- Twenty ports, which will make fiddlier the pre-tasting cutting of the glass labels;
- ”“Cork displays;
- Vote recorders have extra questions and fewer pages;
- Retaining bottle-label sheets;
- Unhappy with suggestion to delete Overtitles still being considered;
- Please check that the list of people is correct (and who are the guests?).
- Tom A.
- THRA Guest
- Alex B.
- AHB Guest
- Axel P.
- Derek T.
- Ben R.
- Rob C.
- Ray C.
- Wolfgang S.
15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell
Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell?
Updated draft of the placemats.
Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell?
Updated draft of the placemats.
- Overtitles slightly shrunk.
- AHB Guest → Alex D.
- ”“THRA Guest (presumably necessitating a further decision).
Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell
Typically on the next day one realises that the dose was too small.[/quote]WS1 wrote:out of my experience these " in the beginning I thought this is a good idea" actions never held the excitement the next day.
Hmmm, tried this as well and found out in these cases to develop a sort of leather alergy finding myself somehwere unexpected with my shoes on and a heavy headache
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Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell
So, a summary of where we are:
Time: 7pm
When: 15th December 2011
Where: The Bell, Wenden's Ambo
What: The Unknown Shipper and His Peculiar Friends
Who:
7 people (inc. Jacob) require a taxi from the Bell to the Saffron Hotel and 2 people require a taxi to Newport.
9 people request fillet steak, 1 requests vegetarian steak
The date draws closer. I've chosen my bottle - it will be...
... an unknown!
Time: 7pm
When: 15th December 2011
Where: The Bell, Wenden's Ambo
What: The Unknown Shipper and His Peculiar Friends
Who:
- Tom A. - requires steak & taxi to Newport
- Alex B. - requires steak & taxi to Saffron Hotel
- Alex D. - requires steak only
- Axel P. - requires steak & taxi to Saffron Hotel
- Derek T. - requires steak & taxi to Saffron Hotel
- Ben R. - requires steak & taxi to Saffron Hotel
- Rob C. - requires steak & taxi to Saffron Hotel
- Ray C. - hasn't responded but is presumed to want steak and taxi to Newport
- Wolfgang S. - requires steak & taxi to Saffron Hotel
- Jacob H. - requires vegetarian steak & taxi to Saffron Hotel
7 people (inc. Jacob) require a taxi from the Bell to the Saffron Hotel and 2 people require a taxi to Newport.
9 people request fillet steak, 1 requests vegetarian steak
The date draws closer. I've chosen my bottle - it will be...
... an unknown!
Last edited by Alex Bridgeman on 21:19 Tue 29 Nov 2011, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell
Steak Discussion
Part of the fun of the annual Xmas Bash at The Bell is that it is uncomplicated for both the participants and the staff. On previous occasions we have introduced some complexity to account for Jacob's need for Vegetarian Steak but it is now being suggested that we introduce further complexity by having three types of steak. This makes life more complicated for the staff, which I am not in favour of.
Can I suggest that we stick with tradition and have one meal choice for non-Jacobs and a Vegetarian Steak for Jacob?
I am perfectly happy with either fillet or Porterhouse but would much prefer that we all have the same.
Thoughts?
Part of the fun of the annual Xmas Bash at The Bell is that it is uncomplicated for both the participants and the staff. On previous occasions we have introduced some complexity to account for Jacob's need for Vegetarian Steak but it is now being suggested that we introduce further complexity by having three types of steak. This makes life more complicated for the staff, which I am not in favour of.
Can I suggest that we stick with tradition and have one meal choice for non-Jacobs and a Vegetarian Steak for Jacob?
I am perfectly happy with either fillet or Porterhouse but would much prefer that we all have the same.
Thoughts?
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Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell?
Updated draft of the placemats.
- +JGH.
Derek has told me, by telepathy, that he would also be happy with having both.DRT wrote:I am perfectly happy with either fillet or Porterhouse
Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell
AHB wrote:(c) whether they are attending or on the reserve list, if they would like a fillet steak and chips dinner, or something else
RAYC wrote:(c) fillet? Since you're offering us a choice, what about a porterhouse?!
My original post was meant in jest, partly to query whether AHB did indeed intend to offer us a choice or not!DRT wrote:but it is now being suggested that we introduce further complexity by having three types of steak.
Clearly i need to be better at adding smilies to indicate when i am not making a serious suggestion, though smilies, txt spk, LOLs, ROFLs etc. are right up there in my books with scratching my fingernails down a blackboard!
So to be clear, I do not require a different steak to anyone else....
...meaning everyone should have porterhouse
Rob C.
Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell?
