[CH] Hot Luck Article

Steven L. Thomas (steven@thomasfamilywinery.com)
Thu, 6 Apr 2000 08:54:49 -0600

> Am sorry to say I was slightly dissapointed with the article.  Through the
> whole piece there was not a single mention of the Chilehead list or even
of
> the internet in general, without which none of these folks would have ever
> met.  Folks reading it must be wondering how people from 5 states and
> Denmark had found out about it...

>Mark - I quite agree. This was due mostly of course to the reporter having
>scoped out the Hot Luck before it took place and not during (or after). He
>relied on anecdotes of past Hot Lucks, it would seem. Yet you would think
>the inquisitive nature of a reporter would kick in prompting him to ask the
>proprietor of the Thomas Winery how it all came to be. Even if list members
>make up only a small number of the 100 plus attendees that are expected, we
>still deserve a mention.

>Porter
Like JimC, Dale and I talked about a lot of things also.  It was good
coverage for this event, we've had other articles, but not in Dale's
ethereal style, though.  I'm thrilled that the list was able to pick it up
and talk about it!

Hope a lot of you can make it Friday and Saturday!
Steve