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by SCP-DFF
11:34 Sun 13 Feb 2022
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Port box furniture
Replies: 3
Views: 1785

Port box furniture

Julian's side hobby: making practical and stylish side tables from wooden port boxes (perfect to hold yours and your port chum's port glass).
by SCP-DFF
21:15 Wed 26 Jan 2022
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Douro Olive Oil - An Emergency!
Replies: 38
Views: 11852

Re: Douro Olive Oil - An Emergency!

Holy crap. We're so connected. We're vibing.

This morning, I was just grabbing one of my last bottles, and thought, "Uh oh. Must enquire with Alex about acquiring more of these!"

Yes please, can I have some more? Two dozen would be wonderful, please.

Thank you!
by SCP-DFF
10:34 Mon 13 Dec 2021
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Port Vintages, Second Edition
Replies: 189
Views: 78927

Re: Ground has been broken

Fair question. Nothing as far as I can see, other than the fact that consumers are used to pledging to buy things which don’t yet exist on Crowdfunding. You also get a very clear idea of how many copies you’ve sold before you go to print (as you do with the pre-order system you ran before). Perhaps...
by SCP-DFF
20:30 Wed 17 Nov 2021
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Weds 17th Nov: Post-Port.Club
Replies: 15
Views: 3652

Re: Weds 17th Nov: Post-Port.Club

You can have 100 people on this meeting, and unlimited time.
by SCP-DFF
20:29 Wed 17 Nov 2021
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Weds 17th Nov: Post-Port.Club
Replies: 15
Views: 3652

Re: Weds 17th Nov: Post-Port.Club

MaryAnne Shiozawa, D.C. is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Port Forum Time: Nov 17, 2021 08:00 PM London Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89640045516?pwd=YWx1aGQ5OVdlYk9JUitqN1NRRHZTQT09 Meeting ID: 896 4004 5516 Passcode: 478448 One tap mobile +441314601196,,89640045516#...
by SCP-DFF
10:50 Thu 06 Feb 2020
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Emergency (@ 67 Pall Mall) - Tues 25 Feb 2020
Replies: 46
Views: 31567

Re: Emergency (@ 67 Pall Mall) - Tues 25 Feb 2020

Permission granted. And I understand that, since it isn't my husband asking, it isn't my husband's fault.
by SCP-DFF
11:06 Sun 02 Feb 2020
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: A 1970 horizontal, Flights 1-4, Friday 9 October 2020
Replies: 143
Views: 127963

Re: A 1970 horizontal, Flights 1-4, Friday 9 October 2020

jdaw1 wrote: 11:04 Sun 02 Feb 2020 But that toast was the whole purpose of the tasting, wasn’t it?
Are you kidding me? How long have we been married to each other?
by SCP-DFF
11:03 Sun 02 Feb 2020
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Weds 5th Feb 2020 - Bring a bottle to share
Replies: 24
Views: 15929

Re: Weds 5th Feb 2020 - Bring a bottle to share

I have so much sympathy for you guys. Definintely you should have this random evening of port-tasting. Definitely. And Julian should definitely go. You poor lads. Don't continue to feel unsettled. That's not a pleasant thing. So, go taste, take notes, and be more settled. Easy-peasy, lemon squeezy!
by SCP-DFF
10:59 Sun 02 Feb 2020
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: A 1970 horizontal, Flights 1-4, Friday 9 October 2020
Replies: 143
Views: 127963

Re: A 1970 horizontal, Flights 1-4, Friday 9 October 2020

The 1970 vintage is 50 years old this year. Birthday celebrations are required. What: Tier 1 & 2 ports from 1970 When: Friday 9 October 2020 Where: The Ovens, The Boot & Flogger ( Google maps ). Oh dear. And do you know who else's birthday it is on the 9th October? Yup. Yours truly. (I will...
by SCP-DFF
17:47 Fri 24 Jan 2020
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Online Tasting - Wed 25th March 2020
Replies: 63
Views: 37839

Re: Wed 25th or Thursday 26th March

jdaw1 wrote: 15:00 Tue 21 Jan 2020 Permission granted for either date. Not sure whether I can fairly interpret the permission as being for both.
Permission for Julian hereby confirmed.
by SCP-DFF
17:27 Wed 17 Oct 2018
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Deadline to order Julian's book soon
Replies: 0
Views: 2862

Deadline to order Julian's book soon

Last day to purchase your copy of 'Port Vintages' Thursday 1st November.

https://www.portvintages.com/buy/

— SCP-DFF&L
by SCP-DFF
17:25 Wed 17 Oct 2018
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: The Book, ‘Port Vintages’, is for sale
Replies: 93
Views: 61616

Re: The Book, ‘Port Vintages’, is for sale

I've just listened to the esteemed author on The UK Wine Show ThirtyFifty podcast where he talks about vintage port. Very entertaining and well worth a listen. There's also a follow up podcast which I haven't listened to yet, where he talks about The Book. Both very good, very well worth a listen. ...
by SCP-DFF
16:54 Wed 17 Oct 2018
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Luxury Edition of 'Port Vintages'
Replies: 2
Views: 3165

Luxury Edition of 'Port Vintages'

Here is the link to purchase the leather-bound luxury edition of Port Vintages : https://www.portvintages.com/luxury-edition Please place your orders before 1st November. Last day to buy any copy of the book is Thursday, 1st November! https://www.portvintages.com/buy/ If you'd like me to create a cu...
by SCP-DFF
19:30 Sun 10 Jun 2018
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Tue 12 June - anyone available?
Replies: 24
Views: 30394

Re: Tue 12 June - anyone available?

