @shitmysommsays Think we saw a used MS pin on Pawn Stars… didn’t have a name on it… #SommChat #WW

@WineInkByTia (Tia Butts): @ShitMySommSays LOL! #SommChat

@GUSTOTastings (GUSTO Tastings): @KeeperColl @demilove how is the tasting group organized? #SommChat

@demilove (Douglas Trapasso?): @GUSTOTastings – right now we each bring a wrapped bottle and ask theory ?s, but we are considering theme weeks – #SommChat

@ENOontheMagMile (ENO): @KeeperColl @guildsomm Is it challenging for the Guild, MS, MW, & WEST that most guests don’t understand what they are or do? #SommChat

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers): .@KeeperColl @enoonthemagmile Yes; confusing 2 many. Guild=membership org; WSET=prep 4 MW; MW=mostly writes; MS=mostly swallows #SommChat

@GUSTOTastings (GUSTO Tastings): @KeeperColl Don’t forget to include the @WineGuild in your comparison of Cert programs. They offers #wine, #spirit & #sake Certs. #SommChat

@scottota (Scott Ota): @guildsomm Master Kruth, in your experience, what are some of the most difficult wines to ID in a blind tasting setting? #SommChat

@MDSomm (Davis Smith): Good Q! RT @scottota @guildsomm Master Kruth, what are some of the most difficult wines to ID in a blind tasting setting? #SommChat

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers): .@KeeperColl @scottota Bermuda Triangle of PG, Gruner, Albarino; Merlot is tricky: Grandma gets it right, somms get it wrong… #SommChat

@sommelierjosh (Joshua S. Thornton): @guildsomm how much study time would u recommend b4 taking advanced CMS exam? Focus points? #SommChat

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers): .@KeeperColl @sommelierjosh Build a curriculum of entire world; devote 2hrs/day if u can; have job that lets you learn #SommChat #WW

@ctfoodandwine (CT Food & Wine): .@guildsomm @KeeperColl what are your thoughts on vinho verde from Portugal? Have been tasting many of them lately here. #SommChat #wine

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers): .@KeeperColl @ctfoodandwine @lauramaniec just visited, will B hosting upcoming #VinhoVerde seminars 4 the Guild! 1st in SF on 4/16 #SommChat

@GUSTOTastings (GUSTO Tastings): @ivywine Value regions- S. Italy, Spain, SW France, Chile & Greece. Check out @WineGuild for MS programs taught to a curriculum. #SommChat

@ericawinetrips (Erica Landin): @ShitMySommSays hehe #SommChat

@KeeperColl (Keeper Collection): Great Questions @GUSTOTastings @ctfoodandwine @sommelierjosh keep ‘em coming! #WW#SommChat

@JDewps (Jessica Dupuy): Q. @guildsomm Master Kruth, all I want to know is how to MASTER Burgundy! Any tips? #SommChat

@tattoodsomm (Eric Hastings): Impossible! “@MDSomm: RT @JDewps: @guildsomm Master Kruth, all I want to know is how to MASTER Burgundy! Any tips? #SommChat”

@JDewps (Jessica Dupuy): @tattoodsomm @MDSomm @guildsomm That’s what worries me! Esp. on a budget. Per @gustotastings Going to start tasting soil B4 wine #SommChat

@MDSomm (Davis Smith): I have the SAME question! RT @JDewps: Q. @guildsomm Master Kruth, all I want to know is how to MASTER Burgundy! Any tips? #SommChat

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers?):.@KeeperColl @JDewps Start a hedgefund? Helps 2 get rich 1st! Go there. Study maps. Look 4 values in lesser-known villages. #SommChat

@GUSTOTastings (GUSTO Tastings): @JDewps #SommChat It’s all about acid being able to detect intensity in Marl, which is the soil for pinot & chalk the soil for chardonnay.

