Mon 2nd March 2015 - Henry Shotton visits London

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 21:49 Sun 01 Feb 2015

DRT wrote:
djewesbury wrote:
DRT wrote:
djewesbury wrote:I have two copies if anyone needs one.
Yes please. I have never read it.
I'll bring it for you on the 2nd!
Thank you. Is it in English or Mandarin?

English. Odd plastic cover, pocket sized, many careless owners.

JWEW · Post by **JWEW** » 10:56 Thu 05 Feb 2015

I can confirm that March 2nd is still OK for me.

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 11:10 Thu 05 Feb 2015

Please could the organiser advise on the theme, as I will have to send the bottle(s) in advance.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 06:06 Fri 06 Feb 2015

djewesbury wrote:Please could the organiser advise on the theme, as I will have to send the bottle(s) in advance.

In the absence of a last minute flurry of voting, the theme will be "Bring a blinded bottle of port to share with Henry and friends." I am seizing executive powers and have decided to allow non-vintage ports, just in case anyone wants to bring a bottle of something special that is not vintage port.

In order to make sure that we generate a good cross section of maturity and don't end up with 12 colheitas, please drop me a PM to let me know the style of the port you plan to bring and the decade in which the grapes were harvested. If we start to get too much group-think going then I will intervene.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 22:24 Fri 06 Feb 2015

A clarification on the theme is required. It is "Bring a blinded bottle of mature port not from SFE or TPF to share with Henry"

Post by **jdaw1** » 22:28 Fri 06 Feb 2015

AHB wrote:not from SFE or TPF

This is ambiguous. Is the criterion that the brand is now not owned by one of the two biggest conglomerates, or that it was not owned when the grapes were picked?

Post by **DRT** » 23:48 Fri 06 Feb 2015

jdaw1 wrote:
AHB wrote:not from SFE or TPF
This is ambiguous. Is the criterion that the brand is now not owned by one of the two biggest conglomerates, or that it was not owned when the grapes were picked?

If it is the former I will have to put my Cockburn 1873 back in the wine fridge.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 07:59 Sat 07 Feb 2015

DRT wrote:
jdaw1 wrote:
AHB wrote:not from SFE or TPF
This is ambiguous. Is the criterion that the brand is now not owned by one of the two biggest conglomerates, or that it was not owned when the grapes were picked?
If it is the former I will have to put my Cockburn 1873 back in the wine fridge.

It is the former so please put your Cockburn 1873 away. Surely you realisedthat Henry is sick of having to drink Cockburn 1873 all day, every day.

Axel P · Post by **Axel P** » 07:21 Mon 09 Feb 2015

Unfortunately I cant make it on the 2nd. Please let Phil hop in

Axel

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 10:00 Fri 13 Feb 2015

My blinded bottle is now in the care of the Chesterfield Bottle Whisperer (who is trying desperately to guess what it is). Is the venue for this still the Bung Hole? May I ask if it might be the Boot & Flogger?

EDIT: Just read the updated first post. Good.

PopulusTremula · Post by **PopulusTremula** » 12:52 Fri 13 Feb 2015

Sadly my attendance has become impossible. Please remove me from the list.

WS1 · Post by **WS1** » 12:32 Tue 17 Feb 2015

I am terribly sorry, but I have to give this a miss too due to work issues, too.

So please take me from the list as well please.

regards

WS1

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 19:27 Wed 18 Feb 2015

With a couple of people having had to drop out, there are two spaces at the table for the evening with Henry. Henry and I have been exchanging emails today and he is very much looking forward to the evening.

Post by **PhilW** » 20:19 Wed 18 Feb 2015

While I would love to join you, I'm unlikely to be able to come off the reserve list due to work commitments

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 22:52 Wed 18 Feb 2015

For the sake of full disclosure I should also mention that I have said we will cover the cost of Henry's dinner between us in exchange for him coming prepared with tales from the vinous world.

