DoomsDave Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Kim's response to a post under the stock market thread inspired this. (You woke up some old memories, Kim!) A while back, a religious sect had a winery up in Grass Valley, and they wanted to adorn the grounds with Jubes. They also made a good sweet white wine, which they offered to trade for the Jubes. If you didn't want the wine they paid cash. They bought A LOT of Jubes, of all sizes, up to big ones. They gave me a nice bit of cash for mine. What ever happened to them? Anyone know? Joobie-Doobey doo, doo doo doo dee dah . . . Let's keep our forum fun and friendly. Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Case Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Dave, You might be thinking about the Fellowship of Friends. Does that sound familiar? John Case Brentwood CA Owner and curator of Hana Keu Garden USDA Zone 9b more or less, Sunset Zone 14 in winter 9 in summer "Its always exciting the first time you save the world. Its a real thrill!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gtlevine Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Last I heard they had their purple shrouds and roll of quarters ready. Rock Ridge RanchSouth Escondido5 miles ENE Rancho Bernardo33.06N 117W, Elevation 971 Feet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rprimbs Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 (edited) Dave, You might be thinking about the Fellowship of Friends. Does that sound familiar? It looks like they have a winery in the Sierra foothills -- Renaissance Winery http://www.renaissan...ts/winerypg.cfm Check out this link: http://mumulesvignes...neyards-part-i/ Edited November 19, 2012 by rprimbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoomsDave Posted November 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Dave, You might be thinking about the Fellowship of Friends. Does that sound familiar? Yep, that's them. Let's keep our forum fun and friendly. Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoomsDave Posted November 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 After I sold almost all of my jubes at the time to them, someone told me that the Fellowship of Friends was a religious group that worshipped the Jubes or something like that. Not everyone was enamored of their acquisition of Jubes for that purpose, if that's what it was. I can think of worse things to worship than Jubes . . . Let's keep our forum fun and friendly. Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Case Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Lots of negatives in this cult...the leader has been accused of taking sexual advances on his followers, stealing, etc.....a true cult IMHO. But he has not been convicted of anything because under the rules'A church is a church', according to the IRS and very little effort is taken to investigate.....lots of stuff on the web... John Case Brentwood CA Owner and curator of Hana Keu Garden USDA Zone 9b more or less, Sunset Zone 14 in winter 9 in summer "Its always exciting the first time you save the world. Its a real thrill!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoomsDave Posted November 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Beep, they sure sound like a cult, all right. But, they had a bit of style, at least. That white wine (they gave me a few bottles) was good; Riesling, if I recall. Nice, crisp, sweet with a bite. Perfect with some white beans and some salmon. http://www.rickross....e/fof/fof5.html "Oregon House, Calif.--Deep in the Sierra foothills, at the end of a twisting road, lies Apollo--an oasis of high culture in the outback. A mock French chateau houses a museum and library stuffed with rare art and books. A vineyard on terraced hillsides produces award-winning wines. "Apollo is the worldwide headquarters of the Fellowship of Friends, whose 2,000 cerebral members believe that keen self-awareness, a positive outlook and immersion in life's finest things--from Baccarat crystal to Johann Sebastian Bach--offer a path to higher consciousness." "They have been led on this journey for 25 years by Robert Earl Burton, a former schoolteacher who has guided everything from when his followers bear children to what sort of shoes they wear. Burton tells members he speaks with 44 angels who watch over his flock--among them Abraham Lincoln, Plato and Jesus Christ--believers say. Burton also has predicted that Apollo will be the lone surviving outpost after a global nuclear holocaust in 2006." "Disillusioned former members say the fellowship is more than just another California curiosity. A growing number of them--as well as some academics--call it a cult that entraps its mostly well-educated members with a false promise of spiritual evolution. A recently ended lawsuit and accounts from ex-members echo that claim and add another: Burton, they say, has for years seduced young males in the group." CLICK ON THE LINK FOR FULL STORY Let's keep our forum fun and friendly. Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutter Bob Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 They're not too far from here. Nice palm trees. In part due to their success and others in northern California I've planted a few Jubaea here. I'll leave it at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonD Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 The wines are remarkably good. It's well worth a wine-tasting visit (by appointment). You get a glimpse of the incredible palm collection in the process. Jason Dewees Inner Sunset District San Francisco, California Sunset zone 17 USDA zone 10a 21 inches / 530mm annual rainfall, mostly October to April Humidity averages 60 to 85 percent year-round. Summer: 67F/55F | 19C/12C Winter: 56F/44F | 13C/6C 40-year extremes: 96F/26F | 35.5C/-3.8C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 That's not wine it's human blooooddddddd!!! Oh wait, what, I'm being told that it's just wine. My bad. Matt Bradford "Manambe Lavaka" Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay) 10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation) 9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Case Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 That's not wine it's human blooooddddddd!!! Oh wait, what, I'm being told that it's just wine. My bad. until its transmogrified, at least..... John Case Brentwood CA Owner and curator of Hana Keu Garden USDA Zone 9b more or less, Sunset Zone 14 in winter 9 in summer "Its always exciting the first time you save the world. Its a real thrill!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant b. Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Could they be growing the jubeas in the hopes of making palm wine in the future? The article you posted Dave states that Burton forces them all to wear the same shoes. sound familiar? Nike Cortez? Grant Long Beach, CA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmazon Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 (edited) Read deeper in the link from post #8 - surprise surprise! How Grass Valley Got Its Name, How Green Was My Valley? Edited November 21, 2012 by palmazon 1 I get by with a little help from my fronds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoomsDave Posted November 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Grass out the, er, tail . . . Let's keep our forum fun and friendly. Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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