Happy 17th Birthday to Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts!

[JimHow]

We're getting older... but better!

Happy birthday to BWE, may we have many more!

The first primordial posts between me and Whuzzup, back on the morning of February 26, 2000:

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From: JimHow (Original Message) Sent: 2/26/2000 11:02 AM
I have created this community on 2/26/00 in the hope that I can get at least 10-20 Bordeaux enthusiasts to keep a lively discussion going on a weekly basis. I was very frustrated when Wine Spectator changed the format of their bulletin boards. We had a good community of Bordeaux "experts" under the old Wine Spectator system who came on board regularly and offered a lot of information on tasting notes, where to find deals, etc. For some reason, the editors at WS changed to a much less user-friendly system and they have arrogantly ignored our requests to go back to the old format. If we can get some of the old participants to visit here, and work out any kinks along the way to improve this site, I am convinced we can generate some of the old enthusiasm. Time will tell....




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From: Whuzzup_ Sent: 2/26/2000 11:51 AM
Hey JimHow. I am in full support. I have tried some interesting wines lately. When I have a little time this weekend I will post some notes. Thanks for taking the initiative. Ben


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From: JimHow Sent: 2/26/2000 11:57 AM
Great to see you here, Ben. I'm really game to give this a try. I'll be posting some tasting notes as well this weekend. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated greatly. Thanks, Jim.


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From: Whuzzup_ Sent: 2/26/2000 7:28 PM
Got a question for ya: I like to share TNs with you guys on non- Bordeaux wines from time to time. I figure we all have similar palates so that if I run into something I like I should share... is it ok to break out of the Bordeaux topic from time to time?


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From: JimHow Sent: 2/26/2000 11:40 PM
Of course you can write about anything, Ben, I always look forward to your comments. At this point, as we're just getting started, I'm looking for as much discussion as possible....I've got some essays in my word processor that I'm trying to figure out how to get to this site. I've got a lot of ideas on how we can improve this site, I just want to get to know it better. But by all means, give us your notes on California or anything else.... Thanks, Jim.JimHow

[Nicklasss]

Great b day to all, that have made BWE something impossible to :

A) match
B) imagine
C) catch
D) all of the above

See ya in SF, for a hug.

Nic

[Carlos Delpin]

Cheers to many more.

Bordeaux, Tojours Bordeaux !

[odejesus]

Happy birthday to all.
always a follower
Orlando

[stefan]

Happy B-day, BWEers everywhere. It is been a delightful 17 years for Lucie and me. We look forward to seeing some of you in SF in a few weeks.

[William P]

Happy Birthday from the Left Coast.

Bill

[Comte Flaneur]

Congratulations Jim. You created a wonderful community of like-minded wine lovers from all walks of life. Lots of great discussions and friendships and the odd spat! You are a legend...

[DavidG]

What Ian said. Congratulations Jim. Well done indeed!

[JimHow]

Ha you guys are very kind but I object, as we saw within 49 minutes after Creation back in February 2000, it would not be possible but for the amazing contributions from everyone who has participated over the past 17 years. Incredible to think how important this little site has been to our lives, all the things that have happened since then. A great run!

Gotta get through this attempted murder trial starting tomorrow, and then it is on to planning for SF '17!

[Blanquito]

Nearly 14 years of participation for me. Love this site, thanks to all.

[AKR]

how time flies

[Jay Winton]

Well done all and BD!

[brodway]

Last time i checked in had to take cover from the heated 2009 vs. 2010 discussion.

Looks like the blitzkrieg has subsided and BWE survives.

BWE stands the test of time.

Congratulations!!!

[JimHow]

Hey Emil

[robert goulet]

Yes...a BIG happy birthday...long live BWE