@MDSomm (Davis Smith): Q. @guildsomm Is there any talk of developing a smartphone app for the website? #SommChat

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers): .@KeeperColl @mdsomm GuildSomm works on iPhone web browser pretty well. Good idea & always thinking how to move w/ technology #SommChat #WW

@ShitMySommSays (ShitMySommelierSays?): .@guildsomm What’s the name of the MS who speaks like Nixon and looks a little like Dan Aykroyd? He is awesome! #SommChat

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers): .@KeeperColl @shitmysommsays Fred always keeps us on our toes! Chez Dame will never close. #SommChat #WW

@ShitMySommSays (ShitMySommelierSays?): Leaving Las Vegas… RT @guildsomm: @KeeperColl Think we saw a used MS pin on Pawn Stars..didn’t have a name on it..#SommChat

@tattoodsomm (Eric Hastings): Hahahaha. Nice “@ShitMySommSays: .@guildsomm What’s the name of the MS who speaks like Nixon and looks a little like Dan Aykroyd? #SommChat”

@1337wine (Mark V. Fusco, CSW?): @ShitMySommSays @guildsomm Fred Dame? he is awesome! #SommChat

@SirenaDiVino (Courtney Richards): @guildsomm @KeeperColl @scottota Bermuda triangle of PG? #SommChat

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers): .@KeeperColl @sirenadivino Pinot Grigo, Gruner Veltliner & Albarino can be tricky to differentiate blind. #SommChat

@enjoielife (Judia Black): Join us on #SommChat everyone! Tell your friends to join us to learn from @Guildsomm represented by Geoff Kruth #WineWednesday @KeeperColl

@SirenaDiVino (Courtney Richards): @guildsomm @KeeperColl @scottota and what makes merlot tricky for you? #SommChat

@SirenaDiVino (Courtney Richards): @GUSTOTastings @JDewps do you have some good examples of wine to taste to help learn the differences? #SommChat

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers): .@KeeperColl @sirenadivino Everyone forgets to taste Merlot these days. Easy to mistake for Cab or Malbec. #SommChat

@SirenaDiVino (Courtney Richards): @guildsomm @KeeperColl thank you…… will study more intensively!!! #SommChat

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers?): .@KeeperColl @sirenadivino Merlot = more red on rim than Cab, plums, blackberry, chocolate, bay leaf, mid-palate richness #SommChat #WW

@SylvieGervais (Sylvie Gervais DWS): @MDSomm @jdewps @guildsomm @KeeperColl My study room walls r cover of maps & look at every vineyards of the world evyday &study #SommChat

@ENOontheMagMile (ENO): @guildsomm @KeeperColl Q- What areas of the country do you think are lacking wine professionals given the market? #SommChat

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers): .@KeeperColl @enoonthemagmile Growing markets in “next wave” cities… St. Louis, Boston, Atlanta, Omaha, Portland, Austin, DC #SommChat #WW

@KeeperColl (Keeper Collection): 20 More Mins of #wine talk with @GuildSomm–keep the questions coming! #SommChat

@GUSTOTastings (GUSTO Tastings): @WineGuild We need more Guild Somms to participate in the #SommChat every Wednesday @ 11am CST.

@MDSomm (Davis Smith): Q. @guildsomm I sometimes have trouble deciphering btwn Chianti and Rioja while blinding. Any tips? #SommChat

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers): .@KeeperColl @mdsomm Rioja: sweet & sour pork, plums, dill. Chianti: tart red fruit, licorice, tobacco, acid AND tannins. #SommChat

@SirenaDiVino (Courtney Richards): @guildsomm @KeeperColl what’s ur merlot marker 2 look for, that screams merlot 2 you? or is it like chard, process of elimination? #SommChat

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers?):.@KeeperColl All asking about varietal recognition: definitely check out classic tasting notes in http://GuildSomm.com Compendium #SommChat

@JuneRodil (June Rodil): @guildsomm while I love the resource, any backlash on info being too readily available & in 1 place for somms looking to get MS? #SommChat

@enjoielife (Judia Black): Yes! @guildsomm: .@KeeperColl @JuneRodil want ppl 2 have more info & learn; elevate profession. Wine is about community, sharing. #SommChat

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers?): .@KeeperColl @JuneRodil No backlash…we want ppl 2 have more info & learn; elevate profession. Wine is about community, sharing. #SommChat

