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- 12:41 Sat 25 Jul 2015
- Forum: Meaningless Drivel
- Topic: Significant figures
- Replies: 88
- Views: 29581
Re: Significant figures
So the DRT classification is as follows. • Things big enough to be rounded: ◊ If in orbit around the sun are ‘planets’ (about a dozen are known, there might be hundreds); ◊ If in orbit around something orbiting the sun are ‘moons’ (there being about 19, the smallest perhaps being Mimas ). • Things ...
- 17:25 Fri 24 Jul 2015
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: Friday 14 August, 2015 - pending emergency, London
- Replies: 107
- Views: 66514
Re: Friday 14 August, 2015 - pending emergency, London
I have spoken to Alex at Woolgate, and reserved The Boardroom from 16:30 on Friday 14 th August 2015. Note to self: The Brasserie, Davy’s at Woolgate (25 Basinghall Street, London, EC2V 5HA, tel +44 20 7600 5216, streetmap.co.uk , maps.google.co.uk , bing.com ). You would find the boardroom a mite ...
- 08:24 Fri 24 Jul 2015
- Forum: Meaningless Drivel
- Topic: It's just not cricket
- Replies: 2378
- Views: 414196
Re: It's just not cricket
I think Ballance needs to take time away to sort out a solution to his now known weakness of playing far back in his crease. I think if it is a matter of confidence and just to remind himself he can score runs then sure, go back to the county circuit for a while. But if it is a matter of technique ...
- 11:40 Thu 23 Jul 2015
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1977 Gould Campbell
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3688
Re: 1977 Gould Campbell
Decanted 12 hours, 50% opacity, dark red. Red candied fruit from the nose. Tannic mouthfeel - a bit gritty. I also thought it very mildly corked - but not enough to stop me drinking it! Guessed to be F77.
- 11:38 Thu 23 Jul 2015
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1982 Kopke Sao Luiz
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3169
Re: 1982 Kopke Sao Luiz
Decanted 6 hours, 30% opacity, brown orange, tobacco rim, a hint of cloudiness. Sugar bomb - honeycomb, candied red fruit. Mid weight, slightly acidic bitter finish. Guessed Ck60
- 11:36 Thu 23 Jul 2015
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1980 Taylor
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3309
Re: 1980 Taylor
Decanted 9 hours, 40% opacity, warm red. Gentle entry, little/no acidity, quick to the finish but with an aftertaste of red fruits. Medium weight, no tannins. Julian says too young, I thought it lacked some backbone and wasn't convinced it will improve massively on the evidence of this bottle. Guess...
- 11:34 Thu 23 Jul 2015
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1970 Fonseca
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3667
Re: 1970 Fonseca
Decanted 4 hours, 30% opacity, red brown. Nose warm and sweet. Gentle entry, very smooth mouthfeel, some heat builds to the finish. Bursting with cherry. Very very good indeed. My WOTN also. Guessed to be G70.
- 18:06 Wed 22 Jul 2015
- Forum: Meaningless Drivel
- Topic: It's just not cricket
- Replies: 2378
- Views: 414196
Re: It's just not cricket
I think Ballance needs to take time away to sort out a solution to his now known weakness of playing far back in his crease.
- 12:44 Tue 21 Jul 2015
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
- Replies: 55
- Views: 35274
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Just realised this is now 6 days away - we'd better order some food. Please confirm your requirements from the menu.
Julian, Alex, Ian, Charles, feel free to simply say "same as for Tuesday the 21st" if that is convenient!
Julian, Alex, Ian, Charles, feel free to simply say "same as for Tuesday the 21st" if that is convenient!
- 08:23 Tue 21 Jul 2015
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: A sudden emergency in London, predicted for 21 July 2015
- Replies: 68
- Views: 42340
Re: A sudden emergency in London, predicted for 21 July 2015
If you can let me know before 5pm, I can help. It will of course be pop and pour...DRT wrote: but might have to adopt at very short notice.
- 08:19 Tue 21 Jul 2015
- Forum: Reviews
- Topic: Tue 21 July 2015, Boot & Flogger, an Emergency
- Replies: 30
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Re: Tue 21 July 2015, Boot & Flogger, an Emergency
Also decanted, at 0700. A slight worry about the nose, possibly corked. Backup bottle packed, which can be popped and poured if necessary.
