Thursday 5th December - Online/Virtual Tasting

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Thursday 5th December - Online/Virtual Tasting

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Mr Kneeshaw has suggested that it might be nice to do a virtual event (as per during Lockdown) before the end of the year.

So, I propose 2000 (UK time) on Thursday 5th December.

To be confirmed, but we'll use Zoom or Teams. Details will be shared via email in advance.

Theme: A Decent Port That You'd Like To Share With Yourself

Who'd like to stay in & play?

Attendees:
  • Justin K
  • Neil C
  • Rich O'N
  • Miguel
  • Mike M
  • Alex B
  • Charles R
  • PhilW (maybe)
  • Mike JW
  • Martin C
  • Mike C
  • Rob C
  • Glenn E
  • ...
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I could be interested but my time machine isn't quite perfected yet. Could the 5th December be a more reasonable date?
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rich_n wrote: 15:21 Wed 20 Nov 2024 I could be interested but my time machine isn't quite perfected yet. Could the 5th December be a more reasonable date?
Aah, yes. I'll fix that...
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I'd be up for that.
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Sounds good - I’m in. Thx.
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nac wrote:
rich_n wrote: 15:21 Wed 20 Nov 2024 I could be interested but my time machine isn't quite perfected yet. Could the 5th December be a more reasonable date?
Aah, yes. I'll fix that...
Excellent, please count me in.
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Yes please. I should be able to do that.
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yes please
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Am out for dinner, but will try and join later if I'm back in time.
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3:00 PM on the U.S. East Coast? Sounds like the perfect time to be having a glass of Port. I'm in if there's room.
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Can I join in please
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Yes please!
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Everyone is on the list.
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nac wrote: 11:35 Fri 22 Nov 2024 Everyone is on the list.
Except me!
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Alex Bridgeman wrote: 14:30 Fri 22 Nov 2024
nac wrote: 11:35 Fri 22 Nov 2024 Everyone is on the list.
Except me!
Oops!

Everyone is now on the list.
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nac wrote: 06:46 Sat 23 Nov 2024
Alex Bridgeman wrote: 14:30 Fri 22 Nov 2024
nac wrote: 11:35 Fri 22 Nov 2024 Everyone is on the list.
Except me!
Oops!

Everyone is now on the list.
Thank you.
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I will also try to join, please
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I can't be certain that I'll be able to join (middle of the work day, etc.) but I'll give it a try!
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I’m assuming that placemats won’t be needed. If wrong, instruct!
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jdaw1 wrote: 00:16 Tue 26 Nov 2024 I’m assuming that placemats won’t be needed. If wrong, instruct!
Your assumption is correct.
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For all those intending to join, could you please PM me your email address.
Our "meeting" will be held using Teams...

...unless someone has a full-fat version of Zoom we could use?
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This is still on, correct? Because I haven't received any emails (apologies if they haven't been sent yet).
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@ MigSU - still on - have fun!
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Teams link will be going out later this morning.
If I don't have (or already know) your email address, then you won't get it.
The link won't be published on here.
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nac wrote: 10:49 Thu 05 Dec 2024 Teams link will be going out later this morning.
If I don't have (or already know) your email address, then you won't get it.
The link won't be published on here.
Thanks!

I already sent you my address via PM.
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nac wrote: 10:49 Thu 05 Dec 2024 Teams link will be going out later this morning.
If I don't have (or already know) your email address, then you won't get it.
The link won't be published on here.
There may be a slight delay with this as having some email challenges...

Have addresses for all except RAYC. Can anyone else send me it?
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I think you can send him an email via his personal profile page here on TPF, even if it doesn't show you the address itself (although I've no idea if he still uses that particular email address).
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MigSU wrote: 11:22 Thu 05 Dec 2024 I think you can send him an email via his personal profile page here on TPF, even if it doesn't show you the address itself (although I've no idea if he still uses that particular email address).
Good idea.
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Invites have now been sent to all.
SCD added as well.
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please can you send me the link, i might be able to join in.
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Invite received. I have another meeting during that time period, but will join as soon as I can!
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hadge wrote: 16:54 Thu 05 Dec 2024 please can you send me the link, i might be able to join in.
Done.
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I'm online, waiting eagerly to be let into the meeting...

(I know I'm a bit early.)
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We've started. Alex, Rob & I in...
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The link doesn’t work for me.
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Updating my Teams app now.
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Thanks, gents, great fun! And thank you Neil for organising!

We should definitely follow Neil's advice and make this a semi-regular thing, great to see all of you.
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Thank you Neil, that was great evening. It would be really good to make this a 6-monthly or quarterly event in the TPF calendar.
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I echo Miguel and Alex's comments. It was a lot of fun and I got to put a face to some of the names that I see on this board daily. Thanks Neil for organizing this. Some of the suggestions for future virtual tastings sound interesting if they can be pulled off.
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I think this is a great idea and makes it so easy to meet others from around the world ...
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