Thu 13th December - The Port Forum 2018 Xmas Bash
- Alex Bridgeman
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Thu 13th December - The Port Forum 2018 Xmas Bash
I'd like to propose Thursday 13th of December as the date of our 2018 Port Forum Christmas extravaganza. (This ties in with my Ipswich team Christmas lunch so puts me in the right place at the right time.)
I haven't asked Tom yet, but I am hoping that he will kindly agree to host the Christmas offline again at the White Horse in Newport. The nearest train station to the pub is Newport (Essex), which is a 10 minute walk from the White Horse. Those staying overnight usually stay at the Saffron Hotel in Saffron Walden, a 10 minute car journey from the White Horse, at the Tollhouse B&B in Newport or at the Cricketer's Arms in Rickling Green (a 7 minute drive).
The theme will be the usual, that is The Unknown Shipper and His Peculiar Friends
Space at the White Horse is a little tight so numbers attending have to be limited to 10. Normal practice is to offer those who attended the previous year first refusal. The industry guest will probably be Dirk Niepoort. CMAG took EDN's seat at short notice last year so has been demoted to first reserve to make space for EDN should he wish to attend.
Last Year's attendees were as set out below. Last year's attendees have until end of May to confirm their intention to attend in 2018 and to book their place (which can be cancelled later, if required).
1.Uncle Tom (confirmed)
2.Industry Guest (confirmed)
3.Axel Probst (confirmed)
4.AHB (confirmed)
5.IDJ (confirmed)
6.MPM (confirmed)
7.WS1 (confirmed)
8.CPR (confirmed)
9.AM (confirmed)
10.
RESERVES
None
There are usually one or two people who can't make it at the last minute each year so being on the reserve list gives you a decent chance to attend. If you'd like to be on the reserve list, please say so.
Sticky labels etc.
I haven't asked Tom yet, but I am hoping that he will kindly agree to host the Christmas offline again at the White Horse in Newport. The nearest train station to the pub is Newport (Essex), which is a 10 minute walk from the White Horse. Those staying overnight usually stay at the Saffron Hotel in Saffron Walden, a 10 minute car journey from the White Horse, at the Tollhouse B&B in Newport or at the Cricketer's Arms in Rickling Green (a 7 minute drive).
The theme will be the usual, that is The Unknown Shipper and His Peculiar Friends
Space at the White Horse is a little tight so numbers attending have to be limited to 10. Normal practice is to offer those who attended the previous year first refusal. The industry guest will probably be Dirk Niepoort. CMAG took EDN's seat at short notice last year so has been demoted to first reserve to make space for EDN should he wish to attend.
Last Year's attendees were as set out below. Last year's attendees have until end of May to confirm their intention to attend in 2018 and to book their place (which can be cancelled later, if required).
1.Uncle Tom (confirmed)
2.Industry Guest (confirmed)
3.Axel Probst (confirmed)
4.AHB (confirmed)
5.IDJ (confirmed)
6.MPM (confirmed)
7.WS1 (confirmed)
8.CPR (confirmed)
9.AM (confirmed)
10.
RESERVES
None
There are usually one or two people who can't make it at the last minute each year so being on the reserve list gives you a decent chance to attend. If you'd like to be on the reserve list, please say so.
Sticky labels etc.
Top Ports in 2022: Quinta do Noval Nacional 1931. I have never drunk such a wonderful bottle of Port. I cried with joy.
2023: Fonseca 1966. There are not many better Ports, except a good bottle of Fonseca 1927. Wow!
2023: Fonseca 1966. There are not many better Ports, except a good bottle of Fonseca 1927. Wow!
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Re: Thu 13th December - Th Port Forum 2018 Xmas Bash
Game. Thanks for the organisation, Alex and Tom.
Axel
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Re: Thu 13th December - Th Port Forum 2018 Xmas Bash
I would also like to attend the christmas bash this year!
regards
WS1

regards
WS1
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Re: Thu 13th December - Th Port Forum 2018 Xmas Bash
Count me in. Thank you.
Re: Thu 13th December - Th Port Forum 2018 Xmas Bash
And I can confirm too.
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Re: Thu 13th December - Th Port Forum 2018 Xmas Bash
If the first reserve gets in would love to attend
Thanks
Thanks
- Alex Bridgeman
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Re: Thu 13th December - The Port Forum 2018 Xmas Bash
I've just booked a room at the Cricketer's Arms in Rickling Green. Happy to share a taxi as we've done in the past.
Top Ports in 2022: Quinta do Noval Nacional 1931. I have never drunk such a wonderful bottle of Port. I cried with joy.
2023: Fonseca 1966. There are not many better Ports, except a good bottle of Fonseca 1927. Wow!
2023: Fonseca 1966. There are not many better Ports, except a good bottle of Fonseca 1927. Wow!
Re: Thu 13th December - The Port Forum 2018 Xmas Bash
Confirming I hope to attend.
Re: Thu 13th December - The Port Forum 2018 Xmas Bash
My re-attendance is confirmed (and the search for a suitable bottle continues in earnest).
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Re: Thu 13th December - The Port Forum 2018 Xmas Bash
Confirming. Hopefully I´m possible to attend.
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Re: Thu 13th December - The Port Forum 2018 Xmas Bash
I would love to come if reserve seats are in, provided that I am accepted from the reserve list on the Offley vertical on Dec. 11.
