Martes, 30 de Agosto de 2005

Katrina is a big storm. There have been some tornados in Georgia, but nothing like the destruction of New Orleans and along the Mississippi coast. I will call around 6:30 pm. Take care honey.

Un beso grande para ti.

Walter

08/30/2005

My Dear Walter:
I've heard about Hurricane Katrina on the TV news, but I never thought it would pass nearby Atlanta!!! I was also worried since our flight will have a stop in Miami... but hopefully that wouldn't be a problem for next Friday.
Honey, today we'll have a meeting about the trip, so I will be able to give you all the information by afternoon. This week is running wild, there are so many things I have to set up before leaving...

Please take care - I'll be looking forward your call.

A big kiss

Monday, August 29, 2005

Hey darling:
I hope that you had a good fin de semana. I will give you a call tomorrow to see how the hotel arrangements are coming. I just trying to survive the rain. The outer bands of Hurricane Katrina are spreading rain over the whole Southeast. It must be terrible in New Orleans.

Un beso grande para ti.

Walter

Viernes, 26 de Agosto de 2005

I do like him. When I was a student at Chicago, I used to go and see blues shows on occassion and my brother - who has seen him - tells me that he is amazing.

08/26/2005

I will honey. So are you B B King fan? that's new for me... Sure you are going to have fun then. Sorry about your great-uncle...

Take care,

a big hug

Me

Friday, August 26, 2005

Soy OK. Just working here. Looking forward to el fin de semana. Voy a blues concert el noche de Sabado. I am seeing B.B. King. My great-uncle is not doing well - he has not been doing well for a long time - todo es los manos de Dio. I am really looking forward to CA.
Let me know when you get the hotel booked.

Un beso grande

Walter

08/26/2005

Hey Honey:
It's getting really hard to find accomodations for our group since we are trying to book just single rooms for eleven persons... but hopefully today everything is going to get set, so I'll send the information to you as soons as I have it.
How are you? how is your uncle from North Carolina? I hope there he isn't seriously ill... Did you have fun at your "hora feliz"? Eso espero. Esta semana ha sido muy pesada para mí ya que he tenido que asistir a muchas reuniones y seminarios. I HATE driving, I get so tired... and this afternoon I must attend to another meeting in Rancagua and then drive up to Santiago, where I'll meet some friends and also I need to do some shopping before the trip.

Yesterday I picked up my passport and my flight tickets...

See you soon, my darling

A kiss

Me

Wednesday, August 24, 2005

Take care of yourself too. Get plenty of rest.


08/24/2005

My Dear:
Unfortunately there is not news about Sonoma hotels yet, but I'll let you know about it as soon as possible. Have a good time, honey, and drive safe ! Today I have been in a semminar all day long, and now I most run to a tasting meeting... and tomorrow more meetings in Santiago!!! I'm exhausted...

A big kiss

Me

Wednesday, August 24, 2005

Hey honey:
Any luck with the hotels in Somona? I hope that your day is going well. Solamente trabanjo pero este noche voy a "una hora feliz" - bebiendo con mis amigos - cervezas. I think I need to improve my Spanish spelling.

Un beso grande para ti.

Walter

Lunes, 22 de Agosto de 2005

You mean other than your smile and laughter? Perhaps a good bottle or two of Chilean vino tinto and vino blanco. As to anything else, I will have to think about it. My darling.

Walter

Lunes, 22 de Agosto de 2005

Honey, this is wonderful, we are almost done!!!
Walter, I want to let you know that all you're doing - taking off of your job and trying to fit into my schedule - means a lot to me... I know we are going to have a wonderful time in California, as we did it once - what a meaningful place for us...
I'd just like for you to tell me what you would like me to bring you from Chile... is there anything in particular you would wish I take with me to California??? Please, think about it and let me know.

A kiss

Me

Lunes, 22 de Agosto de 2005

Hey darling:
I got the hotel room for the last night. If that changes, let me know ASAP.

Un beso grande

Walter

Lunes, 22 de Agosto de 2005

Hi, darling!
I will make the reservation for Friday September 9th at the San Fran Marriott Fisherman's Wharf. Mi fin de semana fue mas o menos. Visite mi tio grande - el es 82 anos y very sick. A litte cansado por que manajo much - 800 mil manajar desde de Georgia a Carolina de Norte and back. I am glad that you had a good time. Less than 3 weeks.
Penso que ti.

Un beso grande para ti.

Walter

Lunes, 22 de Agosto de 2005

Hi honey!
You are right about the dates, that's it.
I'm so sorry for all this hotel nightmare... So far there is just one hotel confirmed for sure, which is San Francisco Marriott Fisherman's Wharf http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/SFOFW for the last night (sept 09th - sept 10th). DoubleTree Rohnert Park is sold out (what a pain...), so the travel agent is checking Courtyard Marriot and Best Western for Sonoma. I'll let you know as soon as I get the confirmation.
How was your weekend? My weekend was good - lots of fun along with old friends and colleages...
But you're always on my mind.

Kisses

Me

Viernes, 19 de Agosto de 2005

Hey honey:
That's fine. Just let me know when everything is confirmed. So, it looks like the night of the 7th and 8th in Somona and the night of 9th in San Francisco, and you fly out on Saturday the 10th at 1 p.m. - correct? Tienes buena fin de semana. Penso que ti siempre.

Un beso grande para ti.

Walt

Viernes, 19 de Agosto de 2005

Honey, the last Hotel (Courtyard San Francisco Downtown) has been changed to San Francisco Marriott Fisherman's Wharf http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/SFOFW, but it's not for sure yet, neither the DoubleTree in Sonoma - I've just been told today about this, so please hold on until I tell you next week...
Talk to you soon, I'm in a hurry now!

A big big kiss

Me

Jueves, 18 de Agosto de 2005

Honey, that's GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can't wait to see you either... 20 days from now!

Take care and see you soon (I love to write these last words!)

A kiss

Me

Jueves, 18 de Agosto de 2005

Hey honey:
Good news! I was able to make the reservation out to San Francisco. I will be getting in that Wednesday around noon and I will rent a car and drive up to Somona that afternoon. Can't wait to see you.

Un beso grande para ti.

Walter

Jueves, 18 de Agosto de 2005

Yes, darling, I'm a bit tired with all this planning, but also it has been very interesting because I've made a lot of very useful connections. Beside that, I made the schedule, which means I planned to visit the most interesting places to me...
As for the Hotels, the schedule goes as follows:

- September 7th to September 9th, Sonoma (Rohnert Park): DoubleTree Hotel http://www.doubletree.com/en/dt/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=RLSC-DT

- September 9th to September 10th, San Francisco: Courtyard San Francisco Downtown http://www.courtyardsanfrancisco.com/

Keep in mind that my accommodations are already arranged by my company, so just make the most convenient deal for you.
Have a nice day, honey... it was great to talk to you yesterday.

kisses

Me

Miércoles, 17 de Agosto de 2005

Hey darling:
That sounds great, darling! I will try to make it out the 6th or 7th of September. Do you know the hotels where you are staying yet? I guess that I will need to rent a car as well. I am glad that Cata and Vino was very interesting. Everything is OK here,

You must be tired from making all these plans!

Un beso grande para ti.

Walter

Miércoles, 17 de Agosto de 2005

Hello Honey!
¿Todo bien por allá? Espero que sí. Cata & Vino estuvo muy interesante, fui con Max y degustamos muchos vinos. Jess joined me later on since we had a business meeting that I had arranged between her and a colleage of mine whom is very interested in some connections she got in CA. We had a late lunch at Liguria (the restaurant I took you to right after your flight the first day we spent in Santiago)... the pasta was soo good... and the business too - I hope so!

