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So, I'm wondering whether anyone on the board has thoughts about the best way to get in touch with HCBS?

I was at a dinner in CA last week with the owner of one of the true CA cult wines. Fabulous property in Napa Valley. Also, quite the collection of sports memorabilia at the estate. Among the items most prominently displayed are Duke, UK, and UNC basketballs signed by K, Cal and Roy (others from LeBron, Riley and the Warriors). I noted that conspicuous by its absence was the other basketball blue bood. The owner agreed and said they would love to host HCBS and rectify the oversight.

Don't know if he likes fine wine or has a West Coast recruiting trip scheduled, but I would love to get in touch with HCBS and find out if he would be interested in spending a day in Napa - of course, I would have to make the trip across the country myself to personally host... Would welcome any thoughts or ideas????

https://kuathletics.com/staff.aspx ↗

Contact info on a lot of people here. If you want something really fast, try Jeff Long on twitter? I think something more official might yield more success though. This is a great idea, best of luck.

I think you should channel your request through the AD's office. That may be the quickest path. Otherwise... Bill is pretty available to the public as he helps raise funds for KU and for other charities.

I thought I would check out Facebook for a Bill Self page...

https://www.facebook.com/Bill-Self-163111077206695/ ↗

Looks bogus...

I'll put in a call to my uncle Bill for you.

wissox said:

" I'll put in a call to my uncle Bill for you. "

Tell him to spend more time on free throw shooting while you're at it.

@DCHawker It might be something you reach out to the Marketing team with too. They would obviously want to have someone there to take pictures and generate some content. They could very likely get the ball rolling as well.

Thank you all for your suggestions. Have initiated outreach to AD office. We'll see if there is any traction....

@DCHawker This is such a great idea. Please keep this board posted on the progress!

@DCHawker Which winery out in Napa is it?

@Woodrow One of the true cult wineries. Not Screaming Eagle, but in the neighborhood. Chat with me and I can disclose.

@DCHawker Wish I had seen this. I actually saw him today while I was at AFH for work. Saw Dok too (he is HUGE)!!

It seems that Bill might be a beer guy.

I'm pretty sure hes a and grown man

Marco said:

It seems that Bill might be a beer guy.

Judging by the belly? 😂

Now, now... I didn't intend for this to go down this path. And, just for the record, a 6oz glass of wine has just about the same number of calories as a can/bottle beer. Alas, I'm all too aware of empty calories in wine - if my wife and I have a bottle of wine for dinner (which is a regular thing), I end up drinking probably 60-65%, which means that I'm consuming more calories than a couple of beers.....

@DCHawker Less grain though, at least presumably. It's not this stuff generally has nutrition labels. :joy:

@DCHawker Only one bottle? Hell, pull a Hemingway and knock off two or three, Lol!

Appreciate the suggestions andguidance @BShark and @drgnslayr - I made the outreach to the Self's staff and the AD's office. Alas, no nibbles (or sips). Perhaps HCBS is just a beer guy after all as per @Marco.... Perhaps its just a matter of everyone being focused on and getting ducks in a row for good news from SDS, Tucker, Hampton et al.....