tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post365970933283503405..comments2024-03-22T00:35:12.415-07:00Comments on HoseMaster of Wine™: The Walrus and the WinemakerRon Washam, HMWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-14078418306558054772016-05-21T19:41:24.140-07:002016-05-21T19:41:24.140-07:00$40? Yeah right...$40? Yeah right...Clementhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15384956704282195397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-44824323397139652262016-05-20T15:45:38.734-07:002016-05-20T15:45:38.734-07:00On selling a book of repurposed Hosemaster blogs, ...On selling a book of repurposed Hosemaster blogs, ". . . regulars . . . can just send me money and cut out the middleman."<br /><br />Just get sued again (The Donald* piece didn't do it?) and we'll once more send you money for your legal defense fund.<br /><br />(*"Donald Trump Promises To Sue The Media For Negative Stories About Him If He's Elected President"<br /><br />http://mediamatters.org/video/2016/02/26/donald-trump-promises-to-sue-the-media-for-nega/208842 )Bob Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02089688073031173053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-75681608528078439082016-05-17T19:12:18.946-07:002016-05-17T19:12:18.946-07:00Is it gracious to tell people that you aren't ...Is it gracious to tell people that you aren't flattered by their admiration? No, not really. Is it genuine, fuck I hope not. I don't think anyone was assuming you'd get rich writing a book, I think they were just hoping to read more of you. <br />Just sayin'<br />I love you....Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-87745657758430138192016-05-17T19:03:10.424-07:002016-05-17T19:03:10.424-07:00Ron, thanks for the sobriety test. I am happy that...Ron, thanks for the sobriety test. I am happy that I have enough time to devote to your (to me, at least) continuously entertaining blogs. A book? I think I'd need to join AA.<br />Keep up the good fight!<br />DonDon Clemenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01018421143636593792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-80296892407006167812016-05-17T18:52:38.962-07:002016-05-17T18:52:38.962-07:00Hey Old Time Common Taters,
With Charlie, Thomas, ...Hey Old Time Common Taters,<br />With Charlie, Thomas, Marcia and My Gorgeous Samantha here, I think we have a quorum.<br /><br />First of all, the talk is silly because I am not going to publish a book. Not in this day and age, and not, as Thomas points out, a book of time-sensitive wine satire. When you get married, in a few months everyone asks you when you're going to have kids--whether you want them or not. Write an insipid and worthless blog and get a significant audience, and everyone asks you when you're going to write a book--whether you care about publishing a book or not. <br /><br />Is it flattering to be asked? No. Not really. I value my little audience here a great deal, but I'm quite content without the $40 I'd make from a book.Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-21162430386860851522016-05-17T17:28:36.133-07:002016-05-17T17:28:36.133-07:00Sam:
So that was your purchase that gave me a bu...Sam: <br /><br />So that was your purchase that gave me a bump on Amazaon! ...and Sam, you are another person who should write a book. <br /><br />While I too see books in these writings, I suspect Ron knows that the audience for wine-centric satire is rather limited, not to mention the unimaginatve among us who find satire damaging to their self importance. <br /><br />Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322028233207741737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-24696765361653337172016-05-17T13:23:32.061-07:002016-05-17T13:23:32.061-07:00Ron My Love,
You know I am a HUGE fan of these pie...Ron My Love,<br />You know I am a HUGE fan of these pieces. I think it showcases your brilliant ability to capture another writer's voice. Really is amazing sweetheart. I loved The Walrus and the Carpenter when I was a kid so this was a wonderful remake of a much adored piece, now with my beloved wine, and refusal to use points, written with the wit of a man a so adore. Was like a much needed snuggle. <br /><br />Thomas,<br />Hey! I bought your book dammit. My history buff of a son is going to read it first but I can't wait kid. Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-13225902076188616952016-05-17T12:43:04.789-07:002016-05-17T12:43:04.789-07:00@Thomas
I can understand that, but I certainly wou...@Thomas<br />I can understand that, but I certainly would go for a book of satirical poems on wine (or similar subject/beverage). It'd make a good bathroom book ;) <br /><br /><br />That said...price would matter. And sadly, it does take a lot of effort to get a book together, proofed, edited, and finally printed. Even by one of the online self-publishing places. Minimums probably would be a challenge. Thus the suggested e-book, which I'd still be very interested in. Just to read more of HMW's prose.Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09911398647505242281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-50970124352347127552016-05-17T12:35:27.619-07:002016-05-17T12:35:27.619-07:00There's a book in here somewhere, but I cautio...There's a book in here somewhere, but I caution those who think blog comment taters--or anyone else, for that matter--buys books. Sales of mine seem to disprove the idea that anyone reads books.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322028233207741737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-82973420108130181272016-05-17T11:13:47.989-07:002016-05-17T11:13:47.989-07:00Yes, Ron. Writing a book is not all fun. Some of i...Yes, Ron. Writing a book is not all fun. Some of it is work. But, most of it is fun because books are just extensions of what we write anyhow. And we write because we enjoy it.<br /><br />Marsha and I volunteer (sorry, Marsha for not asking first) to catalog your existing writings and figuring out how to make a complete and useful whole of the what already exists.<br /><br />I guarantee at least twenty-eight sales. I can give one to each of my family members who shows up like clockwork at Thanksgiving. Now, there is a start.Charlie Olkenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02513782687786106137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-85326652787204053972016-05-17T10:37:55.382-07:002016-05-17T10:37:55.382-07:00#7 or #28 checking in! (Choose!) That was quite a ...#7 or #28 checking in! (Choose!) That was quite a hoot. The problem with Carroll is that it CAN send your mind spinning off down a rabbit hole. And which way is up? Who knows, but if you tune into the HoseMaster, you'll find out! Bravo!Marcia Macomberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07237764449953259939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-57404083931014123802016-05-17T07:19:27.294-07:002016-05-17T07:19:27.294-07:00Aaron,
If I were you, I'd wait for the e-paper...Aaron,<br />If I were you, I'd wait for the e-paperback. Much cheaper.<br /><br />Charlie,<br />If I write a book then I'd have to blind review it, and I can be so cruel. Worse than that, I'd have to write it. And I barely have time to do this stupid blog. AND, I actually have fewer regulars than I once had (part of the problem with being around too long and being a bit weird), so it's more like seven regulars. Who can just send me money and cut out the middleman.<br /><br />Gabe,<br />Spoken like a new father. Thanks. You're a heck of a common tater.Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-46736743763052228222016-05-16T20:41:00.147-07:002016-05-16T20:41:00.147-07:00the Alice in Wonderland pieces have been great. Y...the Alice in Wonderland pieces have been great. You're a heck of a writerAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13849290999060380035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-86429676756752857492016-05-16T16:12:03.482-07:002016-05-16T16:12:03.482-07:00Book !!
