My brother-in-law has been in the wine buisness for some time. Besides being a good guy to hang out with (knowledgeable sports fan, former professional musician) it’s always been nice when the family gathers for an ocassion and he brings wine.

Last year I started laying out the catalog mailer for his former company. Nice guy that I am, I said I’d just jump in and do it – his office manager left abruptly and they had no one to prepare the catalog, an 8 page folded piece that goes to their wholesale clients. After I did the first one and Drake came back looking for help on the next version, he offered to pay me to do it.

It was my idea to take it out in trade, I enjoy wine with my dinner now and again. maybe have some friends over, maybe have something for the host next time we’re invited to someone’s home. As a result, pretty soon I’ll have the beginnings of my wine cellar (or in my case, a wine closet.

Salud!