Anyway, let's cut to the cheese!
Honey, I've attached the schedule proposal to let you know our plans. We are supposed to arrive to San Francisco on Saturday of September the 3th, and spend that night in San Francisco. Next Sunday early morning we are leaving to Napa, where we are going to stay for three nights. Then, we would leave Napa on Wednesday of September 7th to Sonoma and stay for two nights (Rohnert Park), and then we'd leave Sonoma on Friday of September 9th to San Francisco and spend there our last night. Our flight back to Chile is on Saturday of Sept 10th at 13:00 pm.

I guess the best we could do is to join in Sonoma (september 7th) for the last three days of the trip, since we will try to make our last visits as quick and short as possible (people are supposed to be tired at this point), hopefully with some extra time for shopping/touring/fun. Perhaps you might try staying at the same hotels we are going to stay at - it would be easier for me to squeeze out of the group!

Let me know your thoughts,

A kiss

Me

Martes, 16 de Agosto de 2005

Hey darling:
Soy bien. Trabajando on my case. Nada mucho aqui to report. I am ready for September and the change of seasons. I am glad that you had a good time at the wine festival. It sounds great. Was Jen, Max, and the rest of the gang there with you? Once you get a travel schedule, let me know because I will need to see what dates are available for me to fly out.

Un beso grande para ti.

Walt

Martes, 16 de Agosto de 2005

Dear Walter:
I hope you are fine. Before this Friday I'll send the trip's schedule to you, since it's almost ready!
Here is very rainy, windy and cold... Hope you are doing better with your hot summer season.
Cata & Vino was fun last Friday - thousands of wines, Sauvignon Blanc Amayna and Syrah De Martino the best -, but I finished last week very tired - too much driving for a week - so I took a good rest the rest of the weekend - family weekend, very nice... Yesterday was a religious holiday, so I just stayed at home, warm and cozy, watching movies, reading the papers and looking out my window how the rain fell down outside...

Have a nice week, my darling.

Me

PS: here it goes a picture of Cata y Vino. Take a note of the glass, a special new cup designed by Riedel, very useles by the way...

Jueves, 11 de Agosto de 2005

Hola, honey.
Entiendo que su dia es loca. I hope que tu eres bien. Buena suerta con tu travel arrangments. As soon as you know something, let me know. Necessito hablar con mi jefe sobre time off y necessito to buy an airplane ticket. I should be able to come out for at least 4 or 5 dias. Travel around the first weekend in September is difficult because it is a holiday weekend - Labor Day. Pero, despues de Labor Day es easier to find available flights.

Un beso grande para ti.

Walter

Jueves, 11 de Agosto de 2005

My dear Walter:
Today is being a crazy day... I have been two days out the office, so I've got a lot of work to do. Today afternoon I have a meeting with Viñas de ... - our partnership for this trip - in order to set up appointments with the vineyards we are going to visit in California. The itinerary is taking shape as the flight tickets and hotels are almost all booked! I'll send them to you as soon as I get the confirmation on them. I am supposed to get the visa delivered next week through the Travel Agency. I hadn't realized how close the trip date is... less than a month from today!

As for my weekend, I've been informed today that I must attend to ANOTHER Wine Fair in Santiago tomorrow... I was trying to skip it, but... anyway, it should be fun - provided that I go along with Jess -, www.catayvino.cl.

Cúidate mucho, me encantó hablar contigo ayer. Espero que tengas un buen fin de semana.
Estaré pensando en tí, mi niño pequeño.

Un gran beso,

Lunes, 08 de Agosto de 2005

Querido Walter:
Lo se, sólo dos días más, estoy nerviosa... pero si tenemos suerte, tal vez pueda ayudarte en persona a terminar de ordenar tu nuevo hogar, antes que este año termine!
" I am drowning in stuff" = Me estoy ahogando en cosas = Estoy nadando/estoy hasta el cuello en/con cachureos (informal, chilean slang)

OK, enough of spanish for today, my Dear... I'll be a good girl and give you a break!
Tonight I'm driving to Santiago since tomorrow morning I must attend to a Wine Marketing Semminar. On Wednesday morning, medical checkups. And at 2pm... you already know it. Hopefully I should be informed right away whether they are going to give me the Visa - next day at the very worst.

I'll stay at Jess's place, so we'll have the chance to talk about many things - beside her last trip -, business included. There are a couple of things going on around here these days. That should help to distract myself for a while of what I am really worried about.

Take care, honey.

A kiss,

Me

Lunes, 08 de Agosto de 2005

Mi:
Solamente dos dias mas. Como estas? Bien, aqui. Mi fin de semana es mas or menos. Domingo, trabajo mucho en mi casa. Tengo mucha basura por un hombre. Dios Mios! Como se dice en espanol, "I am drowning in stuff." Pero, dia despues dia - mi casa es mejor.

Un beso grande para ti

Walter

Jueves, 04 de Agosto de 2005

¡Me encanta cuando escribes en español!
Desde hoy, sólo te escribiré en español, aunque me siento como si le estuviera escribiendo a otra persona...

¿Qué te parece la idea?

Un tremendo besote para mi niño pequeño

(Tendrás que encontrar la tecla de la "ñ" y de los acentos...)

Thursday, August 04, 2005

The 100 degree finally broke. Not much going on here Going to a baseball game next week. Playing softball with some co-workers. Me gusta a las cinco manana cuando mi fin de semana [begins]. Anyway, I guess you are going to see Jess when you go to Santiago next week. Solamente seis dias mas. I am trying practicar mi espanol cuando escribir ti. So, I have to switch between both languages when I don't know a word.

Un beso mucho grande para ti.

08/04/2005

Hi My Dear,
Things are much more better today. Yesterday I talked to Jess, she is finally back!!! however, I guess that she is even more homesick somehow... she and Andi spent a wonderful time in NYC, and Baby has started to walk on his own!!! Also I have been stepping up efforts in my english classes, which always turns me into very good mood. Today we got a freezing cold... and I miss you even more because of that!!!

A big kiss

Miércoles, 03 de Agosto de 2005

Lo siento, my darling. That is awful. It sounds like your novio pasado married a woman who has jealousy issues. In a way, I feel sorry for her.

08/03/2005

Hi, My Dear:
I love when you talk/write to me in spanish!!!
Thanks very much, sweetheart. I am also a bit nervous, honey. Just trying not to think too much about the "D" day. What it has to be, it will be (as a chilean saying goes).
We have to keep the faith, I got the feeling I'm going to make this trip work!
My tiny boy, I'm sorry to tell you that I haven't had happy days. The situation that I told you about was totally unpleasant. An ex-boyfriend got married two months ago, and as soon as he did it, her current wife hasn't stoped harassing me with anoying anonymous phone calls. I got the point that I got to switch my cell phone number, loosing valuable contacts of a lifetime - work and friends. By the way, this is my new cell phone number: ... My office phone number also switched:...
Nevertheless, my family and I have taken other measures just in case she carries on with this nonsense. I just hope she gives up once and for all, for her own sake.
Adding to this - or perhaps because of this -, I haven't felt very good. I went to the doctor last Monday and he asked me for a number of checkups. Hopefully, everythings is going to be fine. Keep your finger crossed, my Dear

Me

Wednesday, August 03, 2005

Hola, mi:
Como estas? Soy bien. Solamente trabanjo pero este dia hace mucho sol. Hoy es much tranquilo. Now, I have to switch to English. Lo siento. How are things - did you get your situation taken care of. I can't believe it - only a week until the 10th. I am a little nervous.

