Mon 13 August: Emergency

[jdaw1]

The Boss has told me that the website for the book needs some really good pictures of a tasting. Fine Port being drunk by Fine Men, with a Debonaire Intensity appropriate to the King of Wines (maybe she didn’t quite say all that, but near enough), as photographed by friend-of-HI professional photographer. “So that the audience can see the passion and the culture, so that they experience being there. It’s a passion, a sport, a brotherhood.”^†

When, ≥ Mon 13th August, might work for the team?

There is no requirement that there be only one date.

† I officially don’t understand the modern world. But at least I know that I don’t know.

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Mon 13th August having been chosen, there is a draft of the placemats.

[forest26]

I assume that you mean Mon 13th - permission sought

[idj123]

That week works for me and as the week of the glorious twelfth I'm happy to adorn full tweed hunting regalia ( avec glass or stirrup cup of Port in hand) for the photo shoot for next month's Horse and Hound. Sorry, forgive me, a touch of heat stroke for which Port will be a good cure!

[jdaw1]

photographed by friend-of-HI professional photographer.

Who I am now told is unavailable.

Which need not stop us.

[CPR 1]

13th works, happy to support the cause.

[CPR 1]

Do we have a confirmed plan yet?

[DaveRL]

Monday works for me too, permission has already been sought.

[AHB]

I will seek permission. Do you need a professional photographer to attend the evening (and take up a seat as my guest, if he's available and if I'm given permission)?

[Doggett]

I am hoping at this stage that I can attend on Monday. Is there a theme?

[CPR 1]

As we appear to have a quorum, and JDAW has been unusually quiet I have taken the liberty and booked the red room for Monday 13th

[idj123]

Yikes-a Monday! I will have to re-jig something before reaffirming.

[jdaw1]

booked the red room for Monday 13th

Who is in the quorum? What is the theme? Will I need to adopt? I think we should be told.

[CPR 1]

Ok then so the theme is bring a bottle of port to share (original I know!)

Confirmed:

1) JDAW
2) CPR
3) DRL

Hopeful (to confirm)

4) IDJ
5) AHB
6) TC
7) SCD

Those who make it will order food on the night.

[Monkey]

I am available.

Starter: Banana
Main: Banana (medium rare)
Dessert: None

No pictures please.

[forest26]

Sorry guys - I will have to excuse myself from this.

I just got back from hols today and there is just too much to do on Monday. Hopefully, I will catch up later in the month.

[jdaw1]

Will I need to adopt?

I haven’t been Sussex recently. Please, can anybody help me?

I’ll make placemats on Sunday. Assuming blind.

[CPR 1]

Will I need to adopt?

I haven’t been Sussex recently. Please, can anybody help me?

I’ll make placemats on Sunday. Assuming blind.

Blind it is. No problem re adoption

[idj123]

I am able to reconfirm my attendance.

[AHB]

I will attend, with a professional photographer who will probably not be able to stay later than about 7-7.30pm (so not staying for Port or food).

[Doggett]

I am able to confirm and will be there from 6-6.30pm

[AHB]

Most of you will have met the photographer — it's Guy who did the camera work at the BFT for me.

[jdaw1]

draft of the placemats.

Good? Please check soon.

[CPR 1]

draft of the placemats.

Good? Please check soon.

They look good. I can print if needed?

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[jdaw1]

I can print if needed?

Yes please.

[uncle tom]

Late notice - but room for one more?