tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post7476480815884534213..comments2024-03-22T00:35:12.415-07:00Comments on HoseMaster of Wine™: What I Learned About Blogging in Walla WallaRon Washam, HMWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-78117092447661658602010-10-29T12:14:10.087-07:002010-10-29T12:14:10.087-07:00Ron,
I thought I would seize on something you wro...Ron,<br /><br />I thought I would seize on something you wrote and ask a question to clarify. You have a wall full of awards but they don't mean much. Really?<br /><br />I find that hard to believe. <br /><br />Aren't the memories of the fun you had doing whatever it was that you ended up winning an award for meaningful? <br /><br />You must have met people through those activities that you cherish and care about. So I must protest. The awards do mean something, but the right kind of something, a personal something that isn't just about the medal or the award on the wall.<br /><br />You had me laughing again!<br /><br />JasonJason Phelpshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14877600888412262376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-79855432038368619142010-07-09T16:58:23.085-07:002010-07-09T16:58:23.085-07:00Spume, aka Wolfgang,
Spoken like an Irish setter....Spume, aka Wolfgang,<br /><br />Spoken like an Irish setter.<br /><br />Here at HoseMaster Central I refer to wine bloggers as Poodles, as in the blurb under the title of my blog. Yeah, I know, it makes no sense, which is kind of my specialty.<br /><br />And thanks for reminding me that the rest of the world could not care less about what goes on here.<br /><br />Jo, <br /><br />Oh, oft-mentioned friend of STEVE!, you never want to follow me around at a bloggers conference. They mostly aim for my back.Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-35093668391391483752010-07-09T16:01:38.574-07:002010-07-09T16:01:38.574-07:00Now I'm wishing I had gone, and followed you t...Now I'm wishing I had gone, and followed you the entire time...Jo Diazhttp://www.wine-blog.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-88045683821603946212010-07-09T11:14:43.649-07:002010-07-09T11:14:43.649-07:00What the hell do poodles have to do with anything?...What the hell do poodles have to do with anything? Seriously, I'm like totally confused.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-37249747053871840402010-07-09T04:20:39.228-07:002010-07-09T04:20:39.228-07:00I've already nominated this comment thread for...I've already nominated this comment thread for Best Fighting in a Wine Blog Comment Section for the 2011 Wine Blog Awards. I hear 2011 is going to be a really good vintage for flaming comments. Undervalued by Parker.Ryan O'Connellhttp://lovethatlanguedoc.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-47734855375592320612010-07-08T14:30:39.620-07:002010-07-08T14:30:39.620-07:00Congratulations!
This post made the top 3 of wineb...Congratulations!<br />This post made the top 3 of winebusiness.com's blog round up!Arthurnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-87284304500439291972010-07-08T08:45:21.171-07:002010-07-08T08:45:21.171-07:00My Gorgeous Samantha,
Day Two of my nasty virus a...My Gorgeous Samantha,<br /><br />Day Two of my nasty virus and I'm spouting like the BP oil well. Not feeling particularly funny. Runny, maybe, not funny. So, the usual. Thanks for the sweet thoughts and kisses.<br /><br />Bill,<br /><br />Welcome to the ol' HoseMaster's asylum. I don't know Dr. Jay, but didn't he play for the 76er's? This guy looks just a little out of shape. <br /><br />AC,<br /><br />Tamara is the lovely woman who has a blog named, and posts here as, Sip With Me. She also posts on virtually every blog in existence, so I'm not feeling all that special. Tis the way of the Poodle, Grasshopper.Ron Washamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10386836101202976147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-27647238324491470872010-07-08T07:01:59.192-07:002010-07-08T07:01:59.192-07:00Ok, so I have been otherwise busy- Who is this Tam...Ok, so I have been otherwise busy- Who is this Tamara you all were talking about? <br /><br />Signed,<br />confused...ACnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-45730753381551315482010-07-08T05:33:43.247-07:002010-07-08T05:33:43.247-07:00Don't any of you recognize the guy in the phot...Don't any of you recognize the guy in the photo? Why, it's The Wine Advocate's very own Dr. Big Jay Miller, taken when he was younger, lighter and frankly, much more attractive...Bill Klappnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-23710203559270720932010-07-07T22:01:42.894-07:002010-07-07T22:01:42.894-07:00What summer? It's like 58 here right now. But ...What summer? It's like 58 here right now. But it does however break my heart that you are not feeling well Ron. Get better you adorable man you. I miss your voice and the laughter along with the conversation it inspires.<br />A million tiny kisses<br />Where ever you may need them<br />SamanthaSamantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-35413604140112609672010-07-07T21:51:29.440-07:002010-07-07T21:51:29.440-07:00Ron
It sucks to have a flu in the summer...
