Saturday, February 23, 2013

Communiqués: Aldwin

"Hi everbody ! I'm Aldwin and like you, i'll work im Bird in Hand as cellar hand (or Lab staff for other people). I think that it would be very nice if we meet us.
I arrived in Adelaide the 25th January. And i have a big difficulty to rent a room just for three months. I hope that you have found your place.
But i'm interesting if anybody has an idea, maybe to have a houseshare or other. I'm french, friendly and I come from Nantes in the Valley of Loire, the land of the Chenin variety.

Cheers,

Aldwin"

"Hello Aldwin!  My name's Daniel.  Thank you for introducing yourself, and I look forward to meeting you in person soon!  I'm from Virginia, on the East coast of the United States.

I'm also worried about housing.  But, I believe Peter has located a place for me not far from the winery, in Charleston.  I don't know the details, only that I'll be paying rent.  It may be that the place is big enough for a couple of interns, you should ask him if he can locate housing for you.

What have you been doing in Adelaide for the past month?  I hear it's an awesome city.  I'll be arriving on the 22nd.  Have you been working at Bird in Hand all this time?  Or maybe just seeing the city?

Well, Aldwin, I look forward to meeting you.  Take care of yourself, and I'll see you soon!
Best,
Daniel"

"Hi Daniel !
Thank you for the response. Nice to meet u ! I'm already in Adelaide City. It's just amazing ! Kangooro Island, Glenelg beach, the coast, pubs... there are many things to do in Adelaide.
I'm going send mail to Peter right now.

Cheers"

"Great!  Sounds like you're having an amazing time, and I can't wait to join you.  Definitely get in touch with Peter, and let me know what he says.  Also, do you have any transportation?  It might be a good idea for us interns to pitch in and get a car together, to make getting around a bit easier.

Best,
Daniel"

"Hey Aldwin, just got into Adelaide last night, was wondering how
you're doing, if you'd scrounged up housing. And how did induction go?
Talk to you soon.

Best
DC"

"Hi daniel !
What's going on ?
The first day was very soft, a bit of bottling and tank washing with a visit of cellar and at the end a tasting.
Just you must to meet fiona, the personnal manager or something like this.
I found a bedroom yesterday afternoo. Call Peter ! He's the key man. Trust me !
So where are u ? What's your plans today ?
Cheers
Aldwin"

"Hey Aldwin! Thanks for getting back to me. Haven't been able to get ahold of Peter or Mitchell yet, or the lady I thought might have a room for me. Staying with some friends in the city, maybe for a few days till this all gets sorted out. Might try and open
 a bank account, other than that not much going on today. Might try to get out to the winery, too. Scope it out.

Where are you staying? Close to the winery or in the city? Glad you were able to work something out! Any update on the transport situation?

Anyway, hope you're well, and see you soon!
Daniel"

1 comment:

  1. Hey Daniel..we all miss you out in the burbs! Keep us informed on your travels. Cheers AWS!

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