A drink off the list at the Boot & Flogger, Dec 16

Post by **DRT** » 00:04 Sun 14 Dec 2014

jdaw1 wrote:
[url=http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=55955#p55955]Here[/url], a day before his first TPF tasting, djewesbury wrote:I am quite exhilarated. Is it always this exciting in the quiet hours before a tasting? Was it like this at Scampton before 617 Squadron went out..?

djewesbury wrote:Perfect. The forces are assembled, nothing can stop us now.

In an email in June 2009, 24 hours before his first trip to the Duoro with DRT, AHB, CMAG & ADV, JDAW wrote:I am jumping up and down like a small child!

{DRT has no hard evidence so has paraphrased}

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 11:15 Sun 14 Dec 2014

djewesbury wrote:
jdaw1 wrote:All: will placemats be needed?
I think we shall have to manage without; or perhaps an A5?

A little late, for which I apologise, but might I suggest that you use small sticky labels if space will be tight? We find these work well at the Bell, so why not at the B&F?

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 11:16 Sun 14 Dec 2014

AHB wrote:
djewesbury wrote:
jdaw1 wrote:All: will placemats be needed?
I think we shall have to manage without; or perhaps an A5?
A little late, for which I apologise, but might I suggest that you use small sticky labels if space will be tight? We find these work well at the Bell, so why not at the B&F?

Placemat author?

Post by **jdaw1** » 16:26 Sun 14 Dec 2014

djewesbury wrote:
AHB wrote:A little late, for which I apologise, but might I suggest that you use small sticky labels if space will be tight? We find these work well at the Bell, so why not at the B&F?
Placemat author?

That could be done. Any dissent?

Post by **jdaw1** » 21:34 Sun 14 Dec 2014

jdaw1 wrote:Derek: gracile, or fustilugs? In or out?

DRT wrote:Will confirm at the weekend.

?

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 21:35 Sun 14 Dec 2014

Confirmed I think.

Post by **jdaw1** » 21:44 Sun 14 Dec 2014

Current draft of the paperwork.

Post by **DRT** » 22:10 Sun 14 Dec 2014

jdaw1 wrote:
jdaw1 wrote:Derek: gracile, or fustilugs? In or out?
DRT wrote:Will confirm at the weekend.
?

djewesbury wrote:Confirmed I think.

Daniel is correct.

My Mum has given me a note and I have been asked to host a whisky tasting at The Boot & Flogger so have no choice but to attend.

Post by **jdaw1** » 22:29 Sun 14 Dec 2014

DRT wrote:My Mum has given me a note and I have been asked to host a whisky tasting at The Boot & Flogger so have no choice but to attend.

Does the paperwork need amending? (Inspect it carefully.)

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 22:44 Sun 14 Dec 2014

6 attendees and 3 bottles of port. Is it just me or can anyone else spot a problem looming?

Post by **DRT** » 23:01 Sun 14 Dec 2014

AHB wrote:6 attendees and 3 bottles of port. Is it just me or can anyone else spot a problem looming?

Should be ok - JDAW and DRT are on strict diets.

Post by **jdaw1** » 23:11 Sun 14 Dec 2014

jdaw1 wrote:
djewesbury wrote:At the very worst we can decamp to the George and drink beer.
An excellent back-up plan.

I’ve not had six pints in the George since, err, Monday.

AHB wrote:6 attendees and 3 bottles of port. Is it just me or can anyone else spot a problem looming?

Can we bring our own? Or should we just keep ordering off the list?

Post by **DRT** » 23:19 Sun 14 Dec 2014

jdaw1 wrote:Can we bring our own? Or should we just keep ordering off the list?

One of the three on the placemat is our own. Is that a problem?

