Thu 30 Nov 2017, Sandemans and 1970s (for the Placemat Software’s 15th anniversary)
Re: Thu 30 Nov 2017, Sandemans and 1970s (for the Placemat Software’s 15th anniversary)
If we are going to attempt sticking to the date... I would suggest the option of Bar Douro and having Max join us with a bottle too. I have been there with Mike, and couple of times since and think it is a great space, really good food, and obviously understands Port lovers. That said, if the date moves I hope to make it for whenever it works best for people (it would be good if Phil could make it with his stay of execution).
Re: Thu 30 Nov 2017, Sandemans and 1970s (for the Placemat Software’s 15th anniversary)
Ps. I take it Jdaw is sourcing Imperials of Sandeman 70 rather than the mag to make up for the balls up ![Smile :-)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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Re: Thu 30 Nov 2017, Sandemans and 1970s (for the Placemat Software’s 15th anniversary)
Works for me.
No, i haven’t, but this is peak work Christmas-party season, and if we aren’t known, and aren’t refused, promises of glasses will not be honoured.
Incompatible with 07:45 work.
I will let you know when you’re being helpful.
You seem to be suggesting a small change in date, rather than a large change in date. B&F say Ovens is available Tue 28th and on 29th Wed; Red Room available Wed 29th. Team: choose.PhilW wrote: ↑19:42 Fri 10 Nov 2017Well, it seems your options are to either change the venue, or change the date. Since people may have made arrangements already, changing the venue seems like the better choice (and AHB has provided some decent suggestions). If, on the other hand, you were to change the date... the Tuesday would look good for me
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Re: Thu 30 Nov 2017, Sandemans and 1970s (for the Placemat Software’s 15th anniversary)
The fast train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo takes less than 2 hours in the morning...DRT wrote: ↑18:54 Fri 10 Nov 2017If we held the tasting in Bournemouth it might solve both of those problems.jdaw1 wrote: ↑23:09 Thu 09 Nov 2017 {Expletives!} {Expletives!} {Expletives!}
I now recall what happened. When this tasting was created the attempt to book a room was rejected, because it was too far in the future. And I failed to make a diary entry nudging me into booking. And now it’s too late. All rooms taken for that date.
What should I do?
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
Re: Thu 30 Nov 2017, Sandemans and 1970s (for the Placemat Software’s 15th anniversary)
[quote=jdaw1 post_id=106623 time=<a href="tel:1510265346">1510265346</a> user_id=10]AHB wrote: ↑23:05 Sat 11 Nov 2017 [quote=DRT post_id=106634 time=<a href="tel:1510336490">1510336490</a> user_id=6]
[quote=jdaw1 post_id=106039 time=<a href="tel:1507756225">1507756225</a> user_id=10]
With the absence of the Gandys, we have lost two-thirds of those of the intended attendees who were at the first use of the placemat software, fifteen years ago.
{Expletives!} {Expletives!} {Expletives!}
I now recall what happened. When this tasting was created the attempt to book a room was rejected, because it was too far in the future. And I failed to make a diary entry nudging me into booking. And now it’s too late. All rooms taken for that date.
What should I do?
[/quote]If we held the tasting in Bournemouth it might solve both of those problems.
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The fast train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo takes less than 2 hours in the morning...
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The fast train from Bournemouth to Norwich takes less than 6 hours in the morning....but not much less!
Re: Thu 30 Nov 2017, Sandemans and 1970s (for the Placemat Software’s 15th anniversary)
Happy with anything & anywhere that week - I have S60 to contribute.
Re: Thu 30 Nov 2017, Sandemans and 1970s (for the Placemat Software’s 15th anniversary)
Either 28th or 29th work for me at the moment.
Re: Thu 30 Nov 2017, Sandemans and 1970s (for the Placemat Software’s 15th anniversary)
I’m going to make an executive decision for Wed 29th, failing cogent objection by noon Tuesday.
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Re: Thu 30 Nov 2017, Sandemans and 1970s (for the Placemat Software’s 15th anniversary)
The only day that week which I can make is the 30th. If the date changes, I will have to drop out.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
Re: Thu 30 Nov 2017, Sandemans and 1970s (for the Placemat Software’s 15th anniversary)
Apologies for my tardiness but Weds 29 November works for me.
Re: Thu 30 Nov 2017, Sandemans and 1970s (for the Placemat Software’s 15th anniversary)
Sorry people, I forgot to book the room. This is being shifted to January.
I’m really sorry about this. Really am — I was looking forward to it.
Re: Thu 30 Nov 2017, Sandemans and 1970s (for the Placemat Software’s 15th anniversary)
I am likely to be either having or recovering from knee replacements in January so my place should be given to someone who can walk from the tube station to the B&F
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Re: Thu 30 Nov 2017, Sandemans and 1970s (for the Placemat Software’s 15th anniversary)
Hope the op goes well and you’ll be sprinting to the B&F from the tube next time!
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Re: Thu 30 Nov 2017, Sandemans and 1970s (for the Placemat Software’s 15th anniversary)
ok. If that means there is now no tasting planned that week, perhaps I should start a new one (on Tue/Wed)?
Gave this some similar thought regarding access to B&F cellars while using taxis post-op previously, and whether we might at some stage need to consider an alternate venue with better/ground floor/lift access. Hope it all goes well for you.
Re: Thu 30 Nov 2017, Sandemans and 1970s (for the Placemat Software’s 15th anniversary)
Please let me know when the new date is? I need to check if I can make it. Otherwise sad to see the 30th go; was looking forward to it.
regards
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regards
WS1
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Re: Thu 30 Nov 2017, Sandemans and 1970s (for the Placemat Software’s 15th anniversary)
I couldn't make the date in November, but I might well be able to make a date in January - please could I be placed on the reserve list.
Re: Thu 30 Nov 2017, Sandemans and 1970s (for the Placemat Software’s 15th anniversary)
Thank you.
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
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Re: Thu 30 Nov 2017, Sandemans and 1970s (for the Placemat Software’s 15th anniversary)
Indeed. My surgeon advises that there might be period when I don't have a leg to stand on. But later I might be able to run, jump, club mountains and attend port tastings in places with cellar rooms.
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Re: Thu 30 Nov 2017, Sandemans and 1970s (for the Placemat Software’s 15th anniversary)
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"The first duty of Port is to be red"
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