Perfect day 12/12/11

• No sunrise yesterday to inspire me to blog.  Woke to dreary clouds and a raw wind, which didn't go away.  The rest of the day with my SGD made up for the sucky weather, though.
• We did dual treadmill workouts watching "Will and Grace."
• Beachwalked with the north wind slapping our faces for 16 blocks.  SGD found a few shells that were keepers, took pictures of a foursome enjoying a cold beach day of fun.  The walk back was more pleasant, less runny nose.
• Roadtripped north to La Belle Amie Vineyard in Little River.  Quaint place with beautiful grounds, tasty wines, and a sweet white dog named Bella to greet you.  We brought home a Poor Bastard Merlot and a What Was She Thinking white blend -- surprising, too, because we never drink white.  Gertha at the tasting bar took excellent care of us.  La Belle Amie is a must-do if you're into wine and spending time in Myrtle Beach.
• Continued our wine lovers afternoon with an early supper at the Carrabbas Italian Grill.  Icicle lights everywhere and jazz ballads playing gave the room romance.  The Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (red wine) was smooth and luscious and perfectly complemented the soft bread, explosion of greens salad, and the simple but delicious pasta entrees.  How could we not hold hands and stare into each other's eyes between courses?
• What could top off such a perfect day?  Hot-tubbing and watching moonshine on the ocean, of course.   
• Unbelievable that after all of yesterday's wine we made it up in time to see the sunrise.  Only one bubble cloud on the horizon, but it was directly where Sunbella was coming up.  She silhouetted the cloud with fire orange, then slipped up like she was coming out of an envelope (SGD's words).  SGD's first sunrise of his visit and it was a dazzler!