25,000 POSTS ... A LANDMARK REACHED TODAY!

Post by **Roy Hersh** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 12:19 pm

I'd like to thank all of you for your posts here on FOR THE LOVE OF PORT. Not only am I proud that we've reached this milestone today, but 25,000 Port (Madeira & Douro wine) posts is something to celebrate.

We continue to grow at a rapid pace and add new members and posters quicker than we ever could have imagined. I will have to open up something very special today to add to the largest grouping of user-based Port tasting notes, anywhere on the web.

I never take YOU for granted and truly appreciate your insight, questions, sharing of information and sources of great buys. After nearly two and a half years, FOR THE LOVE OF PORT has grown to be the most widely visited Port-centric website with the most informative gathering of serious Port lovers on the web. The FTLOP Port Forum is truly the place to be and with a fun loving and serious Collective Port Wisdom, we will continue to learn together. :type:

Derek T. · Post by **Derek T.** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 4:07 pm

Congratulations, Roy - an average of 1,000 posts per month is a great achievement

Derek

David C. · Post by **David C.** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 4:18 pm

Congratulations are definitely in order. The site has been a great source of education and enjoyment for me.

João Rico · Post by **João Rico** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 3:30 am

Congratulations Roy. Nice achievement indeed.

Bob bman · Post by **Bob bman** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 2:25 pm

Congrats Roy!

Though my contribution has been minor, I take much pride in being a member of this forum.

Luc Gauthier · Post by **Luc Gauthier** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 5:30 pm

Fécilitation Roy !!
Time and effort well spent ( and decanted . . .

)

Post by **Roy Hersh** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 3:26 pm

Derek,

Thanks brother, your nearly 2,000 posts here have been a big part of the FTLOP success and are much appreciated!

The 1,000 posts/month avg. is not the great achievement; continually finding NEW Port topics to discuss for 2.5 years ... now that IS the hard part. :type:

David, João, Bob & Luc,

Your sediments are kind and I sincerely thank you all for your ongoing contributions!

Todd Pettinger · Post by **Todd Pettinger** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 12:47 am

Have been away doing WORK (lord help me!) for the past few days and missed this momentous occasion. Congrats Roy - your passion has been on display to the world for some time now and you must feel a great sense of pride. I admire you for the fact that you are truly living the dream that nearly every person has: to be doing what you truly love... driven and motivated by passion rather than money.

It definitely shows in the level of participation, the detail of your responses to questions here and your passion in the discussions.

Congratulations. As others have mentioned, I am proud to be a member, even of my own contributions are backed up with less experience than others. I keep reminding myself that everyone has to start somewhere, and thanks to you and FTLOP, this has become much easier!

Merry Christmas to you and your family!

Todd

Post by **Andy Velebil** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 9:40 am

OUTSTANDING job everyone!

On top of all those posts, we now have over 740 Port tasting notes. I'm pretty confident this is the largest single data base for Port TN's. Keep up the great job folks and have a wonderful holiday season.

DavidG · Post by **DavidG** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 5:56 pm

Thanks Roy and all those at FTLOP ....happy holidays and happy drinking!

For The Love Of Port

25,000 POSTS ... A LANDMARK REACHED TODAY!

25,000 POSTS ... A LANDMARK REACHED TODAY!

dave