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Julian has confirmed that he will not be attending the tasting on the 15th.

Harry, you’re the first reserve. Would you like the place?

At the moment the trains still seem to be running on Thursday 15th, including the 2244 back to town (which arrives just before midnight). Getting that continues to be my current plan.

Guys,

have booked myself into the Cricketers as do not want to rely on the trains. When booking a taxi may I can join the crowd?

Looking fwd to the christmas bash.

regards

WS1

Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑11:12 Sun 27 Nov 2022 Julian has confirmed that he will not be attending the tasting on the 15th.

Harry, you’re the first reserve. Would you like the place?

Sadly i can't make this, my diary is a little crazy and I would be ...... therefore all have a great time.

Christopher can't make it either.

Ralph, the place is yours if you want it provided you let me know in the next couple of days (ie. at some point before I wake up and log on Wednesday morning).

May I be added to the reserve list? I can attend this year.

Alex M wrote: ↑13:40 Mon 28 Nov 2022 May I be added to the reserve list? I can attend this year.

Added. You may be lucky again...

Have been looking at options for fitting this in, but unfortunately won't be able to attend. Please leave me on the list for next year.

please can i also be on the list for next year. thanks

Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑12:36 Mon 28 Nov 2022 Christopher can't make it either.

Ralph, the place is yours if you want it provided you let me know in the next couple of days (ie. at some point before I wake up and log on Wednesday morning).

Ralph hasn’t responded. Neil can’t make it.

Alex M - the seat is yours!

nac wrote: ↑13:49 Thu 01 Dec 2022 Have been looking at options for fitting this in, but unfortunately won't be able to attend. Please leave me on the list for next year.

Remind me when I start the thread for 2023 and I’ll add you to the reserves list.

Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑12:16 Sat 03 Dec 2022

Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑12:36 Mon 28 Nov 2022 Christopher can't make it either.

Ralph, the place is yours if you want it provided you let me know in the next couple of days (ie. at some point before I wake up and log on Wednesday morning).

Ralph hasn’t responded. Neil can’t make it.

Alex M - the seat is yours!

Confirmed! Thank you very much.

In a statement of intent / faith, have popped the cork on the wine I intend to bring (not port, as none of you will be surprised to hear).

Julian’s offer to make placemats for the tasting on the 14th has prodded me into realising i have done about placemats for this tasting,

Tom is not keen on sticky labels unless we carefully remove them from the glasses after use since they are a pain in the dishwasher. Does anyone strongly desire sticky glass labels or would a couple of chalk pens suffice?

Does anyone want tasting note sheets?

And the food order question - does anyone not want a steak?

Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑08:48 Thu 08 Dec 2022Does anyone strongly desire sticky glass labels or would a couple of chalk pens suffice?

Chalk pen(s) works for me

Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑08:48 Thu 08 Dec 2022Does anyone want tasting note sheets?

Tasting note sheets and voting sheets would make sense imo.

I will start getting the usual food order together tomorrow unless anyone has an issue:

Smoked salmon
14oz fillet steak + chips
Vanilla ice cream and gravy
Stollen slices
A selection of British cheeses + biscuits

uncle tom wrote: ↑17:31 Thu 08 Dec 2022 I will start getting the usual food order together tomorrow unless anyone has an issue:

Smoked salmon
14oz fillet steak + chips
Vanilla ice cream and gravy
Stollen slices
A selection of British cheeses + biscuits

That sounds absolutely wonderful Thank you Tom!

@ Alex - Another vote for chalk pens and tasting sheets.

@ Tom - if it's not an imposition pease could I start with just a green salad? I didn't do sufficient justice to my massive fillet steak last year.

George - I confess that I had a cold fillet steak sandwich for my lunch the day after my last Xmas tasting. Aluminium foil is your friend.

Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑17:46 Thu 08 Dec 2022

uncle tom wrote: ↑17:31 Thu 08 Dec 2022 I will start getting the usual food order together tomorrow unless anyone has an issue:

Smoked salmon
14oz fillet steak + chips
Vanilla ice cream and gravy
Stollen slices
A selection of British cheeses + biscuits

That sounds absolutely wonderful Thank you Tom!

Agreed. I ate far too much of the delicious smoked salmon last year, and given the opportunity will likely do the same again
Cheers Tom! (don't worry George, I'll help you with your smoked salmon too...)

uncle tom wrote: ↑17:31 Thu 08 Dec 2022 I will start getting the usual food order together tomorrow unless anyone has an issue:

Smoked salmon
14oz fillet steak + chips
Vanilla ice cream and gravy
Stollen slices
A selection of British cheeses + biscuits

Sounds fabulous - thanks Tom

uncle tom wrote: ↑17:31 Thu 08 Dec 2022 I will start getting the usual food order together tomorrow unless anyone has an issue:

Smoked salmon
14oz fillet steak + chips
Vanilla ice cream and gravy
Stollen slices
A selection of British cheeses + biscuits

Wonderful - thanks Tom. I'll bring one or two extra cheeses as usual. And some cash to pay for dinner

Yes, thanks Tom and fingers crossed that nothing goes awry at the last minute this year! Now just to find a suitable unknown bottle…

winesecretary wrote: ↑00:11 Fri 09 Dec 2022 @ Tom - if it's not an imposition pease could I start with just a green salad? I didn't do sufficient justice to my massive fillet steak last year.

Could you possibly bring your own, or ask the Indian restaurant just down the road?

We don't stock salad ingredients in the pub and I don't do rabbit food at home either..