I have always had doubts about telepathy, but it appears that the phenomenon is real.jdaw1 wrote:Derek has told me, by telepathy, that he would also be happy with having both.DRT wrote:I am perfectly happy with either fillet or Porterhouse
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Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell
Fair point, and I have overcome my need for a Porterhouse by having an 800g rib-eye this evening. Fillet for me it is. I have amended my earlier post accordingly.DRT wrote:Steak Discussion
Part of the fun of the annual Xmas Bash at The Bell is that it is uncomplicated for both the participants and the staff. On previous occasions we have introduced some complexity to account for Jacob's need for Vegetarian Steak but it is now being suggested that we introduce further complexity by having three types of steak. This makes life more complicated for the staff, which I am not in favour of.
Can I suggest that we stick with tradition and have one meal choice for non-Jacobs and a Vegetarian Steak for Jacob?
I am perfectly happy with either fillet or Porterhouse but would much prefer that we all have the same.
Thoughts?
My earlier post also now reflects the fact that Jacob has confirmed his attendance.
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Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell
All excellent.AHB wrote:I have overcome my need for a Porterhouse by having an 800g rib-eye this evening. Fillet for me it is. I have amended my earlier post accordingly.
My earlier post also now reflects the fact that Jacob has confirmed his attendance.
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Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell
I am happy as long as I do get any kind of meat and a plate for my own.
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Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell
Unfortunately Ray has had to drop out of the Xmas offline.
Carl - the place is yours if you say you want it within a day or two!
Carl - the place is yours if you say you want it within a day or two!
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Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell
A brave statement....it is tempting to get the Bear Grylls box-set out for inspiration in testing the limits of your claim...!Axel P wrote:I am happy as long as I do get any kind of meat and a plate for my own.
Axel
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Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell
Terribly sorry but I am teaching the next morning and I simply wont be able to turn it around Phil, your next!AHB wrote:Unfortunately Ray has had to drop out of the Xmas offline.
Carl - the place is yours if you say you want it within a day or two!
cheers
Carl
Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell
It seems in a melancholy moment I may have given the impression of my intention to pull out of this tasting.....but after giving myself a stern talking to I shall be attending and will require Steak and the first seat in the taxi....sorry for the confusion.AHB wrote:Unfortunately Ray has had to drop out of the Xmas offline.
Carl - the place is yours if you say you want it within a day or two!
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Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell
Since Carl can't make it, I'm happy to give Ray back his seat at the table - although the seat on the taxi may be more difficult...Cookie wrote:It seems in a melancholy moment I may have given the impression of my intention to pull out of this tasting.....but after giving myself a stern talking to I shall be attending and will require Steak and the first seat in the taxi....sorry for the confusion.AHB wrote:Unfortunately Ray has had to drop out of the Xmas offline.
Carl - the place is yours if you say you want it within a day or two!
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Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell
Procedurally, Ray asked to be moved from being at the tasting to being on the waitlist. The vacant seat was offered to Carl, who refused. Then it was offered to the person at the top of the waitlist, Ray, who accepted.
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Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell
We have a different view on the procedure that was followed and which should be followed in the future. Perhaps we should create a Vesuvio 1994 Working Group to discuss and agree Offline Arranging Protocol?jdaw1 wrote:Procedurally, Ray asked to be moved from being at the tasting to being on the waitlist. The vacant seat was offered to Carl, who refused. Then it was offered to the person at the top of the waitlist, Ray, who accepted.
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Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell
Have you a motion on the OAP to propose to the V94WG? (Though, if I were allowed a motion, it would be to rename the subject at hand the ‟Tasting Arranging Protocol”, or TAP, despite its unfortunate resemblance to a terrible airline.)
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Could I apply for the become the treasurer for this group?AHB wrote: Perhaps we should create a Vesuvio 1994 Working Group to discuss and agree Offline Arranging Protocol?
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Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell?
With the tasting now only a week away, please could somebody check that I have the correct people. Other checks would perhaps be less obviously important, but still advisable.jdaw1 wrote:Updated draft of the placemats.
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Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell?
All appears to be in order.jdaw1 wrote:With the tasting now only a week away, please could somebody check that I have the correct people. Other checks would perhaps be less obviously important, but still advisable.jdaw1 wrote:Updated draft of the placemats.
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Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell
I have a good opportunity to print this Friday. Will that be too early?
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Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell
I expect that would work well. Make sure you print the extra person set, just in case there are last minute changes to the attendees.RAYC wrote:I have a good opportunity to print this Friday. Will that be too early?
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Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell
I have some bottles suitable for adoption, if needed, please contact me ASAP if required, so I can get them prepared..
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