Post by **DRT** » 00:32 Thu 19 Feb 2015

AHB wrote:For the sake of full disclosure I should also mention that I have said we will cover the cost of Henry's dinner between us in exchange for him coming prepared with tales from the vinous world.

A very reasonable exchange. Hopefully Henry will be able to give us a steer on the prospects for the 2015 vintage

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 12:59 Thu 19 Feb 2015

DRT wrote:
AHB wrote:For the sake of full disclosure I should also mention that I have said we will cover the cost of Henry's dinner between us in exchange for him coming prepared with tales from the vinous world.
A very reasonable exchange. Hopefully Henry will be able to give us a steer on the prospects for the 2015 vintage

This seems entirely fair-just a shame one or two people are having to pull out. Very much looking forward to it

Post by **jdaw1** » 10:12 Thu 26 Feb 2015

For the placemats, please could I be given useful clues about forest26.

Post by **PhilW** » 10:26 Thu 26 Feb 2015

jdaw1 wrote:For the placemats, please could I be given useful clues about forest26.

Initials TC, right-handed, if that is what you need to know.

Post by **jdaw1** » 10:41 Thu 26 Feb 2015

Thank you.

Twelve of us, presumably in the Red Room, so there will be enough space for placenames. Would they help Henry? If yes they’ll be in the form “Julian W.”

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 10:57 Thu 26 Feb 2015

Yes why not. This might be an opportune moment to announce that the reciprocal membership arrangement that Henry facilitated between the Ulster Reform Club and the Oporto Lawn Tennis & Cricket Club has completed all of its trials by paper and is now official. Who wants to be my guest?

Post by **jdaw1** » 12:42 Thu 26 Feb 2015

First draft of the placemats. Comment welcome.

Pictures will be added to first post when AHB replies to request for permission to edit that post.

benread · Post by **benread** » 13:59 Thu 26 Feb 2015

djewesbury wrote:Yes why not. This might be an opportune moment to announce that the reciprocal membership arrangement that Henry facilitated between the Ulster Reform Club and the Oporto Lawn Tennis & Cricket Club has completed all of its trials by paper and is now official. Who wants to be my guest?

Are MCC members also accommodated?

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djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 14:42 Thu 26 Feb 2015

Somewhat surprisingly, no.

Post by **PhilW** » 19:22 Thu 26 Feb 2015

I can confirm there is no chance for me to join you, unfortunately; you can remove me from the reserve list, and my apologies to Henry, I hope I will get to catch up with you later in the year - Phil.

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 19:29 Thu 26 Feb 2015

PhilW wrote:I can confirm there is no chance for me to join you, unfortunately; you can remove me from the reserve list, and my apologies to Henry, I hope I will get to catch up with you later in the year - Phil.

Very sorry to hear that Phil. Haven't seen you in ages, seems like it'll be May until we get to drink Port together again. Keep yourself going with the thought of mackerel, good Port, and the Oporto Cricket Club. SUBLIMINAL MESSAGE ALERT (LET'S GO...) SUBLIMINAL MESSAGE ENDS

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 19:47 Thu 26 Feb 2015

jdaw1 wrote:First draft of the placemats. Comment welcome.

Pictures will be added to first post when AHB replies to request for permission to edit that post.

You hereby have my permission

Post by **jdaw1** » 22:16 Thu 26 Feb 2015

AHB wrote:You hereby have my permission

First post amended.

Post by **jdaw1** » 11:06 Fri 27 Feb 2015

And who will print the placemats?

Post by **flash_uk** » 13:09 Fri 27 Feb 2015

jdaw1 wrote:And who will print the placemats?

I can do it. Placenames on card?

Post by **jdaw1** » 13:36 Fri 27 Feb 2015

No need for card.

Are we too late and incompetent for food pre-ordering?

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 13:45 Fri 27 Feb 2015

jdaw1 wrote:Are we too late and incompetent for food pre-ordering?

