15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell

[jdaw1]

Updated draft of the placemats.

• 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?).
  1. Tom A.
  2. THRA Guest
  3. Alex B.
  4. AHB Guest
  5. Axel P.
  6. Derek T.
  7. Ben R.
  8. Rob C.
  9. Ray C.
  10. Wolfgang S.

[jdaw1]

Updated draft of the placemats.

• Overtitles slightly shrunk.
• AHB Guest → Alex D.
• –THRA Guest (presumably necessitating a further decision).

[WS1]

out of my experience these " in the beginning I thought this is a good idea" actions never held the excitement the next day.

Typically on the next day one realises that the dose was too small.[/quote]

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

rgds

WS1

[AHB]

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:

• 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

So, the logistics work out to be:
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!

[DRT]

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?

[jdaw1]

Updated draft of the placemats.

• +JGH.

I am perfectly happy with either fillet or Porterhouse

Derek has told me, by telepathy, that he would also be happy with having both.

[RAYC]

(c) whether they are attending or on the reserve list, if they would like a fillet steak and chips dinner, or something else

(c) fillet? Since you're offering us a choice, what about a porterhouse?!

but it is now being suggested that we introduce further complexity by having three types of steak.

My original post was meant in jest, partly to query whether AHB did indeed intend to offer us a choice or not!

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

[DRT]

I am perfectly happy with either fillet or Porterhouse

Derek has told me, by telepathy, that he would also be happy with having both.

I have always had doubts about telepathy, but it appears that the phenomenon is real.

[AHB]

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?

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.

My earlier post also now reflects the fact that Jacob has confirmed his attendance.

[DRT]

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.

All excellent.

[Axel P]

I am happy as long as I do get any kind of meat and a plate for my own.

Axel

[AHB]

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!

[RAYC]

I am happy as long as I do get any kind of meat and a plate for my own.

Axel

A brave statement....it is tempting to get the Bear Grylls box-set out for inspiration in testing the limits of your claim...!

[griff]

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!

Terribly sorry but I am teaching the next morning and I simply wont be able to turn it around Phil, your next!

cheers

Carl

[Cookie]

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!

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]

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!

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.

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...

[jdaw1]

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.

[AHB]

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.

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]

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.)

[Axel P]

Perhaps we should create a Vesuvio 1994 Working Group to discuss and agree Offline Arranging Protocol?

Could I apply for the become the treasurer for this group?

Axel

[jdaw1]

Updated draft of the placemats.

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.

[AHB]

Updated draft of the placemats.

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.

All appears to be in order.

[RAYC]

I have a good opportunity to print this Friday. Will that be too early?

[AHB]

I have a good opportunity to print this Friday. Will that be too early?

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.

[uncle tom]

I have some bottles suitable for adoption, if needed, please contact me ASAP if required, so I can get them prepared..

Tom