EP 328 Reflections

October 5, 2007

Before heading off to London Gary pauses to reflect on the show. Where it’s been and where it’s going. Have a great weekend everyone!

Links mentioned in todays episode.

WLTV and Gary on ABC News Nightline

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corkscrew2010-05-23 20:32:15

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Tom (vtjones)

QOTD: I have been watching a while and I still find myself looking forward to watching it pretty much everyday and in a world of Tivos and what not the fact that I try to see this show on the day it airs says a lot. Thanks a Ton Gary!
GPS

Gary, as they say knowledge is power, let it rip with the educational stuff…get a little geeky wit it, we can handle it….as long as you keep it funny and cool…
QOTD: Needless to say, diggin it!
Tom (vtjones)

QOTD: I have been watching a while and I still find myself looking forward to watching it pretty much everyday and in a world of Tivos and what not the fact that I try to see this show on the day it airs says a lot. Thanks a Ton Gary!
Harley Stan

Gary, can’t wait to have you back in town hopefully after a Jets win not that I am a fan but for you mental well being.
QOTD- I watch everyday, I just got a new Ipod Touch so with a little luck I can watch from anywhere once I get it up and running! As for what I think, I like what you are doing with the show, I always learn something new and I appreciate that, thanks!!!
Harley Stan

Gary, can’t wait to have you back in town hopefully after a Jets win not that I am a fan but for you mental well being.
QOTD- I watch everyday, I just got a new Ipod Touch so with a little luck I can watch from anywhere once I get it up and running! As for what I think, I like what you are doing with the show, I always learn something new and I appreciate that, thanks!!!
Harley Stan

Gary, can’t wait to have you back in town hopefully after a Jets win not that I am a fan but for you mental well being.
QOTD- I watch everyday, I just got a new Ipod Touch so with a little luck I can watch from anywhere once I get it up and running! As for what I think, I like what you are doing with the show, I always learn something new and I appreciate that, thanks!!!
JK from WV

QOTD: Love ya man!!!! Keep it up. Welcome home.

Jets Request: Could you give Chad P just one good word? And here is what I recommend: He’s got guts! He may be slow with a surgically repaired shoulder, can’t throw 10 yards, hasn’t won many games lately, etc… But he’s got guts. And a good head. I think he needs a better cast around him. Maybe you can find a wine that matches his character.
JK from WV

QOTD: Love ya man!!!! Keep it up. Welcome home.

Jets Request: Could you give Chad P just one good word? And here is what I recommend: He’s got guts! He may be slow with a surgically repaired shoulder, can’t throw 10 yards, hasn’t won many games lately, etc… But he’s got guts. And a good head. I think he needs a better cast around him. Maybe you can find a wine that matches his character.
JK from WV

QOTD: Love ya man!!!! Keep it up. Welcome home.

Jets Request: Could you give Chad P just one good word? And here is what I recommend: He’s got guts! He may be slow with a surgically repaired shoulder, can’t throw 10 yards, hasn’t won many games lately, etc… But he’s got guts. And a good head. I think he needs a better cast around him. Maybe you can find a wine that matches his character.
Phil G

QOTD – The show is something that I look forward to on a daily basis because – I like wine, I enjoy learning more about wine, you’re pretty entertaining, I agree with most of your wine philosophies, and Thundecats are cool.
The Doc

QOTD – A lot of fun, and that’s what it’s all about. Sorry but go G-Men!!!!!!!!!
The Doc

QOTD – A lot of fun, and that’s what it’s all about. Sorry but go G-Men!!!!!!!!!
Phil G

QOTD – The show is something that I look forward to on a daily basis because – I like wine, I enjoy learning more about wine, you’re pretty entertaining, I agree with most of your wine philosophies, and Thundecats are cool.
The Doc

QOTD – A lot of fun, and that’s what it’s all about. Sorry but go G-Men!!!!!!!!!
JamesN.

