Comments on: Why I Blog (and podcast)

By: spittoonextra

spittoonextra — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 19:22:55 +0000

Interviewed by The Passionate Cook…

Johanna has thrown a few questions my way as part of a little meme that some wag set off some time ago. “There’s this “meme” going round at the moment and it’s only recently that it has hit the food……

By: Jillian

Jillian — Tue, 01 May 2007 02:49:09 +0000

Really just discovered your podcasts. Very informative..and “tasty”
Thank you!

By: Tim

Tim — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 00:08:59 +0000

Gabriella: I really appreciate your comments and for tagging me on this meme. Also looking forward to a bit of BBQ and vino on your roof garden this June

Russ: I’m also pleased this meme transfered so quickly from the blogosphere to the vinosphere; thanks for lighting the fuse.

Andrew: Have fun in Spain and blog lots of wines! I will be there in June so I’ll keenly watch your picks. I’m also interested in why you blog when you get back.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 02:36:41 +0000

I hear the call… but will have to give the answer some thought. It will also have to wait awhile as I am jetting off to Spain where I hear they grow some grapes…

By: winehiker

winehiker — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:28:12 +0000

In my ever-so-humble-opinion, I think the used-to-be cool kids are still drinking Budweiser and white zin.

But golly, the mere notion that this meme is trickling so quickly up through the vinosphere (instead of into MySpace) is supercool!

By: Gabriella Opaz

Gabriella Opaz — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 18:45:46 +0000

I have to admit, that I failed at the “cool kid” game as well, and still find it difficult to believe that the popular crowd falls on this end of the scale. However, I will admit that whenever you mention that your job is related to any alcoholic substance whatsoever, there seems to be a universal, “No way! How lucky are you to score a job like that!”. If this constitutes a high “cool factor” than I guess I’m game.

In reference to the techy side of wine life, it appears that I can only somewhat share your experience in that I have a wonderful husband to do the techy side. What I can say, is that I am always astounded and slighted awed by the marriage of both wine and technology. You would imagine that they would be incompatible, like buttery salty popcorn and sherry - an odd but lovely pairing - but it works.

However, allow me to add that few people can actually pull off this pairing well, and you sir, do a great job. So thanks for participating and I hope others will continue the “wine do you blog?” Meme!

By: Sonadora

Sonadora — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 17:51:34 +0000

Some of us technically un-savvy folks have managed to figure this darn-tootin internet blog thingamabob out too! Glad you played along. I hope that lots more folks will answer too, I really enjoy reading these!

By: Tim

Tim — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 14:14:54 +0000

Like I said, it was cool a couple years back; not sure if it’s still the case or just nerdy but it really doesn’t matter anymore… at least to me.

By: Bill Wilson

Bill Wilson — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 12:26:23 +0000

I’m glad you didn’t tag me! Seriously, I’ll have to give this some thought and write something up. Excellent discussion topic.

And I agree it’s nice to be on the “cool” side of the world for a change.

By: ryan

ryan — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 07:21:46 +0000

So the saying “all the cool kids are doing it” is a good enough reason to blog! Having grown up in the “outsiders” school, it’s good to see that we’re in on the “cool” side of things!