I'm Excited!

[Alex Bridgeman]

I'm rather excited Yesterday I came across a bottle of port that I have never seen before and never had the opportunity to try before (I've checked my tasting notes - and it's not there).

So now I'm very much looking forward to the next Custing Pipe blind tasting. I've no idea what it will be like or how it will taste - but it sure will be fun to find out.

Alex

[DRT]

Very cruel

When are we going to TCP?

Derek

[Andy Velebil]

Very cruel

When are we going to TCP?

Derek

October

[jdaw1]

Custing Pipe

I hereby rechristen it the Custard Pipe.

[DRT]

Very cruel

When are we going to TCP?

Derek

October

Be serious!! I'm expecting at least 6 TCP off-lines between now and then

[Andy Velebil]

Those are not offlines.... but rather "gatherings"

[Alex Bridgeman]

We are due a "gathering" of "offline" participants at the TCP sometime in June, if only to bid a fond farewell to Ian as he jets off to start a new life in Brazil. Ian is leaving in June and has promised to tell me when he has his leaving date agreed.

But, in the meantime, here are some dates which would work for me (there are very few as June is pretty much full in my diary).

Monday 2
Tuesday 3
Wednesday 4 (but would have to be in Dublin since that's where I will be)
Wednesday 25 (after the cricket at the Oval has finished)
Monday 30

Of all these dates, by far the best for me would be the last.

If any of these dates work for anyone, I'll start a thread in the offline planner.

Alex

[benread]

Alex,

25th after cricket has a lot of potential! I hope to be on Pavilion balcony. My only caveat would be a heavily pregnant wife (3 weeks shy of "delivery" at that stage)

I have managed to secure a few more bottles for the collection so options are increasing. Our 1970 tasting is now secured from my perspective.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Ben, You're on a slippery slope I hope you realise. The more port you buy, the more you realise how much there still is out there, waving to you and trying to catch your eye...