15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell
15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell
Christmas comes but once a year - but it brings our traditional Port Forum Christmas get-together themed along the lines of "The Unknown Shipper and His Peculiar Friends".
I spoke to Tom briefly on Saturday and Tom has indicated that he is happy once more to organise our Christmas bash at the Bell, in Wenden's Ambo.
I suggest Thursday 15th December would be a suitable date.
Obviously I'd like to attend and I'd like to bring a non-industry guest along - someone who has a decent port cellar but who has never been to one of our events before despite living near Stansted.
Attending
1) THRA
2) JGH
3) Alex Duffus (guest of AHB)
4) AHB
5) AP
6) DRT
7) BMHR - he has managed to get a pass!
8) WS1
9) RAYC
10) Vacant
11) Carl (Griff)
12) Phil W
The Bell is rather small. 10 people last year was much more comfortable than the 12 we had the previous year.
I spoke to Tom briefly on Saturday and Tom has indicated that he is happy once more to organise our Christmas bash at the Bell, in Wenden's Ambo.
I suggest Thursday 15th December would be a suitable date.
Obviously I'd like to attend and I'd like to bring a non-industry guest along - someone who has a decent port cellar but who has never been to one of our events before despite living near Stansted.
Attending
1) THRA
2) JGH
3) Alex Duffus (guest of AHB)
4) AHB
5) AP
6) DRT
7) BMHR - he has managed to get a pass!
8) WS1
9) RAYC
10) Vacant
11) Carl (Griff)
12) Phil W
The Bell is rather small. 10 people last year was much more comfortable than the 12 we had the previous year.
Last edited by AHB on 19:01 Thu 01 Dec 2011, edited 10 times in total.
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Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell?
I wont miss this for the world
Axel
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Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell?
I'm in 

"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
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Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell?
And I've even chosen the bottle that I'll bring along!
Top Ports in 2019: Niepoort VV (1960s bottling) and Quinta do Noval Nacional 2017
Top Ports in 2020 (so far): Croft 1945 and Niepoort VV (1960s bottling)
Top Ports in 2020 (so far): Croft 1945 and Niepoort VV (1960s bottling)
Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell?
I would love to come and have a bottle in mind! (Subject to negotiating a pass which i will work hard to do!)
Ben
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Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell?
Ben's hope to attend is noted on the first post.
Top Ports in 2019: Niepoort VV (1960s bottling) and Quinta do Noval Nacional 2017
Top Ports in 2020 (so far): Croft 1945 and Niepoort VV (1960s bottling)
Top Ports in 2020 (so far): Croft 1945 and Niepoort VV (1960s bottling)
Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell?
Stickers again? (In which case I have some tasks outstanding.)
Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell?
I would suggest that stickers would be best at the Belljdaw1 wrote:Stickers again? (In which case I have some tasks outstanding.)
Top Ports in 2019: Niepoort VV (1960s bottling) and Quinta do Noval Nacional 2017
Top Ports in 2020 (so far): Croft 1945 and Niepoort VV (1960s bottling)
Top Ports in 2020 (so far): Croft 1945 and Niepoort VV (1960s bottling)
Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell?
Hi there,
if still possible i would like to attend as well. I am sure i find something which follows the familar theme
regards
WS1
if still possible i would like to attend as well. I am sure i find something which follows the familar theme


regards
WS1
"Sometimes too much to drink is barely enough"
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Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell?
Mee too.AHB wrote:And I've even chosen the bottle that I'll bring along!
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Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell?
Stop! I think this event is already over-full. Stop, unless AHB permits to the contrary.
Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell?
Attendee list updated to include Rob and Cookie.
The decision on numbers should be Tom's rather than mine since Tom makes the arrangements. However, I suggest that further volunteers wishing to drink fine port from the unknown shipper should continue to put their names forward and be placed on the waitlist.
The decision on numbers should be Tom's rather than mine since Tom makes the arrangements. However, I suggest that further volunteers wishing to drink fine port from the unknown shipper should continue to put their names forward and be placed on the waitlist.
Top Ports in 2019: Niepoort VV (1960s bottling) and Quinta do Noval Nacional 2017
Top Ports in 2020 (so far): Croft 1945 and Niepoort VV (1960s bottling)
Top Ports in 2020 (so far): Croft 1945 and Niepoort VV (1960s bottling)
Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell?
Axel? He posted before Rob and Cookie.AHB wrote:Attendee list updated to include Rob and Cookie.
Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell?
Currently number 5 on the list - although I may have his initials wrong.jdaw1 wrote:Axel? He posted before Rob and Cookie.AHB wrote:Attendee list updated to include Rob and Cookie.
Top Ports in 2019: Niepoort VV (1960s bottling) and Quinta do Noval Nacional 2017
Top Ports in 2020 (so far): Croft 1945 and Niepoort VV (1960s bottling)
Top Ports in 2020 (so far): Croft 1945 and Niepoort VV (1960s bottling)
Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell?
I’d love to attend, again, this year, but I am afraid I probably won’t know my availability for December until mid-October. If it wouldn’t cause any trouble if I cancelled at that time, could I please go on the waiting-list?
PS.
I note the organising threads for the Christmas tasting were posted on:
2011: 28th April
2010: 10th May
2009: 14th May
2008: 10th July
2007: 24th August
At this rate, the organising thread for the 2015 one will be posted in 2014...
PS.
I note the organising threads for the Christmas tasting were posted on:
2011: 28th April
2010: 10th May
2009: 14th May
2008: 10th July
2007: 24th August
At this rate, the organising thread for the 2015 one will be posted in 2014...

Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell?
I would be interested in attending this one so could I please be placed on the reserves? I have something that should suit.
Thanks
Carl
Thanks
Carl
Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell?
I'd like to be added to the waitlist too please, just in case.
Thanks,
Phil.
Thanks,
Phil.
Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell?
You are both included on the waitlist now.
Top Ports in 2019: Niepoort VV (1960s bottling) and Quinta do Noval Nacional 2017
Top Ports in 2020 (so far): Croft 1945 and Niepoort VV (1960s bottling)
Top Ports in 2020 (so far): Croft 1945 and Niepoort VV (1960s bottling)
Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell?
Please could you also note my status update of confirmed pass and booked hotel! (I thought I had sent you a PM to that effect but perhaps not in my current state of child induced disorganisation!)AHB wrote:You are both included on the waitlist now.
Ben
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Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell?
Update done. Congratulations on your negotiating skills.benread wrote:Please could you also note my status update of confirmed pass and booked hotel! (I thought I had sent you a PM to that effect but perhaps not in my current state of child induced disorganisation!)AHB wrote:You are both included on the waitlist now.
Top Ports in 2019: Niepoort VV (1960s bottling) and Quinta do Noval Nacional 2017
Top Ports in 2020 (so far): Croft 1945 and Niepoort VV (1960s bottling)
Top Ports in 2020 (so far): Croft 1945 and Niepoort VV (1960s bottling)
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Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell?
Booked a flight. Cookie or Tom: could I ask for a ride to the Bell. I will be arriving at Stansted at 4pm.
Axel
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Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell?
Are people booking the same hotel as last year?
Rob C.
Re: 15 December 2011 - The Unknown Shipper at the Bell?
I don't know about the same as last year but I have booked into Tom's recommended venue - Saffron Hotel.RAYC wrote:Are people booking the same hotel as last year?
Ben
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