The Port Forum Offline #2 - 1st Sep 2007

Organise events to meet up and drink Port.
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F Planners.

A bit of bad news. The Glasses were not the correct ones. They were the right shape, but 4 ounces when the classic ones are 6 ounces. I made some panic enquiries to no avail. So I purchased 4 dozen of these smaller glasses for £35 (They should have been £60).

It was after consulting Derek, we decided it will give everyone a full placemat, but everyone will also have a few proper sized glasses for the nicer ones, or when they are wanting a fuller glass.

Apologies, left this one a bit late.

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jdaw1 wrote:review thread and individual TN threads for each of Fonseca 1920, 1963, 1966, 1970, 1975, 1977, 1980, 1983, 1985, 1992, and 2000.
Quoted for ease of access of linked threads.
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Alan,

sounds perfect to me. I was going to drag my 8 glasses along anyway but I wouldn't be upset by smaller glasses, as long as I could keep refilling,

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A small bit of good news. My negotiations with the Big Fella seem to be bearing fruit.

This is the forecast.

A little bit early to be guaranteed, but a good sign. Just need it to warm up a tad.

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The expert interlocutor in these matters is the Fenland prelate. Do you know the Bishop of Norwich?
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I have now taken ownership of 5 Cohiba (Siglo II) cigars.

Each cigar comes in its own little yellow box made from recycled cardboard. These must therefore be environmentally friendly cigars 88)

The girth:length ratio looks reasonable to me.

I would post a photo of them if I had a camera.

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Image

That is the Siglo II. (The picture is life size)

A review.

A character amongst the Siglo family. This Petit Corona sometimes seems out of place amongst it's illustrious brothers. But Cohiba have worked extra hard to give this feisty fellow a character all of its own. A wonderful silky, oily wrapper encompasses a cigar fired up with spicy, woody flavors masterly combined, which makes this little cigar a real treat to the senses. I had the pleasure of being offered one of these by my work colleague, Rik,we had a glass of Cognac after work and chatted about the days events and the Siglo II really complimented the heady Cognac to perfection. Ring gauge: 42. Length: 12.90 CM / 5.0 inches

Looking forward to it/them.
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Cohiba Siglo II

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Cohiba Siglo II: looks entirely excellent.

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Gents,

All the plans discussed above seem excellent, the bottles exciting, the cigars triffic - everything fab, really.

I am not able to join in the pre-whatsit excitement as much as I would like because of a ridiculous mountain of work (rubbish excuse, but that's the way of it). The mountain is so big I've just booked a train from Oxford to Wigan that arrives in Wigan at 16:23 Satdi afternoon, so that I can work on the way. I'd like to think I might work on the way home, too, but that may be a bit optimistic.

There seem to be trains from Wigan to St Helens, too, so I guess that is all OK. Could someone confirm I won't have missed anything by this travel plan, apart (perhaps) from the beer?

Thx,


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… and recuperative sip of 1940 Sercial, and our company. Surely that’s too much already.
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Gandhi,

There are regular cheap trains from Wigan to St.Helens, and I'll pick you up from St.Helens if you give me a time. Should I PM you with my mobile No. ?
If for some reason there's a delay, or a problem, we can pick you up from Wigan, but that would restrict my Bitter/Sercial intake! I'll happily do that, but it will result in me calling you a 'Dozy Bugger' all the way home! :D

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Would a taxi from St. Helens be blisteringly expensive?

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Would a taxi from St. Helens be blisteringly expensive?
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Only a few pounds. But I'm sure we can sort something out. See how you get on, but when you end up in a strange place, scratching your head, call me and we'll come to the rescue.

You Southern Jessies might be used to waiting patiently for all forms of Public Transport, but up here, we just phone friends, and cadge lifts.
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Presumably southern Jessies’ friends are drinking

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Presumably southern Jessies’ friends are drinking, whereas up north people are sipping cold water. Or something.
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KillerB,

What time can you make it? Sounds like Derek at 4-ish, Ghandi at 5-ish, Me and Jdaw1 all day, but your welcome whenever it suits you?

The full 'not missing anything' version, sounds like a couple of pints of Bitter in the Local, a glass of Julians Sercial 40, a steak and lager, then on to the Main Event. The Main Event only starts when everyones there, relaxed, and ready.

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I'll be training in the morning so won't start moving until after 1PM. Probably on the road for 2PM and with you by about 4PM. I will bring some TTL and some cheese.
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cheese nargs

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Please confirm that cheese nargs have consulted with other cheese nargs.
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I may be earlier than 4pm. Depends on state of speaking-with-the-Mrs-ness.

Earlier means bad news. Expect me to be there before jdaw!

Whatever happens, please remember that Sercial 40 arrives with me.

Ghandih, let's not talk about work schedules.

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Goods news; bad news

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Derek T. wrote:I may be earlier than 4pm. Depends on state of speaking-with-the-Mrs-ness.

Earlier means bad news.

… please remember that Sercial 40 arrives with me.
Earlier may be bad news for your marriage, but it’s good news for my drinking.
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As I am a flipping assistant again :roll: :roll: I will state firstly that if Ghhanhhhndih has any of the Dutch cheese that I am bringing along I will be flabbergasted. I was going to pick up some Colston Basset stilton and sundry other local cheeses, maybe some Montgomery.
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Cropwell Bishop far superior to Colston Basset

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Please, Cropwell Bishop far superior to Colston Basset.
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I can do both :D
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As far as cheese goes, I suspect I'll try a smidgeon of Blandwell Tasteless, and then move onto Dereks Cohiba, while you lot devour Putrid Sports Sock, or Dead Hedgehogs Stomach.

I presume your all familiar with these brands of cheese.

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Please, can we have some BabyBell and Kraft Triangles :lol:

Jdaw, marital bliss is not something I am holding out hope for. My wife and I have not lived together in 7 years so I don't think she minds whether I arrive at 2pm or 5pm.

The "Mrs" reference was in relation to my long-term Partner, Joanne. A whole different animal from "The Wife" but infinately more influencial in current arrangements. I'm sure she will see sense and agree that it is best that I leave early on Saturday :wink:

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Ahh, a complication of which I was unaware.

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Ahh, a complication of which I was unaware. Nothing more need be said. I won’t even comment on the spelling of ∞.
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