A Really Goode Birthday

Posted on 10. Sep, 2009 by Hardy Wallace in Gallery, Video, Wine Country Lifestyle

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Lavender Is For Lunatics!

For my birthday I decided to check out some more of Sonoma County.  Tracy and I packed the car and hit some wildly winding country roads in search of wonder.  Redwoods, bakeries, rocky coasts, hippie tea shops, and a whole ‘lotta lavender–  It was an awesome day of exploring and goofing around.

A quick glimpse of the day (in riveting video)

Destinations-

An insane mountain drive on Sweetwater Springs Rd.  Armstrong Redwoods Park (Redwoods), Wildflour Bread (organic bread and beautiful gardens), Bodega Head (Sonoma Coast), and Matanzas Creek Winery (Lavender and tasting room legend Ira).

18 Responses to “A Really Goode Birthday”

  1. Mari

    10. Sep, 2009

    Happy birthday, Hardy. Here is something for you to do this weekend. Get a canoe or kayak and float down the Russian River to Johnson’s Beach in Guerneville where, from the river, you will have a front row seat at the RR Jazz and Blues Festival. You won’t be alone. Lot’s of floaters enjoy the show that way. The only problem is dancing. Hard to do in a boat without tipping it. In a few weeks you must go to the Harvest Fair and taste everything.
    Cheers!
    Mari

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  2. Hardy Wallace

    10. Sep, 2009

    Mari,

    Wow- That sounds awesome! Thanks for the tips and the comment!

    (dancing in a boat sounds like quite a challenge!)

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  3. Susan McHenry

    10. Sep, 2009

    Hardy,

    Happy Birthday. I was one of the Really Goode applicants, and was happy to see they picked you. I giggle and laugh every time I see a new update and will look forward to monitoring your really Goode gig!

    Congratulations, you were the right pic for the winery.

    Susan

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  4. Ed Thralls

    10. Sep, 2009

    Looks like you are full steam ahead… goode to hear… ya know, I still accidentaly add that “e” to the end of good when I am typing…

    p.s. I am having some of the ATL guys over next weekend for a BBQ and Zin party… we’ll be sure to share some pics and tweets with you… cheers!

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  5. Hardy Wallace

    10. Sep, 2009

    Ed!

    Thanks a ton for the extra “e”!

    I’d love to see some photos of the Zin event!

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  6. kelkeagy

    10. Sep, 2009

    Happy Birthday Hardy. I love the videos!! Keep them coming…

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  7. Crattyman

    10. Sep, 2009

    Happy Birthday Hardy !! couldn’t help but notice the Thrasher shirt. Your in ^^ SHARK COUNTRY ^^ my friend gotta lose that shirt…or better yet use it a the M-G tasting room to soak up any spills. Just kiddin..it’s all goode.

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  8. Andy

    11. Sep, 2009

    Ah, I am late… Hardy, glad to see things shaping up here and wishing you a year full of cronkiness!

    Looking foward to living the wine country dream through your eyes,

    best wishes and happy birthday from Germany,
    Andrea

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  9. Tweets that mention A Really Goode Birthday | Murphy-Goode Wine Country Lifestyle Correspondent -- Topsy.com

    11. Sep, 2009

    [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by winecountrydog, Hardy Wallace and Dr. Horowitz. winecountrydog said: RT @goodetobefirst Vid and Gallery from "A Really Goode Birthday" http://tr.im/ymgi #wine #travel | howl, we missed it. must make up 4 that! [...]

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  10. Pedro

    14. Sep, 2009

    Belated birthday greetings Hardy!

    We miss you back here in the ATL.

    When do we get to see you picking some grapes?

    Pedro

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  11. Donna

    16. Sep, 2009

    Hardy, I’m sooooo glad to see you are having a Goode time at WORK !!!!!!!!! Tracey seems to be helping with your separation anxiety from leaving Atlanta. Fields of lavender will help. Happy Birthday, and continue having fun with your job!!!!!!!! Love to you both, Donna

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  12. Kathy

    23. Sep, 2009

    Hi Hardy, I saw your Rotary Presentation today, you seem to be a great fit for the job. I will follow Murphy and Hardy on all of these social networking sites. Good job, Congrats and Happy Belated Birthday!
    Kathy Burger

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  13. Annie (Mike's better half)

    26. Sep, 2009

    Happy belated birthday Hardy!

    How about you and Tracy give us a tour on a jet ski next.

    Loved the ghost pictures!
    We miss you and our best to Tracy.

    Congratulations and if in MD…call us.

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  14. Ivan

    29. Nov, 2009

    Yo Hardy,’
    Sorry, I missed you B’day. Much to removed from the action,
    unfortunately,
    I trust you had a Murphy-Goode one ( celebration :) .
    Enjoyed going thru the photos and videos of you and Tracy and your other friend ( incl. the 4 legged ), ha ha ha.

    Looking forward to see you both in the New World somewhere in March, IC

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