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A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 23:55 Wed 04 Jan 2012
by DRT
Location:
The Bunghole, 57 High Holborn, London
WC1V 6DT
Theme: Bring a bottle of port to share with friends.
jdaw1 and DRT (and perhaps another) will be at The Bunghole on the evening of Tuesday 10 January 2012.
Please post here if you would like to join us.
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 00:12 Thu 05 Jan 2012
by RAYC
As well as the 9th...?
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 00:13 Thu 05 Jan 2012
by RAYC
I hope to be there.
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 00:41 Thu 05 Jan 2012
by DRT
RAYC wrote:As well as the 9th...?
Do you mean
the 16th?
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 01:32 Thu 05 Jan 2012
by RAYC
DRT wrote:RAYC wrote:As well as the 9th...?
Do you mean
the 16th?
No.
Monday 9th (which, i admit, may not yet be official
)
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 20:22 Thu 05 Jan 2012
by Alex Bridgeman
My meetings in London next week have moved - I'll be in London on Wednesday now, not Monday (or Tuesday). Guess I'll miss out and have to wait until 16th.
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 21:33 Thu 05 Jan 2012
by jdaw1
If we are two to four, we will have the small room, which has been booked with Ben. If we are five or more we must call (+44 20 7831 8365), and he might evict those who think that they have the larger room.
Alas table six, which seats six but isn’t in a separate room, was booked by a book club. Apparently they are quite raucous.
Theme? Port?
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 21:39 Thu 05 Jan 2012
by jdaw1
First
draft of the placemats.
- JDAW, DRT, RAYC;
- Assumed blind;
- Is the corks sheet wanted?
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 21:45 Thu 05 Jan 2012
by DRT
Thanks. I am happy with blind and there is no harm in including the cork sheet.
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 22:38 Thu 05 Jan 2012
by RAYC
ditto
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 10:41 Sun 08 Jan 2012
by JacobH
I believe I am free on Tuesday evening so would be keen to attend if possible. The only problem is that bringing a bottle is a bit difficult at the moment; might anyone have a spare bottle which I could adopt?
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 10:45 Sun 08 Jan 2012
by DRT
JacobH wrote:I believe I am free on Tuesday evening so would be keen to attend if possible. The only problem is that bringing a bottle is a bit difficult at the moment; might anyone have a spare bottle which I could adopt?
No problem
Will send you an email with some options.
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 10:59 Sun 08 Jan 2012
by RAYC
I also have a couple of options if needed.
Whilst shopping in London yesterday, i came across an intriguing half bottle that i had not seen before and would like to add as an extra (was due to be drunk last night before i organised an early morning bike ride in the chilterns!)
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 11:43 Sun 08 Jan 2012
by jdaw1
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 11:48 Sun 08 Jan 2012
by RAYC
jdaw1 wrote:If we are two to four, we will have the small room, which has been booked with Ben.
Now that Jacob is attending and we have the mystery potential attendee, are we still likely to be two to four attendees?
If it is touch and go, shall i find a suitable guest to ensure that we have 5?
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 11:57 Sun 08 Jan 2012
by jdaw1
This is meant to be a small trial run. I’d rather keep it small. If the mystery possible attendee becomes a non-mystery actual attendee, then matters are forced, but I prefer that they not be.
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 12:02 Sun 08 Jan 2012
by RAYC
jdaw1 wrote:This is meant to be a small trial run. I’d rather keep it small. If the mystery possible attendee becomes a non-mystery actual attendee, then matters are forced, but I prefer that they not be.
Sounds good
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 20:57 Sun 08 Jan 2012
by jdaw1
For those for whom it would be easy, please bring a printout of
this page, ideally one from each of several printers.
If possible print on Tuesday, as extra tests might happen on Monday evening.
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 21:02 Sun 08 Jan 2012
by DRT
RAYC wrote:jdaw1 wrote:This is meant to be a small trial run. I’d rather keep it small. If the mystery possible attendee becomes a non-mystery actual attendee, then matters are forced, but I prefer that they not be.
Sounds good
Matters have been forced due to an invitation I issued before reading this having now been accepted. The person concerned has asked to bring a friend, who we know.
