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[Jim Hanlon]

My goodness. My cellar for a time machine and an invite to one of the offlines (were they even called that back then?) 15 years ago in NYC at Chateauneuf du Joe or elsewhere. Even to us outsiders, the community and comradeship was palpable. I hope they're all enjoying a nice old Huet somewhere. Condolences to Lisa and Chris's friends and family.

 

[Jay Miller]

originally posted by Jim Hanlon:
My goodness. My cellar for a time machine and an invite to one of the offlines (were they even called that back then?) 15 years ago in NYC at Chateauneuf du Joe or elsewhere. Even to us outsiders, the community and comradeship was palpable. I hope they're all enjoying a nice old Huet somewhere. Condolences to Lisa and Chris's friends and family.

IIRC Robin invented the term "offline" for an in-life gathering organized online.

 

[Mike Evans]

originally posted by Jay Miller:

originally posted by Jim Hanlon:
My goodness. My cellar for a time machine and an invite to one of the offlines (were they even called that back then?) 15 years ago in NYC at Chateauneuf du Joe or elsewhere. Even to us outsiders, the community and comradeship was palpable. I hope they're all enjoying a nice old Huet somewhere. Condolences to Lisa and Chris's friends and family.

IIRC Robin invented the term "offline" for an in-life gathering organized online.

It was actually the recently-departed Ron Kramer who claimed to have coined the term during the Prodigy days, and I've never seen any evidence to the contrary. Wasn't Chris the first to adopt "jeebus" as an alternative to "offline"?

 

[Zachary Ross]

Stunned. So sorry to hear this.

 

[Jay Miller]

originally posted by Mike Evans:

originally posted by Jay Miller:

originally posted by Jim Hanlon:
My goodness. My cellar for a time machine and an invite to one of the offlines (were they even called that back then?) 15 years ago in NYC at Chateauneuf du Joe or elsewhere. Even to us outsiders, the community and comradeship was palpable. I hope they're all enjoying a nice old Huet somewhere. Condolences to Lisa and Chris's friends and family.

IIRC Robin invented the term "offline" for an in-life gathering organized online.

It was actually the recently-departed Ron Kramer who claimed to have coined the term during the Prodigy days, and I've never seen any evidence to the contrary. Wasn't Chris the first to adopt "jeebus" as an alternative to "offline"?

Yes, there was a contest on Wine Asylum and he won. The lobster king was not amused.

 

[Jeff Grossman]

originally posted by Jay Miller:

originally posted by Mike Evans:

originally posted by Jay Miller:

originally posted by Jim Hanlon:
My goodness. My cellar for a time machine and an invite to one of the offlines (were they even called that back then?) 15 years ago in NYC at Chateauneuf du Joe or elsewhere. Even to us outsiders, the community and comradeship was palpable. I hope they're all enjoying a nice old Huet somewhere. Condolences to Lisa and Chris's friends and family.

IIRC Robin invented the term "offline" for an in-life gathering organized online.

It was actually the recently-departed Ron Kramer who claimed to have coined the term during the Prodigy days, and I've never seen any evidence to the contrary. Wasn't Chris the first to adopt "jeebus" as an alternative to "offline"?

Yes, there was a contest on Wine Asylum and he won. The lobster king was not amused.

Yes and not quite like that.

Sue Ng did run a contest on Sept 14, 2000 but the introduction indicates that Chris had already won it with the word "jeebus". A day earlier, Joe Dressner bemoaned the lack of a better word than "offline" for a gathering of the tribe. A week later, Jeff Connell claimed that he was the inspiration for Joe's comment. The representative of the Lobster God showed up four days after the contest had been won and begun.

Hope that helps clarify.

 

[Mark Anisman]

heartbroken
condolences to Lisa and Chris' family and friends.

 

[Dan McQ]

I'm shocked. Never fortunate enough to meet him in person other than here and places before. My deepest condolences to Lisa and their family, as well as his family here. Way too young.

 

[MarkS]

Couldn't always understand his references and was disappointed his name was pronounced "code" instead of "co-ad" (which I thought had a better ring to it), but he could throw a good phrase and make it read well. Sadly, we carry on...

