tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post8438685950183042430..comments2024-02-25T02:50:53.858-08:00Comments on HoseMaster of Wine™: Letters, I Get Letters, I Get Stacks and Stacks of LettersRon Washam, HMWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-87625130719411046552010-09-20T13:35:25.100-07:002010-09-20T13:35:25.100-07:00Damn adorable you....
Just missing you and visiti...Damn adorable you....<br /><br />Just missing you and visiting old posts to fill the void.Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-86186202790564651482010-06-16T13:19:30.130-07:002010-06-16T13:19:30.130-07:00Of course you're not going to either. But it w...Of course you're not going to either. But it would be nice to get an OBE. We may have missed an opportunity as part of the BP deal.Kathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-46487222176024261752010-06-16T09:10:31.022-07:002010-06-16T09:10:31.022-07:00Kathy Sweetie,
I'm not a symposium kind of gu...Kathy Sweetie,<br /><br />I'm not a symposium kind of guy. It seems like most of the Poodles put the simp in symposium. Not to mention that I'm not sure I'd get the warmest welcome from my fellow bloggers. I know a few of them like my foolishness, but far more take offense, which I'm very proud of.<br /><br />And a couple of days listening to a bunch of average, at-best, writers talking about finding your voice, well, I'm not sure I could maintain what little sanity I have left. Follow that with the endless drone of "monetizing" your blog, and, well, there isn't enough great wine in Walla Walla to destroy my boredom.<br /><br />But, God, I hope the Chronic Negress wins!Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-37995643075629195392010-06-16T05:06:03.277-07:002010-06-16T05:06:03.277-07:00Oops. I was supposed to be saying:
ARE you are not...Oops. I was supposed to be saying:<br />ARE you are not going to Walla Walla because...Kathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-11395878927512785202010-06-16T03:22:20.336-07:002010-06-16T03:22:20.336-07:00Hosey honey,
As you are not going to Walla Walla b...Hosey honey,<br />As you are not going to Walla Walla because you are exercising your initials and going to Bordeaux for the "every four years we hold an international symposium?" <br />I ask you, sagemaster, why are the IMWS and the NAWBC at the exact same time?<br />It is apparent that London bloggers with initials, including OBE (which, when you renounce your citizenship in favor of the Queen and get one, comes before MW but Debrett's doesn't address this exactly), chose to go to Bordeaux. Is it because Ryanair has yet to come true on its daily Google Alert that it will start flying without toilets to Walla Walla?<br /> <br />p.s. Bordeaux is a lovely city in spite of the people and the entrecôte so Walla Walla may win on these points. BTW, what's with WikiWallaWalla? Has PaulG said anything about onion pairings?Kathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-88031723113133850812010-06-14T15:27:40.197-07:002010-06-14T15:27:40.197-07:00Quote:
She: "So what's the difference bet...Quote:<br />She: "So what's the difference between the two Rieslings that I just tasted."<br /><br />Me, patience ended: "One was the first one that I poured and the other was the second one that I poured."<br />End quote.<br /><br />And who ever said wine descriptors could not be objective?Wines for the Peoplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09095439358615901235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-87364294274619946912010-06-13T16:01:19.110-07:002010-06-13T16:01:19.110-07:00A Helen Thomas impersonator--if that isn't a u...A Helen Thomas impersonator--if that isn't a unique niche I don't know what is. <br /><br />Does this anon play Vegas?Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322028233207741737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-50531868299279324222010-06-13T08:17:23.805-07:002010-06-13T08:17:23.805-07:00Charlie, and Anyone left who cares,
What I delete...Charlie, and Anyone left who cares,<br /><br />What I deleted was a comment by a Helen Thomas impersonator. It crossed an imaginary line of taste in my head, and was posted anonymously. I didn't like deleting it, but it clearly offended Charlie, and I suspect it would have offended others as well. And if anyone is going to be blatantly offensive around here it's going to be me.<br /><br />I had to read your response twice, Charlie, to get that you meant "eunuch" instead of "unique." I'd say there's an impotent distinction between the two.<br /><br />Pete,<br /><br />My email is also easy to find on the About Me page of the blog. But don't go back to the shadows--there are far too many lurkers there as it is. So don't bend over if you drop your keys there in the shadows, most of them are not uniques.Ron Washamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10386836101202976147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-22589547307381508902010-06-13T01:53:26.855-07:002010-06-13T01:53:26.855-07:00GF says she'd rather "tuck" than dis...GF says she'd rather "tuck" than disembody a childhood icon. Should I be scared?...or applaude her sensitivity?<br /><br />I've got you on the Count merkin thing...thanks for that advice. And I also know to avoid Cookie Monster....which could only lead to odd things involving Snickerdoodles, Pirouettes and the like...and ultimately funky yeast infections. I know better...I think? <br /><br />Let's not even get into "Tickle Me Elmo"....<br /><br />Be well my friend, write me at pgrantrussell@aol.com so we can get caught up on old times without further boring your loyals...and I can go back to the shadows.<br /><br />peace always,<br />Peterpgrant8258https://www.blogger.com/profile/13054205199816203232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-72745473875421669592010-06-12T19:35:40.027-07:002010-06-12T19:35:40.027-07:00Ron--
