10 steps in preparation for an I-Hub wine tasting:
1) Send letters a week in advance to business associates, friends and family members that you will be both physically and mentally incapacitated at the time and date of the tasting.
2) Send e-mails 2 days in advance to business associates, friend and family members, reiterating that you will be both physically and mentally incapacitated at the time and date of the tasting.
3) On the day of the tasting disconnect your telephone so that there can be no last minute interruptions.
4) Two hours before the tasting get rid of any kids, friends or relatives who might distract you from the upcoming event. Just tell them that you will be both physically and mentally incapacitated in the very near future.
5) One hour before the tasting brush your teeth and rinse well with water to ensure a fresh palate for the tasting.
6) If the event is causing some anticipation squeamishness, a little sex helps to calm things down and gives relief to anxiety.
7) A half hour before the event turn off the TV and create a quality atmosphere. Candles are nice. A nicely set table with the food of your choice will do wonders for the wine. Pop the selected wine.
8) In the last few minutes double check to make sure your broadband connection is on and that your browser is set to the I-Hub URL.
9) Read quickly the bombast of pre-tasting posts and then set yourself down at the table with your favorite glass and pour the selected wine. Have a small sip. Taste the food.
10) Zero hour. To your health! Now it is time to share your comments.
