Cockburn Vertical, Tue 2nd Oct 2018

Post by **DRT** » 18:33 Mon 03 Sep 2018

All attendees should now have a PM from me detailing which bottles and/or how many pounds are needed to bring this together.

Please action soon as I want those who are donating expensive bottles to receive the appropriate funds prior to the tasting.

Thanks.

Post by **flash_uk** » 20:59 Mon 03 Sep 2018

DRT wrote: ↑17:13 Mon 03 Sep 2018 Time has crept up on me. I will start collecting money now.

For those coming to any tasting at the B&F between now and 2nd Oct could you please deposit your bottles in the cellar?

I’ll drop my bottle off next Wednesday.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 13:13 Tue 04 Sep 2018

I'll drop my bottle off either tomorrow or next Tuesday (or Wednesday, or Thursday)

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 13:21 Wed 05 Sep 2018

Ck12 and Ck24 now at the B&F.

Post by **DRT** » 16:58 Fri 07 Sep 2018

Gentlemen,

I sent a request to each of you who need to make a financial contribution a few days ago. So far only Dave and Phil have paid and Axel has responded and an arrangement has been agreed. Thank you Dave, Phil and Axel. I have had no response from anyone else despite the fact that all but one of the PMs I sent has been read by the recipient.

Could the others please action the request as soon as possible or at the very least let me know when you plan to pay your share. We will be consuming a significant value of fine Port and it is only fair to those supplying it that they receive what they are due before popping the corks.

I am out of the country for 10 days at the end of September and would like to have all of this boxed-off before I go please.

Thanks
Derek

Post by **DRT** » 16:59 Fri 07 Sep 2018

AHB wrote: ↑13:21 Wed 05 Sep 2018 Ck12 and Ck24 now at the B&F.

Thanks, Alex.

Doggett · Post by **Doggett** » 07:08 Mon 10 Sep 2018

It is with a heavy heart and a huge disappointment that I am no longer going to attend this tasting. I have sent a message to Derek and hope someone on the reserve list is going to enjoy this wonderful tasting. finances are tight and I have had to choose between the tasting and a copy of Julian’s book...and THE book won. This is one of the most exciting tastings that has been arranged in my time as a member and I hope that all attending have a wonderful night and that the bottles are as fine as I dreamed they would be. All the best, Simon

Post by **DRT** » 10:11 Mon 10 Sep 2018

Sorry to hear you can't attend, Simon.

I have sent a message to the first reserve asking if he wants the vacant seat.

Caparica · Post by **Caparica** » 22:15 Mon 10 Sep 2018

I also would like to attend....
Even if is full booked

Post by **DRT** » 07:40 Thu 13 Sep 2018

The first reserve has not responded to email or PM so will now offer to the next on the list.

Post by **DRT** » 15:37 Thu 13 Sep 2018

Caparica wrote: ↑22:15 Mon 10 Sep 2018 I also would like to attend....
Even if is full booked

I have added your name to the reserve list and will contact you if a space becomes available. Unfortunately that is unlikely as there are four others in front of you in the list.

Caparica · Post by **Caparica** » 12:08 Fri 14 Sep 2018

Thank you !

Noticed that there are two times CG before me ?!

Post by **DRT** » 14:48 Fri 14 Sep 2018

Caparica wrote: ↑12:08 Fri 14 Sep 2018 Thank you !

Noticed that there are two times CG before me ?!

Good spot. That is Constandia, who was added to the wait list twice by the former organiser. Now fixed.

Post by **jdaw1** » 15:50 Fri 14 Sep 2018

DRT wrote: who was added to the wait list twice by the former organiser.

I feel the sting of the slap.

Post by **DRT** » 18:10 Fri 14 Sep 2018

jdaw1 wrote: ↑15:50 Fri 14 Sep 2018
DRT wrote: who was added to the wait list twice by the former organiser.
I feel the sting of the slap.

Excellent. It worked.

Post by **DRT** » 10:56 Sat 15 Sep 2018

Do we have any volunteers who could assist with setting up, decanting and pre-pouring on the day please?

I am not yet sure whether or not work commitments will allow me to be there ahead of the start time so if there is someone willing and able to take charge on the day of the tasting it would be much appreciated.

Post by **PhilW** » 11:27 Sat 15 Sep 2018

DRT wrote: ↑10:56 Sat 15 Sep 2018 Do we have any volunteers who could assist with setting up, decanting and pre-pouring on the day please?

I am not yet sure whether or not work commitments will allow me to be there ahead of the start time so if there is someone willing and able to take charge on the day of the tasting it would be much appreciated.