Well, it is just as well to have it gone. B...Ron--<br /><br />Well, it is just as well to have it gone. But, now people will not know why I called the offender a "blogosphere unique". Come to think of it, neither do I.<br /><br />Guess I meant eunuch.Charlie Olkenhttp://www.cgcw.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-79423405425851338982010-06-12T14:28:31.772-07:002010-06-12T14:28:31.772-07:00I must have missed something juicy while out helpi...I must have missed something juicy while out helping my wife do a wine tasting for an alumni reunion.<br /><br />Forgotten how much I hate doing wine tastings for groups of people out having fun. Here's just one of many conversations I had today:<br /><br />She: "I like dry red wine. Which whites are you pouring?"<br /><br />Me: "I'm pouring two Rieslings a Chardonnay and two blends, plus one red wine."<br /><br />She: "I'll have that."<br /><br />Me: "You'll have what?"<br /><br />She: "Not the red one, the white one; the Riesling."<br /><br />"Me: "We have two Rieslings. One is dry the other is semi-sweet."<br /><br />She: I like red wine, but I'll try the Rieslings."<br /><br />I pour the two wines, she says little--and then she talks.<br /><br />She: "So what's the difference between the two Rieslings that I just tasted."<br /><br />Me, patience ended: "One was the first one that I poured and the other was the second one that I poured."Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322028233207741737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-49597420841990070942010-06-12T11:10:33.429-07:002010-06-12T11:10:33.429-07:00Charlie,
It was offensive and sophmoric and I del...Charlie,<br /><br />It was offensive and sophmoric and I deleted it.Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-12707064847535448832010-06-12T10:37:56.348-07:002010-06-12T10:37:56.348-07:00I am hoping that the above is what passes for humo...I am hoping that the above is what passes for humor is someone's brain. It is not funny, but I can respect it as an attempt--if only I could figure out where the attempt at humor lies.<br /><br />But, absent that, I will simply observe that anyone who writes tripe like that, with nasty intent, and does not have the guts to sign his or her own name is a blogosphere unique--and that is worse than being a Poodle.Charlie Olkennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-69669472571600987752010-06-12T08:22:21.820-07:002010-06-12T08:22:21.820-07:00Katie,
My blog's been called a lot of things,...Katie,<br /><br />My blog's been called a lot of things, but never "magical works of literary art." You've spent too much time sniffing the kitty litter.<br /><br />And who is Miss Puff? And do you wear a merkin on "her?"<br /><br />I'm awfully glad you came back!Ron Washamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10386836101202976147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-56664683443084766522010-06-12T07:54:53.430-07:002010-06-12T07:54:53.430-07:00Gitmo detainees? I print these magical works of l...Gitmo detainees? I print these magical works of literary art so that I can read them to Miss Puff at bedtime. Last night she had a nightmare about a hose.Katiehttp://www.nojuiceboxes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-83502330997470118462010-06-12T07:34:39.035-07:002010-06-12T07:34:39.035-07:00Amy Love,
In some sense, everyone is easy to paro...Amy Love,<br /><br />In some sense, everyone is easy to parody. Then it's just a matter of how sharp a scalpel you use. And, yes, you're off the hook. <br /><br />Enobytes,<br /><br />Why in the world would I ruin a perfectly great trip to Walla Walla by going when it's overrun with wine bloggers?! That's sort of like going to a strip club on karaoke night. So, no, I won't be there; nor will I be missed, I'm pretty sure. Man, the whole thing stinks of a thirtieth high school reunion--just going to gawk at how fat and bald everyone is, and try to recapture some sort of imaginary glory.<br /><br />But have fun.<br /><br />Pete,<br /><br />I don't know, I'm just the kind of weirdo who sees a picture of Bert and Ernie and thinks the thatches on top of their heads might be useful as pubic rugs. However, tell your girlfriend to remove the dolls underneath them first before attaching.<br /><br />And don't use the Count merkins during the wrong time of the month.Ron Washamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10386836101202976147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-77021668405547195162010-06-12T00:58:03.233-07:002010-06-12T00:58:03.233-07:00Ron, My appologies if my inaugural post was too.....Ron, My appologies if my inaugural post was too...I don't know....almost mushy or something. Maybe I was frustrated by some who just don't seem to get it and felt it was time to throw my nickle in. <br /><br />Thought maybe you and your readership might enjoy this article. Something about it struck me as quietly funny. I kept waiting for the poodles to appear....but alas, no luck! Don't miss the reader comments at the bottom.<br /> <br />http://www.pawnation.com/2010/06/11/local-lowdown-explore-wineries-with-your-dog/<br /><br /><br />But damn you, man....I told my GF about the Bert and Ernie merkins....let's just say she's folicularly challenged. NOW she wants ALL the Sesame Street characters!...except Miss Piggy? For some reason she doesn't want Miss Piggy. Go figure.<br /><br />peace always,<br />Peterpgrant8258https://www.blogger.com/profile/13054205199816203232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-29000279070543723582010-06-11T21:44:44.102-07:002010-06-11T21:44:44.102-07:00How’d you guess we’re from Arkansas? Hahaha.
