tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post1575306429264231329..comments2024-03-22T00:35:12.415-07:00Comments on HoseMaster of Wine™: Lo Hai Qu on the 2014 Wine Blog AwardsRon Washam, HMWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-25391871455690987862014-06-19T19:06:28.299-07:002014-06-19T19:06:28.299-07:00Renzo, I simply choose not to waste time writing a...Renzo, I simply choose not to waste time writing about the fucks I meet. My crayons and I have other things to do.<br /><br />Cheers!Hawk_Wakawakahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15127733191330644369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-5954859516015377542014-06-19T18:23:53.115-07:002014-06-19T18:23:53.115-07:00Hackawacka,
I find it predictable that you can&#...Hackawacka,<br /> <br />I find it predictable that you can't take a direct shot across your box of crayons without trying to neuter Hosemaster's gibe. Sure, you guys are pals. But can't you give him the space to level the insult without trying to limit the damage. <br /><br />Come on, have you ever met a winemaker that you didn't proclaim was "special", "charmed", etc? Do you really think people are fascinated by pictures of you and your family? I know you are ;). <br /><br />Try harder. Your crayon depictions of the flavor wheel are a neat trick. Keep up the good work.renzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06719763151397519334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-85613626858088192432014-06-16T11:44:43.768-07:002014-06-16T11:44:43.768-07:00Marcia Love,
These days I am always trying to find...Marcia Love,<br />These days I am always trying to find excuses (subjects) to hand over my blog to Lo. She's still a work in progress, but I love doing her Voice. I was sad she didn't get another nomination this year for a Poodle. I don't care about winning as the HoseMaster, but I loved winning as Lo Hai Qu. I'm the only cross-dressing wine blogger, aside from Alice Feiring.Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-16001346991348658482014-06-16T11:42:55.829-07:002014-06-16T11:42:55.829-07:00Ron, your back handed compliment gave me a good sm...Ron, your back handed compliment gave me a good smile too. Thanks. <br /><br />I still think a "You're Crap" medallion is the way to go. Going through the trouble of making one undercuts the message, which is part of why the idea makes me laugh.<br /><br />Thanks for the lunch time read here. I needed it. Hawk_Wakawakahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15127733191330644369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-58742636094499997742014-06-16T11:42:18.687-07:002014-06-16T11:42:18.687-07:00My Gorgeous Samantha,
I know how you feel, and you...My Gorgeous Samantha,<br />I know how you feel, and you know how I feel, and we agree about 99%. And your love and heart mean more to me than winning a hundred million awards. Unless I won a Miss Congeniality--then all bets are off.<br /><br />I love you, SamanthaRon Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-23926589687384192222014-06-16T11:39:28.853-07:002014-06-16T11:39:28.853-07:00Elaine,
OK, you've got enough damn medallions,...Elaine,<br />OK, you've got enough damn medallions, you don't need any more. Your blog's starting to look like my refrigerator, covered in stupid magnets. But congrats on being nominated for Best Overalls on a Wine Blogger.<br /><br />Lo Hai Qu is a little opinionated, and usually wrong, which is why she'd be a perfect judge of wine blogs. I've often kicked around the idea of giving out some kind of HoseMaster Awards, but have never come up with a premise for them that I actually like. And it would mean I'd have to look at them, and I value what little time is left to me on this Earth.<br /><br />It's hilarious to me to be nominated in a category alongside Chris Kassel (much funnier than I), Jameson Fink (indefatigably cliché), Blinky (hilariously without self-awareness), and someone Chasing the Vine who reads like the copy for late night TV novelties for sale. I wish we could all win.<br /><br />Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-69918855564884000362014-06-16T11:35:43.712-07:002014-06-16T11:35:43.712-07:00Love Lo's new photo. (Bet she does too.) It wo...Love Lo's new photo. (Bet she does too.) It wouldn't be the same here w/o Lo skewering the nominees. Every industry needs its roast, er, toast, er, roast, and it wouldn't be the same here without it.<br /><br />Have to agree with Elaine, the tattoo was fabulous as was the nice way Lo incorporated all the blogs into the ending. Go, Lo!Marcia Macomberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07237764449953259939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-58559361182406607122014-06-16T11:35:42.689-07:002014-06-16T11:35:42.689-07:00Ron My Love,
