Wed 26th Feb

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 15:08 Thu 06 Feb 2014

On Wednesday 26th Feb I will be eating at The Bunghole, Holborn from 6:30pm. Guests are welcome, provided they bring some port to share (and pay for their food!). Volunteers so far include:

AHB - G83
CPR - G85
PopulusTremula - OBV83
DRT
BMHR
Alex M
RAYC possible

JDAW - G80 - unlikely
PW (unlikely)

Post by **DRT** » 15:20 Thu 06 Feb 2014

I'm not in London next week.

Post by **jdaw1** » 15:34 Thu 06 Feb 2014

Much as I would like to, I can’t. Sorry.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 16:52 Thu 06 Feb 2014

OK - how about Wednesday 26th Feb?

Post by **DRT** » 17:31 Thu 06 Feb 2014

That would work for me.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 18:00 Thu 06 Feb 2014

DRT wrote:That would work for me.

That means we have a quorum, provided your life coach allows you to attend.

Post by **DRT** » 18:11 Thu 06 Feb 2014

AHB wrote:
DRT wrote:That would work for me.
That means we have a quorum, provided your life coach allows you to attend.

Should be fine. Apparently half price steak contains fewer calories.

Post by **jdaw1** » 18:53 Thu 06 Feb 2014

DRT wrote:
AHB wrote:
DRT wrote:That would work for me.
That means we have a quorum, provided your life coach allows you to attend.
Should be fine. Apparently half price steak contains fewer calories.

It’s not linear. Below about 60% of the usual price it become zero-calorie.

(Do eight dry days between now and then. And half a dozen Hail Virgin Marys.)

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 21:20 Thu 06 Feb 2014

jdaw1 wrote: (Do eight dry days between now and then. And half a dozen Hail Virgin Marys.)

Good God man, do you want him to live or not?

snowb1965 · Post by **snowb1965** » 21:25 Thu 06 Feb 2014

I'm the 8 x '64 Taylors guy. So do I take it that I can show up at this event with a sample bottle and see what the story is? Any day after the 24th is likely to be tricky but I'll try and make it.

Post by **DRT** » 21:44 Thu 06 Feb 2014

snowb1965 wrote:I'm the 8 x '64 Taylors guy. So do I take it that I can show up at this event with a sample bottle and see what the story is? Any day after the 24th is likely to be tricky but I'll try and make it.

You are certainly welcome to join us.

Post by **jdaw1** » 22:34 Thu 06 Feb 2014

Wifely permission has been, somewhat grudgingly, granted. Though I am unlikely to arrive significantly before 7pm.

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 22:37 Thu 06 Feb 2014

AHB wrote:I have to be in London on Tuesday next week and have a full diary

Are you sure that this is Wednesday the 26th..?

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 22:38 Thu 06 Feb 2014

jdaw1 wrote:Wifely permission has been, somewhat grudgingly, granted.

Please be careful. Remember what happened to Derek when he spoke out of turn.

Post by **jdaw1** » 09:22 Fri 07 Feb 2014

djewesbury wrote:
AHB wrote:I have to be in London on Tuesday next week and have a full diary
Are you sure that this is Wednesday the 26th..?

AHB originally asked about Tuesday 11^th which didn’t work, so then tried Wednesday 26^th. The date currently being proposed is Wednesday 26^th February 2014.

As we seemingly have a newcomer bringing TV64, let’s do it sighted.

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 20:08 Fri 07 Feb 2014

jdaw1 wrote:
djewesbury wrote:
AHB wrote:I have to be in London on Tuesday next week and have a full diary
Are you sure that this is Wednesday the 26th..?
AHB originally asked about Tuesday 11^th which didn’t work, so then tried Wednesday 26^th. The date currently being proposed is Wednesday 26^th February 2014.

Apologies, I failed to read the thread properly.
I have a bold proposition; Rachel and I will be in town the following evening, prior to travelling to Porto for the Essencia the next morning. Would the 27th be out of the question? You could help us to get back in training.

Post by **DRT** » 21:02 Fri 07 Feb 2014

I can't do the 27th as I have another function to attend.

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 22:17 Fri 07 Feb 2014

DRT wrote:I can't do the 27th as I have another function to attend.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 23:44 Fri 07 Feb 2014

I can't do the 27th either. Sorry.

Sighted on the 26th would work for me.

Post by **DRT** » 00:01 Sat 08 Feb 2014

djewesbury wrote:Rachel and I will be in town the following evening, prior to travelling to Porto for the Essencia the next morning.

Is an additional night in London a possibility?

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 10:25 Sat 08 Feb 2014

DRT wrote:
djewesbury wrote:Rachel and I will be in town the following evening, prior to travelling to Porto for the Essencia the next morning.
Is an additional night in London a possibility?

Unfortunately not. Flights booked - have to be in Belfast on Wednesday. Sigh.

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 19:57 Wed 12 Feb 2014

Yes please

Post by **PhilW** » 12:06 Sat 15 Feb 2014

Please add me as tentative to join you.

Post by **PhilW** » 14:44 Thu 20 Feb 2014

PhilW wrote:Now looking less likely that I will be able to join you on Wed.