Tak...Ron<br /><br />It sucks to have a flu in the summer...<br /><br /><br />Take two of anything and call me in the morning.Arthurnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-20988702714018920532010-07-07T20:41:30.613-07:002010-07-07T20:41:30.613-07:00I don't know, the Goo Guy is kind of working f...I don't know, the Goo Guy is kind of working for me. I have perversions beyond my anise adoration so it seems.Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-7996462817020932362010-07-07T18:25:27.421-07:002010-07-07T18:25:27.421-07:00Kathy,
I love my fat guy photo. I may just leave ...Kathy,<br /><br />I love my fat guy photo. I may just leave him there permanently. No, actually, I'm sick of looking at him too. <br /><br />I do wish you would say more, but it's probably best that you don't. In the long run it's all just a hill of beans. Beans, man, that's the last thing I need.Ron Washamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10386836101202976147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-70893652732139071492010-07-07T17:17:11.365-07:002010-07-07T17:17:11.365-07:00I know you are sick and tired but could you please...I know you are sick and tired but could you please post something so I don't have to look at the fat picture? I thank you in advance.<br />As a non - but potential - blogger and former judge, editor and sometimes rejected commentator, I have a lot more to say but won't.<br />So, good night, sleep tight and don't let the blog bugs bite.Kathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-3347229697916887072010-07-07T16:09:17.915-07:002010-07-07T16:09:17.915-07:00Charlie, and everyone else who's still hanging...Charlie, and everyone else who's still hanging around my tired post,<br /><br />I just read through all 71 comments and can't make sense of them. It could be the horrific flu I'm suffering from which may have caused me to hallucinate that Ryan and Gabriella are right and that it was Puff Daddy that gave them the award for Best Writing even though he's never read the blog and his seeing-eye dog just pooped in my foyer.<br /><br />So, everybody, give me a day or two to get over my horrific case of Poodle fever, which is related to Swine Flu only it makes me chase cars.Ron Washamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10386836101202976147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-36129758674638547222010-07-07T14:03:27.764-07:002010-07-07T14:03:27.764-07:00I volunteer.
I hereby toss my hat in the ring to ...I volunteer.<br /><br />I hereby toss my hat in the ring to be a judge in next year's WBA.<br /><br />I am the perfect candidate. I know a thing or two about wine. I have no idea who Catavino is. I don't have a blog. I have a big mouth. I can read. Name me eleven other people who are more independent, more outspoken and judgmental, more used to putting bad wine and bad back labels in their places.<br /><br />I am perfect for the job and I hereby volunteer. Anybody else here not have a blog but willing to cowtow to Siberian wines? Step right up. Maybe we can go as a group.2011 WBA Judge Daddyhttp://www.cgcw.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-6973553351126607602010-07-07T11:51:34.843-07:002010-07-07T11:51:34.843-07:00(This blog theme dishonors my ancestors)
Arthur E...(This blog theme dishonors my ancestors)<br /><br />Arthur Esteban Franciso Maria Conchita Alonzo Conception de Corazon de Jesus de la Vina Przebinda, MD, PhD, PDQ, ret.AEFMCACCJ VP, MD, PhD, PDQ, ret.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-63187344103757862602010-07-07T11:49:24.240-07:002010-07-07T11:49:24.240-07:00I agree, JoeI agree, JoeArthur Esteban Franciso Maria Conchita Alonzo Conception de Corazon de Jesus de la Vina Przebinda, MD, PhD, PDQ, ret.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-40516861736707506572010-07-07T11:43:22.406-07:002010-07-07T11:43:22.406-07:00Ron, that's not a mission, that's a prayer...Ron, that's not a mission, that's a prayer--by some.<br /><br />looks like an actor named Gary is following you around--word was snesse.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322028233207741737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-45372376667239272212010-07-07T10:55:15.065-07:002010-07-07T10:55:15.065-07:00Ryan,
Thanks for the civilized debate. Please don...Ryan,<br /><br />Thanks for the civilized debate. Please don't forget my role here at HoseMaster. I play the time-honored part of the Fool. The Fool's role is to speak truth to power and make fun of the vain and greedy and pompous. All while trying to make everyone laugh, even those being belittled. You are more than welcome to join the enormous ranks of those who detest me--Alice Feiring, Ken Payton, Alder Yarrow, those Corks and Afghans people... But I'll just continue to play the Fool.<br /><br />Instead of debating small points, I'd like to pose two questions that all 8 people who read HoseMaster can answer for themselves.<br /><br />In responsible wine blogging is the appearance of impropriety important?<br /><br />Is there another award anywhere that has been given to one of the judges of the awards?<br /><br />Those questions sum up my<br />objections.<br /><br />Good luck to you and your wife, Ryan. I certainly wish no one any ill will, and even after winning and judging awards, we're all just a bunch of no ones.<br /><br />Joe and Arthur,<br /><br />If we're going to bastardize my esteemed initials, I prefer HMWILF.<br /><br />Charlie,<br /><br />I'm not sharing anything with STEVE! And the only Mission Statement that everyone who reads HoseMaster wants to see is, "This blog will self-destruct in ten seconds."Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-31080662065391633192010-07-07T10:27:00.756-07:002010-07-07T10:27:00.756-07:00Arthur,