Un beso grande para ti.

Walter

Lunes, 01 de Agosto de 2005

Hi Honey!
How was your weekend? I hope you have had the chance to clean up your mind and have some resting.
We had a big celebration on Saturday night for Fa - my friend from Chimbarongo, Concha y Toro's winemaker - since she passed Winemaker's examination! It was girls' night, and we had a lot of fun.
However, I had a really bad time - I got involved in a very disgusting situation that did screw up my weekend. Life turns out wild sometimes because of many crazy people running loose around. But never mind, I will work this out right away.

A big-tight-hug and take care, my Dear

Me

Viernes, 29 de Julio de 2005

I am sure between his English and my Spanish - we will be able to communicate. I believe that Pato is a male - if that is the case, it takes them a while to grow up and mature.

Un beso grande,

Walter

Viernes, 29 de Julio de 2005

To be honest, I have no idea how good Marco's english is, so neither Andres, but I guess it should be good enough if he is going to study at Duke. The only thing I know for sure is that he and his wife Paola are really nice, they are Pato's ex-parents, as a matter of fact... do you remember that giant white dog in my house, the most stupid dog ever to have born on earth??? Well, Marco made us the favor... they couldn't keep him with them on their new appartment in Santiago, so they chose my brother to be his new father... very kind of them.
Although Pato and I have became to get closer lately, he barks very loud which is useful for home's security... and also he is behaving less stupid. I thing he is maturing. I hope so.
Don't forget your mint's drops

L
o
v
e,

M
e

Friday, July 29, 2005

Hey honey:
I saw that too. My Spanish is good enough to realize that your brother thinks that I am an excellent person - quite a compliment coming from Andres. Don't worry about the gringo comment - I take no offense - my angel. By the way, how good is Marco English?

A BIG KISS for you.

Walter - your tiny boy

07/29/2005

Thanks, my tiny boy! Although I think my brother went ahead from me sending an e-mail to his friends. Don't pay too much attention to his words - in case you understood them -, he loves to make jokes about me and my friends, given the fact of our huge differences as far as many issues are concerned... The funniest thing is that he thinks you are and excelent person - in spite of you are friend of mine -, just based in what he saw from you while you stayed at home. That is very unusual coming from him. That's my brother, but I love him very much. It's just the way he is.

More kisses

Me

Friday, July 29, 2005

Hey Honey,
Thanks for the energy. That reminds me - I need to bring the bottle of mint with me from my apartment to the office. Of course, your brother's friends can contact me regarding North Carolina and Durham in particular. My brother graduated from Duke and I still have friends in the area who can recommend restaurants and apartment complexes, etc. - besides it is nice to have someone looking out for them. I hope that your day is a good one. Enjoy your weekend.
I will be thinking about you as always.

Un beso grande para ti.

Walter

07/29/2005

Hi Honey! I
send you all my energy for you to have a great day! It is always a good thing to make a break and find out what you really want for your life, and take the courage for make those dreams come true. I have no doubts you will work it out. Just take your time and think about it.
Honey, I have a very good friends of my brother whom are leaving Chile this Sunday to Duke University in North Carolina for four months. They are a nice couple, both lawyers, and Marco - my brother's friend - is going to take some courses at Duke. I told to my brother that you were born in North Carolina, and he asked me your e-mail for them to have some contact in any event. I wonder if that is ok for you since you could eventually give them some advice about North Carolina or anything else. Let me know!

A big big big kiss

Me

Thursday, July 28, 2005

Darling:
It was so good to hear your voice. I know that we will have a great time in September. Fortunately, with my job, I can earn additional vacation days. So when we meet in again in December and January - either here or in Chile or wherever - I can take some time off. Don't worry about me. I am just being a little more introspective than usual - like when your mind is wrapped up in thinking about what you want and how to get it.

Un beso grande para ti.

Walter

Jueves, 28 de Julio de 2005

Darling:
I hope you have a great day. I send you the summer wind to warm you.

Love,

Walt

Jueves, 28 de Julio de 2005

Today I feel different... thinking of you makes me smile!
I hope you are fine, my tiny boy. Here is cold, very cold, but it doesn't bother me at all.
A cool fresh breeze to you from my winter
Love,

Me

Miércoles, 27 de Julio de 2005

Te amo, my darling. Tu eres linda en tu espiritu, cuerpa, and mente. Hoy es mejor que ayer.
I can't wait to see you.

Miércoles, 27 de Julio de 2005

My Dear Walter,

Someone reminded me today that this is my favorite song. And it brought me up.
This is my gift for you today.

BEAUTIFUL (Marillion)

Everybody knows we live in a world
Where they give bad names to beautiful things
Everybody knows we live in a world
Where we don't give beautiful things a second glance
Heaven only knows we live in a world
Where what we call beautiful is just something on sale
People laughing behind their hands
As the fragile and the sensitive are given no chance

And the leaves turn from red to brown
To be trodden down
To be trodden down
And the leaves turn from red to brown
Fall to the ground
Fall to the ground

We don't have to live in a world
Where we give bad names to beautiful things
We should live in a beautiful world
We should give beautiful a second chance

And the leaves fall from red to brown
To be trodden down
Trodden down
nd the leaves turn green to red to brown
Fall to the ground
And get kicked around

You strong enough to be
Have you the courage to be
Have you the faith to be
Honest enough to stay
Don't have to be the same
Don't have to be this way
C'mon and sign your name
You wild enough to remain beautiful?
Beautiful

And the leaves turn from red to brown
To be trodden down
Trodden down
And we fall green to red to brown
Fall to the ground
But we can turn it around

You strong enough to be
Why don't you stand up and say
Give yourself a break
They'll laugh at you anyway
So why don't you stand up and be
Beautiful

Black, white, red, gold, and brown
We're stuck in this world
Nowhere to go
Turnin' around
What are you so afraid of?
Show us what you're made of
Be yourself and be beautiful
Beautiful

Ahhh, by the way...
Perhaps this also might help,
I love you,
for what it's worth
(I've just found out about it last night... after your calling, and a long talk to myself)

Lunes, 25 de Julio de 2005

How are you doing? I hope that your feelings of lethargy has passed. I am doing OK. Feeling a bit restless myself like I am just treading water. Maybe it is just the weather with the heat zapping all my energy. Summer has truly arrived this past weekend with temperatures around a 100 degrees F. I don't know - maybe it is something else. I guess Jess will be back soon - only a week away. And your interview on the 10th is coming up soon. I will keep my fingers crossed for bueno suerto.

Un beso grande para ti.

Walter

Lunes, 18 de Julio de 2005

Dear tiny boy,
It is always good to catch up with friends...
As for my side, my social life is ok, however I'm starting to feel a bit restless in my current job. I got the feeling that I'm stock, I don't know exactly why. Yesterday I talked with a good friend of mine who knows me very well and says that it's part of my personality that I'm always pushing myself too hard, looking for new challenges. To be honest, I feel like something is missing, a kind of misplacement feeling. Very weird. Suddenly everything looks pointless, as far as my current job is concerned. But I also know myself and I know this is going to blow away once I get to know the real reason behind this sensation. That's what I'm going to try to find out about.
Don't worry about me, I'm going to be fine.
I just wanted to share this with you.
Have a nice day

I miss you a lot

A

k
i
s
s,

M
e

Lunes, 18 de Julio de 2005

Hey angel:
I am glad that you had a really good time in Santiago. I spent the weekend up in Raleigh NC. A high school friend of mine got married and I was in his wedding. It was good to see him but the wedding was not much fun - I wore a tuxedo with tails - it was 95 degrees F, 35 degrees C, plus there was no dancing or alcohol that the reception. However, I still had a good time catching up with friends.
Yes, I am still unpacking but making progress. My new address is ... and my number is ... Anyway, take care my angel. I hope your day is going well.