@JuneRodil (June Rodil): Hear! Hear!“@guildsomm: No backlash…we want ppl 2 have more info & learn; elevate profession. Wine is about community, sharing. #SommChat”

@mattreiser (Matt Reiser): @KeeperColl great somm chat…no need to ask q’s 2day #SommChat

@enjoielife (Judia Black): @MDSomm: Q. @guildsomm I sometimes have trouble deciphering btwn Chianti and Rioja while blinding. Any tips? #SommChat

@GUSTOTastings (GUSTO Tastings): @enjoielife #SommChat…pay attention to your oaks. Slovenian vs. American.

@KeeperColl (Keeper Collection): @mattreiser thanks for letting us know you are here #SommChat even if just watching:)

@mattreiser (Matt Reiser): @KeeperColl sometimes there is more to say in listening…great #SommChat

@MDSomm (Davis Smith): Q. @guildsomm I wish the site had more in depth info on is vintages. Any other resources I can use for this? Is a section coming? #SommChat

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers): .@KeeperColl @mdsomm Vintages are very subjective… look for Kermit Lynch’s vintage chart #SommChat #WW

@MDSomm (Davis Smith): @tattoodsomm @guildsomm Thank you! Great advice from both of you! #SommChat

@demilove (Douglas Trapasso?): @KeeperColl – Last ? got cut off – any tips on how to organize note cards? – #SommChat !

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers): .@KeeperColl @demilove If anything, go beyond note cards. They’re helpful for memorization but really study the hows and whys. #SommChat #WW

@KeeperColl (Keeper Collection): Q. @guildsomm Tell us about @guildsomm #gsqod on twitter – how does it work? #SommChat

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers): A. @KeeperColl everyday we put a question – the #gsqod – on twitter to test your knowledge and promote further learning. #SommChat #WW

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers): A. @KeeperColl A short #gsqod answer is replied on twitter, and members can log into the Guild community for an in-depth answer. #SommChat

@tattoodsomm (Eric Hastings): gets me every time RT “@KeeperColl: Q. @guildsomm Tell us about @guildsomm #gsqod on twitter – how does it work? #SommChat”

@KeeperColl (Keeper Collection): Q. What resources does @guildsomm offer to its members to assist in wine education? #WW #SommChat

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers): A. @KeeperColl Guild membership is $100/yr & provides access to online community, feature articles, forums, study guides, maps…#SommChat

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers): A. @KeeperColl …database of #wine laws, pronunciations, industry news, enrichment trips, scholarships… and much more! #SommChat #WW

@KeeperColl (Keeper Collection): Q. @guildsomm How does the Guild stay on top of all the new wine laws? #WineWednesday #SommChat

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers): A. @KeeperColl We offer scholarships 4 CMS Advanced & Masters exams, highest score in Certified exam & overseas enrichment trips #SommChat

@KeeperColl (Keeper Collection): Q. @guildsomm What are some of the latest features on the Guild of Sommeliers website? #WineWednesday #SommChat

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers): A. @KeeperColl We strap Master Matt Stamp to a computer and provide him food and water. #SommChat #WW

@SirenaDiVino (Courtney Richards): LOL! RT @guildsomm: @KeeperColl We strap Master Matt Stamp to a computer and provide him food and water. #SommChat #WW

@SylvieGervais (Sylvie Gervais DWS): too funny! “@guildsomm: A. @KeeperColl We strap Master Matt Stamp to a computer and provide him food and water. #SommChat #WW”

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers): A. @KeeperColl Murky Origins of Sparkling Wine-My Life in Sake-Italy’s Adriatic Coast, Winter Pruning:The Devil is in the Details #SommChat

@KeeperColl (Keeper Collection): Q. @guildsomm Do you think having a “wine palate” is a gift or can anyone acquire this expertise? #WineWednesday #SommChat

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers): A. @KeeperColl a “#wine palate” is absolutely a learned skill, no question about it. #SommChat #WW

@MDSomm (Davis Smith): Must be off to work to taste! Thanks, @KeeperColl and @guildsomm for another great #SommChat! Happy #WW!