Confirming that unfortunately I am not able to attend tonight.

PopulusTremula · Post by **PopulusTremula** » 22:14 Thu 20 Feb 2014

Can i please be added to the list? Permission has been sought and granted. Bottle is being stood.

/Magnus

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Post by **jdaw1** » 22:24 Thu 20 Feb 2014

AHB wrote:Sighted on the 26th would work for me.

Please add a list to the first post, to include TV64, G80 (me), and others.

After which, please may I edit the first post to add placemats?

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 08:42 Fri 21 Feb 2014

jdaw1 wrote:After which, please may I edit the first post to add placemats?

By all means.

PopulusTremula · Post by **PopulusTremula** » 08:47 Fri 21 Feb 2014

I'm planning to bring a bottle of Offley Boa Vista 83 so please add that to the list.

Thanks

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Post by **jdaw1** » 09:16 Fri 21 Feb 2014

snowb1965 wrote:I'm the 8 x '64 Taylors guy. So do I take it that I can show up at this event with a sample bottle and see what the story is? Any day after the 24th is likely to be tricky but I'll try and make it.

AHB wrote:JDAW - TV64(?), G80

Some confusion methinks.

Post by **DRT** » 16:05 Fri 21 Feb 2014

Sorry, chaps, I now have to go t a work thing.

If I finish early enough I might drop by but it is doubtful.

Glenn E. · Post by **Glenn E.** » 16:40 Fri 21 Feb 2014

jdaw1 wrote:
snowb1965 wrote:I'm the 8 x '64 Taylors guy. So do I take it that I can show up at this event with a sample bottle and see what the story is? Any day after the 24th is likely to be tricky but I'll try and make it.
AHB wrote:JDAW - TV64(?), G80
Some confusion methinks.

Isn't snowb1965 bringing the TV64?

I eagerly await the notes from this tasting, especially for this bottle.

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 09:23 Mon 24 Feb 2014

As we seem to have an 80's theme I will bring a G 85

Look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday

Post by **DRT** » 09:26 Mon 24 Feb 2014

Meeting cancelled - I'm back in

RAYC · Post by **RAYC** » 13:53 Mon 24 Feb 2014

I'm a possible though work is very off and on at the moment so won't know until the afternoon on the day. If it looks possible, I'll decant something at lunchtime and post here.

Alex M · Post by **Alex M** » 17:40 Mon 24 Feb 2014

I'm keen if numbers still permit. Unsure with regards to which VP I'll bring but I'll let AHB know tomorrow for organisational purposes.

Post by **jdaw1** » 21:28 Mon 24 Feb 2014

My attendance is becoming less probable. Sorry team.

Willing to make placemats, if there are lists of people and bottles.

benread · Post by **benread** » 07:54 Tue 25 Feb 2014

I have now got both the opportunity and permission. Now what to bring?

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djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 10:30 Tue 25 Feb 2014

The commitment that had kept me in Belfast and only able to travel on the 27th has been cancelled. Too late to change flights though.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 22:06 Tue 25 Feb 2014

Alex M wrote:I'm keen if numbers still permit. Unsure with regards to which VP I'll bring but I'll let AHB know tomorrow for organisational purposes.

Alex

There's certainly space for you if you can make it. If you can, let me know and I can bring a Noval 95 you can adopt, since both of us want to try that particular wine.

Alex

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 22:10 Tue 25 Feb 2014

jdaw1 wrote:Willing to make placemats, if there are lists of people and bottles.

That would be greatly appreciated. First post has been updated and I will be able to print tomorrow.

Post by **jdaw1** » 23:15 Tue 25 Feb 2014

Draft of the placemats. Corrections by 11am Wednesday please.

PopulusTremula · Post by **PopulusTremula** » 08:25 Wed 26 Feb 2014

OBV 83 decanted at 0700, early signs are encouraging.

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benread · Post by **benread** » 10:19 Wed 26 Feb 2014

Calendar 85 declared by me now.

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benread · Post by **benread** » 10:20 Wed 26 Feb 2014

Calem even! Damn apple always assuming it knows best!

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Post by **jdaw1** » 10:40 Wed 26 Feb 2014

Current draft of the placemats.

Somebody please check soon.

Post by **jdaw1** » 10:44 Wed 26 Feb 2014

Has somebody booked the room?

RAYC · Post by **RAYC** » 11:17 Wed 26 Feb 2014

I am now out - apologies

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 12:17 Wed 26 Feb 2014

jdaw1 wrote:Has somebody booked the room?

Yes. We are in the main function room.

Post by **PhilW** » 16:05 Wed 26 Feb 2014

PhilW wrote:
PhilW wrote:Now looking less likely that I will be able to join you on Wed.
Confirming that unfortunately I am not able to attend tonight.

Oops - I managed to edit my old post instead of replying with a new one; my apologies, I will as guessed not be able to join you tonight.

Post by **flash_uk** » 22:44 Wed 26 Feb 2014

Hope everything is tasting very good for you all tonight - would have likes to make it but wife had a night out planned so I'm home with the kids upstairs and a glass of port by my side