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by the way, I love the little wine glasses on each of the threads, but I haven't quite figured out what the difference is between a full one and a near-empty one...
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Full ones mean you have unread messages, Tim.
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aha, okay :) thanks!
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I wish the greatest success to the new BWE.
I have seen the names of the members of the team around Jim.
I wish them a great success.
And I wish all the best to Jim. Continue to be the benevolent leader of a friendly community.
Best wishes to all

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Much thanks Francois, it is a very exciting time for BWE and I am pleased to see you here as part of it!
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That was way too easy, Jim. Maybe I can actually start participating again now. Nice work@

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OMG, I am getting goose bumps here....

Ben... Setab... JScott...

Where is CabFan?!

Great to see you Dennis, check in once in a while!
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Wow, awesome site! Very user friendly. Excellent work Jim, Phil and everyone else involved. I already don't miss MSN in the slightest.

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P.S. If this is barebones, I can't wait for a demonstration of the awesome power of a fully operational Death Star.
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I already don't miss MSN in the slightest.

Isn't that the truth Corr. Welcome!
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First Ben and then Joe Belmaati. Welcome back, guys. Can you make it to BWE '09?

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François and setab, too! Great!

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We have indeed had a great group of people over the years when you think about it, stefan.
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A big hello to everyone! Great to see all the names from the past. Glad to have you on board.

This site should be much easier to use than the old MSN site.
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Thanks to you as well, DavidG, who did a lot of work in development of the site. I think he personally tried about every one of its feautures!
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I'm sure there are still a few bugs left under rocks that have yet to be turned, but the basics look really solid and user-friendly.
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This looks great and miles better than MSN. Also looks like a great launch with lots of old names. BWE will always be important to me.

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I think the ease of use will encourage more new people to join as well. MSN was just such a pain...
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Hey Ed! Good to see you!
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Next step, we need to get the site to the top of the "Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts" google search :)
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Having had enormous trouble with the MSN for several months, I am very happy to see a functioning, easy to use site. Thank you!
Previously known as Geshtin.
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Welcome to the new BWE Otto.
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I tried to get you to create a site as this...what? 5 years ago?
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Yes you did Alch, and I should have listened to you.

Anyways, welcome aboard the new era of BWE, we are glad to have you!
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We're up to 61 members and the site hasn't been up for a full day. I think this has gone better than any of us might have expected. Long live BWE!
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Wow, that's unbelieveable. 61 members in about four hours!
Thanks for all your help in making this a reality, Mike.
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I stand awed! You guys did a great job on this site. Bravo! This should be a great new era for my beloved BWE!

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My goal was to welcome each and every member who arrived, but I quickly got overwhelmed.
In any event, welcome to everyone!
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Roberto!
Welcome to the new BWE mon ami!
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Jim, it is great to have you welcome me! You must be somewhat tired with all that is going on. Again, we live BWE every day. Here's to another 9 years!

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Also, hello to everyone, both new and old, that I have seen checking in for the celebration. I saw Whuzzup___, Joe Belmaati, SF Ed and many more. This is great Karma. We need to plan a few activities in the coming months to celebrate. I was thinking of a VLT.

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Glad to see MSN in the rear view mirror! Quick check in from the snowy Rockies. The old retired couple is in transit and sucking down a zin (good ole Caffaro) at the motel. Off to sunny So. Cal. for Momma's 80 birthday and a lot of Chard--tho' she likes Kistler and my brother humors her there--not a bad way to go if ya gotta drink CA Chard! No good BDX until we arrive back home but methinks it might be time to start posting again once I return home in a few weeks. Congrats Jim, et al and thanks for all the effort! Life is good, P
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Hey Patrick, long time no see! Great to hear from you.

Bob: Indeed, it is great to hear from old friend Benny, Joe Belmaati, Ed, Setab even! And all the others. I'm really reinvigorated to make BWE as vital as ever. That MSN format, with all its problems, was so stifling. I think this place is going to be great for what we are trying to accomplish.

I think a VLT is definitely called for!
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Alch, I'm happy to see you posting here. I miss your posts about daily life.

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Jim congrats to you and the team for putting in the time to build out and test the site. It looks great.

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It took me a little while to register, but I'm here and ready for a virtual tasting.
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This looks really great!

I LOVE the slide on the right side of the home page. It's just so cool! It instantly brings a smile on my face.

Clean, transparent, elegant, and yet sexy and sophisticatic. Awesome! 100 points on my book!!!

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Congratualtions regrading your new BWE site !
I`m impressed by the no. of TN`s and the activity on the BWE since Jim got fed up with the Wine Specatators Forum in 2001 !
I`m back and I`ll contribute !
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Welcome, Eric, PappaDoc, Werner and Kim!
Werner and Kim were two of the very first BWEers within the first primordial hours of the existence of BWE back in the winter of 2000... and here they still are, nine years later!
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I think this launch is a success. Fly me to the moon....
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79 new members in about 16 hours, that's beyond my wildest expectations.
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