Unemployed...When Does Happy Hour Start?

After working the vintage in California, Andries and I drove cross country back to Wisconsin. We made a few stops along the way in Oregon (winetasting at some magnificent wineries in Willamette Valley), Wyoming (Yellowstone Tour, dinner and a good night's sleep in Cody) and South Dakota (famous Wall Drug).

I have spent the past several months looking for a job in the wine industry. I have had a few interviews and a few offers, but none that I felt were right for me. I have been teeter tottering about moving back to Chicago or keep traveling around the world. This Friday I will make my final decision.

As of now, it appears that I will be flying to Tasmania at the beginning of February to work as a Vintage Cellar Hand for Tamar Ridge Winery. Three people who I worked with in New Zealand have also accepted a job there--Andries, Gabby and Jan. So that is definitely a bonus!

In December I went to visit Andries de Klerk in South Africa. It was a blast and we toured around the country. I will do a whole separate post on this trip very soon.

At the beginning of January, I spent three days at the Wisconsin Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Conference in Wisconsin Dells. It was the first conference hosted by the newly formed Wisconsin Grape Growers Association. http://www.wigrapes.org/ Check out their website for more information on growing grapes in Wisconsin. I met a lot of wonderful people in the industry and learned a few new things from the speakers.

I am back in Wisconsin and we are currently experiencing bitter cold temperatures of -25 to -35 degrees below zero. Hence another reason I am not sure that I want to permanently relocate back in the Midwest. I love sunshine...West Coast may be calling my name.

And lastly, just a few things I have pondered during unemployment:
1. When does happy hour start? Am I still eligible?
2. Do weekends still exist?
3. What else can I google?