I can't even seem to muster enoug...Ron My Love,<br />I can't even seem to muster enough shits to hate on the poodles, but you already know how I feel about all that. Don't hate because I truly don't care. I didn't even know it was that time again until you told me, and I saw someone on facebook begging for votes...yuck. I've always loved Your work Ron, I think you are insanely talented Love, which is why I've been your loyal tatter for years. I know, not much of an award but my loyalty and heart are all I've got to give. they are yours fine sir...always. Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-89925456053128547322014-06-16T11:28:00.806-07:002014-06-16T11:28:00.806-07:00My Gorgeous Samantha,
I don't let Lo anywhere ...My Gorgeous Samantha,<br />I don't let Lo anywhere near my common taters, but she said to tell you that you have horrible taste in men, and that, no, you're not missing much when it comes to Poodles.<br /><br />Hating the Poodles is just another way of taking it way too seriously. It's just another Tom Wark production, but not one he can be proud of like he can be proud of Henry. Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-30584876130839194682014-06-16T11:17:51.783-07:002014-06-16T11:17:51.783-07:00You know, to think of it, I could totally see Lo d...You know, to think of it, I could totally see Lo doing that -- handing out her own "You're Crap" medallions to people. She might pass out before she gives it to more than a few people, but it would suit her. <br /><br />"these lonely bloggers really, really want a pat on the ass" made me laugh pretty hard, but the MacLean neck tattoo is my favorite moment. Hawk_Wakawakahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15127733191330644369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-31153919894953746572014-06-16T11:15:40.434-07:002014-06-16T11:15:40.434-07:00Could I get a medallion to put on my site for bein...Could I get a medallion to put on my site for being mentioned here?Hawk_Wakawakahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15127733191330644369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-22604911416818481942014-06-16T11:10:44.935-07:002014-06-16T11:10:44.935-07:00Lo,
I don't know sister, I've always sort ...Lo,<br />I don't know sister, I've always sort of seen it as winning to NOT be included with the unwashed and uninspired masses of medium. I've not seen the list this year, nor will I, but I can't imagine I'm missing much. But what do I know, I don't really read wine blogs anyway! Keep your chin up girlie, and tell that dreamy boss of your that I love him! Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-74560903910459138692014-06-16T10:38:36.737-07:002014-06-16T10:38:36.737-07:00David,
Lo wanted a new pic, and I thought this one...David,<br />Lo wanted a new pic, and I thought this one suited her personality. I think she's plotting to kill me.<br /><br />I have mixed feelings about the Poodles. I am flummoxed, but pleased, that folks took the time and trouble to nominate HoseMaster (I had no idea they had, whoever they are); and being selected by the judges, many of whom I admire (at least last year, this year's judges are still under wraps, or armed guards) is also quite flattering. But the awards themselves are emptier than a Jamie Goode blog post. <br /><br />As you note, however, therein lies the comedy. If, indeed, these are the best the wine blog world has to offer, is it any wonder our readerships are so tiny? As Lo points out, for the most part the nominees are the most enthusiastic strokers in the great wine biz circle jerk. But maybe that's what the awards are for. Truly, though, reading through most of the nominees is supremely depressing. I wouldn't exclude myself from that, either.<br /><br />Every year I kick around the idea of during a serious critical analysis of the Poodle nominees, but I just can't bring myself to invest that much time into the whole affair. No one takes the awards seriously. They have no value, and no actual purpose, nor do they celebrate the best of wine writing on the Internet. They're very amateur awards given to very amateur writers. On that level, they are harmless as well as worthless.<br /><br />Alderpated is, and always will be, mired in mediocrity. In our online world, that gets celebrated. The list of past winners of Poodles is an exercise in humdrum. Maybe that is the best representation of the wine blog world, after all. The Poodles redefine excellence as hackneyed and humdrum.<br /><br />Sounds like I'm a shoo-in!Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-41403213344789312212014-06-16T09:52:00.107-07:002014-06-16T09:52:00.107-07:00Love the pic of Lo.. hahahaa.. comic gold for the ...Love the pic of Lo.. hahahaa.. comic gold for the next month with that sad sack of shit of noms..Hawkawawkawawaaaa.. best overall wine blog.. jeeessusss.. what the column about her dad or her mom or her sister clinched it.. zzzz.. what the hell, not even a nod for Walder?? got his eye glazer last night.. a freebie trip to Vienna and nothing but 9.o's's and 9.5's for Vienna's fab Pinot Noir's, another pic of Sonoma hills and a plug for a wine tasting in SF.. don't wear white and don't forget to spit! Thanx Walder! with such fab wine writing you're a shoo-in for a Poodle next year!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992278224164669829noreply@blogger.com