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 00:08 Mon 15 Dec 2014

My intention has been not to scare the horses at the B&F. We only have a table for 4 at present. As noted upthread, I intend to call in or ring on Tuesday morning to pay for the two bottles off the list and ask for them to be decanted (what time please?).
I will then ask very politely about corkage. If there is a problem I will inform those who need to know. I do not anticipate a problem however. Such is the reservoir of my charm.
If the answer to the question about corkage is a good one, then I suggest that we bring more than one if those attending feel the need. I know that Ian is no longer able to attend so we are only 6.
Don't panic.

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 00:11 Mon 15 Dec 2014

Placemat maker - please note updated list in first thread. No IDJ, add RAB.

Post by **DRT** » 00:30 Mon 15 Dec 2014

djewesbury wrote:No IDJ, add RAB.

Boo and Hurrah in the same breath.

Post by **jdaw1** » 09:23 Mon 15 Dec 2014

RAB added to the paperwork for the klatsch; IDJ removed.

Post by **DRT** » 10:25 Mon 15 Dec 2014

Dow 1970 double decanted and re-corked at 10:15 on 15th Dec prior to traveling to London. Smells lovely, not tasted.

Post by **jdaw1** » 10:49 Mon 15 Dec 2014

DRT wrote:Dow 1970 double decanted and re-corked at 10:15 on 15th Dec prior to traveling to London. Smells lovely, not tasted.

Long advance decant.

Post by **DRT** » 10:53 Mon 15 Dec 2014

I thought it better than shaking up the crust on the way to London. Dow 70 is sturdy stuff so should cope.

Post by **jdaw1** » 11:39 Mon 15 Dec 2014

Now five people: −JDAW. Paperwork updated. Sorry — I wanted to try the D70.

Who can print to stickies?

Post by **DRT** » 12:00 Mon 15 Dec 2014

Boo!!

Is this a permission issue? Can we be of assistance?

Post by **jdaw1** » 12:02 Mon 15 Dec 2014

DRT wrote:Is this a permission issue? Can we be of assistance?

No. No.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 12:23 Mon 15 Dec 2014

jdaw1 wrote:Now five people: −JDAW. Paperwork updated. Sorry — I wanted to try the D70.

Who can print to stickies?

There is now a better than 50% chance that I will be able to be there. If I can, I will buy the Ck63 off the list.

I think I can print to stickies.

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 13:02 Mon 15 Dec 2014

This is a highly mobile situation. We will miss you entirely this week Julian. This is bad news. But we hope fervently that Alex will make it.

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 13:22 Mon 15 Dec 2014

All, my apologies as due to other committments I won't be able to attend the B&F tomorrow and the fact that I am smothered in cold makes this probably for the best-for all!

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 13:30 Mon 15 Dec 2014

idj123 wrote:All, my apologies as due to other committments I won't be able to attend the B&F tomorrow and the fact that I am smothered in cold makes this probably for the best-for all!

A great shame. We will see you in 2015. Get well soon.

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 10:09 Tue 16 Dec 2014

AHB - are you coming? Are you ordering a Ck63? Do you want it decanted in advance?

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 10:09 Tue 16 Dec 2014

Who is printing, since JDAW is not attending?

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 10:54 Tue 16 Dec 2014

djewesbury wrote:AHB - are you coming?

Probably - 80% certainty

djewesbury wrote:Are you ordering a Ck63?

I plan to

djewesbury wrote:Do you want it decanted in advance?

Let me decide nearer the time when I can be more certain that I won't buy a bottle of Ck63 only to be told by others how nice it was

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 10:55 Tue 16 Dec 2014

80% is good! Up 30% on yesterday and only a little more work to do to bring it to a statistical certainty.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 10:56 Tue 16 Dec 2014

djewesbury wrote:Who is printing, since JDAW is not attending?

I have. Having the paperwork with me gives me an incentive to attend, even if I am not able to stay (for very long).

What time will someone first arrive at B&F?

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 10:57 Tue 16 Dec 2014

AHB wrote: What time will someone first arrive at B&F?

Hope to be there between 5.30 and 5.45.

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 10:58 Tue 16 Dec 2014

Actually an improvement from 50% probability to 80% is an increased likelihood of 80%… isn't it..?

