I started my little wine blog in May 2012, and Facebook just before that.  It was strongly suggested that I get an Instagram account, which I finally did in March 2017; I guess I am slow to try new things.  Using WordPress for my blog was good, because I had no idea what I was doing, and some people still question my ability to know.  WordPress offers help and guidance; Facebook and Instagram have rules that one only encounters if they have done something wrong.  All is good.  Thank you.   

With the blog, I kind of tiptoed around, and I think that I have finally found my voice and conceit (literary and not ego).  This will be my 2,519 article and the start of 5,251 photos as near as I can estimate.  Of course, this does not even scratch the surface of all the wines that I have tried since my high school days, which is easily over fifty years ago.  I am just a working guy who has had the good fortune of having experienced not only some of the best, but also some of the more questionable wines on the market, but I write about all the wines that I have encountered.  Through the years I have met and enjoyed many people that I have learned from, and some that I have had other experiences with.  Also, I had some that were getting excited for me, as they looked at my numbers.  Thank you.

Now Instagram is a strange environment, and people are chasing for imaginary goals and numbers.   I have been invited to join people that could increase my numbers, but I have had no desire to do any hanky-panky.  In fact, I think that there have only been a few accounts that I have followed first, as I usually wait for someone to follow me. Since I have no designations or accreditations in the wine industry, I have never bothered to proffer recommendations or to describe myself with lofty titles like being an influencer, that are so trendy today.  The account that put me over the mark has a statement of their profile that I thought was perfect for the occasion, as they proclaim, “Never run out of wine, always have some on hand!” and with our cellar exploding with around three thousand bottles, I guess that describes my Bride and me. Today, I received a message from Instagram that I now have 10,000 followers which I am sure will waver around that number for a couple of weeks, as there are some people that follow you, and once you reciprocate, they drop you, as they only want your “follow.”  We may have Chili tonight, if we do, then I will celebrate with Margaritas and we are going to a new restaurant tomorrow, so I will find a wine or two to celebrate then.  Thank you.