QOTD; Love the show, it is on my agenda every day when I get off work. A glass of wine & some thunder! Free entertainment and education, not to mention a great place to buy wine.
JamesN.

QOTD; Love the show, it is on my agenda every day when I get off work. A glass of wine & some thunder! Free entertainment and education, not to mention a great place to buy wine.
JamesN.

QOTD; Love the show, it is on my agenda every day when I get off work. A glass of wine & some thunder! Free entertainment and education, not to mention a great place to buy wine.
laposte

QOTD:
I really enjoy the wine and the cheese but far more I enjoy when you talk about your love for your family. All the wine, cheese, money, fame, is nothing without them.
Speaking of family I am making my son a bed stand with burgundy boxes for drawers, would I love to have a couple empty DRC boxes…
laposte

QOTD:
I really enjoy the wine and the cheese but far more I enjoy when you talk about your love for your family. All the wine, cheese, money, fame, is nothing without them.
Speaking of family I am making my son a bed stand with burgundy boxes for drawers, would I love to have a couple empty DRC boxes…
laposte

QOTD:
I really enjoy the wine and the cheese but far more I enjoy when you talk about your love for your family. All the wine, cheese, money, fame, is nothing without them.
Speaking of family I am making my son a bed stand with burgundy boxes for drawers, would I love to have a couple empty DRC boxes…
John Farrin

QOTD:Perhaps it was a strange coincidence, I’m not really sure, but just as I was finishing reading the first hundred comments the Pope called,as he often does, and asked me if I could help him with some of the initial paperwork necessary for your canonization. I said “Benny, you watch the show as much as I do, so what do you need me for? Plus, don’t you have to be dead to become a saint?” He says to me he’s thinking of changing that dead requirement thing in certain extra special circumstances like you. He goes on to tell me that he needs my help to prove that you’ve worked a miracle and he can’t ask you himself because he’s a LURKER. I tell him that’s no sweat and that I’ve personally witnessed many of them. They are all the e-mails that you take the time to answer. I tell 16th that if it isn’t a miracle I honestly can’t fathom how you possibly do it. The Pope agrees and now the only thing left for you to do is pick your saint name. Love ya kiddo.
John Farrin

QOTD:Perhaps it was a strange coincidence, I’m not really sure, but just as I was finishing reading the first hundred comments the Pope called,as he often does, and asked me if I could help him with some of the initial paperwork necessary for your canonization. I said “Benny, you watch the show as much as I do, so what do you need me for? Plus, don’t you have to be dead to become a saint?” He says to me he’s thinking of changing that dead requirement thing in certain extra special circumstances like you. He goes on to tell me that he needs my help to prove that you’ve worked a miracle and he can’t ask you himself because he’s a LURKER. I tell him that’s no sweat and that I’ve personally witnessed many of them. They are all the e-mails that you take the time to answer. I tell 16th that if it isn’t a miracle I honestly can’t fathom how you possibly do it. The Pope agrees and now the only thing left for you to do is pick your saint name. Love ya kiddo.
John Farrin

QOTD:Perhaps it was a strange coincidence, I’m not really sure, but just as I was finishing reading the first hundred comments the Pope called,as he often does, and asked me if I could help him with some of the initial paperwork necessary for your canonization. I said “Benny, you watch the show as much as I do, so what do you need me for? Plus, don’t you have to be dead to become a saint?” He says to me he’s thinking of changing that dead requirement thing in certain extra special circumstances like you. He goes on to tell me that he needs my help to prove that you’ve worked a miracle and he can’t ask you himself because he’s a LURKER. I tell him that’s no sweat and that I’ve personally witnessed many of them. They are all the e-mails that you take the time to answer. I tell 16th that if it isn’t a miracle I honestly can’t fathom how you possibly do it. The Pope agrees and now the only thing left for you to do is pick your saint name. Love ya kiddo.
Jessi