Dud...How’d you guess we’re from Arkansas? Hahaha. <br /><br />Dude, we’re the black sheep of the blogging underbelly. Any chance of winning would require extreme measures like branding our butt or, oh wait a minute, branding the whole side of our loin -- Hell, we already have our branding poodle haircut http://tinyurl.com/2g3whge <br /><br />…and what’s this talk of you NOT showing up to the Walla Walla Kennel Club?Enobyteshttp://enobytes.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-46929622973891499352010-06-11T18:11:38.071-07:002010-06-11T18:11:38.071-07:00I believe you said I would be too easy to parody. ...I believe you said I would be too easy to parody. So I'm off the hook, right?winebookgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01108898075062843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-66178929095314206172010-06-11T15:47:35.855-07:002010-06-11T15:47:35.855-07:00Tamara,
I'm not sure I'd equate mail with...Tamara,<br /><br />I'm not sure I'd equate mail with lovin'. Unless you mean that 75% of it is junk.Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-84769813650520055732010-06-11T15:22:15.742-07:002010-06-11T15:22:15.742-07:00At least you get mail. I imagine it's kind of ...At least you get mail. I imagine it's kind of like lovin; any love is good love. No?Sip with Me!https://www.blogger.com/profile/01396446937839484772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-11115948702239344332010-06-11T10:48:57.369-07:002010-06-11T10:48:57.369-07:00Hey, hey. Play nice now. STEVE !! does not really ...Hey, hey. Play nice now. STEVE !! does not really have a therapist. He was just joking. He has a tattoist, and every time that STEVE !! feels a little low, he gets another inch added to that tattoo that is creeping up his arm.<br /><br />And it's a good thing that STEVE !! has a sense of humor because he sometimes gets more comments on his blogs than you do. Not always, of course, because those damn lurkers don't have the cajones to join in. And STEVE !! is such a nice guy too. He never says an unkind word about anyone except other bloggers. That's because he is STEVE !! and you are not.Poodle Daddynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-86129790970224131882010-06-11T10:29:14.159-07:002010-06-11T10:29:14.159-07:00Charlie,
Don't forget, I'm the one everyo...Charlie,<br /><br />Don't forget, I'm the one everyone calls fearless. Or feckless, I can't remember which. Satirizing my motley crew might be enormous fun. I can feel it percolating in my fevered brain even now...<br /><br />My Gorgeous Samantha,<br /><br />Don't worry, you won't interview me and I won't parody you. Some things are just written in blogger stone. But writing in your voice would be a lot of fun!<br /><br />I love you!<br /><br />Thomas,<br /><br />Blogging IS therapy, which is why only mentally unbalanced people do it.<br /><br />I wonder if STEVE! pays extra to have his picture posted at his therapist's office...Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-1081338368527684372010-06-11T10:14:45.400-07:002010-06-11T10:14:45.400-07:00If you go to STEVE's analyst, then the waiting...If you go to STEVE's analyst, then the waiting room will become like the one at the vet's, but only for poodles.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322028233207741737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-48846922694339954652010-06-11T09:49:18.883-07:002010-06-11T09:49:18.883-07:00NO! For the love of Gawd do NOT do me...too fragil...NO! For the love of Gawd do NOT do me...too fragile and junk. I would however be willing to arm wrestle 1WineDoody for ya....Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.com