tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post4540418722622846505..comments2024-02-25T02:50:53.858-08:00Comments on HoseMaster of Wine™: The Wine Blog Awards--Death is Like FermentationRon Washam, HMWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-29118690639725757052013-05-30T05:30:35.397-07:002013-05-30T05:30:35.397-07:00I might not be over the weight limit, actually...I might not be over the weight limit, actually...Joe Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12302860568125840279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-11797611527848971262013-05-28T16:23:50.200-07:002013-05-28T16:23:50.200-07:00Send a beautiful Indian princess in your place.Send a beautiful Indian princess in your place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-83839744399197295492013-05-28T08:06:53.151-07:002013-05-28T08:06:53.151-07:00Beau,
Thanks. I'm not particularly concerned a...Beau,<br />Thanks. I'm not particularly concerned about winning. In fact, I don't really care at all. But it is nice to have such kind words and support tossed my way.Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-91012926362436360342013-05-27T20:22:30.545-07:002013-05-27T20:22:30.545-07:00I hope you win. I think you will win. It would be ...I hope you win. I think you will win. It would be great to see actual talent get recognition.Beauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05835422435318171027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-27586194616234264542013-05-25T07:56:30.929-07:002013-05-25T07:56:30.929-07:00Charlie,
It's funny, I was saying to my wife l...Charlie,<br />It's funny, I was saying to my wife last night that I think my readers have more invested in HoseMaster winning a Poodle than I do. Winning or losing won't change who I am or what I do here, it won't change my lack of career, or enhance my already corrosive reputation. It may gain me a few more readers. I may end up with more than fifteen!<br /><br />1WineDoody,<br />Yeah, but you're over the weight limit. Otherwise, man, you and I could save a bundle on airfare. Not that, with all the junkets you go on, you pay airfare.Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-28382261761470930142013-05-25T05:47:33.179-07:002013-05-25T05:47:33.179-07:00HMW - but if the winnings went to who among us mos...HMW - but if the winnings went to who among us most comfortably fits in the overhead bins on a commercial airplane...Joe Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12302860568125840279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-22119661034893977982013-05-24T14:55:37.741-07:002013-05-24T14:55:37.741-07:00Is this Poodle thing over yet?
And therein lies t...Is this Poodle thing over yet?<br /><br />And therein lies the irony. If you win, it will never be over. And if you lose, your community of fanatics will never get over it and say all kinds of nasty things about the Poodle awards.<br /><br />Of course, you will have said them all before yourself.<br /><br />That is why I am rooting for you to win. Because life is full of ironic twists--and this would be one of the more amusing.Charlie Olkenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02513782687786106137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-1661906570407250302013-05-24T10:56:01.468-07:002013-05-24T10:56:01.468-07:00Charlie,
Awesome. I got a vote!
