tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post1348877119949975970..comments2024-02-25T02:50:53.858-08:00Comments on HoseMaster of Wine™: The 2012 Wine Blog Awards! Let's Karaoke!Ron Washam, HMWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-57883022854644059322012-06-04T08:22:03.810-07:002012-06-04T08:22:03.810-07:00Gerry,
You can have most of my comments if you wa...Gerry,<br /><br />You can have most of my comments if you want. My parentage isn't often questioned, though my genus often is.Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-72333299431435712352012-06-04T08:09:39.820-07:002012-06-04T08:09:39.820-07:00FEWEST COMMENTS ON A WINE (ETC.) BLOG. Oh, shit, y...FEWEST COMMENTS ON A WINE (ETC.) BLOG. Oh, shit, you've found my blog. Now all the riff-raff are going to want to pile on the bandwagon. I actually get a ton of comments, but most of them are too scurrilous to allow past the moderation. I especially detest the multitude of attempted posts that cast nasty speculation about the quality of my parentage.Gerry Daweshttp://www.spanishartisanwinegroup.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-39080215373175745582012-05-29T12:20:48.789-07:002012-05-29T12:20:48.789-07:00Beau,
There is nothing more serious than comedy, ...Beau,<br /><br />There is nothing more serious than comedy, and few more serious than (self-proclaimed) comedy writers. <br /><br />Gargling with Carmenere--isn't that the name of a Ferlinghetti collection?Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-32318642203873764262012-05-29T11:44:09.199-07:002012-05-29T11:44:09.199-07:00You got all serious..and made a lot of sense. Let ...You got all serious..and made a lot of sense. Let me go gargle with some Chilean carmenere and get back to you.Beauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05835422435318171027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-76452955625769137262012-05-27T08:36:08.607-07:002012-05-27T08:36:08.607-07:001WineDoody,
The last thing I need is recognition....1WineDoody,<br /><br />The last thing I need is recognition. I've got enough trouble as it is. Though I have to say that getting support from blogging giants (ahem) like you and Paul Gregutt and STEVE! does probably help keep me from getting stoned to death by an angry mob of Poodles.<br /><br />As to the monetary award for a Poodle, well, it does seem appropriate. But didn't you get a pretty decanter? And unbelievable prestige? What's money compared to the praise of your peers? Aside from way more valuable?Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-45541732800541817282012-05-27T06:18:22.484-07:002012-05-27T06:18:22.484-07:00I'm with Paul - HMW deserves some form of reco...I'm with Paul - HMW deserves some form of recognition besides my undying affection, which incudentally has the same monetary payout as he WBAs ($0.00, approximately)...1winedoodyhttp://www.1winedude.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-20409946738625119782012-05-26T12:40:54.195-07:002012-05-26T12:40:54.195-07:00Joe,
I'm honored. Though there's no way n...Joe,<br /><br />I'm honored. Though there's no way now I'll win the Fewest Comments Poodle. Thanks for that.Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-82870615034290520682012-05-26T12:32:33.700-07:002012-05-26T12:32:33.700-07:00I'd like to point out that this is the first t...I'd like to point out that this is the first time I have ever posted a comment on a wine blog.Joenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-56118234844091759732012-05-26T10:23:01.176-07:002012-05-26T10:23:01.176-07:00"make wine blogging look good" - how doe..."make wine blogging look good" - how does one do that?Mockingbirdhttp://mockingsommscriticsotherwineblogs.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-46773937406483418302012-05-26T10:18:10.496-07:002012-05-26T10:18:10.496-07:00Will someone nominate me for best graphics (do the...Will someone nominate me for best graphics (do they still have that category)?Mockingbirdhttp://mockingsommscriticsotherwineblogs.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-51145299426493750162012-05-26T08:26:01.245-07:002012-05-26T08:26:01.245-07:00Hey Paul,