Un beso para ti.

Walter

Lunes, 18 de Julio de 2005

Hi honey!
I hope you are fine. I spent really nice days in Santiago. The semminars were very interesting and I met severals friends and coleagues, a lot to catch up... that was fun! I also had a fare well party - a couple of americans winemakers leaving Chile, they are going back to California along their baby. Adi left Chile last Friday to join with Jess in NYC, he also left me the keys of their house, so I'll have the all place to my own until August 1st!!!
Saturday and Sunday were very sunny, after a lot of rains and cold, and the mountains are all snowed, ready and waiting for us to get there...
How is everything going there? Organizing the new place, I guess. When you have time, send me your new address and phone number.
A big hug and kisses
me

Miércoles, 13 de Julio de 2005

We shall see honey, you have to cross your finger on next August 10th - the day of my interview at the embassy -. I don't want you to have any problems in your current job because of asking for days off too soon.
So are you listening Miguel Bose's CD? He is one of my favorite singers, I'd wish you would be able to understand the lyrics, they are so meaningful...
Have a nice day, today evening I have my weekly therapy and tomorrow I am driving early morning to Santiago, I'm really excited about the semminars - they allow me to keep in shape my knowledges and also see some friends from this little chilean wine world.
A big kiss
Me

Martes, 12 de Julio de 2005

Hey darling:
I am doing OK, angel. Just working on an immigration case and listening to your Miguel Bose CD - Eleven Ways of Wearing a Hat. As far as Hurricane Dennis goes, it just knocked out power in some places in the city and in some low-lying parts got flooded. Some wind but mostly rain. The wine fair sounds very exciting and the Paul Taylor show should be interesting - you should have a great time. I think I saw a Paul Taylor several years ago in Durham, NC. During the summer, Duke University hosts the American Dance Festival - essentially a month of modern dance performances. I am trying to get settled in my new place. So much needs to be done.
As far as your trip to CA this September, we shall see honey. If you can't come here - I will just have to go there.

Un beso grande para ti.

Walter

Martes, 12 de Julio de 2005

Hi Honey!
I've heard about Hurricane Dennis but I never thought it would get Atlanta as well... here everything is all right, I still have no news from Jen, which is very understandable since she must be trying to spend as much time as she can along with her family and friends, instead of checking e-mails. Tomorrow I've got to go to Santiago because I must attend to Vinitech Semminars - the most important wine fair in Chile - until Saturday. It should be interesting, and also it will give me the chance of hanging around there. Rodin was great, and I'm planning to attend to Paul Taylor's show (an american famous dancer).
How are you? how is the job doing? do you like your new place?
A big hug
Me

PS: After London's blast, I'm think that things with your embassy are going to get worse. I have no many hopes on getting the visa. Sorry, baby.

Lunes, 11 de Julio de 2005

Hey honey:
I hope that you are doing well. Just busy here working. I spent the weekend trying to avoid Hurricane Dennis. Lots of wind and rain, some time spent in the dark - but not much damage here in Atlanta. We are too far from the coast. My fourth of July was fun. I needed to relax after the move. I spent some time unpacking and sorting the apartment. Still, a lot of work to do, but it will get there. It sounds like you had a good time at the Rodin exhibit. Have you heard from Jess yet?

un beso grande para ti.

Walt

Viernes, 01 de Julio de 2005

It sounds like a lot of fun, darling. Miss a lot - always.

un beso grande,

Walter

Viernes, 01 de Julio de 2005

Darling,
just a couple of thoughts... I liked very much when you called me yesterday even when you were not feeling in the best mood. I want you to feel free of sharing anything - good or bad - with me. It makes me feel closer to you. I'd just like to be with you right now.

Look at this below... Jess never stop amazing me... you are invited as well, of course.
kisses a lot
me

Jueves, 30 de Junio de 2005

It's more that understandable if you think that almost eveybody was with their boy/girlfriend, except for Max and I, and between Max and I, no way, man... he is just like a brother to me.
You are the only tiny boy that I am willing to tolerate currently. No one else.
kisses, kisses
me

Jueves, 30 de Junio de 2005

That is great, honey, Es verdad que hombres son ninos grandes. Rather play PlayStation than go out with you. No entiendo.

Un beso grande para ti.
Talk to you soon
Walter

Jueves, 30 de Junio de 2005

Well... I finally got the interview!!!!!!!!! it will be on Agust the 10th at 2pm... Ohhh, honey, I was so frustrasting because of the delay, but yesterday I got the new from the Travel Agency - after some lobby of some contacts of mine - , so now we have to keep our fingers crossed for them to issue the visa with no restrictions. Anyway, I had a great weekend, I met Jess on Friday - a very funny happy hour at the Ritz's bar - but I went on Sunday to Viña del Mar - beside Valparaiso - along with other friends and we HAD FUN I must say... we went for dancing on Saturday night to Valparaiso, altough it reminded me of you all the time, looking at the Brigton from the plaza Anibal Pinto, that square when we saw that puppet show... We also went to the Casino - boring!!! - and bowling and hanging around at some friends's appartment. What a shame! Men are just as childs, playing Play Station - a futbol game - instead to go out!!!! The only bad thing is the whether, raining for 6 days in a row!!! and wind and storms... It's being a national security problem...
Call me when you have time, I'm missing your voice very much...
A kiss
Me

Thursday, June 30, 2005

Hi Darling:
Muy muy cansado. Finishing cleaning the old apartment around 3am. I hope good news?
Un beso grande,

Walter

Jueves, 30 de Junio de 2005

Hi Honey!
You must be so tired...what a pity... but the only thing that matters is that you finally made it!!! A kiss to you for that!!! From now on, just try to keep as little stuffs as possible and get rid from as much garbage as you can right away. Yesterday I had a meeting that went on until very late, but today I'm going to be at the office all day but lunch time - I'm going out with a friend - and I have no meetings scheduled so far, in case you want to call, since this evening I have set up an appointment with my terapist at 7pm. I have news...
Lot of kisses
Me

Miércoles, 29 de Junio de 2005

Hey honey:
How are you, angel? I am sitting upright at my desk, but that is about all I can do. I am so tired from my move. How much basura can one man collect. Incredible. Ebay, garage sale, or just give the stuff a way - I will be doing one or all of the three. Enough about me - How was your four day weekend? I hope that you had a good time. Skiing? Hiking? Did you spend the long weekend with Jen? I hope that things are going well. And I will keep my fingers crossed regarding the visa. I miss you a lot always. If you are around this evening or tomorrow evening I would like to give you a call. I miss hearing your voice and laughter.

Un beso muy grande,

Walter

Jueves, 23 de Junio de 2005

jajajajaja, my tiny boy, I just want to make it up as much as you do... they should set up the interview on the next week - which doesn't garantee they are going to issue you the visa -, otherwise... I will rethink about it, ok? I miss you baby, all the time.
A kiss
Me

Thursday, June 23, 2005

No, I understand. I am just being selfish.

