Virtual Anniversary - June 20th
- SushiNorth
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Virtual Anniversary - June 20th
June 20th, a Saturday, will be the 2nd anniversary of The Port Forum, correct? We ought to do something to celebrate. Last year was "open your rank." As the ranks have remained the same* list of bottles, perhaps we should try a different theme?
And, though this is a virtual, would anyone like to join me in NYC to drink virtually together?
same* - another alternative is to make a new list for 2009-2010 based in part on what people want to open for the 2nd anniversary Or perhaps just a new jumble and we'll see what we get heh. I, for one, would like to finally get into the VPs and out of tawny/lbv hell
And, though this is a virtual, would anyone like to join me in NYC to drink virtually together?
same* - another alternative is to make a new list for 2009-2010 based in part on what people want to open for the 2nd anniversary Or perhaps just a new jumble and we'll see what we get heh. I, for one, would like to finally get into the VPs and out of tawny/lbv hell
- RonnieRoots
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Re: Virtual Anniversary - June 20th
Post more.SushiNorth wrote: I, for one, would like to finally get into the VPs and out of tawny/lbv hell
Seriously though, good idea. I think we can manage to join a virtual offline.
- Alex Bridgeman
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Re: Virtual Anniversary - June 20th
I'd forgotten about our anniversary. I completely agree that we should celebrate it in some way and a virtual offline seems the most appropriate way possible.
Last year's theme worked quite well, but I'd be very happy to support a much looser theme like "Open something for fun" where you can open whatever you like. Scozzy can open his Niepoort 1952 or his Hunter Valley Shiraz "port", Derek can open everything he can get his hands on since he's been working so hard and deserves a break, I can open the new tinfoil wrapped bottle of Unknown 2007 that arrived this morning.
But whatever we do, we should make it a date.
Anyone know if we can conference call through Skype or something similar? It would be quite amusing to actually see each other in a virtual offline.
Alex
Last year's theme worked quite well, but I'd be very happy to support a much looser theme like "Open something for fun" where you can open whatever you like. Scozzy can open his Niepoort 1952 or his Hunter Valley Shiraz "port", Derek can open everything he can get his hands on since he's been working so hard and deserves a break, I can open the new tinfoil wrapped bottle of Unknown 2007 that arrived this morning.
But whatever we do, we should make it a date.
Anyone know if we can conference call through Skype or something similar? It would be quite amusing to actually see each other in a virtual offline.
Alex
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.
- JacobH
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Re: Virtual Anniversary - June 20th
Well, it’s about 18 months since I drank the Warre’s Optima, but I’m not madly keen on buying another bottle so I’ll go along with Alex’s suggestion!
Re: Virtual Anniversary - June 20th
As I can't source any Martinez 85 for tomorrow,
I shall have to find something else.
maybe a vesuvio!
I shall have to find something else.
maybe a vesuvio!
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- SushiNorth
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Re: Virtual Anniversary - June 20th
I believe I shall open the Warres 85 presented to me during the garrotte craziness
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- JacobH
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Re: Virtual Anniversary - June 20th
Alas, I have no Fonseca 1980 at my disposal, but I’m sure I can find something else to open on Monday!
- Alex Bridgeman
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Re: Virtual Anniversary - June 20th
I have a Croft 77 that I have set aside for Monday.
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: Virtual Anniversary - June 20th
Sitting down now to decant the Quevedo 04 lbv after a shredded rear tire meant a 4 mile walk in the rain with my bike...
Anyone else online and drinking?
Anyone else online and drinking?
Rob C.
Re: Virtual Anniversary - June 20th
I have justed started a review thread here.
Ben
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Vintage 1970 and now proud owner of my first ever 'half-century'!
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Vintage 1970 and now proud owner of my first ever 'half-century'!
- Christian
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Re: Virtual Anniversary - June 20th
It's now 9:15.... in Cayman... and the fact that yesterday was Father's Day and that tomorrow will be my birthday inspired me to open the bottle of Noval's Colheita 1995 a few minutes ago... Happy Birthday, TPF! All the best to you all! This Forum has become really important to me, and everyday I stop at least once by to read what has been posted. The knowledge that this group has is just fantastic!
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Re: Virtual Anniversary - June 20th
A reminder, seeing as we all missed it last year.
I could be persuaded by a London-based "non-virtual" anniversary tasting.
I could be persuaded by a London-based "non-virtual" anniversary tasting.
Rob C.
Re: Virtual Anniversary - June 20th
IIRC, we do this only in odd-numbered years. 2009, ’11, and next ’13.
Re: Virtual Anniversary - June 20th
I'll be on skype for those interested
have a bottle i can be enjoying throughout the day
have a bottle i can be enjoying throughout the day
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- Alex Bridgeman
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Re: Virtual Anniversary - June 20th
I'll be at home on Thursday night and will happily join a Skype offline.
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.
- djewesbury
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This could be a very good option. I have never joined an online. It sounds exciting.
Daniel J.
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- gerwin.degraaf
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Re: Virtual Anniversary - June 20th
If I can recall my skype-account name, I'd be interested to take part as well!
Should we arrange a specific time at which we all try to be online?
Should we arrange a specific time at which we all try to be online?
Re: Virtual Anniversary - June 20th
Please could somebody confirm that this is Skype-only.
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would you prefer another medium jdaw?
I figure skype might be the easiest.
I should be able to log in 9pm BST and share a glass or two and NY 9PM EST to kill the rest of the bottle
I have a cockburn 91 I'm interested in seeing how its developing that will be on deck
I think my skype contact email is jhg206 at nyu dot edu
I figure skype might be the easiest.
I should be able to log in 9pm BST and share a glass or two and NY 9PM EST to kill the rest of the bottle
I have a cockburn 91 I'm interested in seeing how its developing that will be on deck
I think my skype contact email is jhg206 at nyu dot edu
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Re: Virtual Anniversary - June 20th
Was just confirming that it isn’t the Bung Hole. It isn’t. Fine.
- djewesbury
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I have not much in the house. I might open a 96 Vesuvio, or a 94 Dow.. What time are people expecting to be online? Has anyone actually seen a group of this many people work on Skype? I presume we're not all going to be sitting there with our video cameras on. That would be too painful.
Daniel J.
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Re: Virtual Anniversary - June 20th
There used to be photo here of 8 or so people online for "International Port Day" [which in the fine-print it emerged was restricted to America] - doesn't show up on my computer now unfortunately.
i celebrated early with WS1 tonight, but will try to activate Skype for 9.00pm tomorrow
i celebrated early with WS1 tonight, but will try to activate Skype for 9.00pm tomorrow
Rob C.