PhilW new 80's House VP search - Thu 23rd June TCP

[jdaw1]

I have lists of bottles from RAYC (+guest), from AHB, and from PhilW. Others: please send me a list of what you can bring.

Phil: your list has gone, ahem, missing. Please resend.

[PhilW]

I have lists of bottles from RAYC (+guest), from AHB, and from PhilW. Others: please send me a list of what you can bring.

Phil: your list has gone, ahem, missing. Please resend.

Re-sent.

[PhilW]

ok, as I've not attended an event before, nevermind organise one, just wanted to check if there is anything else to be done. I have previously booked the table, in the board room and confirmed TCP will supply the glasses and ordered the rib-eyes for those who have stated they wanted them.

Hopefully everyone has previously sent their lists of port to jdaw1; in any case I think we're now close enough for decision/selection to be made from current info, so those who need any time can sort their bottle. Also we may have an additional 'thirsty' bottle from Ray

So is there anything else needed? Placemats would be an obvious query (should we have them, if so what is required to be done) or anything else (aside from turning up, and bringing wrapped, pre-decanted port)? Please feel free to state the obvious, given that I haven't attended a previous event.

Phil.

[jdaw1]

Placemats would be an obvious query (should we have them, if so what is required to be done)

I have plenty of time to do placemats

Excellent: please do placemats. But who is to print?

So RAYC is to make. They might look a little like those used on St George’s Day 2011, or might have more ornament like those used for Cold Turkey: Christmas Comes Twice, or he might do something new and different. His call.

If RAYC, with some notice, declares that he is unable, then I will cope.

[RAYC]

If RAYC, with some notice, declares that he is unable, then I will cope.

I will create this weekend and should also now be able to print, though if you felt in the mood to email the postcript file for either of those tastings through to me for use as a precedent then you can be assured that the tasting mats will be tasteful rather than garish!

Phil - what initials do you go by?

[jdaw1]

I have sent port choices to RAYC (also for his guest), AHB, and PhilW.

Nobody else has sent me a list.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Phil - I think you've covered everything. I look forward to meeting you next week.

[jdaw1]

Phil - what initials do you go by?

In small groups we tend to label things with initials. Please post yours. JDAW.

[RAYC]

Placemats / bottle labels are now done and printed.

Phil - if you would like to see in advance, please send me a pm with your email address (I am on a work computer and hence unable to upload to host online). Other attendees have been emailed already.

[jdaw1]

Placemats, as made by RAYC in fonts NimbusMonL-Regu and NimbusMonL-Bold, have been uploaded to www.jdawiseman.com/port/rayc/20110623_rayc.pdf.

[PhilW]

Phil - what initials do you go by?

In small groups we tend to label things with initials. Please post yours. JDAW.

I usually just use PW - sorry couldnt reply quicker, have been away on long weekend. Thanks to rayc and jdaw1 for sorting the placemats, am looking forward to meeting everyone.

Phil.

[JacobH]

What time are people planning on getting to the Crusting Pipe?

[RAYC]

on the basis of my anticipated journey down from Slough, I can commit to 7.00, but (subject to making the correct train and a smooth journey thereafter) hope to arrive 15-20 minutes earlier.

[Deleted_User_1]

Sorry chaps I will not be able to join you on Thursday ....have a good one.

[Alex Bridgeman]

We'll drink a toast to your absence.

[Alex Bridgeman]

What time are people planning on getting to the Crusting Pipe?

I can probably be there any time between 6 and 7. What time are others arriving? If closer to 6 than 7, I shall try to be earlier rather than later.

[PhilW]

What time are people planning on getting to the Crusting Pipe?

I can probably be there any time between 6 and 7. What time are others arriving? If closer to 6 than 7, I shall try to be earlier rather than later.

I was planning to be there around 6:15/20.

Phil.

[jdaw1]

I’ll probably be at my computer whilst you are quaffing. If, when all are unblinded, I am sent (by email, PM, or text) a list of what was tasted, then TN threads will be constructed.

[JacobH]

Having read the threads above, I’ll try to arrive at about the same time as PhilW. Thanks!

[Alex Bridgeman]

OK. 6:15-6:20 it is

[Alex Bridgeman]

If trains an tubes run to time, I should be at TCP between 6:15 and 6:30pm

[jdaw1]

Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• 1980 Dow;
• 1985 Cálem;
• 1985 Churchill;
• 1985 Dow;
• 1985 Graham (bottle 5);
• 1985 Graham (bottle 6);
• 1987 Niepoort;
• Planning and arrangements;
• Placemats.