Not sure why you ...Charlie,<br />Awesome. I got a vote!<br /><br />Not sure why you capitalized "He." Though, to be certain, 1WineDoody is a God among mere mortal Poodles. <br /><br />Is this damned Poodle thing over yet?Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-19936196038539295862013-05-24T10:48:33.722-07:002013-05-24T10:48:33.722-07:00Ron--
Joe Roberts (see the CGCW blog of Weds last...Ron--<br /><br />Joe Roberts (see the CGCW blog of Weds last--I did not write it, Steve Eliot did so I am not responsible for its content) claims in the comments section that He voted for you.<br /><br />I would be very wary of incestuous relationships between you famous bloggers.Charlie Olkenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02513782687786106137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-60863786819340274922013-05-24T08:49:26.051-07:002013-05-24T08:49:26.051-07:00Joe,
You, me and STEVE! in the same category! Wow....Joe,<br />You, me and STEVE! in the same category! Wow. Some braggin' rights on the line. But watch out, as you know, people tend to vote for the tallest candidate...and at a statuesque 5'8" I rule!<br /><br />Bungsniffer,<br />Hell, it doesn't matter. What's funny is that most of the bloggers I read who yearn for a Poodle nomination never even get a mention, while many of us who don't really care get a bunch. I don't write this crap to garner awards, or even to gain recognition. I have too damned much recognition these days. But all that is fleeting, it always passes, it's the work that matters. Getting wrapped up in awards is death to a writer--part of the point of this lame post.<br /><br />Georges,<br />Was '52 a declared vintage? I think it may have been for a few houses, but not many. Also, like me, probably dead by now.<br />Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-37360255805636287282013-05-24T05:05:17.335-07:002013-05-24T05:05:17.335-07:00Regarding your Hollywood anecdote:
"Many yea...Regarding your Hollywood anecdote:<br /><br />"Many years ago, late '70s I'd say, I wrote a script about a dead detective (the bad guys were in the Gang Green). There were a bunch of detective shows with handicapped detectives at the time -- Ironside with Raymond Burr in a wheelchair, and one with James Franciscus where he was a blind PI. SO I WROTE ONE ABOUT A DEAD DETECTIVE. [Capitazlization used for emphasis. - Bob] Somehow that premise reappeared in my mind in this "Aldered" state as a way to talk about the Poodles."<br /><br />Was your nom de plume "Joe Gillis" ?<br /><br />(More contemporarily substituted for the nom de guerre "HoseMaster" ?)<br /><br />Get ready for your close-up if you win.<br /><br />A paraphrase: “It’s said in Hollywood, it’s not enough for you to succeed. Your friends must also fail.”<br /><br />[Reference: http://quoteinvestigator.com/2012/08/06/succeed-fail/]Bob Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02089688073031173053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-71943801210840176562013-05-24T02:46:33.743-07:002013-05-24T02:46:33.743-07:00In lieu of flowers, vintage birth year port.In lieu of flowers, vintage birth year port.Georges Meekershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08858011859324605519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-50472710751380373832013-05-23T20:40:41.435-07:002013-05-23T20:40:41.435-07:00Hosemaster cleaning up would bring credibility to ...Hosemaster cleaning up would bring credibility to the Wine Blog Awards. It would be horrible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-16779384766263143852013-05-23T19:19:05.040-07:002013-05-23T19:19:05.040-07:00Papa Olken - "Does it serve him right or does...Papa Olken - "Does it serve him right or does it serve the Wine Blog Awards right?"<br /><br />Both!<br /><br />This is like irony cake with Conundrum icing (okay, maybe the icing isn't quite as sweet as that...)Joe Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12302860568125840279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-80576500396405810912013-05-23T18:14:44.895-07:002013-05-23T18:14:44.895-07:00Sam, looks like we need to plan that get together....Sam, looks like we need to plan that get together. 'Ol Ron is a weinnnner!<br /><br />Chris / 'KnurdAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-56612638312511834592013-05-23T17:42:00.431-07:002013-05-23T17:42:00.431-07:00If it's Canadian, I wear a black tie...otherwi...If it's Canadian, I wear a black tie...otherwise...Dean Tudorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027150351344396656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-87825219041330192972013-05-23T17:35:33.410-07:002013-05-23T17:35:33.410-07:00Catie,