Gary, I LOVE the show – I watch it almost every day (and when I miss it, I go through marathon sessions to catch up). Thank you for all the time & energy you put in, for your honesty, and for sharing your knowledge & experience with all of us. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Jessi

Gary, I LOVE the show – I watch it almost every day (and when I miss it, I go through marathon sessions to catch up). Thank you for all the time & energy you put in, for your honesty, and for sharing your knowledge & experience with all of us. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Jessi

Gary, I LOVE the show – I watch it almost every day (and when I miss it, I go through marathon sessions to catch up). Thank you for all the time & energy you put in, for your honesty, and for sharing your knowledge & experience with all of us. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Vinsant

thanks, ‘nuf said
Vinsant

thanks, ‘nuf said
Vinsant

thanks, ‘nuf said
bundydb

QOTD: I look forward to the new episodes every day. Love this show! Even when you are down due to a Jets loss Gary, I still can’t wait to see what’s going to happen. Have to give credit to seeing you on Diggnation. I followed the links on their page to look you up. I’ve been watching ever since. Plus Kevin has links to WLTV on his blog so you can’t get away from it even if you tried, lol. He even did a “Mini Gary” explanation on the last episode. Was actually kind of funny to see him try to explain it to Alex, lol. Alex just wanted to drink it : ) I have found so many great and different wines from watching this show. I’ve even gotten my dad addicted to watching the show (yes, he’s a lurker). I have to order most of the wines though. Not a great selection in Mississippi…..

Keep up the great work and have a safe trip back from London! Kelly
bundydb

QOTD: I look forward to the new episodes every day. Love this show! Even when you are down due to a Jets loss Gary, I still can’t wait to see what’s going to happen. Have to give credit to seeing you on Diggnation. I followed the links on their page to look you up. I’ve been watching ever since. Plus Kevin has links to WLTV on his blog so you can’t get away from it even if you tried, lol. He even did a “Mini Gary” explanation on the last episode. Was actually kind of funny to see him try to explain it to Alex, lol. Alex just wanted to drink it : ) I have found so many great and different wines from watching this show. I’ve even gotten my dad addicted to watching the show (yes, he’s a lurker). I have to order most of the wines though. Not a great selection in Mississippi…..

Keep up the great work and have a safe trip back from London! Kelly
bundydb

QOTD: I look forward to the new episodes every day. Love this show! Even when you are down due to a Jets loss Gary, I still can’t wait to see what’s going to happen. Have to give credit to seeing you on Diggnation. I followed the links on their page to look you up. I’ve been watching ever since. Plus Kevin has links to WLTV on his blog so you can’t get away from it even if you tried, lol. He even did a “Mini Gary” explanation on the last episode. Was actually kind of funny to see him try to explain it to Alex, lol. Alex just wanted to drink it : ) I have found so many great and different wines from watching this show. I’ve even gotten my dad addicted to watching the show (yes, he’s a lurker). I have to order most of the wines though. Not a great selection in Mississippi…..

Keep up the great work and have a safe trip back from London! Kelly
Palmer

QOTD: love the show brother, look forward to it every day. and I can feel the wine world changing, bit by bit, and I’m thrilled to be, through you, a tiny little part of it.
Palmer

QOTD: love the show brother, look forward to it every day. and I can feel the wine world changing, bit by bit, and I’m thrilled to be, through you, a tiny little part of it.
Palmer

QOTD: love the show brother, look forward to it every day. and I can feel the wine world changing, bit by bit, and I’m thrilled to be, through you, a tiny little part of it.
wildebeest

Love ya, Gary. Thanks for the heart-to-heart.

QOTD: This question is a bit too general, for my taste. I don’t know how to approach it. But I love the show, and I watch every single episdode, even when I think I’m so busy that I don’t take breaks for much of anything else. I know I regularly complain about the lack of wine shipping to Nevada (seriously, man, looking at free.wl.com can be painful sometimes), but I just got a shipment of fantastic cheeses from you guys, and I couldn’t be happier with it. Thanks again!