 

[Lou Kessler]

We've been spending a week in NY every October for almost 20 years and have never missed spending a couple of evenings with Chris & Lisa each and every time. He was one of the people I've met in my lifetime that I will never forget. My feelings go out to Lisa,I wish there was something I could say or do that would make things better.

 

[Bwood]

I was shocked when this terrible news reached me today through the grapevine.

A truly talented writer, with a great comedic touch.

Logging in online and seeing a new jeebus account from Chris was like finding out your favorite writer has another book out. Go get a fresh cup of coffee, get comfortable in front of the computer, and settle in for a great read.

Frozen steaks, Minetta Tavern, throwing the the first flag on TCA, prongs, that Wodehouse-like character Brad Kane, Roosevelt Island, boatloads of cheap crap, Waiting for Callahan. Good times, indeed.

I do wish I had made traveling to NY more of a priority during the era in my life when checking into Wine Therapy (and then Wine Disorder) was central to my life, but my online and email friendship with Chris was also very enjoyable.

My condolences to Lisa, who I feel like I know despite having never met in person.

Joe, Joe and Chris. Wow.

 

[Tristan Welles]

Terrible news. Condolences to all of his friends here at WD.

 

[maureen]

Ah fuck. Total bummer. I really cannot improve upon the many comments here but I too had great regard for Chris, his wit, his voice. Condolences to all.

 

[Larry Stein]

I also don't know what more can be added. Like everyone here, I thoroughly enjoyed Chris' posts and tasting notes. I've jeebused with many of the NYC Disorderlies over the years, but I always wanted to meet Chris. My condolences to all who knew him.

 

[Steve Guattery]

Very sad news. Discovering Wine Therapy when I first started exploring the wine internet was a revelation, and Chris's writings were a key element. They led me to the Compleat Wine Geek. A great loss. My sincere condolences to Lisa and all Chris's friends.

 

[MLipton]

What can I add that hasnt already been said? I never met him but his writings had a major impact on me and his wit was a beacon that shone brightly through the wine interwebz. My heart goes out to Lisa and Brad and all the others who knew him so well.

Mark Lipton

 

[Oswaldo Costa]

originally posted by Jeff Grossman:

originally posted by Jay Miller:

originally posted by Mike Evans:

originally posted by Jay Miller:

originally posted by Jim Hanlon:
My goodness. My cellar for a time machine and an invite to one of the offlines (were they even called that back then?) 15 years ago in NYC at Chateauneuf du Joe or elsewhere. Even to us outsiders, the community and comradeship was palpable. I hope they're all enjoying a nice old Huet somewhere. Condolences to Lisa and Chris's friends and family.

IIRC Robin invented the term "offline" for an in-life gathering organized online.

It was actually the recently-departed Ron Kramer who claimed to have coined the term during the Prodigy days, and I've never seen any evidence to the contrary. Wasn't Chris the first to adopt "jeebus" as an alternative to "offline"?

Yes, there was a contest on Wine Asylum and he won. The lobster king was not amused.

Yes and not quite like that.

Sue Ng did run a contest on Sept 14, 2000 but the introduction indicates that Chris had already won it with the word "jeebus". A day earlier, Joe Dressner bemoaned the lack of a better word than "offline" for a gathering of the tribe. A week later, Jeff Connell claimed that he was the inspiration for Joe's comment. The representative of the Lobster God showed up four days after the contest had been won and begun.

Hope that helps clarify.

Ah, those were the days, when giants walked the earth.

 

[Salil Benegal]

Oh no - this is awful news. Condolences to all.

 

[Brad Kane]

Just wanted to relay a message from Lisa about Chris. She sends everyone her love:

"Thank you all so much for your messages of love and support, which mean the world to me right now. I will be in touch soon about a memorial, but since people are being so kind as to ask, I would appreciate donations to the ASPCA, the ACLU or the Hawaii Wildlife Fund (wildhawaii.org) in lieu of flowers. Chris would also want you to have a glass of wine, hug your pets and loved ones, and make some bad jokes. He loved you all."

 

[slaton]

Thank you, Brad.