Probably. But I will cope by asking Kasha to make sure there are at least 10 sirloin steaks kept back for us on the night.

Post by **flash_uk** » 17:49 Fri 27 Feb 2015

I'm sure we could get a food order together by Monday, even if not for everyone. It is kind of handy when the staff arrive with the food saying your name, which the emailed table of orders facilitates...

I'll start, and if enough respond then great. From the B&F ‘Dining Menu’:
Potted shrimps
Chargrilled sirloin steak 220g (Rare, no sauce)
Peas and beans with mint lemon and butter

Post by **DRT** » 18:12 Fri 27 Feb 2015

Perhaps we should all have the cold roast beef?

If my memory serves correctly the last time we visited on a Monday the steaks were a bit small and ropey, no doubt being the runts of the previous week's litter.

I might go off piste.

Post by **DRT** » 18:20 Fri 27 Feb 2015

I've just realised that this is my big chance to scratch an itch...

Chicken liver pâté with toast
Gammon, egg and chips with, or without black pudding

benread · Post by **benread** » 18:24 Fri 27 Feb 2015

DRT wrote:I've just realised that this is my big chance to scratch an itch...

Chicken liver pâté with toast
Gammon, egg and chips with, or without black pudding

Sounds almost perfect, but...

Truffle Mac & Cheese
Gammon, egg and chips with, or without black pudding.

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 19:37 Fri 27 Feb 2015

Looking forward to this

Truffle Mac & Cheese
Chargrilled sirloin steak with hand-cut chips - Black and blue
Plus a side of Creamed spinach

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 20:26 Fri 27 Feb 2015

Agree with Derek with regards to the steak last time. Therefore:

Potted Shrimp

Gammon, chips and black pudding (no egg)

Dessert tbd

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 20:30 Fri 27 Feb 2015

Please sir, why did Labour abolish the Vintners' privilege?

Please sir, what is Truffle Mac?

Please sir, why is quinoa?

Post by **jdaw1** » 21:22 Fri 27 Feb 2015

djewesbury wrote:Please sir, why is quinoa?

So horses don’t go hungry while their masters eat.

Post by **flash_uk** » 21:35 Fri 27 Feb 2015

jdaw1 wrote:
djewesbury wrote:Please sir, why is quinoa?
So horses don’t go hungry while their masters eat.

Orders please you two.

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 21:36 Fri 27 Feb 2015

I asked a question ^

Post by **flash_uk** » 22:07 Fri 27 Feb 2015

djewesbury wrote:I asked a question ^

I didn't know the answer, which is why I ordered something different!

Post by **jdaw1** » 22:30 Fri 27 Feb 2015

The current draft of the food order. When a few more people have decided please could somebody check for errors.

Post by **jdaw1** » 22:52 Fri 27 Feb 2015

djewesbury wrote:Please sir, why is quinoa?

It’s some vegetarian pants that some people have decided to believe is anything other than tasteless vegetarian pants. It’s a secular religious joke, like the New-Zealand Jedi thing. Do you really need to know more?

djewesbury wrote:Please sir, what is Truffle Mac?

Truffle Mac & Cheese is presumably Mac and Cheese with added Truffle. Rather resembling what it says on the tin.

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 22:54 Fri 27 Feb 2015

What. Is. Mac.

Post by **jdaw1** » 22:57 Fri 27 Feb 2015

Aroni.

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 23:05 Fri 27 Feb 2015

jdaw1 wrote:Aroni.

Oh. Why didn't they just say that?

Post by **flash_uk** » 23:06 Fri 27 Feb 2015

jdaw1 wrote:The current draft of the food order. When a few more people have decided please could somebody check for errors.

So far there is only your intentional "error".

Post by **jdaw1** » 23:07 Fri 27 Feb 2015

flash_uk wrote:your intentional "error".

That I am having the rare beef?

What theme(s) would you like for March 2 and would be able to contribute towards?