Yes, the sayings of the HoseMaster of Win...Book !!<br /><br />Yes, the sayings of the HoseMaster of Wine.<br /><br />A little organization. A couple of new pieces. Maybe an end to one of the MW/MS mysteries. It could be done.<br /><br />There are at least 28 regulars here who would buy it.Charlie Olkenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02513782687786106137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-17106940236844678332016-05-16T13:42:12.848-07:002016-05-16T13:42:12.848-07:00Well done! Bravo! I think you should arrange/publi...Well done! Bravo! I think you should arrange/publish a book full of wine satire poems. This one and PaulG's can be the first :) I'd buy the e-book.Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09911398647505242281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-90480435796555765432016-05-16T09:47:53.646-07:002016-05-16T09:47:53.646-07:00Hey Common Taters,
First of all, Bravo! Paul. Nice...Hey Common Taters,<br />First of all, Bravo! Paul. Nicely played. Your more regular presence here has been missed. Thanks for this.<br /><br />I wrote the "Alice in Naturaland" piece for Tim Atkin, and for that I was rereading "Alice in Wonderland." Against my better judgment, I decided to take a crack at doing a parody of one of Carroll's amazing nonsense poems. "Jabberwocky" didn't occur to me, but I've always adored "The Walrus and the Carpenter," so I just jumped in head first and began to write. I had absolutely no idea where the poem was going, and I still don't really know what it means. <br /><br />I always try to vary the pace and style on HoseMaster of Wine™. Doing the same crap over and over is tiresome and, ultimately, rather disheartening. I don't know how someone like STEVE! manages. I knew that my Trump piece would get a lot of hits, and it did, but I hate pandering in the blog world--which is incessant and pathetic. I write to exercise my sense of the absurd, and no matter how many hits I get, I still work for free. So following a Trumptastrophe with a bit of whimsy (with some profanity) appeals to me.<br /><br />I tend to fall in love with ideas and styles for a while, then abandon them. I've fallen for Pulp Fiction parodies, Lo Hai Qu (yeah, I miss her, too), Blind Reviews, plus too many others to name; and now "Alice in Wonderland" and Trump. Sometimes I think I'm not exercising my sense of the absurd, but exorcising my sense of the absurd. In any case, thank you all for indulging me.Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-10716469381226497622016-05-16T09:16:21.232-07:002016-05-16T09:16:21.232-07:00Beware the Jabbing Schmucks my son!
The scores t...Beware the Jabbing Schmucks my son!<br /> The scores that bite, and claw and scratch!!<br />Beware – they'll flip the bird, when done,<br /> For them you are no match!<br />They’ll take their verbal swords in hand:<br /> Long time the retail trade they mock --<br />And ne’er will rest until the best<br /> Are trembling in their socks.<br />One, two! One, two! And through and through<br /> The verbal blade goes snicker-snack!<br />They left some dead, the rest have fled<br /> In fear of an attack!<br />“But has thou slain the Jabbing Schmucks?!?<br /> Come to my arms, my beamish Hose!<br />O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!'<br /> I’m laughing to my toes....<br />PaulGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05409346656762573929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-44667903489394943262016-05-16T08:57:30.941-07:002016-05-16T08:57:30.941-07:00What a memory. My father could recite that from m...What a memory. My father could recite that from memory when I was young and I in turn memorized it to recite to my children. Your update is brilliant. Thank you.jockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04320659314411201343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-64672996238249944332016-05-16T08:27:11.209-07:002016-05-16T08:27:11.209-07:00Can "Jabberwine" be far behind?Can "Jabberwine" be far behind?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17823241611651788970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-9330059605202855512016-05-16T07:46:02.703-07:002016-05-16T07:46:02.703-07:00Well, you have raised a long-treasured art form t...Well, you have raised a long-treasured art form to a new level. Or something...Mark Raderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07399476365507647647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-72120592022650860772016-05-16T07:20:47.520-07:002016-05-16T07:20:47.520-07:00Wow! I'm not sure what prompted this particula...Wow! I'm not sure what prompted this particular piece, but it was amazing! Jabberwocky was never quite that interesting to me before - I may have to get our my Lewis Caroll stuff for an intensive re-read. Thanks, Ron, for getting my Monday off to a proper start!Don Clemenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01018421143636593792noreply@blogger.com