Can we make this six please?
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 21:14 Sun 08 Jan 2012
by jdaw1
Do the extra people have known initials?
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 21:19 Sun 08 Jan 2012
by DRT
CJ and NT, the latter not yet confirmed.
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 23:20 Sun 08 Jan 2012
by jdaw1
Updated
draft of the placemats.
- People:
- Glasses:
- Same as people, and
- â—Š ;
- ·•Â·;
- ♪;
- |¦|.
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 23:31 Sun 08 Jan 2012
by RAYC
jdaw1 wrote:Glasses:
Same as people, and
â—Š ;
·•Â·;
♪;
|¦|.
erm...how much port are we drinking....?
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 06:36 Mon 09 Jan 2012
by jdaw1
RAYC wrote:erm...how much port are we drinking....?
Just a little.
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 11:57 Mon 09 Jan 2012
by RAYC
jdaw1 wrote:RAYC wrote:erm...how much port are we drinking....?
Just a little.
ok...well...my first meeting is not until 11.00 i suppose...
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 15:22 Mon 09 Jan 2012
by jdaw1
Bunghole: six is too many for the small room; we’re now in the larger room.
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 15:34 Mon 09 Jan 2012
by RAYC
I am guessing we have the following ports:
- RAYC (1 bottle)
- Jacob (1 bottle)
- DRT (1 bottle)
- jdaw1 (1 bottle)
+ 1 further bottle and my half bottle to cover CJ and NT
(this should be more than sufficient from my perspective, but if we start to run dry, both DRT and I will have back-up options)
Or do you have more in mind?
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 16:56 Mon 09 Jan 2012
by Glenn E.
jdaw1 wrote:RAYC wrote:erm...how much port are we drinking....?
Just a little.
That's like a French Chef saying that his recipe uses "just a little" bit of butter.
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 17:00 Mon 09 Jan 2012
by jdaw1
RAYC wrote:- RAYC (1 bottle)
- Jacob (1 bottle)
- DRT (1 bottle)
- jdaw1 (1 bottle)
+ 1 further bottle and my half bottle to cover CJ and NT
Those are the six people in the latest
draft of the placemats.
RAYC wrote:both DRT and I will have back-up options
And so will I, so three extra circles. And one more just in case of an accident.
So what’s wrong?
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 17:10 Mon 09 Jan 2012
by jdaw1
Who is to print? Generally I arrive later than others: I’m willing to print, but probably not the optimal person.
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 17:21 Mon 09 Jan 2012
by RAYC
I can print. And will need to print the sticky labels for myself in any event. I can also be there at 6.30.
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 17:22 Mon 09 Jan 2012
by RAYC
RAYC wrote: I can also be there at 6.30.
Actually i should check: what time is everyone expecting?
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 17:32 Mon 09 Jan 2012
by jdaw1
18:30 is usual, and consistent with the booking. Go downstairs and ask for Ben.
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 17:47 Mon 09 Jan 2012
by RAYC
eek...where are the sticky labels?
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 18:38 Mon 09 Jan 2012
by jdaw1
RAYC wrote:eek...where are the sticky labels?
Updated
draft of the placemats.
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 00:28 Tue 10 Jan 2012
by DRT
DRT wrote:CJ and NT, the latter not yet confirmed.
NT now confirmed.
Rule 47a (No perfume at tastings) has been explained, acknowledged and accepted by both CJ and NT. Julian is free to issue his customary summary execution notices for non-compliance if necessary.
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 09:27 Tue 10 Jan 2012
by jdaw1
To be updated during the day: ☑☑☑☑☑
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 10:56 Tue 10 Jan 2012
by jdaw1
Who is to print?
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 12:01 Tue 10 Jan 2012
by RAYC
yesterday, RAYC wrote:I can print.
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 14:03 Tue 10 Jan 2012
by RAYC
now printed.
My anticipated time of arrival pushed back from 6.30 to 6.40 - sorry. (bunghole a 1 mile walk - I am assuming that takes me approx. 20 minutes)
Re: A Trial-run at The Bunghole - 10th Jan 2012
Posted: 23:30 Tue 10 Jan 2012
by jdaw1