Gift
On Saturday a courier tried to drop off a package for me but I was out for the count because I'd been up until 4:30am the previous night at Alton Towers. I had no idea who it was from or what it could be. I asked my family and they said they didn't send anything, not that I expected them to, as a family we don't do that type of thing.
On Facebook I mentioned that there was a package and everyone I suspected would or could send something denied all involvement, until my friend Lorna admitted it was her. She'd sent me a 'little something' for my birthday and that I shouldn't get overly excited, after all, it wasn't a blow up sheep or anything like that.
I have known Lorna since I moved to Gloucestershire, must be around 11-12 ears now. It's no secret that I have had a huge crush on her since I met her. It's been a lot of fun teasing her about it but alas this must now come to an end as she's getting married to a top bloke.
For some reason I never expected a gift from her, I don't know why, she's always been very generous and helpful, I suppose it's just my expectations for birthdays, I never get anything other than cards, perhaps a tenner here or there to buy a drink. So on Monday I arranged for a re-delivery of the parcel and it arrived today. The 'little something' turned up in a box as large as a chair!
Inside the box was a huge helium balloon with Happy Birthday scrawled all over it, it still floated as well, not bad for a balloon that had been in a box for five days, and also a mysterious wooden box.
It wasn't ticking so I was safe enough, so I courageously slid the cover off to reveal a magnum of vintage wine!
To be precise, a couple of bottles of Campo Viejo Gran Reserva 2002. What I know will be a tasty Rioja once I decide to sample them.
For those of you with an interest, here's what the Wines from Rioja, London have to say about them.
Gran Reserva
Gran Reservas are identified by a teal blue on the back of the bottle. These wines are made in the best years, using only the finest red grapes (whites and roses are rare). They must spend 5 years in the winery of which at least 2 years are spent in oak casks and three in bottle. These are the classic and often the most traditional Rioja wines and rank amongst the finest in the world.
Gran Reservas are identified by a teal blue on the back of the bottle. These wines are made in the best years, using only the finest red grapes (whites and roses are rare). They must spend 5 years in the winery of which at least 2 years are spent in oak casks and three in bottle. These are the classic and often the most traditional Rioja wines and rank amongst the finest in the world.
I'm slightly taken aback to be honest, this isn't a 'little something' it's a 'bloody big something'!!! Apart for the cost, which I'm sure was rather high, the thought behind it means more to me than its monetary value.
The note says "Hope this makes your day a little happier", I'd say this makes my whole month happier, it's truly an amazing gift!
However, I should have known who sent it and what it was from a few weeks ago. Lorna firstly asked me for my address, which I assumed would be for the invite to her evening party when she gets married. A few days later a message arrived asking about which wines I thought were nice, again I thought this was for her wedding. I do feel like a fool for not putting two and two together, I really should never trust her again! lol
All I can say is thank you from the bottom of my heart Lorn for this very special gift, it really has made my day.
I'm glad it didn't arrive on my birthday though, I might have taken it upon myself to drink them! :D
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I'm sure you deserve it.
She wishes she had won the lottery!!!
yer that sounds great. lol. some friend i am if i sold it to you and didnt give it to you.
your only still in it because me and Ali spent the night in it once and you cant bear to get rid of it. lol
Stunning gift. The package is pretty. I love thoughtful friends.
Surprises like that are the best :)
You should bring one of the bottles to the wedding. with a toast and drink it with your friend and her new spouse ... after all ... a good bottle of wine is meant to be shared ... enjoy it ... you deserve it ... ;>)