Comment from Verna Cole Mitchell

Excellent

Happy Birthday to Barry - to add to your sweet poem. I have two children with their spouses who have retired in the past few years, and they proclaim it's greatness regularly!

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2024

and thanks for such a lovely review and comments for Barry and his poem. He does seem like a pretty awesome guy here, so I do believe at his home would be an interesting place hearing about all his knowledge of wine.

I think I am actually going to buy his book to see what I can learn, as I do enjoy a good glass of wine too. But also because I have a little library as I collect at least one of all of my friends books. Some I have several and it is quite the conversation piece. And I was so tickled when I received yours. I still love to sit out on my lounger and read out of your lovely book of poetry.

Thanks again, my dear friend. Love, Debi

reply by Verna Cole Mitchell on 25-Apr-2024

You are welcome!

Comment from DeboraDyess

Excellent

Well, I can't decide whether I want birthday cake or wine... ð??? emoji this is a beautiful tribute to Barry. You always do great work. ð???
Thank you for sharing another story author with me. I'll have to buzz over and check out his work
Blessings and
Deb

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2024

Hi Deb, and thanks for such a lovely review and comments for Barry and his poem. He does seem like a pretty awesome guy here, so I do believe at his home would be an interesting place hearing about all his knowledge of wine.

I think I am actually going to buy his book to see what I can learn, as I do enjoy a good glass of wine too. But also because I have a little library as I collect at least one of all of my friends books. Some I have several and it is quite the conversation piece.

Thanks again, my dear friend. Love, Debi

Comment from Natureschild

Excellent

This poem is a heartfelt tribute to Barry. The inclusion of his hobbies and family details adds richness to his character. The final lines of the poem offer a warm and friendly conclusion. Your rhyming scheme and imagery convey the essence of Barry's personality. Nicely written. - Terry

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2024

Hi Terry, and thanks for such a lovely review and comments for Barry and his poem. He does seem like a pretty awesome guy here, so I do believe at his home would be an interesting place hearing about all his knowledge of wine.

I think I am actually going to buy his book to see what I can learn, as I do enjoy a good glass of wine too. But also because I have a little library as I collect at least one of all of my friends books. Some I have several and it is quite the conversation piece.

Thanks again, my dear friend. Love, Debi

reply by Natureschild on 25-Apr-2024

You're welcome

Comment from Debbie D'Arcy

Excellent

Happy Birthday to Barry! And what a full and interesting life he continues to have! Your tribute to him is excellent, Debi, with your usual injection of humour! Well done! Debbie

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2024

Hi Debbie, and thanks for such a lovely review and comments for Barry and his poem. He does seem like a pretty awesome guy here, so I do believe at his home would be an interesting place hearing about all his knowledge of wine.

I think I am actually going to buy his book to see what I can learn, as I do enjoy a good glass of wine too. But also because I have a little library as I collect at least one of all of my friends books. Some I have several and it is quite the conversation piece.

Thanks again, my dear friend. Love, Debi

Comment from Lisasview

Excellent

Such fun to read this birthday poem for Barry and his wine!!!
Especially as we live in Spain and the wine here is so very good...
Wonderful poem dear Debi,
Lisa

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2024

Hi Sweetie, and thanks for such a lovely review and comments for Barry and his poem. He does seem like a pretty awesome guy here, so I do believe at his home would be an interesting place hearing about all his knowledge of wine.

I think I am actually going to buy his book to see what I can learn, as I do enjoy a good glass of wine too. And also because I collect my friend's books and have a library here just for them.

And yes, I agree some of the best wines are from Spain. My granddaughter spent quite a bit of time there last year and said it was wonderful.