Now you'll be three. I don't think you need placemats. Have fun!
by SCP-DFF
08:28 Mon 11 Jan 2016
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Emergency, B&F, Monday 8th February 2016
Replies: 88
Views: 49935

Re: Emergency, B&F, Monday 8th February 2016

Just to clarify, is this a different wife's brother to the one we shared eight bottles with in Paris? {He drinking one glass and us drinking eight bottles minus one glass} That was a boyfriend of a friend of the wife. But he might have had a married sister, in which case, yes indeed, a different wi...
by SCP-DFF
12:55 Fri 08 Jan 2016
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Elementary schoolboy errors
Replies: 15
Views: 10930

Re: Elementary schoolboy errors

Um. Excuse me. The boxes just kept pouring in. No pun intended.

My thoughts were, "So that's what you've been hiding from me!"
by SCP-DFF
17:17 Wed 02 Dec 2015
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thursday 17th December - The Christmas Offline
Replies: 61
Views: 42649

Re: Thursday 17th December - The Christmas Offline

Since Julian usually spills his plans to me to attend a port tasting only a couple days prior to an event, I'm being proactive and doing some organisation. Can I confirm that Julian is attending? Or not?

Thank you,
MaryAnne AKA SCP-DFF
by SCP-DFF
14:18 Thu 26 Nov 2015
Forum: Reviews
Topic: Wed 25 Nov 2015, horizontal of 1985s, Boot & Flogger
Replies: 15
Views: 17470

Re: Wed 25 Nov 2015, horizontal of 1985s, Boot & Flogger

This is some serious sport. Very nice, guys. Last night when I heard Julian come home I assumed that he'd be totally sloshed. I heard him go up to his office, then a big bang on the floor. If that big noise was his big body collapsing, something made me think that he was just fine and that if he pas...
by SCP-DFF
09:44 Sun 20 Sep 2015
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Mon 21 Sept 2015, B&F, An Emergency
Replies: 28
Views: 26087

Re: Mon 21 Sept 2015, B&F, An Emergency

Ok, I just wanna know what the emergency is, and who declared it? It's interesting how sudden this 'emergency' came on. Something doesn't smell fresh in these Wiseman woods. Oh, and just because it's a small bunch of you, doesn't mean that you can pretend that more will attend to justify 'extra' bot...
by SCP-DFF
11:07 Wed 22 Jul 2015
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Replies: 55
Views: 34826

Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share

Most of you, if not all, will be very thrilled to hear that Julian is able to attend Monday's port tastings. (We weren't able to remember why his 'permission' was about to be rescinded.)

Have fun!

— SCP-DFF.
by SCP-DFF
18:48 Mon 04 May 2015
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1985 Fonseca
Replies: 13
Views: 7387

Re: 1985 Fonseca

Cotton candy nose. Caramel taste, with a hint of cherry. Very pleasing. My husband is a tease because my glass is suddenly empty and there's no more. Please sir, may I have some more?
by SCP-DFF
17:42 Tue 16 Dec 2014
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: A drink off the list at the Boot & Flogger, Dec 16
Replies: 105
Views: 45975

Re: A drink off the list at the Boot & Flogger, Dec 16

flash_uk wrote:Would it be useful to bring another bottle along?
No! Julian said he's only having a little taste!

Thank you for stepping up, Derek! In all honestly though, I have to admit that I was calling JDAW's bluff. I just don't believe he'll stay for a short while. He loves you guys too much!
by SCP-DFF
16:34 Tue 16 Dec 2014
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: A drink off the list at the Boot & Flogger, Dec 16
Replies: 105
Views: 45975

Re: A drink off the list at the Boot & Flogger, Dec 16

I have a request. A certain someone has decided to show up tonight for a 'taste', and then he says he's leaving after 20 minutes. He just wants a taste. :roll: My request is, could you all set a timer for 20 minutes the moment he steps foot in the door please? I don't believe he's only staying for 2...
by SCP-DFF
00:33 Sat 06 Dec 2014
Forum: Meaningless Drivel
Topic: Fat middle-aged males
Replies: 42
Views: 16117

Re: Fat middle-aged males

flash_uk wrote:"My family, three children? Or four?"

Priceless.
That, my dear, was Julian's witty brilliance for that caption.