BAHMQHMW does have a ring to it. For gri...Arthur,<br /><br />BAHMQHMW does have a ring to it. For grins, let's add a "doctor" before and an "esquire" at the end:<br /><br />Dr. BAHMQHMW, esq., MD<br /><br />okay, this is getting ridiculousJoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11188665746443591632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-41355233213257898612010-07-07T08:27:53.912-07:002010-07-07T08:27:53.912-07:00Joe
That should read:
"By Appointment to He...Joe<br /><br />That should read:<br /><br />"By Appointment to Her Majesty The Queeen Hosemaster of Wine"Arthurnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-48371364713433745502010-07-07T08:27:21.165-07:002010-07-07T08:27:21.165-07:00I have given this little tiff a great deal of thou...I have given this little tiff a great deal of thought, and I have concluded that what you need is a MISSION STATEMENT.<br /><br />A Mission Statement will clarify once and for all why this blog exists and what its purpose in life is.<br /><br />And because I am very good at writing Mission Statements, I have drafted one for you. I admit up front that it has somethings in common with the Mission Statement I just drafted for STEVE!, but then, you have so much in common with him.<br /><br />So here is my draft. And, oh lord, please do not let me be misunderstood.<br /><br />–This blog exists because I enjoy writing it. Its mission is to entertain me first and you second. I know a thing or two about wine. I have a thought or two about wine. I have a big pen. My name is STEVE!. (That is where you will insert "His or Her Majesty's Royal Hosemaster of Wine). I put it at the top of my blog because this is my blog. At the end of the day, if I have had some fun talking to you about wine and you have had some fun reading what I talk about, then this blog has fulfilled its mission. It’s not any more complicated than that. Have a nice day and come back tomorrow for more. Don't let the swinging door hit your poodle in the ass as you exit.<br /><br />I added that last bit especially for you, Your Majesty.Charlie Olkenhttp://www.cgcw.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-21751455006718418552010-07-07T07:45:37.246-07:002010-07-07T07:45:37.246-07:00Sadly, I feel the "top ten list" has jum...Sadly, I feel the "top ten list" has jumped the shark, so I didn't go that route. Sorry to not cotton to your reindeer games.<br /><br />With all due respect to the nuances of Amber Gris, Army Worm Wine actually smelled like pumpkin guts, and I drank a whole glass because I:<br /><br />1) Am a middle child and crave attention and the approval of others (textbook poodle behavior)<br /><br />2) Will succumb to peer pressure, except when it comes to making top-ten lists<br /><br />On another note, I think your credential is too short. Can you change your name to "Her Majesty's Royal Hosemaster of Wine", thus upping your stock with post-credential "HMRHMW"? Or, perhaps you have a British doppelganger who already holds this prestigious moniker...Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11188665746443591632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-5374173175587817892010-07-07T03:47:02.071-07:002010-07-07T03:47:02.071-07:00Your right "And never get down in the mud wit...Your right "And never get down in the mud with the guy who's slinging it."<br /><br />but oh well<br /><br />as for judging, No judge knew any other judge. so to claim that being a judge somehow influenced anything is just wrong. Yes maybe we shouldn't have voted in 2 categories, but we felt that our knowledge of the wineblogging world would be valued. Either way we're happy to give you our poodle, since you seem to covet them so much.<br /><br />"You're dedicated to honesty, transparency and full disclosure and you just now admitted you were judges?" No again please do some fact checking, after we were told we could, we did tell people we were judges for the categories we did not take part in. But I guess you still see no value in fact checking, rather than just making false claims to fit your arguements.<br /><br />"Which wine blogs serve the wineries, some of which are your clients, and how do we bring them recognition? Awards work. I guess I'd be happy if the Poodles would admit they're meant to be more like the CLIOs and not at all like the Pulitzer." <br /><br />Not even sure what you mean here. The WBA's have never claimed to be like the Pulitzers, nor tried to play that role. <br /><br />I still see no way that we influenced or caused a conflict of interest. We were not aware of any judge till after the event, we are not sponsors of anything you claimed we were and we are in the end very happy that people we still don't know the names of took the time to read our site and see some value in it. As did the http://www.louisroedererwritersawards.com where we are not judges, nor affiliated or influencing, paying or bribing. This year they must have decided to drop their standards though according to your take on our site. <br /><br />Please continue to sling your mud, and raise hell all you want. Just take a second to do a little research so as not to give the collective wineblogging community a negative sheen as people who claim we're all amateurs gain ammo for their cause. <br /><br />So please now tell us we're wrong, bad people who are doing nothing morally right and then continue on your rampage against all other injustices and blogging crimes. Sling away...I'm going to go create a new award, with gilded poodles for the prizes and the requirements for entry that you are my friend.ryanhttp://catavino.netnoreply@blogger.com