Those are awfully kind words, I think. ...Hey Paul,<br /><br />Those are awfully kind words, I think. Thanks. Somebody nominated me, but, somehow, I don't think the powers that be have any intention of giving me a Poodle. Would I accept one? Gleefully. As the altar boy who farts in church, it would be an honor.<br /><br />I don't know if you're nominated, my friend, but you should be. And yet, as a professional, maybe you shouldn't. The point of the awards doesn't seem to be rewarding the most interesting and talented wine bloggers, but rewarding those who make wine blogging look good. Much like the Oscars, only with much uglier people.<br /><br />I like Vitriol. I drink it like old people drink Ensure. Playing the HoseMaster helps me keep my always tenuous sanity. And I love it when I'm popular for spewing it at Parker or Dr. Conti or Jay Miller, but reviled when I aim it at poor, sad, I'm-doing-the-best-I-can, wine bloggers. It's wonderful comedy.Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-39473777525871237222012-05-25T22:20:02.332-07:002012-05-25T22:20:02.332-07:00Señor Hose - Sadly, I take this vitriolic post to ...Señor Hose - Sadly, I take this vitriolic post to mean you are not putting yourself up for any Blogster awards. So sad! You epitomize the best of blogging, the angst, the jism, the scrum, the farts... all the good stuff. So when you say, sadly "Wark and STEVE! and 1WineDoody and Alderpated" will prevail (good friends all, may I say), I shed a silent tear that the HoseMan is not in that Hall of Fame list. But for me, my friend, you will always deserve an award (to be named) and stand proudly as the essence of blog-dom. Salute! We who are not worthy adore you....PaulGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05409346656762573929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-83021670166599256802012-05-25T14:51:44.873-07:002012-05-25T14:51:44.873-07:00Hi Beau,
Oh, the possibilities are indeed endless...Hi Beau,<br /><br />Oh, the possibilities are indeed endless. But I think my simple overall point is that not only is it embarrassingly shameless and narcissistic for a bunch of wine bloggers to give themselves awards, for work that has an audience of fewer people than an Occupy Compton rally, but the process is hidden and shady (who are the judges, how are they chosen, why can anyone nominate himself?) and, therefore, so are the results.<br /><br />I, honestly, don't care. The HoseMaster makes a stink, as is his habit, it does fill space, but I, personally, am utterly uninterested. Bloggers will beg for nominations, they'll Tweet for nominations, they'll FakeBook for nominations, they'll nominate themselves, and, finally, in a few months, it will be Wark and STEVE! and 1WineDoody and Alderpated who win. <br /><br />There is some talent out there, I've come across a few very talented souls. But they will be smothered under the weight of the self-delusional and mediocre who bark and bark and bark and then feel validated when they receive attention. Not realizing that the attention is just to get them to finally shut up.Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-36610159041867636942012-05-25T14:09:40.246-07:002012-05-25T14:09:40.246-07:00What about Most Pretentious Wine Blog or Best Mis-...What about Most Pretentious Wine Blog or Best Mis-use of Grammar? Most Worthless Wine Recommendations? Most Factually Wrong Blog?<br /><br />Oh, the possibilities.Beauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05835422435318171027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-83216187618535407652012-05-25T11:38:09.767-07:002012-05-25T11:38:09.767-07:00But they are both from Southern California. Dammit...But they are both from Southern California. Dammit, guess that one is a pipe dream too. Maybe I should ditch The HoseMaster and hook up with a girl blogger, Chronic Negress perhaps?Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-14843485412554523572012-05-25T11:08:06.284-07:002012-05-25T11:08:06.284-07:00Italian men don't eat quiche, so to speak...Italian men don't eat quiche, so to speak...Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322028233207741737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-77858368093714634972012-05-25T10:47:45.288-07:002012-05-25T10:47:45.288-07:00Don't knock Alfonso and Jeremy. It's an It...Don't knock Alfonso and Jeremy. It's an Italian thing (I think)....Mockingbirdhttp://mockingsommscriticsotherwineblogs.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-30126204944339495352012-05-25T08:20:13.195-07:002012-05-25T08:20:13.195-07:00My Gorgeous Samantha,
I think we're an easy n...My Gorgeous Samantha,<br /><br />I think we're an easy nominee for annoying blog couple. I think the romance between STEVE! and 1WineDoody has cooled, however. Our main competition might be Alfonso and Jeremy Parzen.<br /><br />Charlie,<br /><br />I have a long list of other categories as well, though I like the idea of Leading Panderer, though Joe Roberts would have to disqualify himself like Oprah used to do at the Daytime Emmys.<br /><br />I almost did Stupidest Premise for a Wine Blog, Best Compilation Wine Blog Without an Original Thought, and Best Blog Written from the Viewpoint of a Domesticated Animal.<br /><br />Oh, and Best Blog by a Wine Writer Trying to Rejuvenate a Career. (oops)<br /><br />Thomas,<br /><br />Actually, I wasn't sure any of them were blogs.Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-72508615106953360122012-05-25T06:11:27.173-07:002012-05-25T06:11:27.173-07:00"--Blog Most Likely To Take A Six Month Vacat..."--Blog Most Likely To Take A Six Month Vacation (oops)"<br /><br />Too many contenders for that one. How many have I got left to qualify?