Ah, you're a princess. Thanks for your ...Catie,<br />Ah, you're a princess. Thanks for your votes. And no one ever looks as good as their death mask. I'm wearing mine now.<br /><br />David,<br />Lovely tombstone sentiments. Something for my grave's visitors to spit upon.<br /><br />Mike,<br />Yeah, well, I was feeling a bit longwinded last night. And, damn, those are big badges. I need to shrink them. I'm thinking some Preparation H might help right now.<br /><br />Daniel,<br />I nearly inaugurated the HoseMaster of Wine Awards, but, you're right, they would only be used for Evil. So I should.<br /><br />It's hard enough for me to accept praise much less awards. Awards only have power when we grant them power. Just like scores for wines. If I win, and that's incredibly unlikely, it won't change a thing. But I am flattered that some talented judges gave me a wink and a nod. That's all the award I need. Campaigning for it, not really who I am. I already have HMW after my name. I don't need more than that.<br /><br />Gabe,<br />Back at ya!Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-35774544199519462642013-05-23T17:14:39.534-07:002013-05-23T17:14:39.534-07:00congrats dude. or condolences, if you prefer. congrats dude. or condolences, if you prefer. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13849290999060380035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-22696187730030691052013-05-23T17:12:20.288-07:002013-05-23T17:12:20.288-07:00Hose,
awards can only be used for evil. either yo...Hose,<br />awards can only be used for evil. either you become a narcissist who brags about winning all over your blog, or after your signature (to go with the run on of letters after your name...CS..MS...CSW...MSNBC etc...) <br /><br />or you become Roberto Benigni and we never hear from you again.<br /><br />aren't poodles like kindergarten graduation ceremonies, participation trophies, or 'best wine steward' awards for grocery store buyers?<br /><br />long live the revolution!<br />Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947624477553194151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-91100972815063984582013-05-23T13:06:04.050-07:002013-05-23T13:06:04.050-07:00Death becomes you. And you are welcome, as I voted...Death becomes you. And you are welcome, as I voted for you in every category you were nominated. Best wishes. wild walla walla wine womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06010888248285539144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-50108267120551759262013-05-23T12:21:26.163-07:002013-05-23T12:21:26.163-07:00He would be missed
not by those he dissed
for he ...He would be missed <br />not by those he dissed<br />for he spoke the truth<br />and enlightened youth<br />and somehow brought to light of day<br />the image of Parker nursing Jay...<br /><br />RIP HMWvoice of reasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00245512801828772260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-2376514307581153342013-05-23T12:19:08.384-07:002013-05-23T12:19:08.384-07:00As I read this I kept thinking, "Will rigor m...As I read this I kept thinking, "Will rigor mortis never set it?" (Insert your own joke here.) Then I got it: He's writing longer to accommodate all those badges over on the side. Badges! Must be a recond high. Congratulations!Mike Dunnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14496499437274796935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-35934114252747318242013-05-23T11:39:34.112-07:002013-05-23T11:39:34.112-07:00Ron:
The FBs and Twits among us have to be includ...Ron:<br /><br />The FBs and Twits among us have to be included; they are the audience and this is how the social media revolution works. Everyone has a say, whether or not we know anything or have anything to say. We are all stars and our opinions are like clusters of en-light-ening. It's fright-ening.<br /><br />I shall shut up now and go back into my work cave until the next massively important subject brings me back out.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322028233207741737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-17574535275129561552013-05-23T11:10:34.163-07:002013-05-23T11:10:34.163-07:00Haha nice.Haha nice.Max Murreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17673159314282628358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-43559450755443655872013-05-23T10:37:16.370-07:002013-05-23T10:37:16.370-07:00Thomas,
It's a myth that HoseMaster of Wine ha...Thomas,<br />It's a myth that HoseMaster of Wine has any effect on anyone who blogs. Wine bloggers don't care what I think. I am, and always have been, just another barking Poodle, albeit with a whisper of talent. There's no gain for the Wine Blog Awards folks to nominate me. Do I seem like the type to change my bark because they're nice to me? That's insulting. Besides, I know many of the judges, and there isn't a single one whose integrity I would question, who wouldn't "out" the WBA folks if something phony was going on. All they'd have to do would be to inform me and I'd run with it.<br /><br />I am having fun with the nominations. I've had them before, but never five of them at once. It's my blogger group sex. The main problem with the awards, in my view, aside from the lack of worthwhile nominees, is that the voting process tries to mix merit with popularity. This is profoundly stupid. They recruit qualified judges, accept their decisions, then toss it to the FaceBook and Twitter power of the nominees. Awards based on merit are great, and awards based on popular vote are fine, but the mix makes the results next to meaningless.<br /><br />Marlene Darling,<br />Ah, My Love, I'd just leave you with a smile on your face.Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.com