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The BFT homepage shows the available Master Classes now on their homepage:

http://www.thebft.co.uk/index.php?optio ... Itemid=256

I believe it is as well a first-come-first-serve issue.

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TheBFT wrote:Celebrating Malmsey Masterclass
Requested by me.
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jdaw1 wrote:
TheBFT wrote:Celebrating Malmsey Masterclass
Requested by me.
Also by me.
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I just go confirmation that I have a seat.

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Oh.. Hope I receive the same email.. Soon..
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I applied for the only Masterclass which appealed to me, which was the one being run by Dirk on aged LBVs. I got confirmation last week from Danny that I had been allocated a seat. :D
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I have been neglectful of my duties so didn't submit a request until about an hour ago.

Is anyone willing to act as a character witness if it comes down to the wire :roll:
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DRT wrote:Is anyone willing to act as a character witness if it comes down to the wire :roll:
Perhaps the only meaningful person to act as your character witness would be Dirk?
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AHB wrote:
DRT wrote:Is anyone willing to act as a character witness if it comes down to the wire :roll:
Perhaps the only meaningful person to act as your character witness would be Dirk?
I might play that as my Joker on the day :lol:
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I have an extra place, as it turns out. Rachel is starting a new job next week and can't come over. We can explain to the organisers on the day, I presume the numbers are all they're worried about.
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My email did explain that I should take my seat promptly as places not taken up will be reallocated, so worst case, hang around the room at the appointed time and you'll likely be admitted.
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djewesbury wrote:I have an extra place, as it turns out. Rachel is starting a new job next week and can't come over. We can explain to the organisers on the day, I presume the numbers are all they're worried about.
No, please don't explain to the organisers on the day. Just turn up with DRT and introduce him as Rachel. I want to witness the effect of that...
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AHB wrote:
djewesbury wrote:I have an extra place, as it turns out. Rachel is starting a new job next week and can't come over. We can explain to the organisers on the day, I presume the numbers are all they're worried about.
No, please don't explain to the organisers on the day. Just turn up with DRT and introduce him as Rachel. I want to witness the effect of that...
They met her last year of course. I suppose we could confuse them and say "post-op". It's true after all.
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djewesbury wrote: It's true after all.
For who?
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flash_uk wrote:
djewesbury wrote: It's true after all.
For who?
I mean Derek is technically post-op. The ops were on his knees, but they don't have to know that.
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I have had no reply from the BFT at all. :-(
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jdaw1 wrote:I have had no reply from the BFT at all. :-(
Not even the automated email confirming registration?
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djewesbury wrote:
flash_uk wrote:
djewesbury wrote: It's true after all.
For who?
I mean Derek is technically post-op. The ops were on his knees, but they don't have to know that.
Hi, my name is Rachel. Or whatever you want it to be.
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DRT wrote:
djewesbury wrote:
flash_uk wrote:
djewesbury wrote: It's true after all.
For who?
I mean Derek is technically post-op. The ops were on his knees, but they don't have to know that.
Hi, my name is Rachel. Or whatever you want it to be.
This is a baad addiction.
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djewesbury wrote:
DRT wrote:
djewesbury wrote:
flash_uk wrote:
djewesbury wrote: It's true after all.
For who?
I mean Derek is technically post-op. The ops were on his knees, but they don't have to know that.
Hi, my name is Rachel. Or whatever you want it to be.
This is a baad addiction.
Hey! There are a few glasses of mature Niepoort LBV at stake here. I'm not proud enough to turn that opportunity down!
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
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DRT wrote:
djewesbury wrote:
DRT wrote:
djewesbury wrote:
flash_uk wrote:
djewesbury wrote: It's true after all.
For who?
I mean Derek is technically post-op. The ops were on his knees, but they don't have to know that.
Hi, my name is Rachel. Or whatever you want it to be.
This is a baad addiction.
Hey! There are a few glasses of mature Niepoort LBV at stake here. I'm not proud enough to turn that opportunity down!
Pride can get really get in the way of enjoyment :lol:
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BFT 2014 catalogue now at www.thebft.co.uk/images/PDFs/bft2014catalogue.pdf.
BFT 2014 Catalogue wrote:11. Dow’s Senhora da Ribeira 2012

12. Quinta do Vesuvio 2012
The only 2012 declarations revealed by the catalogue.
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jdaw1 wrote:BFT 2014 catalogue now at www.thebft.co.uk/images/PDFs/bft2014catalogue.pdf.
BFT 2014 Catalogue wrote:11. Dow’s Senhora da Ribeira 2012
I was just about to post the link myself. Much that is interesting!
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jdaw1 wrote:
BFT 2014 Catalogue wrote:11. Dow’s Senhora da Ribeira 2012
The only 2012 declaration revealed by the catalogue.
Oops. And “12. Quinta do Vesuvio 2012”. To prevent confusion previous post edited.
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Excited by both the Vesuvio and the Ribeira. And of course the Vau 2011. Time to get our order in?
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