I made it into town last week to get my proba (which I have been informed is the correct English pronunciation of proper) pair of steel toes. I managed to hitch into and out of Blenheim with ease, as some friendly kiwis picked me up in less than 5 minutes both times. Unlike the states, hitch hiking is considered normal and safe down here, which is a nice option if you really need to get to town.
Comfortable footwear makes all the difference when you are standing on concrete for 12 hrs. I managed to get the last pair of steel toes in my size at the "Warehouse", which is the local discount store, and thank goodness I did, because I don't think I would have been able to work another 12hr shift in the rubber boots. Now I am able to work at "full power" (in Austrian accent), as my roommate Alexander said.
About Me
- Taron
- I am a 28yr old who decided to embark on a career and life change into the wine industry. After graduating college with a Business Degree and working in the Healthcare industry for 3 years, I decided to make a drastic change around June of 2009: Quit my job and start from the ground up in the wine industry. I told myself I want to have a job that I truly love, am passionate about, and made it happen. I have worked 2 harvests since making the change (1 in Central Coast, 1 in New Zealand), and have held some tasting room positions and done some sales to fill time in between harvests. I will be at Merry Edwards in the Russian River Valley for the 2010 crush.
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