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IT IS A HAPPY BIRTHDAY PARTY

Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:27 am
by Roy Hersh
Exactly 5 years ago today; the website & Forum of FOR THE LOVE OF PORT, hit the internet for the first time (the newsletter began a year and a half earlier). [bye2.gif]

Thanks to Stewart Todd for his patience and creativity over the years AND putting up with the long hours and keeping the lights on here. Without his tireless work, there would be no :ftlop: .

I would also like to give :thanks: to David Spriggs, Andy Velebil and Mario Ferreira for their dedication to our team, hard work behind the scenes and continued work as ambassadors for the site. It has been a pleasure working with you guys. :salute:

And to you, the Port, Madeira and Douro wine lovers across the globe who have visited the website, participated here on the Forum, in PORTraits, our Facebook page ... or joined us on one of our Port Harvest or Fortification Tours ... I lift my glass to let you know I appreciate your
dedication. :winebath: Did I say lift -- or drain?

In celebration, grab a fun bottle of Port and hoist a glass or three with us this weekend. We plan to celebrate full time, after the newsletter goes out on Saturday. [dance2.gif]

Re: IT IS A HAPPY BIRTHDAY PARTY

Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:58 am
by Stewart T.
And congratulations to Roy, who pours his heart and soul into For The Love of Port.

It is truly an honor to be a partner of yours in this endeavor!

Happy Birthday FTLOP!!!!!

Re: IT IS A HAPPY BIRTHDAY PARTY

Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:44 am
by Tom D.
Congratulations, Roy!

:thumbsup:

Re: IT IS A HAPPY BIRTHDAY PARTY

Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 6:22 pm
by goncalo devesas
Roy, I will celebrate with a glass of Dalva´s limited edition (the black one) :winebath: :evil:


And for the pioneer :ftlop: TEAM :thumbsup:

CONGRATULATIONS :scholar: *


* (ROY) !

Re: IT IS A HAPPY BIRTHDAY PARTY

Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 4:44 am
by Al B.
Happy birthday FTLOP - and thank you to Roy and Stewart in particular for all the work they put into running the site - and to Andy, David and Mario for their support in keeping this a fun website to participate in.

Re: IT IS A HAPPY BIRTHDAY PARTY

Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 5:03 am
by Mario Ferreira
Five years and moving forward :D
This is an achievement !!!
Congratulations FTLOP
Abraços
Mario Ferreira :ftlop:

Re: IT IS A HAPPY BIRTHDAY PARTY

Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 11:53 am
by Peter Reutter
Congratulations to Roy and the FTLOP-team for a work of love well done!
:thumbsup:
I look forward to the next five years (and more Madeiras to taste with you)
Best regards
Peter

Re: IT IS A HAPPY BIRTHDAY PARTY

Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 12:10 am
by Roy Hersh
Thanks to everyone for their kind words and helping us celebrate and keeping things fun on the site! [cheers.gif]

Re: IT IS A HAPPY BIRTHDAY PARTY

Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 2:25 am
by Daniel R.
CONGRATULATIONS to Roy + Team! I am a recent subscriber / participant but :ftlop: has already proved to be a potent catalyst for my interest and enthusiasm and learning curve re: Port. I am already buying more than I should. Thanks! [cheers.gif]

Re: IT IS A HAPPY BIRTHDAY PARTY

Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2010 3:41 pm
by Derek T.
FIVE YEARS!!!!!

It feels like yesterday :roll:

Maybe that's just because I'm managing to live my life with dignity, sobriety and with a complete absence of excess? OK. maybe not.

Happy birthday :ftlop: :cool: