tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post6365653093565565595..comments2024-02-25T02:50:53.858-08:00Comments on HoseMaster of Wine™: Our Vanishing Wine BloggersRon Washam, HMWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-38415930930556266102012-03-31T18:31:04.095-07:002012-03-31T18:31:04.095-07:00Clive,
I hear you, but as a kid I loved the Pirat...Clive,<br /><br />I hear you, but as a kid I loved the Pirates. I grew up in Long Beach, CA, so I am a Dodger fan (we'll be fine now that the crook from Boston was forced to sell the team), but my second favorite team was the Pirates. The glory days of Clemente, then Stargell and Dave Parker, even the years with Bonilla, Van Slyke and a skinny Barry Bonds. Even last year when they were great for two thirds of a season I was really pulling for them.<br /><br />So I just didn't have the heart to dump on 'em.<br /><br />Thanks, Clive. Feel free to jump in any time here.Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-68089642500158360202012-03-31T11:38:47.454-07:002012-03-31T11:38:47.454-07:00Ron, My beloved Pittsburgh Pirates have been in la...Ron, My beloved Pittsburgh Pirates have been in last place far longer than the Oakland As. Come on, if you want to epitomize something use the epitome of it.funwithboozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02679358884915769416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-79666590388858469132012-03-13T14:47:49.774-07:002012-03-13T14:47:49.774-07:00Hi Amy,
Didn't you used to hate me? Ah well, ...Hi Amy,<br /><br />Didn't you used to hate me? Ah well, that's a big pack of Poodles. I can't remember who was in it and who wasn't any more.<br /><br />I'd actually argue that MTV began the trend of shortening attention spans, but I'm all for blaming Rupert Murdoch for everything horrible in life since he ruined my baseball team, the Dodgers, by selling them to that scumbag real estate scam artist from Boston.<br /><br />I find it hard to believe anyone was talking about me or my stupid blog. But thanks for that. I think it's nice to be back, but, trust me, most days it ain't worth being the HoseMaster.<br /><br />Blogs are a grind. I'm happier this time around because I no longer fret at all about stats or comments or anything but the work. Not trying to impress anyone, just trying to coax some laughter out of what is otherwise a dull and rather humorless crowd. Or at least piss off somebody who deserves it.<br /><br />Sorry to make you late for work. Did you forget it was Daylight Savings Time?Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-22287647086252027262012-03-13T08:00:53.798-07:002012-03-13T08:00:53.798-07:00Social media didn't destroy attention spans Ru...Social media didn't destroy attention spans Rupert Murdoch owns that trophy. Some of us cut down on the blogging because one more Valentine's Day Gifts for the Wine Lover was not in us. Or our day jobs, which have nothing whatsoever to do with wine (albeit the amount we consume), are taking up way too much of our "free time."<br /><br />Glad to see you are back, you must have heard us talking about you!<br /><br />And thanks to you I'm now late for work!WineWonkettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11818555727356438863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-73758512870002505052012-03-03T18:08:10.741-08:002012-03-03T18:08:10.741-08:00Kathy,
Nice to be mentioned in the same sentence ...Kathy,<br /><br />Nice to be mentioned in the same sentence with Mark Twain, but that's nuts on the face of it. Twain was a genius, like Dr. Seuss, and I'm not in that league in anyone's book. Certainly not my own.<br /><br />The wine biz doesn't really respond well to satire, which is what makes it a fun target. I'd love to get paid for writing this crap (there was a time I did, but that's ancient history), but don't expect to. And when you write satire, those who pay you get very picky about what you write anyway. Here I can say whatever I like and that's liberating.<br /><br />The reward isn't monetary, but having an audience is rewarding in other ways. I like making people laugh, and think, and take offense. It is the role of the Fool, and that's a role I've loved since I was a kid.<br /><br />Thank you for your kind words, Kathy, they are much appreciated.Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-28303150715054352002012-03-03T11:34:55.447-08:002012-03-03T11:34:55.447-08:00I couldn't read all the comments (will do on a...I couldn't read all the comments (will do on a slow day). <br />Forget Blake. <br />Truth is...<br />Blogs are needed for links from Twitter<br />Real content is needed for links from Twitter<br />Nobody pays for all this stuff..that is why wine (other?) bloggers are a dying breed. <br />And anyone who writes well should be paid well. <br />Mark Twain...Hosemaster. <br />(ps I agree with Charlie, your new "Please provide you're not a robot"are difficult..is Santorum trying to post?)Kathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-6693593673484876122012-03-01T07:36:20.632-08:002012-03-01T07:36:20.632-08:00I;d argue with Charlie and Hose about what is doin...I;d argue with Charlie and Hose about what is doing int he blogosphere, but I don;t want to go through the captcha anymore than I have to...but it does help with my lexdislia.