Jueves, 23 de Junio de 2005

Honey, it isn't up to me, and neither can I wait forever for them to release my passport, in fact I'm so pised off since I just have lost a trip this weekend because of it... what if I have another trip whithin this two months - which is what they are supposed to take for making up their minds? - No way...
sorry about this

Thursday, June 23, 2005

Please, please don't give up. Keep the faith. Once you know when, just let me know.

Jueves, 23 de Junio de 2005

Ufffff, as for the visa... what a nightmare... for some reason, I'm the only one who have had such a delay on getting the interview. Actually they have delayed the whole trip to september, still don't know which week exactly it would be. I am about to give up of this trip. We shall see...

Thursday, June 23, 2005

You must have read my mind. I have been busy working and moving. I have hired movers and I am getting friends to help. I really hate moving but it is an opportunity to make my apartment my own. Are you Jess going skiing. I hope so. That would be a lot of fun. Have you heard anything about your visa and trip?

Un beso grande,

Walter

Jueves, 23 de Junio de 2005

Hey honey!
I hope you have had a nice rafting weekend. I'm going out of town the next 4 days - here in Chile we have San Pedro-Pablo holidays on next Monday!!! I hope this weekend you can move to your new place to your satisfaction.
A kiss
Me

Viernes, 17 de Junio de 2005

I know that I should have gotten rid of those boxes - oh about a year and half ago. Something I just takes me awhile to get off my butt. Don't worry about your poor tiny boy. My friends are going to help - I am just afraid that after helping me move - they will not be my friends anymore. Mucha basura. Take care

Many hugs and kisses

Your tiny boy

Viernes, 17 de Junio de 2005

jajajajajajaja, my poor tiny boy, moving by his own... are you going to get any extra help? I hope so... I do remember very well all those boxes, in fact, I would have expected for you to already get rid of them... hey, watch out with the Christmas decorations!!! as well as with all those beautiful asian fornitures and decorations... I hadn't notice you like white water that much... have fun and take care.
OMK
Me

Friday, June 17, 2005

Hey honey:
I started moving boxes to my new place. Next weekend, I will be busy moving stuff and I am not looking forward to it. Ugh, I hate moving, but it will give me a good reason to clean up my place. I have found many boxes of stuff that belong to my mother, which I will need to get rid of ASAP. Also, I have many clothes that I can give away. But I still hate moving. Let me know what is going with your trip once you know something. September sounds like will work better for you. Have fun at the show, I am going rafting in the mountains of NC this weekend. It should be nice. Lo siento sobre mi pais es un dolor con tu visa.

Un beso grande,

Walt

Viernes, 17 de Junio de 2005

Hi, honey:
I hope your week has been OK. Last weekend was fine, although finally my friends and I decided to quit of dinning on Friday (it was too rainy), my brother invited me to join to some friends of him, a nice family whom owns one of the most beatiful places on the valley (www.loslingues.cl). I had no time to take you there, but it is, whitout a doubt, a gorgeous place, plenty of history, old fornitures, fire places, paintings, horses, an so on... we had a wonderful luch pairing with an stunning 13-years-old vintage red wine... We had a wonderful evening, talking and touring around. I truly hope one I can take you there some day. I also got a wonderful new, an american cuple of friends - Jessica is a winemaker as well - had a baby boy this week!!! he is so cute (I attached a photo) ... I met them through Jenn this last new year at Ale's mom beach house, they are really nice... Changing the subject, it looks like we are going to switch the trip's date because of the delay with the interviews at the US embassy, it might be to the last week of August, or the first of September, we still don't know... when are you moving to the new place? Let me know
This weekend hopefully I'll get Stgo since I'm diying to attend to Momix show... have you heard of them? you should, they are new yorkers... http://www.emol.com/noticias/cultura_espectaculos/detalle/detallenoticias.asp?idnoticia=184024

A kiss

me

Martes, 14 de Junio de 2005

I don't know honey. Look like a threat to national security to me, darling, with those pretty eyes and pretty face.

Un beso grande,

Walter

Martes, 14 de Junio de 2005

This is my visa's photo... do you think they are going to let me in???

one more kiss

me

Martes, 14 de Junio de 2005

Well, last week was insane, I got to run like a crazy to gather all my documents for the Visa, and finally I sent them on Thursday to a travel agency which is the fastest way to get an interview at the US Embassy nowadays, but they didn't assure to get me the interview before the deadline date for this trip... I'm so worried honey that perhaps I'm not going to make it... but I did my best, so now I just have to cross my fingers...
I forgot to tell you... I got a job offer, from ... as winemaker again...
A big kiss
Me

Tuesday, June 14, 2005

Thanks for the card, honey. I miss you too. What is happening in Chile. Anything good? I am just busy working. Any news about the visa?

Un beso grande.

Walter

Viernes, 10 de Junio de 2005

I'll stay at home this weekend, I guess. Tonight I'm going to go to Casa Silva - do you remeber that nice restaurant where we had dinner on Valentine's night? - along with Fa (my winemaker friend) and Sofía (my judge friend, the curly one who I am with on one of the photos I sent you). Fa has changed her minds about the baby - what a relief!!! - and now is planning to adopt a child with no family, hopefully a little baby, and I arranged this meeting for her to get closer to Sofía who can give her some idea about the process... and also have fun together!!! I'll take care, honey, since here the rains hasn't stoped for three days in a row!!! the road is a bit slippery, actually... Have fun you too... and take care...
one more kiss
me

Viernes, 10 de Junio de 2005

Are you going out in Santiago or staying closer to home? In any event, be careful driving. It has been a slow Friday afternoon here. I am going to a music festival here in Atlanta, it should be fun provided that it does not rain. Summer in the South is full of humidity and thunderstorms. - so one never knows.

Un beso grande para ti.

Walt

Viernes, 10 de Junio de 2005

Honey, I hope you'll have a nice weekend, plentty of resting, as you need!!! Tonight I'll have a girl's nite, so perhaps I'm going to go to bed laaaaaaaate... but not too late, I hope!
Take care and have a good rest.
A kiss
Me

Jueves, 09 de Junio de 2005

Un beso grande para ti. Tienes una buena dia.

Walt

Jueves, 09 de Junio de 2005

I miss you a lot
A big kiss for you, honey...
Have a nice day
Me

Lunes, 06 de Junio de 2005

I will try to reach you tonight. I just got back from my college reunion up in Chicago. My flight was cancelled yesterday and I had to spend an extra night at the airport. What a nightmare. I hope this week is looking better for you. Rob and Kay say hello.

Un beso para ti.

Walt

Lunes, 06 de Junio de 2005

Hi, honey:
I've just checked this e-mail today. Last Thursday I took off early morning to Santiago for attending to some work meetings and medical duties, and I stayed at Jen's place until Saturday. I was needing a break, I had have a stressful week... Hopefully when you call me we'll talk longer; now I got to run to another meeting... Have a nice day darling.
A kiss
Me

Thursday, June 02, 2005

Hopefully, I get the package tonight. I will call you this weekend when you are not so busy. I am sorry that this week has been difficult.

Un beso grande,

Walt

Miércoles, 01 de Junio de 2005

I am sure that I will.

Miércoles, 01 de Junio de 2005

OK, honey. Today I have an appointment with my therapist, which means I'm going to be able from 9pm ahead. Are you curious, my tiny boy? so am I...
I hope you'll enjoy it.