How come I haven’t seen my miniature Slithe thundercat figurine on the show yet? Is it in one of those boxes you never open? *poke*
wildebeest

Love ya, Gary. Thanks for the heart-to-heart.

QOTD: This question is a bit too general, for my taste. I don’t know how to approach it. But I love the show, and I watch every single episdode, even when I think I’m so busy that I don’t take breaks for much of anything else. I know I regularly complain about the lack of wine shipping to Nevada (seriously, man, looking at free.wl.com can be painful sometimes), but I just got a shipment of fantastic cheeses from you guys, and I couldn’t be happier with it. Thanks again!

How come I haven’t seen my miniature Slithe thundercat figurine on the show yet? Is it in one of those boxes you never open? *poke*
wildebeest

Love ya, Gary. Thanks for the heart-to-heart.

QOTD: This question is a bit too general, for my taste. I don’t know how to approach it. But I love the show, and I watch every single episdode, even when I think I’m so busy that I don’t take breaks for much of anything else. I know I regularly complain about the lack of wine shipping to Nevada (seriously, man, looking at free.wl.com can be painful sometimes), but I just got a shipment of fantastic cheeses from you guys, and I couldn’t be happier with it. Thanks again!

How come I haven’t seen my miniature Slithe thundercat figurine on the show yet? Is it in one of those boxes you never open? *poke*
randyshakes

Of course I love the show. It’s because of you and the Vaynernation that I have a renewed interest in wine. Thanks Gary.
randyshakes

Of course I love the show. It’s because of you and the Vaynernation that I have a renewed interest in wine. Thanks Gary.
randyshakes

Of course I love the show. It’s because of you and the Vaynernation that I have a renewed interest in wine. Thanks Gary.
Ben N.

QOTD: I love the show, always have and always will.
Ben N.

QOTD: I love the show, always have and always will.
Ben N.

QOTD: I love the show, always have and always will.
vibemore

I love what you are doing and wish I had more time to check everything out. It is crazy times here as I’m sure it is there. I hope you had a good trip.
vibemore

I love what you are doing and wish I had more time to check everything out. It is crazy times here as I’m sure it is there. I hope you had a good trip.
vibemore

I love what you are doing and wish I had more time to check everything out. It is crazy times here as I’m sure it is there. I hope you had a good trip.
wendy w

This show has me ….laughing everyday and smiling and is making me a wiser wine friend. I don’t follow football but I love to see you have fun with it (or not). My husband travels a lot but we always check to see if we’ve kept up with the latest vlog. Beer, cheese,port, pairings and sharing that’s what its all about. Wine too, of course. And dirt and cherries and crap. Who knew? Thank you for your influence on my life and on the wine world. P.S. How does wine tasting day after day affect your mouth/teeth? Sorry but I work in an oral health clinic. Just curious.
wendy w

This show has me ….laughing everyday and smiling and is making me a wiser wine friend. I don’t follow football but I love to see you have fun with it (or not). My husband travels a lot but we always check to see if we’ve kept up with the latest vlog. Beer, cheese,port, pairings and sharing that’s what its all about. Wine too, of course. And dirt and cherries and crap. Who knew? Thank you for your influence on my life and on the wine world. P.S. How does wine tasting day after day affect your mouth/teeth? Sorry but I work in an oral health clinic. Just curious.
wendy w

This show has me ….laughing everyday and smiling and is making me a wiser wine friend. I don’t follow football but I love to see you have fun with it (or not). My husband travels a lot but we always check to see if we’ve kept up with the latest vlog. Beer, cheese,port, pairings and sharing that’s what its all about. Wine too, of course. And dirt and cherries and crap. Who knew? Thank you for your influence on my life and on the wine world. P.S. How does wine tasting day after day affect your mouth/teeth? Sorry but I work in an oral health clinic. Just curious.