The arrival of Wiseman #3 and Wiseman #−1

[benread]

Concentric, which I think is still available. Thank you.

[jdaw1]

When I am back at my computer this evening I will update. Meanwhile, perhaps other attendees could ensure that they have chosen.

[PhilW]

When I am back at my computer this evening I will update. Meanwhile, perhaps other attendees could ensure that they have chosen.

Aye, both star (12 degrees) and bottle (also currently at 12 degrees) chosen and yearning to be opened...
BTW - What time are we aiming/booked for?

[jdaw1]

Done. Please check.

[jdaw1]

Soon I’m going to have to delete some unused stars. In anticipation of this let’s have images here, to facilitate future re-use of the technology. Theme:

Port With Star Quality

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Updated draft of the placemats.

• Added friend Richard Armes, whom some of ers have previously met.
• Attendees are now:
  1. JDAW;
  2. RAYC;
  3. AHB;
  4. DRT;
  5. AP;
  6. JGH;
  7. PW;
  8. BMHR;
  9. THRA;
  10. RKA.
  Anybody missing?
• Stars still to be chosen by AP, JGH, THRA, and RKA.
• Most of the remaining stars then to be deleted.

[jdaw1]

We should agree a start time. 18:00?

[Axel P]

Sorry, Julian, but I am not able to participate this time. I know that I am going to miss some good port and company and do wish you a pleasant evening.

Axel

[Alex Bridgeman]

We should agree a start time. 18:00?

I'm happy to aim to start at 18:00, but might find work commitments delay me until slightly later.

[PhilW]

We should agree a start time. 18:00?

Good for me.

[jdaw1]

Updated draft of the placemats.

• RKA = Scattered; THRA = Wiggle; JGH = Pombal.
• Pages pruned to remove excess of circles.

[Alex Bridgeman]

We should agree a start time. 18:00?

I'm happy to aim to start at 18:00, but might find work commitments delay me until slightly later.

Happily, my work commitments tomorrow appear to be finishing at 5pm and it is only a 30 minute walk to TCP. I may even be a few minutes earlier than the scheduled 18:00 start.

[jdaw1]

Excellent. Take the Central line to go from TCP to The Steak Exchange.

[DRT]

I am due to finish at 4pm in Westminster and will be in the general vicinity of TSE around 5pm just in case there is a beer emergency.

[PhilW]

Excellent. Take the Central line to go from TCP to The Steak Exchange.

hehe, maybe Alex is planning a steak/port Amuse Bouche at TCP before joining us

[jdaw1]

I can print.

I am due to finish at 4pm in Westminster and will be in the general vicinity of TSE around 5pm just in case there is a beer emergency.

Noted.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Excellent. Take the Central line to go from TCP to The Steak Exchange.

hehe, maybe Alex is planning a steak/port Amuse Bouche at TCP before joining us

I don't think you made the TCP event where Julian and I had bone-in rib-eye steak for both starter and main course.

Change of venue (from my imaginary venue to the one always planned) noted. I will endeavour to appear at the right location at roughly the right time. Please keep me advised of the location of any beer emergency remedial event.

Has anyone invited Christopher?

[RAYC]

I presume we are applying the silver foil treatment to bottles?

I can print.

I can be back-up printer, if required.

[RAYC]

We should agree a start time. 18:00?

I may not be able to make 6.00 but please feel free to start without me. If you need to order on my behalf, i will not take a starter but would be happy to share one of the big steaks (rare or medium rare preferred) with bernaise, spinach and broccoli on the side (or otherwise rare individual rib-eye with bernaise, spinach and broccoli will do fine).

[DRT]

I am due to finish at 4pm in Westminster and will be in the general vicinity of TSE around 5pm just in case there is a beer emergency.

Noted.

Please keep me advised of the location of any beer emergency remedial event.

A beer emergency has been declared. I am reliably informed that the emergency will occur at "Wetherspoons upstairs by the Bishopsgate exit - called something like Hamilton Hall". The exit in question being from Liverpool St Station.

Has anyone invited Christopher?

Done.

[jdaw1]

Has anyone invited Christopher?

Yes, but at the commencement of this thread.

[PhilW]

Unfortunately I am going to have to withdraw from tomorrow night's meeting due to family health issues. I have a feeling I'll be missing out on a very fine evening, but it is sadly unavoidable; my apologies and I hope you all have an excellent evening.

Phil.

[jdaw1]

Updated draft of the placemats.

• ”“PW, alas.

[DRT]

Has anyone invited Christopher?

Yes, but at the commencement of this thread.

Christopher is unable to join us.

[jdaw1]

A beer emergency has been declared. I am reliably informed that the emergency will occur at "Wetherspoons upstairs by the Bishopsgate exit - called something like Hamilton Hall". The exit in question being from Liverpool St Station.

Hamilton Hall, Street-level Concourse, Liverpool Street Station, EC2M 7PY.

[jdaw1]

We have also lost RKA.

The placemats have been updated, but cannot be FTP’d from where I am. I will print.

Edit, for keeping track of pre-hydration: ☒☒☒☒

[Axel P]

Have a perfect evening and no corc in the wine. I am going to open up a bottle of Warre 90 tonight and celebrate with you.

Axel

[jdaw1]

Printed. Given to AHB.

The uploaded version will be the same, with the addition of a link to the review thread.

[benread]

A beer emergency has been declared. I am reliably informed that the emergency will occur at "Wetherspoons upstairs by the Bishopsgate exit - called something like Hamilton Hall". The exit in question being from Liverpool St Station.

Hamilton Hall, Street-level Concourse, Liverpool Street Station, EC2M 7PY.

I like beer too, and know of Hamilton Hall, having drunk there before...

[uncle tom]

My ETA at H. Hall - 17.15

[RAYC]

An earlier arrival time is now looking like a possibility for me - what time are people heading from HH to TSE?

[jdaw1]

Links:

• Review of evening as a whole;
• 1994 Cockburn (Pombal);
• 1966 Croft (!√½);
• 1966 Croft (Europa);
• 1963 Graham (Wiggle);
• 1970 Fonseca (Dissection and Dissected);
• 1977 Taylor (Spiral);
• 1982 Churchill (Chequered);
• 1970 Taylor crusted (Concentric);
• 1992 Graham Malvedos (Scattered);
• 1992 Warre Cavadinha (Nestled);
• Planning and arrangements;
• Placemats.