A kiss

Me

Miércoles, 01 de Junio de 2005

I talked to Gus last night. I am going to try to pick the package tonight and then give you a call. I hope that your day is going well.

Un beso grande,

Walter

Martes, 31 de Mayo de 2005

Hey honey:
I called and left a message with Gus to call me at work or call me on my cell phone. I am wondering what this surprise is? I am a bit tired. My mother was here for a couple of weeks - emotionally tiring - but I have a bit of a cold. How is your day going. I will try to give you a call tonight - hopefully I will hear from Gus. How are you doing?

Un beso grande,

Walter

Martes, 31 de Mayo de 2005

OK, darling. I will call them tonight before I talk to you.

Martes, 31 de Mayo de 2005

Dear Walter:
I know it's going to be a lot of work moving again... I'd wish I could find some way to help you out... Tonight I'm going to be available from 9 pm on, but I'd rather for you to call them before just to make sure you'll be able to pick up my surprise today... Please, I've been waiting for so long for you to get it, you were supposed to get delivered two weeks ago!!! Would you do that for me?
A big kiss for you, sweetheart.

Have a nice day

Me

Tuesday, May 31, 2005

I have just started packing. Oh, what a pain. However, it is a good opportunity to have a new beginning. I will not start moving until the middle of June. I will give you a call tonight unless you already have plans. Thanks for the card. I will have to give Gus or Denise a call tonight as well. What are the dates of your trip to California? Is that sure, honey?

Un beso grande, penso que sobre ti todo el tiempo (I think I said it correctly)

Walter

Miércoles, 01 de Junio de 2005

Hey, honey!
How is everything going there? did you already move to the new place?
Let me know as soon as you have some free time!

A kiss
Me

Miércoles, 25 de Mayo de 2005

Hi honey!
I'm doing well, a lot of work as usual. I use to read US papers every day since I am suscribed to several newsletters, as a way to practice my reading english, and, of course, it makes me feel closer to you. You can call me any time, althought often I am more able to talk to you longer on weekends and after 8 pm during the week. Lunch time is a good hour to me as well (2pm to 3pm). Also I have my office phone number:
I have time enough this morning to talk to you since I have no meetings scheduled today!

A kiss

Me

Miércoles, 25 de Mayo de 2005

Hey Honey:

This is my new work email. Since I only check my msn account only when I think about it - one or twice a week - my work email is better. Regarding the article, both sides make good arguments. Should we be playing God? Does this set a bad precedent creating a world where embryos are grown and harvested like corn, beans, etc.? However, if this embryos are going to be thrown away anyway - and we can help people living with diabetes, spinal cord injury, etc.- is not are moral duty to relieve their suffering? It is a hard question - how is that for a lawyerly answer. Importantly, how are you doing? Is work going OK? I am doing OK. I am getting ready to move to a new place - so the webcam is not set up. I would like to give you a call. When is a good time to call.

Un beso grande,

Walter

Viernes, 06 de Mayo de 2005

Thanks for sharing those great photos. I pretty busy here at work - I am still in my training period so there is a lot to learn, but I am enjoying it. Have things calmed down at work. I know the renewal must have been stressful. I think about you a lot. I know that things pop up that keep us busy - but no matter how much I try to distract myself - I still miss you. Say hello to everyone. I hope that everyone is well. Watch over your father - make sure he takes care of himself.

Un beso grande,
Walt

Tue, 3 May 2005

Dear Walter:
I hope you are fine, honey. I miss you a lot as usual. This past weekend I went along my friend Fabiola to a little town 1 hour far from my place, named Lolol. It happened there was a typical carriage party, the most beautiful old carriage's parade I've seen ever... Lolol was full of peasants all dressed up with their tradicional costumes, Huaso's clothes, dancing our tradicional dance named "cueca" and with a showcase of typical chilean dishes as "asado" (our BBQ), "empanadas" (do you remeber those we ate in Vicuña?), and of, course, very good wine. And the horses, Walter... they were umbeliavable, just gorgeous... I guess you really would have enjoyed it if you had been there... and the wheather was sunny and warm, but not too much, just perfect, with a gentle breeze blowing from the coast. Well, honey, that's what I wanted to share with you, and just send you some pictures for you to have some idea of the beauty of our typical chilean traditions.

Take care, sweethart.

A kiss

Me

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

Hey my darling:
I hope that you are doing well. I had a good time catching up with friends in North Carolina. I have a lot to tell you. I will try to reach you this weekend.

Until then - Un beso grande - your tiny boy

Walter

Tue, 1 Mar 2005

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Thu, 24 Feb 2005

I know it does sound like a plan. Exciting and a little scary at the same time. Anyway, we will need to talk some more. I hope your week is not as hectic as you feared it would be. I hope that you like these photos. More are to come. Until next time.

Un beso grande,

Walter

Wednesday, February 23, 2005

Watch out! that sounds like a plan, doesn't it?...Well, as for my side, Jennifer and I started to work on our idea of wine salons in the East Cost. You already heard mostly of what this is about, she is contacting NewPort Yatching Club for next July but still we have 1 zillion things to find out about, so there is a lot of work forthcoming ... we shall see, it's just an idea and perhaps it doesn't work... on the other hand, it looks like I'll have a trip to California along wine turism entrepreneurs on May because my current job. So, that would mean that perhaps we could meet again in life... I'll look forward to it.
Have a nice day, honey

A kiss

Me

Tuesday, February 22, 2005

I have not quit thinking of you. I am sitting in my office - looking out my window - thinking about your smile, your laugh, the way your hair smells, everything about you. It is like a dream. What I need to do is start looking at job market in northern California. That will take some time. I would have to take the California bar exam in late July- however, I do have my friend Rob who could probably help me find a job in Sacramento.

Un beso grande,

Walter

Tuesday, February 22, 2005

Dear Walter:
Since you are gone I haven't stoped listening U2's CD - great idea of yours, bad boy...
I just wanted to let you know that I miss you, I really do... and I have been thinking about something you said before leaving - we belong each other -. You might be right.

Have a nice day, my tiny boy

A kiss

Me

Fri, 11 Feb 2005

I can't wait - I am all packed. Hard to believe but within 24 hours I will be in Chile seeing you. I am so excited! I hope you are enjoying your time off. We are going to have a great time!

A very big hug

Walter

Viernes, 11 de Febrero de 2005

My bags are packed and I am ready to go. This time tomorrow I will be in Santiago! Hard to believe. Anyway, I hope that you got your project done to your satisfaction.

Walt



Jueves, 10 de Febrero de 2005

Only two more days! I can't wait. I hope that you are enjoying your vacation.

a very big hug.

Walt



Lunes, 07 de Febrero de 2005

I will be there. I can't wait to see you.

Walt



Lunes, 07 de Febrero de 2005

Dear Walter:
Hopefully today I finally take off on vacations... I had chance to rest this last weekend so I feel really good, actually I was quiet stressed... but I still have to set everything straight here at the office before leaving, so anyway I got some paperwork to do today. Anything you need, I'll be in touch at ...
In fivedays more, I will be in Santiago waiting for Delta fight number 147 to arrive on the morning of February the 12th at 9:30 am. I hope I'll find you there...

I really want to see you, I can't wait to hug you again

Take care

Jueves, 03 de Febrero de 2005

Come on!!! just hold on a little bit and, as Dido sings, " I promise youwill see the sun again", in - at the very worst - 9 days more here inChile... in the meantime, I'll send you a tender chilean sunset sunbeam...

