A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012

[jdaw1]

Bunghole: six is too many for the small room; we’re now in the larger room.

[RAYC]

I am guessing we have the following ports:

- RAYC (1 bottle)
- Jacob (1 bottle)
- DRT (1 bottle)
- jdaw1 (1 bottle)

+ 1 further bottle and my half bottle to cover CJ and NT

(this should be more than sufficient from my perspective, but if we start to run dry, both DRT and I will have back-up options)

Or do you have more in mind?

[Glenn E.]

erm...how much port are we drinking....?

Just a little.

That's like a French Chef saying that his recipe uses "just a little" bit of butter.

[jdaw1]

- RAYC (1 bottle)
- Jacob (1 bottle)
- DRT (1 bottle)
- jdaw1 (1 bottle)

+ 1 further bottle and my half bottle to cover CJ and NT

Those are the six people in the latest draft of the placemats.

both DRT and I will have back-up options

And so will I, so three extra circles. And one more just in case of an accident.

So what’s wrong?

[jdaw1]

Who is to print? Generally I arrive later than others: I’m willing to print, but probably not the optimal person.

[RAYC]

I can print. And will need to print the sticky labels for myself in any event. I can also be there at 6.30.

[RAYC]

I can also be there at 6.30.

Actually i should check: what time is everyone expecting?

[jdaw1]

18:30 is usual, and consistent with the booking. Go downstairs and ask for Ben.

[RAYC]

latest draft of the placemats.

eek...where are the sticky labels?

[jdaw1]

eek...where are the sticky labels?

Updated draft of the placemats.

• +Stickies.

[DRT]

CJ and NT, the latter not yet confirmed.

NT now confirmed.

Rule 47a (No perfume at tastings) has been explained, acknowledged and accepted by both CJ and NT. Julian is free to issue his customary summary execution notices for non-compliance if necessary.

[jdaw1]

To be updated during the day: ☑☑☑☑☑

[jdaw1]

Who is to print?

[RAYC]

I can print.

[RAYC]

now printed.

My anticipated time of arrival pushed back from 6.30 to 6.40 - sorry. (bunghole a 1 mile walk - I am assuming that takes me approx. 20 minutes)

[jdaw1]

Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• 1980 Offley Boa Vista;
• 1970 Cockburn;
• 1968 Graham Malvedos;
• 1983 Graham;
• 1985 Fonseca;
• 2000 Tesco (Symington);
• 1996 Niepoort LBV;
• Placemats;
• Planning and arrangements.