- Alex Bridgeman
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Re: Thu 13th December - The Port Forum 2018 Xmas Bash
Our industry guest has confirmed he will attend (initials EDN). I have promised to book him a room at the Cricketers Arms, which I will do once I am sober.
Top Ports in 2022: Quinta do Noval Nacional 1931. I have never drunk such a wonderful bottle of Port. I cried with joy.
2023: Fonseca 1966. There are not many better Ports, except a good bottle of Fonseca 1927. Wow!
2023: Fonseca 1966. There are not many better Ports, except a good bottle of Fonseca 1927. Wow!
- Alex Bridgeman
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Re: Thu 13th December - The Port Forum 2018 Xmas Bash
If anyone is unable to make it to the Christmas tasting, please say so as soon as you are aware of that fact in order to give people on the waiting list a decent chance of reorganising their schedules to attend.
Tom - do you need anything from us in advance? Am I allowed to be radical and have a smaller steak than normal? I am very happy with a 500g steak instead of the usual 900.
Tom - do you need anything from us in advance? Am I allowed to be radical and have a smaller steak than normal? I am very happy with a 500g steak instead of the usual 900.
Top Ports in 2022: Quinta do Noval Nacional 1931. I have never drunk such a wonderful bottle of Port. I cried with joy.
2023: Fonseca 1966. There are not many better Ports, except a good bottle of Fonseca 1927. Wow!
2023: Fonseca 1966. There are not many better Ports, except a good bottle of Fonseca 1927. Wow!
Re: Thu 13th December - The Port Forum 2018 Xmas Bash
To confirm I would lile a place in the taxi if possible (both ways) - ThanksAHB wrote: ↑10:10 Mon 16 Apr 2018 I've just booked a room at the Cricketer's Arms in Rickling Green. Happy to share a taxi as we've done in the past.
Re: Thu 13th December - The Port Forum 2018 Xmas Bash
I'd also like a taxi slot if poss.CPR 1 wrote: ↑20:59 Tue 04 Dec 2018To confirm I would lile a place in the taxi if possible (both ways) - ThanksAHB wrote: ↑10:10 Mon 16 Apr 2018 I've just booked a room at the Cricketer's Arms in Rickling Green. Happy to share a taxi as we've done in the past.
Thx
Re: Thu 13th December - The Port Forum 2018 Xmas Bash
I'm going to have to drop from the Xmas tasting this year due to other commitments confirmed yesterday (coincidental timing given Alex's reminder).
Please make my space available for a reserve.
Please make my space available for a reserve.
Re: Thu 13th December - The Port Forum 2018 Xmas Bash
Place in the taxi as well please!
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Re: Thu 13th December - The Port Forum 2018 Xmas Bash
I am afraid I have to drop out due to work travel commitments.
I hope you have a wonderful evening
I hope you have a wonderful evening
Re: Thu 13th December - The Port Forum 2018 Xmas Bash
Tom, 2 confirmed attendees have dropped. Did you contact Wolfgang Giehrl yet to see if he can take up a slot? If he can't then Tony and JDAW are next in line.
- Alex Bridgeman
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Re: Thu 13th December - The Port Forum 2018 Xmas Bash
I am contacting the first two reserves as we speak...
And also trying to book a taxi to cope with 5 passengers. These being:
And also trying to book a taxi to cope with 5 passengers. These being:
- AHB
- EDN
- IDJ
- MPM
- CPR
Top Ports in 2022: Quinta do Noval Nacional 1931. I have never drunk such a wonderful bottle of Port. I cried with joy.
2023: Fonseca 1966. There are not many better Ports, except a good bottle of Fonseca 1927. Wow!
2023: Fonseca 1966. There are not many better Ports, except a good bottle of Fonseca 1927. Wow!
- Alex Bridgeman
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Re: Thu 13th December - The Port Forum 2018 Xmas Bash
A car has been booked with Elsenham Cabs (01279 815303). Pick up at the Cricketer's Arms at 17.45 and return leaving the White Horse at 00.00
Top Ports in 2022: Quinta do Noval Nacional 1931. I have never drunk such a wonderful bottle of Port. I cried with joy.
2023: Fonseca 1966. There are not many better Ports, except a good bottle of Fonseca 1927. Wow!
2023: Fonseca 1966. There are not many better Ports, except a good bottle of Fonseca 1927. Wow!
Re: Thu 13th December - The Port Forum 2018 Xmas Bash
Just looking at my diary and travel - I might not make it to the Cricketer's for 1745, in which case no worries - I'll get a separate cab.
Re: Thu 13th December - The Port Forum 2018 Xmas Bash
Sticky labels etc have been made. Please confirm OK; and choose somebody to print.
- Alex Bridgeman
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Re: Thu 13th December - The Port Forum 2018 Xmas Bash
Unfortunately I am not in the office again this week so can’t print.jdaw1 wrote: ↑22:30 Mon 10 Dec 2018 Sticky labels etc have been made. Please confirm OK; and choose somebody to print.
Top Ports in 2022: Quinta do Noval Nacional 1931. I have never drunk such a wonderful bottle of Port. I cried with joy.
2023: Fonseca 1966. There are not many better Ports, except a good bottle of Fonseca 1927. Wow!
2023: Fonseca 1966. There are not many better Ports, except a good bottle of Fonseca 1927. Wow!