tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post2128647321658649229..comments2024-03-22T00:35:12.415-07:00Comments on HoseMaster of Wine™: 2016: Based On a True StoryRon Washam, HMWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-86303329856753392312016-12-31T17:22:27.461-08:002016-12-31T17:22:27.461-08:00G-Man,
There's no assassination in there, my T...G-Man,<br />There's no assassination in there, my Trumpy friend. It refers to "Carrie," the movie and novel from Stephen King. Carrie thinks she is going to be prom queen, and they dump pig blood on her head instead. I was hoping the same for Trump on Inauguration Day, in my slyly satirical way, and that some would splash on the Chief Justice. But thanks for straightening me out. Happy New Year!Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-11848549090218133212016-12-31T13:30:27.623-08:002016-12-31T13:30:27.623-08:00Your wit when directed at the wine world is un-par...Your wit when directed at the wine world is un-paralleled. When it comes to politics, not so much. When it comes to criminality, our current President-elect is a rank amateur when compared to the DNC and Hillary. Then you allude to the assassination of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court? You have crossed the line from satire to criminality. I recommend sticking to satire.G-Man 1868https://www.blogger.com/profile/03829167082289263234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-48893256513851275172016-12-31T11:57:13.354-08:002016-12-31T11:57:13.354-08:00All the best Hose, and thanks for making some of t...All the best Hose, and thanks for making some of this, once in a while, more tolerable than it would be otherwise.<br />Jim Caudillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09163559952765216636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-13014944066857391582016-12-30T23:23:15.644-08:002016-12-30T23:23:15.644-08:00"Bob Dylan Submits a Speech for the Nobel Pri..."Bob Dylan Submits a Speech for the Nobel Prize Ceremony"<br />Wall Street Journal (December 5, 2016)<br /><br />http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2016/12/05/bob-dylan-wrote-a-speech-for-the-nobel-prize-ceremony/Bob Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02089688073031173053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-88057919001257774242016-12-30T23:22:05.573-08:002016-12-30T23:22:05.573-08:00Why don't you strike a deal with Bob Dylan?
H...Why don't you strike a deal with Bob Dylan?<br /><br />He picks up the Roederer prize for you, and you pick up the Nobel Prize for him?<br /><br />"Bob Dylan Won't Attend Nobel Prize Awards Ceremony"<br />Wall Street Journal (Nov 16, 2016)<br /><br />http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2016/11/16/bob-dylan-wont-attend-nobel-prize-awards-ceremony/<br /><br />Excerpt:<br /><br />"The Swedish Academy said they expect Mr. Dylan to give his official Nobel Lecture, an acceptance speech that is the only requirement to officially receive the prize, within six months of the ceremony."<br /><br />"Bob Dylan Submits a Speech for the Nobel Prize Ceremony"<br />Wall Street Journal (December 5, 2016)<br /><br />Bob Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02089688073031173053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-17480352779176916182016-12-29T18:33:08.259-08:002016-12-29T18:33:08.259-08:00Common Taters,
When I read the words of the best w...Common Taters,<br />When I read the words of the best wine writers, and there aren't many, I often walk away feeling that they are telling the truth. I don't consider myself a great wine writer, but the joy of writing satire, or Ephemera pieces, is pounding away at the lies, misinformation, and outright ignorance that, thanks to the internet, are drowning wine writing. My truths are comic truths, and I never lack for targets. I feel sorry for young people trying to learn about wine who turn to wine blogs and the internet. Truth is for sale, as it always has been, but it's price has gotten much cheaper.<br /><br />I had a very rewarding 2016, personally and professionally. One of the best years of my life, in many ways. I could not have predicted such joy and satisfaction. 2017? Who the hell knows? We all think we do, but one thing is certain, we will all be wrong.<br /><br />Happy New Year to everyone! Thank you so much for coming here regularly and putting up with my outrage and foolishness. Every year I am convinced I cannot do this for another year, and every year I do. So long as HoseMaster of Wine™ keeps growing, and readers keep reading, and I enjoy the work, I'll be around. And then I won't.Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-70668747866012814772016-12-29T16:04:10.474-08:002016-12-29T16:04:10.474-08:00I am a Trump voter who appreciates your satire on ...I am a Trump voter who appreciates your satire on the wine biz - I hope you can join us on the gold-plated dark side of the aisle sometime ;)<br /><br />cheers to your success in 2017.Arabicspkrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16883740732067920469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-58092721776647469452016-12-29T16:03:24.706-08:002016-12-29T16:03:24.706-08:00Wonderful piece, Hose. True on so many counts, as ...Wonderful piece, Hose. True on so many counts, as usual.nojomohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17874309678172035174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-34236742200657785232016-12-29T13:03:15.051-08:002016-12-29T13:03:15.051-08:00Hmmm, the Fraud paragraph...... fits the country&#...Hmmm, the Fraud paragraph...... fits the country's President Elect nicely.<br /><br />Happy New Year, Hose. <br />I'll raise a glass of orange bubbly to you come 12PM Saturday.Ziggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00575751456094003292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-68298059968988432792016-12-29T12:55:56.322-08:002016-12-29T12:55:56.322-08:00"We don’t seem to care about honesty and fact..."We don’t seem to care about honesty and facts any more."<br /><br />Can't argue with that, but it isn't a 2016 phenomenon--that's just the year when half the U.S. citizenry validated the sentiment, along with 304 electorassholes. <br /><br />Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322028233207741737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-89490042141608385602016-12-29T11:55:05.161-08:002016-12-29T11:55:05.161-08:00Very good post to wrap up the year. Full of honest...Very good post to wrap up the year. Full of honesty, which I think is a big part of your appeal. Keep on keepin it real!David Larsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17861155811938452695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-10716039790093680262016-12-29T11:10:42.403-08:002016-12-29T11:10:42.403-08:00Cheers to you, Hosemaster, and everyone of the tat...Cheers to you, Hosemaster, and everyone of the taters. I agree with Alden's sentiment above, keeping quiet for two more days and then let's move on.<br /><br />Thank you, Hose, for keeping the needles sharp and keeping the smug on their toes. The world needs more laughs to help us through the times that aren't as funny.<br /><br />Happy New Year to all, enjoy something bubbly!<br />DanielDanielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947624477553194151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-47367326090835517382016-12-29T10:51:13.202-08:002016-12-29T10:51:13.202-08:00"Based On a True Story" seems to be the ..."Based On a True Story" seems to be the theme for 2016. Other than that, perhaps we've all just awoken in a Robert Heinleinian world! Surely 2017 can do better (she says, finger, toes and everything else crossed hopefully)! At least we can count on the HoseMaster to be here every Monday and Thursday providing real (sorry) "reel" news of the wine world.<br /><br />Raising a glass to the real HoseMaster - Love,<br />MarciaMarcia Macomberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07237764449953259939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-38240247482734459612016-12-29T08:42:28.006-08:002016-12-29T08:42:28.006-08:00To quote the message that's posted on our frid...To quote the message that's posted on our fridge ~<br /><br />Stop calling 2016 the worst year ever. This year is sentient and malicious and still has two days left to fuck with us.<br /><br />Live long, and perspire, Hose.WV.AVAshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08472507236309710814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-25788760851303616232016-12-29T08:25:39.860-08:002016-12-29T08:25:39.860-08:00Drive by...
EVODrive by...<br />EVOEric V. Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10421713709476706024noreply@blogger.com