<br /><br />Ron,<br /><br />They aren't all blogs. So I cheated. Isn't that another poodle trait? Ack, my poodle just bit me.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322028233207741737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-53138911759383797862012-05-24T23:56:48.717-07:002012-05-24T23:56:48.717-07:00It seems to me that you have missed some very obvi...It seems to me that you have missed some very obvious categories. But, it is not too late.<br /><br />--Blog I'd Pay The Most To Avoid<br />--Blog With The Most Obnoxious Ads<br />--Leading Panderer of 2012<br />--Blog With The Most Mistakes Per 100 Words<br />--Blog Most Likely To Take A Six Month Vacation (oops)A Blog A Day Daddynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-60564009022517247302012-05-24T20:34:04.473-07:002012-05-24T20:34:04.473-07:00Way to go Anonymous! That's awesome, don't...Way to go Anonymous! That's awesome, don't buy wines you wanted and cancel a subscription to save yourself a bunch of money on future deals on wine! You showed him...oh wait. <br /><br />Ron My Love,<br />I simply had to push you to make fun of the awards and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for writing a piece that is as funny as watching the "drama" unfold as the nominations and begging begin! <br /><br />I was holding out for either:<br /><br />Cutest/Most Annoying Blog Couple (thought we would be a shoo in there but forgot about STEVE! and 1Wine Doody)<br /><br />Or<br /><br />Blog Post That Made Me Feel Funny Down There <br /><br />Seeing as neither of those are up for grabs I'll just kick around my little playground and try and ignore the whole thing. <br /><br />Hey, I haven't checked but was wondering if you had noticed, have any of the "Winners" ever been blogs that don't sell or post ads? Just curious....for the life of me I can't figure out how STEVE! hasn't won yet, that was the only reason I could think of.<br /><br />I adore you for appeasing me and I love you!Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-91202111690130354502012-05-24T18:47:21.065-07:002012-05-24T18:47:21.065-07:00Tom,
To be honest, and I'm nothing if not hon...Tom,<br /><br />To be honest, and I'm nothing if not honest (gack), I wrote the piece and then decided to just leave it unpublished. I thought, isn't everyone tired of the HoseMaster going after Poodles? But Samantha talked me into posting it, and here it is. You're a great marketing guy, you know that the old saw about "it doesn't matter what they say about you just as long as they talk about you" is true. So, you're welcome.<br /><br />Marcia Love,<br /><br />Well, thanks, as always. The POODLES are an easy source of material, which every self-proclaimed satirist needs. I also prefer dachshunds.<br /><br />Thomas,<br /><br />Isn't it illegal to have four blogs? Or are you a Mormon blogger? Polygapoodle.<br /><br />Anonymous,<br /><br />As Tom Wark implies, at least I have the courage to put my name to my opinions. You have the courage to cancel an online wine order.<br /><br />And I'm sure you believe as well that the writers of "The Daily Show" and "The Colbert Report" and "Saturday Night Live" are "slandering" all of their satiric targets. You laugh at their jokes (or maybe I give you too much credit), but are OUTRAGED that I insult the ridiculous fools you're standing up for. <br /><br />Thank you, though, for the outrage. It warms my evil heart.Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-38590746234315066282012-05-24T15:51:26.989-07:002012-05-24T15:51:26.989-07:00Anonymous,
I'm fearing that in your condemnat...Anonymous,<br /><br />I'm fearing that in your condemnation of the Hosemaster, irony is lost on you.<br /><br />Tom (notice I gave my name) WarkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-80174939379242871542012-05-24T12:59:47.163-07:002012-05-24T12:59:47.163-07:00A note to Lot 18 the online wine store. I was inte...A note to Lot 18 the online wine store. I was interested in purchasing a wine, and not just one bottle, but 6! Then I read the small print of who wrote the wine notes - - yours truly the HoseMaster, Ron Washam. It was all the makings of a pandering poster child wine blogger who slanders other wine bloggers. So guess what - I didn't purchase the wine and cancelled my subscription. Pander and slander may rhyme, but they do not mix.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-34179998645293594092012-05-24T10:37:02.619-07:002012-05-24T10:37:02.619-07:00Well, I finally qualify for an award. It could be ...Well, I finally qualify for an award. It could be the next to last, the one about fewest comments, or it could be the final category.<br /><br />www.thomaspellechia.com<br />www.winelineposters.com<br />vinofictions.blogspot.com<br />www.vinofictions.comThomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322028233207741737noreply@blogger.com