Further, par for the course in this industry. Happens all the time, really. You're in Walla Walla, so it's a smaller, secluded area. I'd go for it, but go very slow and casual for a first few dates, see how it plays out. But you should be fine. I think this industry has a higher tolerance for the drama that could unfold from such a scenario. End of the day... It's the wine industry. This type of thing happens all the time. People usually forget, anyway. If they don't, it really doesn't ruin your cred, as long as you know what you're doing at the office (in the winery).
By the way, one of the trendy new female somms in this industry (even getting love in a big wine mag or two), slept her way to the top. Now pregs and engaged. Didn't hurt her career one bit.
Next time you're out with her (in mixed company) have someone take a group photo of you all. That's not the start of some weird advice about seeing if she sits next to you or blah blah blah...once you have the picture, post it here so we can decide if she's worth being able to retire young because she's still working.
I think it's safe to say that HCP's sister (now known as SisterHCP) has much higher standards than any of us. That and I really doubt she's interested in dating anyone that HCP suggets, and I doubt she's single anyways. God damn we have such an odd flow of conversations on this board.
Are you fucking shitting me? Ain't no way, regardless of if she's a swimsuit model or Rosanne Barr, that I'm posting her image here. But, as far as retirement goes, the could bring home the bacon while I get social security and read updates from AARP. Not a bad perk.
Oh come on, when has this board done anything to make you think that would end up being a poor decison?
I can imagine how well that'd go over with her too. "so...you posted my picture to a website?" "but it's just a sports website" "and that makes it better?" "yeah! no nudity." "wait, why are you mentioning me being nude?" "I'm not!" "so wait, no you don't WANT to see me nude?" "I didn't say that, I meant that" "Oh, so NOW you want to see me nude? Dude, we just met" "shit...just look at the page, I promise you it's not bad too" "ok, i will. (reads the messages)...I mostly see people saying they'd nail me, eat me out, and you should hit it and quit it." "um..." "I have to wash my hair"
That being said.... Hook up the connections when I go to Walla Walla in the spring. When you swing this way (yeah, I meant it), holler and I'll hook it up.
It's true. Nobody wants to do that ish for their parent. (Especially the parent that refused to do it when you were but a babe.)