I am not one for celebrating milestones: I don’t really “celebrate” my birthday nor our wedding anniversary (although I certainly should–convincing my wife to marry me has to be one of the greatest feats in human existence). I guess I celebrated a bit when I got my Ph.D. from Penn, but it has not really changed my life all that much–no one ever calls me “Doctor.” In fact, most of our mail is addressed to “Dr. and Mr. [and then my wife’s last name]” since my wife is a “real” doctor (she is a physician).
I don’t really celebrate this blog, either. I do have a couple of badges up–one for winning the Monthly Wine Writing Challenge (I won back when there were only 8 entries, instead of the 18-25 that we have been getting the last few months, but still, a win is a win). I also have a badge indicating that I was a finalist for the Wine Blog Awards last year for Best Writing on a Wine Blog. I sincerely still do not quite believe how or why that happened, but I plan to leave that up for a while (at least until it is abundantly clear that it was a fluke).
From Inc.
The only other time I mentioned that I had reached a posting milestone here on this blog was way back at post 100. Post 100 (actually it was post 101) was the start of the Ohmygod series, which I thought would be close to done by now (but it is not even close–I figure it will still be going well past Post 1000).
The biggest surprise, by far, however, was the unbelievable blogging community of which I have become a part. I have met some incredible people, both virtually and in person, which I never anticipated. Before I started blogging, I always thought “bloggers” were a bunch of introverted navel-gazing geeks that spent a lot of time in their parent’s basement. I guess that still might be true (but I rarely blog from the basement).
So thanks to all of you out there that take the time to read (or at least skim) my ramblings. I honestly try to think of you as I write, which hopefully is gradually making me a better writer.
Cheers!
the drunken cyclist 
That’s awesome dude…and a lot of writing! Cheers!
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Thanks Joy!
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Just keep them coming… I’m sure a second #MWWC isn’t too far away either!!
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Well now that I am counting the votes…
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Now I see the master plan!
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😛
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Congratulations. . . .great job! Big smiles. . .
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Cheers!
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That 500 is awesome and made me crave hello? Weird. But congrats!
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Made you crave “hello”? That’s a great typo!
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Wow. Good ole iPad. Or jello.
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Congratulations ! Definitely a milestone !
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Merci!
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Thanks for taking us along on the ride. It’s been a lot of fun. And congratulations!!
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Danke!
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Congratulations! 500 is my goal too, but it’s taking forever to reach there. I’m so happy for you!!!!
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I thought I would never get there either, but then it kind of creeped up on me!
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Have to say that 500 is certainly a milestone worth celebrating. Bravo!
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Thanks Duff!
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That’s a big milestone and I’ve enjoyed reading approx 459 of them.
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Yeah, you did not miss much–the other 41 really sucked…
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Darnit…not sure how that posted so quickly… was going to add THANKS! to it.
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Impressive as your posts are so thorough and enjoyable!
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You are far too kind!
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Keep going ! 501…02…03… to infinity. cheers
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And beyond?
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Congratulations!
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Thanks Anatoli!
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Congratulations!!! Bravissimo!
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Grazie!
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Woot! And I’m excited to keep following the OMG series for as long as that lasts!
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That reminds me–I better get working on this month’s edition!
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500 is amazing! Well done. But you really should celebrate the anniversary. With Champagne. We have ours with potato chips!
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We also like popcorn!
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Jeff,
Congratulations and that is a milestone considering the amount of time that some articles require to be written. I am sure that a fine bottle of bubbly should be enjoyed to mark this moment. You should be proud that your writing has been honored, though I understand the humble side of an author. Perhaps Sebastian will come up with the proper statement for this moment.
– John
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Thanks John, I am just trying to keep up with you!
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Congratulations! Have to say I had much the same opinion of bloggers before I started myself! 😉
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I know–is that what people think of us now? 😯
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Not me – I’m no nerd. I’m THE MOST hated woman in Latvia. I’m not sure if that’s better though 😉
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Well, so you have THAT going for you….
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So glad to have found your blog and pleased you let me harass you occasionally for wine suggestions. Keep it up!
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Thanks so much! I am going to try!
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Congratulations and well done. Now go open a bottle of champagne, as if you needed an excuse to.
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Yeah, pretty much daylight or lack of daylight are really the only requirements to determine whether or not to open up some bubbly….
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Congrats. From the basement.
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Ha! Be sure to come up for dinner once in a while…
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I think you’re my blogging hero – interesting, funny, and now up to 500! Wow! Congratulations!
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Aw shucks, you need to aim a bit higher!
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Congrats. Here’s to 500 more.
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Thanks! Cheers!
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Your blogs are great fun, and I enjoy them so much. It is amazing what connections we make through blogging.
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Thank you so much! It’s true–there is clearly a bond…
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I don’t know how I came across this blog, but glad I did. What wine did you open to celebrate?!
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I am actually sick! I opened a bottle of Napa rosé, but barely got through a glass!
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A modern Vino tragedy…
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Precisely….
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Congratulations! I always look forward to reading your posts- and I don’t have a basement to write my blogs in, but I do have a nice rocking chair… I guess that just makes me old!
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I will have to consult the “blogger stereotype manual” and get back to you….
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Well said, bro. i enjoy reading your stories. Keep the rubber-side down!
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I hear ya! No if I could only get outside and ride!
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Congrats on the milestone! And I for one, don’t even have a basement, so that must just be a myth… 🙂 Camille
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Call to Myth Busters in order?
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Wow, amazing, congratulations!
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Thanks! Cheers!
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You are awesome!! Hence the free wine on occasion! 🙂
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Free wine is probably my favorite kind of wine!
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Congratulation ,nice achievement,hope to read the next 500 posts.jalal
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Thanks so much–and to you as well (400, right?)!
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Congratulations! I hear the 1st 500 are the hardest. These next 500 should be a breeze.
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Are you not past 500 yet? I hope you are right!
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Congratulations, wish you further success!
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Thank you!
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Cool milestone – congrats! May your wine muse keep inspiring you for the next 500 posts! 😉
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I’ll drink to that!
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The world of blogger friends really is a wonderful experience that I didn’t anticipate either! Geeks or not, it’s fun! Congrats!
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Exactly! And thanks Mimi!
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500 posts is certainly impressive and I can honestly say I really appreciated your Champagne posts – they were so helpful in preparing for my trip – thank you! Definitely looking forward to the next 500 🙂
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I am so glad–your trip looks like it was a gigantic success! I am so jealous!
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wow that is great . I always look forward to your posts the wed. wine challenge which I never have enough answers for and the “OMG” as well as sunday for Sabastian. thanks for the enjoyment.
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Aw, thanks for that–it really means a lot!
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Big congrats, I have a target to chase down in the breakaway.
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Well when you catch up, you will be greeted by one of the better drafts you have ever experienced (story of my racing “career”).
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