<br /><br />Now, dear readers who hinge on my every word, I must go to work. I can feel the hot breath of a publishing editor on my neck--wish it were a she!Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322028233207741737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-45839978318201687962012-03-01T00:54:45.094-08:002012-03-01T00:54:45.094-08:00I don't get all this "wine business is no...I don't get all this "wine business is not fun". Most of the folks who make wine are having fun. <br /><br />But, if you are not, you might want to try life in the storm door business.<br /><br />Note to Tom P. Thanks for mentioning my blog. I think it was the post on name-dropping, and I see you are still at it. Keep it up.<br /><br />You are in good company. Just this week, both Blake Gray and Harvey Steiman dropped by. Ron may have 80 comments but I have Harvey. We both bragged about our friendships with Joe Heitz. That is what happens when it is not possible to diss Parker or the 100-point system anymore.<br /><br />And, Mr. P, while I dislike this new captcha thingy, I have to agree with Ron that the lack of interesting content is what is "doing in" the blogosphere.Blogging Daddyhttp://www.cgcw.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-26472305510097558912012-03-01T00:23:05.685-08:002012-03-01T00:23:05.685-08:00grrrroaaannnnn.........grrrroaaannnnn.........Mockingbirdhttp://mockingsommscriticsotherwineblogs.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-59830086474277149562012-02-29T21:45:54.703-08:002012-02-29T21:45:54.703-08:001WineDoody,
My crappy content kicks your crappy c...1WineDoody,<br /><br />My crappy content kicks your crappy content's ass. But thanks for dropping by between junkets. I promise not to mention you ever again if you'll promise to remember me when you're co-host of Playboy After Dark. What wine goes with bunny? Maybe Pousse d'Or?<br /><br />I'd change my name to STEVE! but I don't got the tats. Hey, maybe you could swap with STEVE! Tits for tats!Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-46866451070113607082012-02-29T19:58:37.818-08:002012-02-29T19:58:37.818-08:00At least I stopped producing my crappy content lon...At least I stopped producing my crappy content long enough to show up to pay respects - we can both agree that counts as progress. And let's get to the real heart of the matter here, which is that if you keep mentioning me on your blog you will have to change your name to STEVE!...1winedoodyhttp://www.1winedude.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-23440366633589982072012-02-29T18:22:10.242-08:002012-02-29T18:22:10.242-08:00STEVE! and 1WineDoody,
Man, you guys are late to ...STEVE! and 1WineDoody,<br /><br />Man, you guys are late to this wake. And thanks for showing up drunk.Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-89824335244518639402012-02-29T17:21:40.922-08:002012-02-29T17:21:40.922-08:00I was gonna comment but I found out that I'd v...I was gonna comment but I found out that I'd vanished and then I was all like "sh*t, I'm all vanished and sh*t" but then I drunk up some free samples and I was all like "righteous, this is THE HOSE and it's all GOOD, MAN!" but then I saw all the back and forth in the comments and then I was all like "DANG!" and then I got depressed but then I read that the Hose said none of it really mattered so now I'm just like... uhm... aw, man, now I done lost my train of thought.1winedudehttp://www.1winedude.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-56117276033089551442012-02-29T16:59:59.776-08:002012-02-29T16:59:59.776-08:00It's only rock and roll but I like it, yes I d...It's only rock and roll but I like it, yes I do!Steve Heimoffhttp://steveheimoff.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-5159274239834137202012-02-29T13:59:13.480-08:002012-02-29T13:59:13.480-08:00Clocking it at 73 and I too should be working but ...Clocking it at 73 and I too should be working but am now going to go play with Thomas on Charlie's blog.Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-82307567217455976742012-02-29T13:51:52.832-08:002012-02-29T13:51:52.832-08:00Stephen,
Obviously, you don't know about the ...Stephen,<br /><br />Obviously, you don't know about the life of a Finger Lakes grape plant!<br /><br />I feel for you. I have been on all sides of this business, from grape grower to winemaker and owner to distributor sales rep to retail owner. The only time I enjoyed it was when I was in the cellar making wine. My least favorite times: dealing with those Shopenhauers-- do I have stories.<br /><br />Ron,<br /><br />Don't be a pain in the ass...I had a column deadline today; couldn't get any work done on the book, so took some time off to screw around on the Net, which is like self abuse without the fun part. <br /><br />You should see what I wrote on Charlie's blog.<br /><br />What's the comment count now? When will I see my check?<br /><br />thiciti udinne<br /><br />They misspelled Udine, capital of the other prosciutto and some wine.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322028233207741737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-77665899665393666772012-02-29T13:26:07.216-08:002012-02-29T13:26:07.216-08:00Mockinbird:
