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Ah, the Porto of the north.KillerB wrote:I will be travelling to Utrecht to be teaching then so I have to say a disappointed "no".
What are you doing there? I read in a newspaper yesterday that Oman has plans to become the IT-hotspot of the middle east. Your knowledge is required here to achieve that goal.KillerB wrote:I will be travelling to Utrecht to be teaching then so I have to say a disappointed "no".
You want me to move to Belgium? What with no decent wines or Ports, an impossible import structure and all that Flemish-Walloon in-fighting? No thanks.RonnieRoots wrote:What are you doing there? I read in a newspaper yesterday that Oman has plans to become the IT-hotspot of the middle east. Your knowledge is required here to achieve that goal.KillerB wrote:I will be travelling to Utrecht to be teaching then so I have to say a disappointed "no".
No - I'm teaching people how to use hammers and spanners. There's a skill shortage in Utrecht, allegedly.RonnieRoots wrote:A Tool course?
Hammers? Do they have a lot of rough stones?KillerB wrote:No - I'm teaching people how to use hammers and spanners.
I think at some point in the not too distant future we should organise a TPF Off-line in VNG. Flights from London to Oporto are a cheap as chips and it is easy to hop over for a couple of days. Perhaps this should be the first entry on the 2009 Offline Planner?
That's not a bad idea at all. London to Oporto is normally below £100 return. Much less if you book early.SushiNorth wrote: I wonder whether NY->London->Portugal might not be a bad idea...
Please don't overlook the importance of reporting on the 2008 harvest forecast. We need daily weather reports and as many pictures of the vines as possible.Derek T. wrote:I will try to post some thoughts when I am there and will, of course, be asking for opinions on how the 2007 vintage is developing
Please don't do that. You do not have the time to spare to drink port. We expect you to work while you are in the Douro by taking vine photographs, speaking to the shippers about 2006 declarations, winemakers about 2007 port quality and meterologists about 2008 weather conditions. We will be perfectly able to increase our port intake after work while you are on your trip and therefore unable to drink. Don't worry, we can compensate for your absence.Derek T. wrote:Most of all I will be drinking Purple Sunshine, enjoying wonderfull views of the Douro and thinking of you lot slogging away at work
I think that needs a new emoticon from JDAW...Derek T. wrote:I am as happy as a pig in a pile of poo
Not sure yet apart from Quinta de la Rosa, where I will be staying on Saturday and possibly Sunday night. Will let you know as soon as plans are madeRonnieRoots wrote:Derek, care to share which quintas you plan to visit?
I will certainly be taking pictures of vines and will post them on my return. Unfortunately, I will not have room in my bag for a Barometer or moisture sensing kit but will report rain/cloud/sun and cold/warm/hot readings for morning, afternoon and evening.AHB wrote:Please don't overlook the importance of reporting on the 2008 harvest forecast. We need daily weather reports and as many pictures of the vines as possible.Derek T. wrote:I will try to post some thoughts when I am there and will, of course, be asking for opinions on how the 2007 vintage is developing
OK - you've convinced me - I promise not to drink any port when I'm there.AHB wrote:Please don't do that. You do not have the time to spare to drink port. We expect you to work while you are in the Douro by taking vine photographs, speaking to the shippers about 2006 declarations, winemakers about 2007 port quality and meterologists about 2008 weather conditions. We will be perfectly able to increase our port intake after work while you are on your trip and therefore unable to drink. Don't worry, we can compensate for your absence.Derek T. wrote:Most of all I will be drinking Purple Sunshine, enjoying wonderfull views of the Douro and thinking of you lot slogging away at work
{insert excellent idea emoticon}AHB wrote:I think that needs a new emoticon from JDAW...Derek T. wrote:I am as happy as a pig in a pile of poo
Do you have a car at your disposal? If you wish, I can get you into contact with the owner of Quinta do Javali, about 45 minutes drive from Pinhao, and possibly one of the most locations in the Douro (and some good port and wine too!)Derek T. wrote:Not sure yet apart from Quinta de la Rosa, where I will be staying on Saturday and possibly Sunday night. Will let you know as soon as plans are madeRonnieRoots wrote:Derek, care to share which quintas you plan to visit?
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Ronnie,RonnieRoots wrote:Do you have a car at your disposal? If you wish, I can get you into contact with the owner of Quinta do Javali, about 45 minutes drive from Pinhao, and possibly one of the most locations in the Douro (and some good port and wine too!)Derek T. wrote:Not sure yet apart from Quinta de la Rosa, where I will be staying on Saturday and possibly Sunday night. Will let you know as soon as plans are madeRonnieRoots wrote:Derek, care to share which quintas you plan to visit?
Derek