Comment from Terry Broxson

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Barry, Happy Birthday! Welcome to the club of DPM, The Poet Laurent of FanStory. It's fun! I'm not a wine drinker (I'm a bourbon man), but I think either would work well listening to the Nobel Prize winner Bob Dylan. Debi, well done. Terry.

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2024

Hahaha! Thanks for the kind comments about the poem and for Barry.
You are so cleverly funny.

I believe the bourbon man and the wine man would have quite a bit to talk about out on his patio. And I wouldn't mind being there too, except if the conversation turned to Bob Dylan, you wouldn't like my take at all. Frankly I would have to ask who was drinking the day they dreamed up Nobel Prize winner. Even singer is a far cry for me. He is one of Minnesota's bragging attractions, but Prince, Judy Garland and Peter Graves, etc, even Paul Bunyan and Spam are more something to brag about. And that is not saying much. Oops, too much opinion....LOL.

I do plan on buying his book, as I collect as many as I can from either people who have offered and so kindly sent me some, or if not, I go to Amazon and buy them. I have a nice library of books from many friends here.

Thanks again for the great review, my dear friend. Love, Debi

Comment from Carol Clark2

Excellent

What a nice birthday poem for Barry! I love the humor of the ending, and you have told us quite a bit about him, which helps us get to know him better. I'll have to check out his portfolio. Thanks for sharing. Blessings. Carol

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2024

Hi Carol, and thanks for such a lovely review and comments for Barry and his poem. I love when I throw a little humor in there and somebody mentions it as it helps to know that it didn't go over the heads.

He does seem like a pretty awesome guy here, so I do believe at his home would be an interesting place hearing about all his knowledge of wine.

I think I am actually going to buy his book to see what I can learn, as I do enjoy a good glass of wine too. But also because I have a little library as I collect at least one of all of my friends books. Some I have several and it is quite the conversation piece.

Thanks again, my dear friend. Love, Debi

reply by Carol Clark2 on 27-Apr-2024

That's such a supportive idea to collect the writings from your author friends.

Comment from Brenda Strauser

Excellent

This poem is so nice. You tell Barry's life well. His book looks like it could be interesting. The videos are very good. Bob Dylan is a singer I enjoy. Great job.

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2024

Hi Brenda and thanks for such a lovely review and comments for Barry and his poem. He does seem like a pretty awesome guy here, so I do believe at his home would be an interesting place hearing about all his knowledge of wine.

I think I am actually going to buy his book to see what I can learn, as I do enjoy a good glass of wine too. But also because I have a little library as I collect at least one of all of my friends books. Some I have several and it is quite the conversation piece.

Thanks again, my dear friend. Love, Debi

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Thank you, Debi! You've been such a blessing here giving shout - outs to our Fanstory family members with you thoughtful biographical poems! Thanks for introducing me to Barry! There was another Barry I knew but not this one. I'll give him a birthday greeting!

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2024

Hi Helen, I just wrote you and others a long thank you and something went berserk and I lost a whole page of them. Has that ever happened to you?

Oh well, it doesn''t help to get upset, so thanks so much for the very kind comments for Barry's poem.
It was a lot of fun to write for him. Thanks again, my friend. Love, Debi

Comment from Shirley Ann Bunyan

Excellent

That's a great tribute you've written for Barry's birthday.
Skilfully put together and featuring many highlights of his life.
He's sure to be tickled Pink!

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2024

Hi Shirley, I just wrote you and others a long thank you and something went berserk and I lost a whole page of them. Has that ever happened to you?LOL.

Oh well, it doesn't''t help to get upset. So thanks so much for the very kind comments for Barry's poem. It was a lot of fun to write for him.
Thanks again, my friend. Love, Debi

reply by Shirley Ann Bunyan on 23-Apr-2024

Hi Debi,
It's a lovely thing to do x

Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

Your last line made me laugh. I do enjoy Barry's writing. He is quite well spoken. Your birthday poem was well written and I love the fact that you always give us a more personal view of the writers. Gretchen

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2024

Hi Gretchen, I just wrote you and others a long thank you and something went berserk and I lost a whole page of them.

Oh well, it doesn't''t help to get upset. So thanks so much for the very kind comments for Barry's poem. It was a lot of fun to write for him.

Thanks again, my friend. Love, Debi

Comment from LJbutterfly

Excellent

This is a delightful poem that tells many of us about Barry, and introduces him to others of us. It sounds as though he has led a very interesting and active life.

To Barry I say, I hope you had a pleasant and peaceful birthday, and I wish you much success in the coming year and during your writing journey.

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2024

Lorraine, I just wrote you and others a long thank you and something went berserk and I lost a whole page of them. Has that ever happened to you?LOL.

Oh well, it doesn't''t help to get upset. So thanks so much for the very kind comments for Barry's poem. It was a lot of fun to write for him.
Thanks again, my friend. Love, Debi

Comment from Ric Myworld

Excellent

There are so many newer people on FanStory who I haven't read, or at least not regularly. There is just so much time in the day and keeping up with those I read all the time doesn't allow for much more. But Happy Birthday, Barry! And I'll be looking to read more soon. Thanks for sharing, Debi!

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2024

First of all Ric, I owe you an apology. I thought about letting you go around thinking you were going crazy, but you are too good of a friend. When I told you that I had changed Sally's poem to say five brothers a couple hours ago, I had, but only one place and that was in the poem. But I forgot the description by the title. I am so sorry for that. Both are now corrected!!

Thanks for the kind words for Barry's poem. It has been a busy week. LOL
And I am so happy to always see you when you come for a visit. Thanks again, dear friend. Love, Debi

reply by Ric Myworld on 23-Apr-2024

All apologies are only accepted in dollar bills. :-) You don't owe me an apology. In case you haven't figured it out yet, I am a little crazy.

reply by the author on 23-Apr-2024

Huh? Perhaps a long lost brother then. LOL.

Comment from davisr (Rhonda)

Excellent

A very cute Birthday poem, Debi. You've been a busy little writer this week. Between the bereavement poems and birthdays, we are keeping you hopping. Thank you from the bottom of our needy hearts. We love you, and so does Kylie!!

Much love,
Rhonda

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2024

Hey my sweet Rhonda, and thanks for such a lovely review and comments for Barry and his poem. He does seem like a pretty awesome guy here, so I do believe at his home would be an interesting place hearing about all his knowledge of wine.

I think I am actually going to buy his book to see what I can learn, as I do enjoy a good glass of wine too. But also because I have a little library as I collect at least one of all of my friends books. Some I have several and it is quite the conversation piece.

Thanks again, my dear friend. Love, Debi

reply by davisr (Rhonda) on 25-Apr-2024

Hi Debi,
I, also, have quiet a collection of books from writers on this site. Some from the old days when we had "MySpace". That seems ages ago, lol.

Love you much,
Rhonda

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

I do not know Barry, but I see he is a person I need to get to know. Thank you for sharing this birthday tribute with us. Again, you are doing us a great service helping us get to know other FanStorians.

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2024

Barb, hi and thanks for such a lovely review and comments for Barry and his poem. He does seem like a pretty awesome guy here, so I do believe at his home would be an interesting place hearing about all his knowledge of wine.

I think I am actually going to buy his book to see what I can learn, as I do enjoy a good glass of wine too. But also because I have a little library as I collect at least one of all of my friends books. Some I have several and it is quite the conversation piece.

Thanks again, my dear friend. Love, Debi