@MDSomm (Davis Smith): @enjoielife Thanks! It was a great #SommChat today!

@KeeperColl (Keeper Collection): Time to wrap up! Hope you enjoyed this hour of #wine chat with @GuildSomm represented by MS Geoff Kruth #WineWednesday #SommChat

@KeeperColl (Keeper Collection): It was great to have @guildsomm join us today for #SommChat. We hope everyone learned as much as we did! #WineWednesday

@KeeperColl (Keeper Collection): Please join us in thanking @guildsomm representative Geoff Kruth MS for his time #SommChat #WW

@KeeperColl (Keeper Collection): If any1 missed some of the chat today, remember we’ll post an archive soon to http://bit.ly/ikBrJx for you to review later #SommChat

@KeeperColl (Keeper Collection): Mark ur calendar! #SommChat Wed 4/18-11 AM CST Jason Smith MS @BellagioWine will be our featured guest 2 answer your questions! #CantMiss

@KeeperColl (Keeper Collection): If u want to be 100% sure ur #SommChat Q for Jason Smith MS @BellagioWine gets answered, post it to FB! http://on.fb.me/hjQDBL Happy #WW!

@KeeperColl (Keeper Collection): Keep in the loop for upcoming guests & archives & sign up for our email list at http://bit.ly/vm1gQ4#SommChat

@1337wine (Mark V. Fusco, CSW?): awesome chat today! RT @KeeperColl: Please join us in thanking @guildsomm representative Geoff Kruth MS for his time #SommChat

@SirenaDiVino (Courtney Richards): @KeeperColl @GuildSomm thank you so much for an awesome #SommChat today! it was my first one, but it won’t be my last!

@KeeperColl (Keeper Collection): Thanks to @guildsomm and Geoff Kruth MS for a GREAT #SommChat #WW

@wineandsake (Rachel Macalisang?): @KeeperColl @guildsomm thank you so much for your time and dialog. Great #SommChat !!!! #WW

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers): Thanks @mdsomm @wineandsake @demilove @tattoodsomm @sirenadivino for the awesome #SommChat today! And @KeeperColl!!

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers): Thanks @1337wine @jdewps @enoonthemagmile @ivywine @scottota @shitmysommeliersays! #SommChat #WW

@enjoielife (Judia Black): @KeeperColl Really enjoyed this hour of #wine chat with @GuildSomm represented by MS Geoff Kruth #WineWednesday #SommChat

@IvyWine (IvyWine): .@guildsomm @1337wine @jdewps @enoonthemagmile @scottota @shitmysommeliersays Thank you! Awesome Qs & As! #SommChat #WW

@Local913 (Local913): @KeeperColl @guildsomm Great #SommChat, Thank you for your time explaining the Guild of Sommeliers fantastic resources!

@ENOontheMagMile (ENO): Thanks for your time! @guildsomm @KeeperColl Great questions all around! #SommChat

@StephanieMiskew (Stephanie Miskew CSW): @KeeperColl @guildsomm Thank you, Master Kruth for a fabulous #SommChat! Look forward to utilizing all great features of the Guild – thanks!

@sommelierjosh (Joshua S. Thornton): Thanks @guildsomm and @KeeperColl for the #SommChat !!

@guildsomm (Guild of Sommeliers): We had so much fun on #SommChat today with @KeeperColl & are grateful 4 the chance to answer Qs! Looking 4ward to seeing u all on GuildSomm!

@LeRivageHotel (Le Rivage Hotel): As always, learned SO much from #SommChat, avidly reading all your tweets! TY @guildsomm and @KeeperColl!

@MDSomm (Davis Smith): @KeeperColl Thank you for putting together a great #SommChat! Happy #WW!

@VinoKeno (Kenan): @KeeperColl sorry I missed #SommChat. The hours don’t usually work well with my Vineyard schedule unfortunately

@demilove (Douglas Trapasso?): @KeeperColl – thank you for being our lively host and/or hostess each week for #SommChat !