By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor
The New York Cork Report (formerly known as LENNDEVOURS) turns seven today. That's 2,959 posts and 9,354 comments worth. Wow.
Seven years of New York wine, beer, food and spirits -- and more importantly the people behind them -- seems both like an eternity and a blink of an eye. I think I can speak for the entire team when I say that it's an honor to write about these people, places and passions. We're thankful for the opportunity and try to do them justice.
This isn't an easy post for me to write -- self-congratulations just isn't my style -- so I'm going to keep it short.
Thank you. Thank you for reading. Whether you've been reading for several years or just a few days, we appreciate you spending a few moments with us here on this site.
Thank you too to those in the New York wine and related industries. Without your captivating stories and creations, simply wouldn't and couldn't be what it is today.
Thank you too to my fellow NYCR contributors both past and present. With one voice, this site was interesting, but with you on board, it's really something special
Lastly, I have to thank my wife Nena, who encouraged me to start this site years ago and still encourages me today. Actually, all of spouses and significant others of the entire team deserve a thanks -- we're obsessive at times. Your tolerance is appreciated.
We have some big changes and plans in the works -- don't we always? -- but today is a day to reflect just a bit on the past seven years. At least in terms of the site's logo and design. Please don't laugh.
One of our very first designs, with a portion of one of my first print columns for the local paper.
Ah, the once-ubiquitous picture with a wine glass, gazing at it, pondering it's complexities. At least we had a real logo then.
Okay -- a slightly different logo, and at least my face is mostly hidden. Bonus: My first "Thanksgiving wine pairing columns are inane" post.
Iterative tweaks and changes -- including more banner ads.
It's been a long, strange trip to where are today. Thank you again for reading and sharing your thoughts and ideas with us along the way. We don't have any plans of slowing down or stopping the lunacy that is the New York Cork Report.
Congrats to a great job done! Keep it up. You guys are doing some of the best work out there!
Posted by: ryan | March 15, 2011 at 09:46 AM
Congratulations Lenn! Your inspired leadership at the NYCR over the last seven years has helped to get the word out about the value and quality of New York State wine. Your well conceived and well executed website has become the go to place for industry insiders as well as savvy consumers. We can't wait to see what is coming next. Kudos to your entire team!
Posted by: David Page | March 15, 2011 at 09:57 AM
Congratulations! Love the old shots, brings back memories. You have inspired a slew of bloggers, and I am one of them.
I raise my glass to "seventy times seven" more years of the NYCR!
Posted by: Michael Gorton, Jr. | March 15, 2011 at 11:10 AM
congratulations - I hope to be reading and enjoying this blog for many more years. this is a daily, must-read for me.
Posted by: Dana Estep | March 15, 2011 at 09:03 PM
Ryan, David, Michael and Dana....thank you very much. It's always great to hear that the people we write this blog for enjoy it!
Posted by: Lenn Thompson | March 16, 2011 at 12:32 PM
I dont Agree with this Sensus As its by Lockheed martin who make Deadly weapons that have killed millions of small innocent children. It would be against my own law to do this sensus.so it is being returned back to sender ,No Contract!!!And also a big waste of money.
Posted by: Supra TK Society | March 17, 2011 at 07:23 AM
Congrats Lenn & Team! Having been an avid reader dating back to 2005, I can honestly remember the day I found this blog and the immediate interest that was sparked within me. Thank you so much for the time spent to deliver such a solid product, it is much appreciated. Keep it up!
Posted by: Matthew VanOoyen | March 21, 2011 at 12:50 PM