A hug

Me

Thursday, February 03, 2005

Things are OK. Except I have not seen the sun for three days. I could never live anywhere like Seattle Washington or Great Britain where you don't see the sun for weeks at a time. It really affects my energy level - all this grayness. I hope that your project will end soon. A trip to the beach, seeing the sights - sounds like we both need a break

A very big hug - only 4 more days until you are vacation.

Walter

Thursday, February 03, 2005

Hi there!
how is everything going? As for me, all this paperwork is driving me crazy...
I need a break!!!!!!!!

A hug

Me

Martes, 01 de Febrero de 2005

Dear Walter:
You won't believe how hard I'm working for my project to be ready before next week... In fact, I'll have to work on next Monday 7th since this week I haven't had time enough because a lot of meetings and trips, but anyway, I hope we will have chance to make it up with some relaxing days... did you notice I told you on your birthday's e-card to take a look to Valparaiso ? Well, we are going to visit that awsome city, so remember that when you feel cold in Atlanta, it will be a sunny and warm place to visit; actually, here in Chimbarongo the average temperature is being 100ºF...Puppies are so cute, the more they grow, the nicer they get. Do you want to listen somethin greally funny? I just had lunch with a guy who I had a meeting with the whole morning, and he looks alike you so much... it was quite impressive actually, of course in a french-chilean version! You are right, we are just 11 days away to meet us again... don't think I haven't noticed it.

A kiss

Me

Tuesday, February 01, 2005

I hope that you doing well. I am excited about my upcoming trip. I know that it is only 11 days away but I won't believe that I am actually going to Chile until I am on the plane. You are only three days away from starting your vacation. You must be excited! How is everything? The puppies must be getting big. Nothing much to report here in cold gray Atlanta. Work and life are OK. I am really looking forward to seeing you.

Un beso,

Walt

Lunes, 24 de Enero de 2005

I will definitely be bringing an English-Spanish dictionary.
I have been working on my Spanish since the beginning of the year.
Hopefully, it will be passable.

A big hug

Walt

Monday, January 24, 2005

Dear Walter:
By the way, an english-spanish dictionary would be more than useful for you to talk to my world, just in case you dare!
I can't wait either.

A hug
Me

Lunes, 24 de Enero de 2005

Thank you for the card! It brightened up my day.
I think wish 3 and 5 are the best. I hope your day is going well.
Work is work but in less than 3 weeks I will be seeing you in Santiago.
I can't wait. It will be so nice to talk to you face-to-face.

Un beso,

Walter

Martes, 18 de Enero de 2005

Dear Walter:

I'm doing fine, although I was very sad after Francisca was found dead inPhi Phi. But it was just for a while, there were so many things coming... I have had a lot of work at the office for the Project renewal to be ready before I take off on February... beside that, along with a very good american friend of mine, I have been touring a group of american students throughout the wineries, actually today I'm so sleepy because we had dinner until very late last night... but it was so funny... an so on, too many things in my mind, I'll tell you more when you are here... wow! isn't it sound hard to believe? "when you are here"... as for the things you need to bring with you, I think that your swim suit, a good sun cream and a warm jacket - beside summer clothes - are going to be enough. Also an english-spanish dictionary would be useful in case you get lost... I'm kidding... I have everything already setted since I was needing a break, soit's going to be more like just getting relaxed, although I'll have to blend it with a little bit of work, I hope you don't mind. My life is running kindof wild lately, but I cannot complain. Take care and see you soon.

A kiss

Me

Martes, 18 de Enero de 2005

How are you doing? I know that these last few weeks must have been difficult. I hope things are going better. I am really looking forward to seeing you. Is there anything that I should bring with me - maybe we can go horseback riding or go to the beach? That would be nice. Anyway, not much going here. I am just trying to stay warm. It is 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter has finally arrived. How are the puppies? I bet they are getting big.

un beso,

Walt

Jueves, 06 de Enero de 2005

I am leaving Atlanta on the evening of February 11th at 10:10 in the evening on Delta fight number 147 - arriving in Santiago on the morning of the 12th at 9:30 am.
I return to Atlanta on the 20th - leaving Santiago at 10:40 pm on Delta flight number 146.
I am looking forward to seeing you. Take care.

A hug,

Walter

Thursday, January 06, 2005

All right then, I'll be looking forward you to send me the flight number with the accurate date and hour of you arrival to pick you up at the Airport. It's going to be nice to have you here... although I just going to start to believe it once I see you in front of me!

Take care,

Sole

Thursday, January 06, 2005

I know that you will be fine - you are very strong - it just got very upset looking at her photos on the website this morning after hearing the news - just too young.
On much different not, I have been remiss -I need to send you my flight information.
I will arriving on Saturday the 12 and leaving on the Sunday the 20th. I managed to get a good deal on Delta.

Anyway, a big hug

Walter

Thursday, January 06, 2005

There is nothing left to say, just to think what is really life about. I've came up to realize it's just about every single moment, doing what you really want to do along with the people you really care for. I think she died being happy, which is a great relief, but the real thing for us is to live being happy, or dying on the attempt. Nothing less than that.
I'll be fine.
A hug

Me

Thursday, January 06, 2005

I am so sorry. I wish I could say something more but at this moment
words just do not do justice.

a very big hug

Walter

Thursday, January 06, 2005

They found her. She is dead. Thanks anyway.
Me

Miércoles, 29 de Diciembre de 2004

I will forward the link as soon as I get the email addresses. I saw
that they were staying on Phi Phi. It is really horrible.

Walt

Miércoles, 29 de Diciembre de 2004

I will email a couple that I met in Thailand through friends of my parents. Maybe they can help. Do you know where they were staying -Phi Phi or Phuket?

beso,

Walter

Wednesday, December 29, 2004

Walter:
Please, if you have some e-mail of tai people - that you could have met through your trip - whom might help, could you forward this? I worked with her husband (Aurelio Montes, winemaker), he is Montes Winery owner's son (do you remember that Montes Syrah we tried in Santa Rosa?) I'm horrified, as Chile all, they had gotten marriage 10 days before, they were on their honeymoon trip... she is the only one who left of the 56 chilean whom were missing after tsunami struck. All we can do is praying.
A hug
Me

Viernes, 17 de Diciembre de 2004

I maybe can do nine or ten days at the most. With everything going on at work - it is hard to predict how busy we will be. I will try to confirm the date for my travels this weekend and let you know something Monday or Tuesday.

Un beso,
Walter

Thursday, December 16, 2004

It's pretty OK to me, but... there is any chance that you can stay longer? one week more perhaps? just to have more time for showing you the sights...

Miércoles, 15 de Diciembre de 2004

I see your point about Brazil. Our relationship status being uncertain, I think that it is a good idea to take things slowly. I am calling around to see what flights are available from Atlanta to Santiago. I am thinking of leaving Sunday 6th for Chile and returning a week later to the US on 13th. Does that fit into your schedule?

Un beso

Walter

Tuesday, December 14, 2004

I am full of work as usual, plus a lot of birthday, graduation and holidays parties. Weather is HOT, so I am going to the beach for swimming as often as I can. About Brazil... watch out with your thoughts! I don't want you to get me wrong and I do mean to be very carefull this time... so even if I am willing to take you around my own world, I actually don't think is a good idea for me to travel abroad along with you - at least as long as we don't make up our minds as far as we are concerned. I think you should ask yourself what you are expecting from this trip - you are always in time to step back.
A kiss
Me

Tuesday, December 14, 2004

I am doing OK. I am busy around here at work. Things are going better. I am going to Oregon to visit my family over the holidays. It should be a nice break. I get to play with my nephews and have some time to relax. How about you? I hope that everything is going well. Here is a thought - would you rather have me meet you in Brazil?

