Comments on: Yes, It Got Worse… http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/ A wine podcast and blog Sat, 30 Aug 2008 16:12:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Winecast - A wine blog and podcast http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/#comment-53695 Winecast - A wine blog and podcast Sat, 28 Apr 2007 01:34:25 +0000 http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/#comment-53695 [...] few folks have asked me about how my wine cellar is doing since a fire there some weeks ago. I’m happy to report that it is today back to the way it was when it was first constructed [...] [...] few folks have asked me about how my wine cellar is doing since a fire there some weeks ago. I’m happy to report that it is today back to the way it was when it was first constructed [...]

]]> By: WBW#30 Roundup Posted: New World Syrah | Wine News http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/#comment-52568 WBW#30 Roundup Posted: New World Syrah | Wine News Thu, 22 Feb 2007 13:20:26 +0000 http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/#comment-52568 [...] runs Winecast, and who must have spent a lot of time writing up the results (when he wasn’t trying to keep his house from burning down), posted the roundup of all the reviews yesterday and there are some very [...] [...] runs Winecast, and who must have spent a lot of time writing up the results (when he wasn’t trying to keep his house from burning down), posted the roundup of all the reviews yesterday and there are some very [...]

]]> By: third life » So the plumber sets the house on fire… http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/#comment-52330 third life » So the plumber sets the house on fire… Thu, 15 Feb 2007 17:22:07 +0000 http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/#comment-52330 [...] it happened to me over the weekend; check out the damage over at my wine blog. I’ll resume normal blogging here [...] [...] it happened to me over the weekend; check out the damage over at my wine blog. I’ll resume normal blogging here [...]

]]> By: Winecast - A wine blog and podcast http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/#comment-52294 Winecast - A wine blog and podcast Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:38:44 +0000 http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/#comment-52294 [...] I think I’ll stick with the box (or “cask”, if you prefer) this time out. With my cellar out of commission for the moment, a box in the cupboard might be just what I need right [...] [...] I think I’ll stick with the box (or “cask”, if you prefer) this time out. With my cellar out of commission for the moment, a box in the cupboard might be just what I need right [...]

]]> By: Tim http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/#comment-52285 Tim Tue, 13 Feb 2007 18:52:31 +0000 http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/#comment-52285 That's a great idea, Russ... I'll have to take some better pictures before they fix everything ;-) Thanks! That’s a great idea, Russ… I’ll have to take some better pictures before they fix everything ;-)
Thanks!

]]> By: winehiker http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/#comment-52268 winehiker Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:57:13 +0000 http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/#comment-52268 That's quite a range of extreme activity for a Sunday night, alright. Thank goodness all is OK, Tim. I'm thinking a commemorative "Fire & Ice" label may come out of this somehow. That’s quite a range of extreme activity for a Sunday night, alright. Thank goodness all is OK, Tim. I’m thinking a commemorative “Fire & Ice” label may come out of this somehow.

]]> By: el jefe http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/#comment-52196 el jefe Tue, 13 Feb 2007 03:39:57 +0000 http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/#comment-52196 I go away for a couple days and see what happens? Guess I had better stick around. Glad everything that matters is OK! I go away for a couple days and see what happens? Guess I had better stick around. Glad everything that matters is OK!

]]> By: Tim http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/#comment-52183 Tim Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:45:16 +0000 http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/#comment-52183 Thanks, everyone! All is getting cleaned up now with quite a lot more work and expense than I expected. Thank goodness for insurance. There is an <a href="http://dat.erobertparker.com/bboard/showthread.php?t=245 rel="nofollow">interesting thread over at eBob</a>, David, that talks to the issue of smoke damage. To be sure, I think I'll pop open a bottle of Goosecross Sauvignon Blanc to check condition ;-) Thanks, everyone! All is getting cleaned up now with quite a lot more work and expense than I expected. Thank goodness for insurance.

There is an interesting thread over at eBob, David, that talks to the issue of smoke damage. To be sure, I think I’ll pop open a bottle of Goosecross Sauvignon Blanc to check condition ;-)

]]> By: Jason Coleman http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/#comment-52154 Jason Coleman Mon, 12 Feb 2007 21:33:31 +0000 http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/#comment-52154 Wow. I'm glad that you were able to catch the fire quick before it got much worse. And I'm glad your family, home, and wine are all okay. Wow. I’m glad that you were able to catch the fire quick before it got much worse. And I’m glad your family, home, and wine are all okay.

]]> By: Doug Smith http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/#comment-52150 Doug Smith Mon, 12 Feb 2007 21:19:34 +0000 http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/#comment-52150 Ouch, Tim... sorry to see those photos! Glad you are all OK. Ouch, Tim… sorry to see those photos! Glad you are all OK.

