Prior to heading south, I wrote to my girlfriend, Carrie Penny, VP of Finance & Operations for the Temecula Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau and told her I wanted to introduce my previous hometown, Temecula, with my new one- Tahoe via a donation for the library's "A Toast to Twain".  She said, "I'll see what I can do."

• A two night stay at Quality Inn Temecula ($200)
• A bottle of Monte De Oro Winery 2009 Merlot ($30)
• Oak Mountain Winery Wine Class for 2 People ($70)
• Wine Tasting for 2 at Doffo Winery ($20)
• The Broken Yolk Cafe Temecula Gift Certificate ($20)
• Robin's Nest Desserts & Catering Certificate ($5)
• A wonderful selection of Temecula Valley Souvenirs:  Woman's Golf Shirt, Water Bottle, Candy, Shot Glass, Wine Opener, Plush Stuffed Husky, Business Card Holder ($75)