Walt

Tuesday, December 14, 2004

All right then, just let me know the dates as soon as you have them since I have time just until next week to book tickets to Brazil, in the case you don't come around...
How are you doing?

Martes, 14 de Diciembre de 2004

I will check into flights to Santiago this week. I figure that I can at least take one week off from work. I think that the first week of your vacation - the week of the 7th - would be the best time for me to come down and see you.

A big hug

Walter

Tuesday, December 14, 2004

Walter:
I'm planning my vacations and already took the two first weeks of February (7th to 18th), so I'd like you to let me know your schedule because I have some people waiting for my decision.
A hug
Me

Viernes, 05 de Noviembre de 2004

Lo siento. I did not mean to be rude or hurtful. I just wanted to emphasize that I want to see you - because I want to - not just because you would like for me to come down to visit you. If January is a bad time, then I will come in February or March - whenever it is good time.

Un beso,

Walter

Friday, November 05, 2004

Hey!!!! that was rude... don't get upset with me - some things are not so evident as you think. Given the pleasant-people person that you use to be, I have to ask first and make sure that that was what you wanted... OK, so when are you plannig to come up? January is going to be really tough for me since I'll be working on my project's renewal...
A hug
Me

Viernes, 05 de Noviembre de 2004

Yes, I do want to come to Chile and see you. So, I will start looking into flights.

Walter

Friday, November 05, 2004

Dear Walter:
I would like you to come here... but I think the question is if, beside my wishes, do YOU really want to come up here?
Me

Martes, 02 de Noviembre de 2004

I also would wish we could meet again and talk. If you really want me to come to Chile, I will. I don't know exactly when - January or February would be the earliest with my work schedule. Think about it, please.

Un beso,

Walter

Friday, October 22, 2004

Our time together was very meaningful to me as well, you know that. I'd wish we could meet again and talking. Just that by now. Chile is really beautiful on blooming season.
Me

Viernes, 22 de Octubre de 2004

You were right about the translating. I was able to understand some of your letter but not all of it so I had a member of our library staff born in Argentina help translate the letter. I am OK - mas o menos - but not great. Life does go on and I thought that I was over you; however, I simply cannot put you of my mind. I think of you often. I did not mean to be hurtful bringing up California - I have wonderful memories of our time together. I do care for you and miss you. That is how I feel. You?

Un beso,

Walter

Friday, October 22, 2004

Dear Walter:
are you still trying to translate my last e-mail? sorry about that... I just meant to make you work a little bit... shame on me... what happened is that I though I had gotten over our story, and you suddenly bring me back to our time in California... I felt it wasn't fair... I am fine, working, resting, living... life goes on, unless there is some reason to get stock on past. I told you once I would be able to left you behind, and I am doing it OK... but you? what is going on with you? are you as fine as you seem to be? to be honest with you, I still think about you sometimes and I'm not afraid to let you know it. I'm totally capable to afford my feelings, as you should know... and you? Think about it. But hurry up.

Me

Martes, 19 de Octubre de 2004

I hope everything is going well in Chile. I am glad to hear that you are enjoying your job. It sounds perfect for you - combines your love for wine along with your people skills. I am doing OK. Still working for McKenna. The job is getting better everyday. It is still very stressful but the more experience I get the easier it gets. It is hard to believe that it has been a year since we were in California - what a magical time. I hope that your family is well (including the doggies) - You are always welcomed to come by and see me if you get the chance. I hope that you will have a chance to travel with this job. Take care.
A hug.

Walt

Friday, July 16, 2004

I am pretty well, this job just fits me perfectely. The project is very interesting, a lot of meetings, dinners, tastings for foreing investors, etc. My colleages make me laugh all day long, and, beside the secretaries, I am the only woman in a 5-men-office... at the beggining it was difficult for me to be enclosed on an office, but now it's OK, usually I am so busy that I can't even have lunch! I have been thinking about you as well, isn't funny? it happen I have to figure out a trip to Napa, Mendocino and Sonoma throughout the most remarkable wineries, restaurants and tasting rooms, for chilean entrepreneurs related to wine turism business. As for the book, I've got it a couple of weeks ago, so thanks very much, it was very important for me. I am glad you are fine, so keep in touch and take care.
A hug

Me

Martes, 13 de Julio de 2004

I have been thinking about you and wondering how you are doing? I hope that your new job is going well. Did you ever get the Chagall book? Things here are OK. I spent last week on vacation visiting my mom, my brother and his family in Oregon. It was a nice break from the heat and humidity of Atlanta. Keep in touch and take care.

Walt

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

Claro que - Of course, I will do it. You know that I would not throw away the book - it is my dresser and I will send it to you. You don't have to pay me for the shipping - it is yours. It will probably will have to be Saturday before I can do it. Unfortunately, I will have to work late the next couple of days - but that too will pass. My mother had a wonderful time in Chile. She toured Santiago and had the opportunity to tour the main headquarters of Concha y Toro - she brought back a wine bag with the picture of the main building - I had no idea that the winery dated back to 1883. Also, I will try to send some more photos via email. What I really need to do is send you a disk of all our photos. Anyway, I let me know what you are up to.
Walter

Wednesday, March 24, 2004

Walter:
I hope you are OK. Two weeks ago I went at a Marc Chagall's exhibition; it was superb. It happen that when I was in California, every night before sleep, specially when I had hard days, just taking a look to those paintings I felt better. Really it is something that I miss so badly that I wonder (I am so ashamed toask you this) if you would do somethig very meaningfull to me... could you send me back that book that I left in Atlanta? I mean, just in case you still have it. If you dump it, I will understand. If it wouldn't be soo important to me I wouldn't bother you. I will pay youback the book and the shipping cost. If you can (and,of course, if you want) do it, I would be gratefull forever!
Take care
Me

Mon, 8 Mar 2004

What do mean you look like a troll! - I think that it is a great photo - given the 100 mile per hour wind on top of the Empire State Building - I thinking that the photo was more like the Marilyn Monroe photo - the one where she standing over the grate and the draft causes her dress to fly up in the air. Anyway, I am glad that you are doing well. I am busy working as usual. I hope that everything is OK on the home front (having a chance to get out to Santiago and the coast once in a while) - I am glad to hear that you have so many offers -it sounds like the hardest thing will be choosing among them.

Walt

Monday, March 08, 2004

I was right, this e-mail was full since I have received the photos just in the other one. Thanks a lot, the second one is soo funny... I look like a troll! (an ugly little toy). About your mother, anyway I asked too late; I hope she enjoy the trip. About me? I was about to leave to Australia on February 25th when I received some very interesting offers, two of them for working in USA and one for Spain, all of them very different but always about wines of course (it's looks like I've got a good plus with my training in K-J and my better english...) I have been lucky, ThanksGodness. Obviously I have my favorite one but is the most hard to get because there are others four very knowledgeable persons applying. The others two possibilities are almost for sure, and also I have another good offer here, but world is soo wide outside! Anyway I have to wait, and in the meantime, just relax and traveling whitin Chile. Thanks again for the photos.
Me

Mon, 1 Mar 2004

I want to wish you a Happy Birthday. I have tried a couple of times to send you some photos but unfortunately the email bounces back. Hopefully, this one will go through - and send you at least a few photos of you. I hope you are OK.
Take care.

Walt