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 11:13 Tue 16 Dec 2014

djewesbury wrote:Actually an improvement from 50% probability to 80% is an increased likelihood of 80%… isn't it..?

I have no idea. I'm an accountant, not a mathematician/statistician.

All I know is that I've progressed from hopeful to really hopeful.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 11:58 Tue 16 Dec 2014

Is the plan to eat at the B&F tonight?

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 12:03 Tue 16 Dec 2014

AHB wrote:Is the plan to eat at the B&F tonight?

Yes, I think so.
I have ordered two bottles to be decanted in advance. The O70 has become O77 unfortunately, as the former is sold out. They offered D70 but as we have that already I thought we should try the 77. A risk, I know, but let's take it. The Ch94 is not a problem. Both will be decanted in advance, the O77 a little later than the Ch94.
I asked about corkage and was told that given our spend already there would be no charge for opening Derek's bottle. Very generous.
I'm sorry, I should have checked that the Ck63 is in stock but I had a number of things to ask / check / pay for and this slipped my mind.

SCP-DFF · Post by **SCP-DFF** » 15:34 Tue 16 Dec 2014

I have a request. A certain someone has decided to show up tonight for a 'taste', and then he says he's leaving after 20 minutes. He just wants a taste.

My request is, could you all set a timer for 20 minutes the moment he steps foot in the door please? I don't believe he's only staying for 20 minutes. In fact, I told him, "just be realistic and stay for an hour, and don't drink."

Please, gentlemen, support Julian so that he can have a good night's sleep and wake up ready, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed for his meeting!

Thank you.

The rest of you, enjoy.

— MaryAnne.

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 15:36 Tue 16 Dec 2014

This is clearly a heartfelt request but places us in an invidious position: policing one of our own number, not a duty we are familiar with.
I nominate Derek to be cop.

Post by **DRT** » 15:45 Tue 16 Dec 2014

Question: would I relish the opportunity to stand on my soap box and tell Julian how he should be behaving?

Answer: Of course I would.

You have a volunteer.

I will be there at 18:30.

Post by **flash_uk** » 15:48 Tue 16 Dec 2014

Also aiming for 1700-1730

Post by **flash_uk** » 16:00 Tue 16 Dec 2014

Would it be useful to bring another bottle along?

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 16:07 Tue 16 Dec 2014

Feel free, but {bottles bought from B&F} should be > {bottles brought to B&F} I think, given their generosity.

SCP-DFF · Post by **SCP-DFF** » 16:42 Tue 16 Dec 2014

flash_uk wrote:Would it be useful to bring another bottle along?

No! Julian said he's only having a little taste!

Thank you for stepping up, Derek! In all honestly though, I have to admit that I was calling JDAW's bluff. I just don't believe he'll stay for a short while. He loves you guys too much!

Post by **DRT** » 17:15 Tue 16 Dec 2014

djewesbury wrote:Feel free, but {bottles bought from B&F} should be > {bottles brought to B&}F I think, given their generosity.

Can someone please interpret?

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 17:18 Tue 16 Dec 2014

DRT wrote:
djewesbury wrote:Feel free, but {bottles bought from B&F} should be > {bottles brought to B&}F I think, given their generosity.
Can someone please interpret?

I corrected my typo. Let's not bring more than we buy from them.
I'm here. It's lovely. I didn't realise it was opposite the old Crossbones Burial Ground, a very melancholy place. Rooms downstairs:

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 17:18 Tue 16 Dec 2014

Above my head an empty W70. They have made our table for 4 into a table for 6. They are being extremely accommodating.

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 17:19 Tue 16 Dec 2014

(I have not asked for lots of glasses yet as they are extremely busy.)

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 17:19 Tue 16 Dec 2014

Post by **PhilW** » 21:23 Tue 16 Dec 2014

SCP-DFF wrote:In fact, I told him, "just be realistic and stay for an hour, and don't drink."

At least one oxymoron, if not two (oxymora?), surely?