- 20:34 Mon 20 Jul 2015
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: A sudden emergency in London, predicted for 21 July 2015
- Replies: 68
- Views: 42340
Re: A sudden emergency in London, predicted for 21 July 2015
I have a two-thirds full bottle of something that was decanted at the weekend that will also be making an appearance, so one of those dagger places will be occupied.
- 17:07 Mon 20 Jul 2015
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Handwriting questions
- Replies: 258
- Views: 77810
Re: Handwriting questions
I would say it is Martinez with a clumsy effort for an 'n', and the dot over the 'i' very poorly positioned.
- 12:08 Mon 20 Jul 2015
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: A sudden emergency in London, predicted for 21 July 2015
- Replies: 68
- Views: 42340
Re: A sudden emergency in London, predicted for 21 July 2015
My chosen bottle is standing and awaiting decanting first thing in the morning.
- 17:11 Fri 17 Jul 2015
- Forum: Meaningless Drivel
- Topic: It's just not cricket
- Replies: 2378
- Views: 414196
Re: It's just not cricket
That'll be a no. Root out for 1.flash_uk wrote:Root and Cook for double hundreds each?
- 17:04 Fri 17 Jul 2015
- Forum: Meaningless Drivel
- Topic: It's just not cricket
- Replies: 2378
- Views: 414196
Re: It's just not cricket
Oh dear. An England collapse is fully underway. Root and Cook for double hundreds each?
- 10:14 Wed 15 Jul 2015
- Forum: Meaningless Drivel
- Topic: It's just not cricket
- Replies: 2378
- Views: 414196
Re: It's just not cricket
Veering back momentarily to the cricket, I see they've dropped Haddin and will have a novice keeping wicket. The heavy, humid conditions in London at present surely favour us as well. I feel calm and confident. Derek, any predictions, since your barometer is so finely calibrated at present? Winning...
- 06:57 Wed 15 Jul 2015
- Forum: Meaningless Drivel
- Topic: Lords on Friday
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4165
Re: Lords on Friday
Viagogo or getmein.com. Not cheap...djewesbury wrote:If you can still get tickets you're well connected. It's completely sold out as far as I know..
- 06:55 Wed 15 Jul 2015
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: A sudden emergency in London, predicted for 21 July 2015
- Replies: 68
- Views: 42340
Re: A sudden emergency in London, predicted for 21 July 2015
The food order seems to be complete † . On Thursday it will be conveyed to the hostelry. † Careful checking by somebody would be welcome. On which subject, I have informed the B&F of the spelling error in the menu. The only error I can see is the missed opportunity to retain the egg in Ian"...
- 19:21 Tue 14 Jul 2015
- Forum: Meaningless Drivel
- Topic: Lords on Friday
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4165
Re: Lords on Friday
Ah, some confusion. I don't have tickets (yet)...but have realised my diary could be cleared to accommodate a day out
- 19:13 Tue 14 Jul 2015
- Forum: Meaningless Drivel
- Topic: Lords on Friday
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4165
Lords on Friday
Is anyone planning to go to Lords on Friday, or was not planning to, but could be persuaded?
- 12:17 Tue 14 Jul 2015
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: A sudden emergency in London, predicted for 21 July 2015
- Replies: 68
- Views: 42340
Re: A sudden emergency in London, predicted for 21 July 2015
In that case I'll change the buttered carrots to Peas and beans with mint lemon and butter.
- 07:31 Tue 14 Jul 2015
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: A sudden emergency in London, predicted for 21 July 2015
- Replies: 68
- Views: 42340
Re: A sudden emergency in London, predicted for 21 July 2015
I think this is the latest menu, some minor changes, most notably the sides.
- 07:26 Tue 14 Jul 2015
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: A sudden emergency in London, predicted for 21 July 2015
- Replies: 68
- Views: 42340
Re: A sudden emergency in London, predicted for 21 July 2015
For me thanks:
Potted shrimps
Chargrilled sirloin steak 220g (Rare, no sauce)
Buttered carrots
Potted shrimps
Chargrilled sirloin steak 220g (Rare, no sauce)
Buttered carrots
- 19:55 Mon 13 Jul 2015
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: A sudden emergency in London, predicted for 21 July 2015
- Replies: 68
- Views: 42340
Re: A sudden emergency in London, predicted for 21 July 2015
Were you thinking of collating a dinner pre-order, or is the intention to go with the flow on the day?djewesbury wrote:Green Room booked.