The Yank is thirsty! TCP this Monday (April 19th)

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Chris Doty
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The Yank is thirsty! TCP this Monday (April 19th)

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Been in the States the last few weeks, and haven't attended a port tasting in nearly a month now (!?)

OK - we have very strong interest in a TCP Classic on the 19th (Boardroom, 7pm). Dry trousers and full bottles preferred.

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We're gonna go blind unless I hear any strong objections (weak objections will be ignored, as I am in American after all).
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Re: The Yank is thirsty! TCP this Sunday (April 11th)?

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You guys getting soft all of a sudden?
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Re: The Yank is thirsty! TCP this Sunday (April 11th)?

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Well, a little more notice would have facilitated my reaching London from Paris.

Also, a more specific theme can help. For instance, try ‟who would like to help drink a vertical of Quinta do Noval from the 1930s?”. That usually gets interest.
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Re: The Yank is thirsty! TCP this Sunday (April 11th)?

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Sorry, Chris. I'm 200 miles away and won't be in London this week.

Good luck finding a Port-buddy :wink:
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Sunday nights are always difficult. Plus I have a serious chance of backing the winner at the Masters, which could fund some more port!
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Chris Doty wrote:You guys getting soft all of a sudden?
This evening’s tasting. Presumably the other Brits did something similar they usually do.
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Re: The Yank is thirsty! TCP this Sunday (April 11th)?

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Sunday nights are tough for me to make, plus I wasn't in the UK either

but I'm in London tomorrow (April 15) if you're still thirsty...
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Sorry, I was out of the country too...
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This weekend, anyone?
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I'm in town on Monday, if that counts as the weekend?
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I'll take monday.

Wolfgang, Cookie, DRT, etc?
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I'm in.
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Me too.
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Noted with interest but no promises. Yet!
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I’ll do my best; tbc...
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This has the potential to be a classic TPF night. If I can swing it I may bring one of these!
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Re: The Yank is thirsty! TCP this Sunday (April 11th)?

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Chris,

I am interested, will confirm when i have checked my schedule. Should be OK. Sorry for being vage, but I was on holiday for 2 weeks and still try get back to normal pace. :cry:

Hope to see you soon

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Should I try and book the Boardroom at TCP?
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Chris,

just checked my diary and I am afraid to say I cannot make it. :(

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Re: The Yank is thirsty! TCP this Sunday (April 11th)?

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Thanks for the responses, gang!

Sorry to hear you won't be able to join us, Wolfgang. We'll hold out hope that the volcanic ash interfering with your diary clears out by monday night :)

Alex -- would you mind booking the boardroom for us?

Anyone want to suggest a theme (e.g., 1970?) or should it be just a bring it blind kind of a thing?
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Chris Doty wrote:Anyone want to suggest a theme (e.g., 1970?) or should it be just a bring it blind kind of a thing?
"Blind kind of thing" works for me.
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Re: The Yank is thirsty! TCP this Monday (April 19th)

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Ok -- without objection we will rule in favor of a tin foil party at TCP on Monday.

Shall we shoot for 7pm?
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Yep, tinfoil party at 7pm works for me. I'll give them a call tomorrow and book the Board Room.
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I'm a provisional. Blind is good.
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Thanks Bridge.

Hope you can make it, Mark.
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