Subject: Re: Hold the damn stock
Sorry, I guess this digression counts as way off topic

OK, I'll keep the OT rolling with a story you'll like. We flew into Paris, headed south, and made it as far as Beaune. Nice stone building with a peaceful restaurant. We were settling in for an intimate jet lagged dinner when in come a pile of American tourists with a big wine carrier. Dread turned to interest as it turned out we were sharing this little spot with: An American who owned a Grand Cru Estate; The critic who does the Bourgogne for Robert Parker; a major New Yore purchaser; and her husband, some Blackrock exec. They were tasting a variety of wines ranging from wines for sale to rare bottles of historical significance. "would you like to join us?" "Ummm, don't mind if we do". The people in the wine business focused on what was for sale, while Blackrock dude and I quietly kept our glasses full of the rare ones. Not a bad evening of wine tasting.