jdaw1 wrote:Somebody please take charge.
By somebody do you mean me?
Issue 1 -- confirming attendance:
Jay -- is it a date conflict or are you unhappy with the uncertainty going on (you can be honest, we're all friends here and can take criticism). Is there a minimum number of people we should ensure are attending?
Bostonians -- what's your travel status?
jdaw - who is Anthony? Can we get a firm "yes I'll be there" from him?
JohninNYC -- can you confirm one way or another that you'll be there? Costs/etc are dependent on us knowing the number of people.
Issue 2 -- a preponderance of port
1960, 1963, 1970, 1977, 1980, 1983, 1985, 1991.
I again propose that we reduce the amount of wine and increase the number of people. At 8-9 as optimal size, and knowing that those of us (me!) who can barely hold 1/2 bottle will be balanced by those who prefer 3/2 bottle, might I suggest we drop two. Unless we are TRYING to do a 60vs63vs70vs77 comparison, I think we should drop the 1963 (lots of tasting notes -- none for 1960) and the 1985 (we already compared 83 vs 85). Julian -- as I know you want to drink up your wine, I can compromise by withdrawing the 83 instead of the 85, and I'll just owe some cash.
Result -- if all of the above can make it, we will have 7 people and 7 bottles; and if 1-2 drop out, we won't be in too tough of a spot.
All -- Please reply by Friday 11AM NYC Time so that we can get this straightened out.