Thanks again, dear dear friend and so glad you are feeling better.

reply by Lisasview on 26-Apr-2024

Have you ever seen or read the book Wine for Dummies
I think that is the title?.
Great that you collect books of writers on Fan Story
Hugs to you,
Lisa

reply by Lisasview on 26-Apr-2024

Have you ever seen or read the book Wine for Dummies
I think that is the title?.
Great that you collect books of writers on Fan Story
Hugs to you,
Lisa

reply by the author on 26-Apr-2024

Haha, Lisa. That is not a book that I have read, but I have seen and read so many dummies books I do know what you are talking about. Actually I love most kinds of wines, but I would rather have a margarita and that is something I know Spain knows about. LOL..

Comment from royowen

Excellent

What a wonderful poem and a tribute to Barry Penfold. Penfolds is one of the great names in Australian wines, but it's a South Australian company, centred in the Barossa valley, this is beautifully written, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2024

Hi Roy, and thanks for the kind comments for Barry and his poem. I am sure he is reading all these awesome reviews and smiling too.
Once again, I thank you and I truly appreciate it, my very dear friend.
Love, Debi

reply by royowen on 25-Apr-2024

Bless you Debi

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

Oh, Debi, Barry must be over the vineyard with his birthday tribute. Uniquely him, from what I know of him, but you have colored in the picture, a little more clarity, of Barry Penfold.

Barry, have a splendid birthday with family and friends! I'm glad you have the wine covered. How good of you!

Sending you both my very best across the miles.
Love,
Sal Xoxos

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2024

Hi Sally and thanks for the kind comments for Barry and his poem. I am sure he is reading all these awesome reviews and smiling too.
Once again, I thank you and I truly appreciate it, my very dear friend.
Lotsa Love, Debi

Comment from nomi338

Excellent

I am standing in the outfield watching the ball sail out of the park. The crowd roars in celebration and appreciation as the ace Debi Pick Marquette has hit another home run, out of the park and out of sight. Bravo Lil Sis. You have done it again.

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2024

Hi my dear Nomi, thanks for the absolutely best review yet! Talk about hitting it out of the ballpark! You are such an awesome bbbbbbbbbbbbbbb. LOL! Ponder those b's for a while! Best beautiful brave big boy buddy of baby brat batting badly but basking in brotherly ballpark bragger's blessings. In case you couldn't tell, that meant thank you! LOL- love ya bro - Debi

reply by nomi338 on 25-Apr-2024

Oh yes. The jury verdict is in, You Rock!

reply by the author on 25-Apr-2024

LOL

Comment from jmdg1954

Excellent

You nailed it. Honestly, I'm not sure if I read any of his posts or he of mine. Hmph. Sounds impossible but I'm almost certain.

I will have to change that immediately. Well maybe tomorrow since it's nearly midnight.

Great birthday wish for Barry,

Another excellent birthday wish...

John

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2024

Hi John, thanks for the kind comments for Barry and his poem. I am sure he is reading all these awesome reviews and smiling too. And yes, I am sure he will love it if you look him up and see his posts too.
Once again, I thank you and I do appreciate it, my very dear friend and bro!
Love, Debi

Comment from karenina

Excellent

Happy Birthday to Barry! Hallmark should seriously hire you for a new line of "personally tailored" poems...

Barry's a Dylan fan? Good on him!

Very sweet of you Debi!

Karenina

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2024

Thanks Sweet Pea, so appreciate your kind words! And if you'd like to put in a good word for me at Hallmark, I will thank you very kindly! LOL..

And as much as I'm proud of Minnesota's own, such as Judy Garland, Prince and Peter Graves, etc... Bob Dylan is not one of them I brag about. I am about as proud of him as I am of MN Spam. Hahaha!

I am bringing a new girl in this next week. Her name is Astrea Skye. Isn't that pretty? I will introduce her w a poem and I am hoping all my friends will fan her and make her feel welcome. She is one of Kenzie's friends and they were here today and she is pretty excited. So I am showing a little favoritism, but I owe it to Kenzie tho! And it seems we have such trouble holding onto the younger ones. So thanks again, and lots love sweetie?