Gary, you are the opposite of the Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz, in place of cold tin, you have a big warm heart of gold, and you ARE right, you SHOULD thank your folks for giving you lots of love tempered with discipline (best thing of all is when a kid has someone raising them who truly loves them and takes an interest in their interests). Karen–great job, you sound like just the kind of mom, the IDEAL MOM, that I’ve just described…could you please post here and let us know what kind of reaction Nick had when he found out that he was featured?
March 1, 2007
Snarf
GV, you hate the Steelers because the Jets have “Steelers Envy”!
March 1, 2007
dealbhadair
*lump*
March 1, 2007
Kai
Gary,
You the man ! Very touching, very human and very compassionate. You are the real thing.
Still watching everyday from Hong Kong.
March 1, 2007
Corrado
Nice episode, Gary. The world’s a better place because you’re in it. Kudos to your mom. I’m sure you were a ‘difficult’ child.
Thank you Karen Teves for sharing Nick with us.
All the best to you both.
Nice work Gary. You’re not JUST changing the WINE world.
February 28, 2007
dadobs
It’s occurred to me before, but this episode confirms it: Gary is actually around 70 years old. Not sure what the deal is with all the black hair (Grecian formula?) and why he pretends to still have ups when it comes to hoops, but he’s too sensitive for a 30-something Jersey guy. His outlook on life reminds me of my grandfather (who’s a good guy too).
Given that today’s email will apparently help keep GV’s WLTV episodes going strong, we all owe Nick, don’t we?!
Nice ep, you goofy septegenarian.
February 28, 2007
Mike
Yeah, big lump in my throat too, Gary. Last Friday my wife and I had three beautiful kids in our store, all under 17 years old, from Ranken Jordan Pediatric Specialty Hospital to show them and have them experience what a florist is all about.
I took more away from them, than they could ever in a lifetime take from me. It humbled me to my core. They were not only a joy to be with, but their courage and strength to live the best they can each day affected my wife and I, hopefully forever. Not to mention their affect on how I deal with my petty day-to-day issues compared to those they have to struggle with. Their presence in my store blessed me, in ways they will never know.
Mike
PS: Nick my Man! You’re one of us! I knuckle you, buddy. Go Jets!
February 28, 2007
Jennifer
Well, Gary clearly has something special here. I’m just sorry that there’s a whole year that I’ve missed. Gary, no matter what you chose to do with this very cool thing you’ve built, I suspect your fans will stick around, cheering you on. Class-A episode. It pulled me out of lurker status. Now I’m a real invisible fan, drinking my invisible wine.
February 28, 2007
Pete C
Shout out to Nick. I liked the glasses blowing off the table, too! Sooo funny. But we’re running out of winter here in NJ for Gary to encore the episode.
Gary, may you never change.
February 28, 2007
JonE
I tend to bet Nick knows more about enjoying life than most of us. Biggups G-Man, way to rip a tear jerker.
Another great episode. I can say without any doubt you will never be type cast. You give us headpicking and jockstrap salad the do a complete 180 and hit us with this. WOW. On top of the stellar performance I received my T-shirt today.
February 28, 2007
SS Chris
Awesome tribute Gary….and way to go NICK!!!
I added a little tribute to Nick at the very top of the SS (in the “Abbreviation Key” section).
Could you please let Karen know this so that both she & Nick can see it…I may know Karen since I grew up in Verona and it would appear we’re the same age.
It’s an amazing feeling knowing that you can have such positive impact on someone when others will take it for granted. It’s definitely special when those people share it with you. Like you said, it can totally make you forget about all the other stuff. Thank you for doing what you do.
Nice to have you here Nick.
February 28, 2007
Dominus
Wow, it’s nice to see someone wear their thoughts on their sleeves and be humbled in this age of me, me, me. A true gentleman and kind heart.
Too bad we can’t get ahold of the Roanoke. If it comes avail, make sure to let everyone know.
You da man.
Cheers!
P.S. This gravatar thing is annoying. I “updated” mine and now I have nothing!
February 28, 2007
NY Pete
You are the MAN !
February 28, 2007
Ben N.
Great episode!!!!!!!!!
February 28, 2007
E-Rock
You’re a good guy man. I’m sure that meant alot to Nick.
February 28, 2007
Matt B DC
Top 25 episode.
WHAT’S THE RATING, VAYNERCHUK!?
February 28, 2007
Portland Guy
Hi Nick! Gary’s a lucky guy to have you as a friend. I know you will forgive him for being a Jets fan. Thank goodness for his other qualities.
Beautiful episode. Well done. Maybe there’s space to use this WLTV platform to include a link to an autism charity, or other favorite charity of yours?
February 28, 2007
MichaelP
Cheers GV! You just made Nick’s day\week\month. He must feel great as I’m sure you are too. At the end of the day wine means squat. Its the people we surround ourselves with.
Salud!
February 28, 2007
KenP
Lovely episode. Shout out to Nick!
Great work, Gary.
March 1, 2007
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