]]> By: Lisa http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/#comment-52133 Lisa Mon, 12 Feb 2007 18:27:47 +0000 http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/#comment-52133 I'm glad to hear that the damage was limited to a small part of your house, and you and your family are fine. What an eventful Sunday night! I’m glad to hear that the damage was limited to a small part of your house, and you and your family are fine. What an eventful Sunday night!

]]> By: David Topper http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/#comment-52132 David Topper Mon, 12 Feb 2007 17:59:31 +0000 http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/#comment-52132 Tim - Really glad to hear that the family was safe and sound! What a nightmare. Better to save the flashing lights and sirens for the State Fair next time! You mentioned that you were concerned about "possible" smoke damage to your wine collection... does that mean that corks really do breathe and that the air exchange permitted by a cork really does influence the wine? That could make for some interesting exchange with those that support screw caps. ;-) If you need help testing those bottle I'm sure you'll have a few takers out there. Tim -

Really glad to hear that the family was safe and sound! What a nightmare. Better to save the flashing lights and sirens for the State Fair next time!

You mentioned that you were concerned about “possible” smoke damage to your wine collection… does that mean that corks really do breathe and that the air exchange permitted by a cork really does influence the wine? That could make for some interesting exchange with those that support screw caps.
;-)
If you need help testing those bottle I’m sure you’ll have a few takers out there.

]]> By: Rob http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/#comment-52129 Rob Mon, 12 Feb 2007 17:35:09 +0000 http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/#comment-52129 What the...!!! I was just telling a wine friend to check out your site when I saw your latest postings. Pretty scary. Glad things turned out on the lucky side and everyone is safe. What the…!!! I was just telling a wine friend to check out your site when I saw your latest postings. Pretty scary. Glad things turned out on the lucky side and everyone is safe.

]]> By: Tim http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/#comment-52128 Tim Mon, 12 Feb 2007 17:28:46 +0000 http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/#comment-52128 The plumber was using a blow torch to solder a burst pipe and started a smoldering fire in the rafters. When I checked on the pipes to make sure there were no leaks an hour after he left, the ceiling of my cellar looked like the embers of a dying fire. It was just starting to flame when I used our fire extinguisher on it. Then the fire department came with their axes and asked me to leave. The plumber was using a blow torch to solder a burst pipe and started a smoldering fire in the rafters. When I checked on the pipes to make sure there were no leaks an hour after he left, the ceiling of my cellar looked like the embers of a dying fire. It was just starting to flame when I used our fire extinguisher on it. Then the fire department came with their axes and asked me to leave.

]]> By: Dr. Debs http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/#comment-52126 Dr. Debs Mon, 12 Feb 2007 17:18:07 +0000 http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/#comment-52126 Amazing! How did the fire start, I also wonder?? Anyway, glad that you are fine, the house is still standing, and that so is most of the wine at least. Hang in there! Amazing! How did the fire start, I also wonder?? Anyway, glad that you are fine, the house is still standing, and that so is most of the wine at least. Hang in there!

]]> By: Sonadora http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/#comment-52124 Sonadora Mon, 12 Feb 2007 17:17:15 +0000 http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/#comment-52124 Glad to hear that you and your family are safe and sound. Sorry to hear all the trouble your frozen pipes caused! Glad to hear that you and your family are safe and sound. Sorry to hear all the trouble your frozen pipes caused!

]]> By: Tim http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/#comment-52110 Tim Mon, 12 Feb 2007 15:13:26 +0000 http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/#comment-52110 Thanks Bill. The vino is insured so if any perished, I'd get them replaced if they could be found on the market. I should have the WBW summary posted shortly as I was down to the last four wines before all the excitement last night... Thanks Bill. The vino is insured so if any perished, I’d get them replaced if they could be found on the market.

I should have the WBW summary posted shortly as I was down to the last four wines before all the excitement last night…

]]> By: Bill Wilson http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/#comment-52108 Bill Wilson Mon, 12 Feb 2007 14:56:37 +0000 http://winecast.net/2007/02/12/yes-it-got-worse/#comment-52108 Holy freaking [deleted]! Glad to hear that you and the family are all okay. The wine is a secondary priority. I wonder how the heck the plumber started a fire... I take it this means it'll be a little while before we see the WBW 30 wrapup. :-) Holy freaking [deleted]!

Glad to hear that you and the family are all okay. The wine is a secondary priority.

I wonder how the heck the plumber started a fire…

I take it this means it’ll be a little while before we see the WBW 30 wrapup. :-)

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