it sure was. and thanks.
"Ed Rasimus" > wrote in message
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> On 09 Jan 2004 05:03:02 GMT, (Xyzsch) wrote:
>
> >>They have always been very "weather aware" for shipments. In cold
> >>weather winter, they don't want to see your wine freeze overnight in a
> >>UPS truck. In summer, they don't want it cooked. It really works to
> >>buy in Spring and Fall. They've always been very good for me.
> >
> >Who is "they"? OPNC or Avalon? I've mentioned my reservations about OPNC
> >shipping already. My shipment in November sat in the UPS warehouse
overnight at
> >- 9 F. My March shipment arrived in a blizzard, when the whole town shut
down.
>
> My comments about good service and weather consideration related to
> Avalon. They've probably got the best selection of Oregon and
> Washington wines you'll find online. Even if you don't buy, browsing
> their web site is always informative.
>
>
> Ed Rasimus
> Fighter Pilot (USAF-Ret)
> "When Thunder Rolled"
> Smithsonian Institution Press
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