So going into strange places, where p...Mockinbird:<br /><br />So going into strange places, where people do and say strange/dangerous things, and where wine buyers are a bunch of egotistical pompous asses who say no all day because they have this Schopenhauer "Will To Power" thing going isn't real work or hard?<br /><br />You could look at the other side differently: instead of grow the grapes, you could say work outside in the sunshine all day; instead of making wine you could say creating and tasting wine all day, instead of label it, maybe try make it presentable so others can enjoy the happiness in this bottle and instead of getting a distributor, maybe get some activists to espouse the joy that is found inside this bottle.<br /><br />It's all how you look at it.If what you are doing sucks, don't do it anymore.<br /><br />Thomas:<br /><br />If I were a plant I would be a grape plant. You get to hang out in the sun all summer, sleep through winter and wake up in the spring refreshed, a new hair cut and better fruit. Cheers!Stephen Coateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00230030607363085229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-7120208917265615202012-02-29T13:08:42.138-08:002012-02-29T13:08:42.138-08:00Stephen and Mockingbird,
I can tell you it's ...Stephen and Mockingbird,<br /><br />I can tell you it's hard work to make fun of the wine business too. But somebody has to do it.<br /><br />Thomas,<br /><br />Don't you have a book to write? (How's that for a pain in the ass lesson?)Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-120104390151281782012-02-29T12:59:48.654-08:002012-02-29T12:59:48.654-08:00OK Stephen Coates, own up. You are a plant.
Who p...OK Stephen Coates, own up. You are a plant.<br /><br />Who paid you? Pick one form the list:<br /><br />RP, JM, AG, WBG, MS, TM, S!, #1, HM, KP, CO, JL, V, or I'ma95onthat. <br /><br />To those who can fill in the names connected the above list--all of them--the HoseMaster will provide a free download of his basic course: How to become a Master Sommelier in five easy lessons or a pain in the ass in one.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322028233207741737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-60039336130695931222012-02-29T12:55:47.502-08:002012-02-29T12:55:47.502-08:00Stephen,
I can see where, from your perspective,...Stephen, <br /><br />I can see where, from your perspective, it's all fun when you don't have to grow it, make it, get it labelled and get a distributor to pick it up.<br />It's easy to have fun when you sell the products of other people's work - especially when there are more of those people than you have room for in your portfolio....Mockingbirdhttp://monoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-58079989724901058672012-02-29T12:49:56.841-08:002012-02-29T12:49:56.841-08:00Mockingbird:
People who can't have fun in the...Mockingbird:<br /><br />People who can't have fun in the wine business and still make money aren't doing it right. It's just grape juice. If anyone needs advice for their career or politicals, religion, relationships, I here to help. I'm a giver!Stephen Coateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00230030607363085229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-3834775039200252912012-02-29T12:03:34.069-08:002012-02-29T12:03:34.069-08:00Thomas and Samantha,
Yeah, let's blame Google...Thomas and Samantha,<br /><br />Yeah, let's blame Google for the dearth of comments on wine blogs, not the emptiness and unoriginality of the contents. I'm for that.<br /><br />Jo,<br /><br />I can't say that I do remember that, but I'm sure it's true. I really returned because of the Parker/Jay Miller scandal, and then decided I had more to say. Have no fear, I'll probably vanish again soon and then everyone can enjoy the hilarious hijinks over at 1WineDoody, Dubya Blake Gray, and the other various WineWench/Whore/Harlot/Bimbo/Slut/Anklegrabber/MS blogs. Though, Jo, you didn't say whether you're happy I'm back...Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-88918358661326596442012-02-29T11:46:46.942-08:002012-02-29T11:46:46.942-08:00Of course, I screwed up and meant to say, find you...Of course, I screwed up and meant to say, find yourself a MW, and now I've added yet another cpmment to the count:<br />ustrativ etituniThomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322028233207741737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-83679152711586359712012-02-29T11:45:31.349-08:002012-02-29T11:45:31.349-08:00Sam,
Why discuss such deep matters with Ron? A me...Sam,<br /><br />Why discuss such deep matters with Ron? A mere MS doesn't know squat.<br /><br />Find yourself a MS; then, you'll have all the answers, including the one that deciphers chavehe nidecohk--I swear, one more of these and I am through commenting.<br /><br />What number have we reached?Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322028233207741737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-16165559854827201142012-02-29T10:25:16.645-08:002012-02-29T10:25:16.645-08:00Stephen Coates:
You can't pay your mortgage, ...Stephen Coates:<br /><br />You can't pay your mortgage, loans, rent or kids' college tuition with "fun".<br />Brewers know this - which is why they are brewers,and why they are laughing....Mockingbirdhttp://mockingsommscriticsotherwineblogs.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com