I hope to be able to arrive early to help pour, but am currently in a similar position regarding uncertainty of work commitments so will be unsure of my arrival time until much closer to the day.

Post by **DRT** » 11:54 Sat 15 Sep 2018

PhilW wrote: ↑11:27 Sat 15 Sep 2018 I hope to be able to arrive early to help pour, but am currently in a similar position regarding uncertainty of work commitments so will be unsure of my arrival time until much closer to the day.

Thanks, Phil

Post by **flash_uk** » 18:49 Sat 15 Sep 2018

I can get there a bit earlier, maybe 4pm? If I start decanting the younger stuff first, and work towards older, then if someone else can get there for 5.30 to help with pouring that would be great.

Post by **DRT** » 19:59 Sat 15 Sep 2018

flash_uk wrote: ↑18:49 Sat 15 Sep 2018 I can get there a bit earlier, maybe 4pm? If I start decanting the younger stuff first, and work towards older, then if someone else can get there for 5.30 to help with pouring that would be great.

thats fantastic, Mike. Thank you.

Post by **DRT** » 08:23 Sun 16 Sep 2018

Ben Read (BMHR) has now confirmed he will be taking vacant seat.

Post by **jdaw1** » 10:51 Sun 16 Sep 2018

DRT wrote: ↑08:23 Sun 16 Sep 2018Ben Read (BMHR) has now confirmed he will be taking vacant seat.

Placemats updated (version = ‘201809161145’).
• Please could they be checked?
• Who will print?

benread · Post by **benread** » 11:58 Sun 16 Sep 2018

DRT wrote:Ben Read (BMHR) has now confirmed he will be taking vacant seat.

Very much looking forward to this. 10th anniversary of me becoming part of TPF and meeting so many equally besotted port drinkers! At least I know who DRT is now when sending him cash!

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Post by **DRT** » 15:48 Sun 16 Sep 2018

Please post food orders ASAP.

My order is my default:

Starter: Starter portion of Scallops, prawns and bacon with Chilli — no need to include the salad
Main: Medium-rare Rib-eye steak with skinny fries
Dessert: None

Post by **DRT** » 15:54 Sun 16 Sep 2018

jdaw1 wrote: ↑10:51 Sun 16 Sep 2018
DRT wrote: ↑08:23 Sun 16 Sep 2018Ben Read (BMHR) has now confirmed he will be taking vacant seat.
Placemats updated (version = ‘201809161145’).
• Please could they be checked?
• Who will print?

Thank you. Checked by me. Should be checked by someone else.

Post by **DRT** » 15:58 Sun 16 Sep 2018

DRT wrote: ↑15:48 Sun 16 Sep 2018 Please post food orders ASAP.

JDAW wants his default:

jdaw1 wrote: ↑20:27 Wed 06 Jun 2018
Duck liver pâté;

Sirloin steak, blue, with skinny fries,
+ Green beans with shallots;

Perhaps Welsh Rarebit, super extra cheesy plus plus more.

As does Christopher:

Christopher wrote: ↑13:33 Wed 12 Sep 2018 CMAG - Cornish crab salad with ciabatta toasts; Medium-rare rib-eye steak (240g aged for 28 days), side of Green beans with shallots

Post by **PhilW** » 16:23 Sun 16 Sep 2018

DRT wrote: ↑15:48 Sun 16 Sep 2018 Please post food orders ASAP.

My default please.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 16:45 Sun 16 Sep 2018

Default food order for me please

Post by **DRT** » 16:47 Sun 16 Sep 2018

PhilW wrote: ↑19:08 Wed 06 Jun 2018 Starter: Welsh rarebit
Main: Rib eye steak (Black and Blue)
+ bearnaise sauce
+ green beans with shallots, or creamed spinach (season dependent, latter preferred)

AHB wrote: ↑13:15 Wed 06 Jun 2018 My default order is:
• No starter
• Special order bone in rib-eye steak (medium-rare) with skinny chips
+ Green beans with shallots
• No dessert

Post by **DRT** » 18:22 Sun 16 Sep 2018

PhilW has "volunteered" to be Dining Room Monitor and will be supplying the order to B&F at the end of this week.

Post by **DRT** » 15:37 Mon 17 Sep 2018

The 1920 and the original (un-recorked) 1977 are now at the B&F.

uncle tom · Post by **uncle tom** » 16:30 Mon 17 Sep 2018

All my bottles were delivered last Weds 1908,1935,1975

DaveRL · Post by **DaveRL** » 20:19 Mon 17 Sep 2018

Default food order for me please.

My Ck70 at B&F.

Thanks.

benread · Post by **benread** » 20:22 Mon 17 Sep 2018

I have created a default food order. But please may I have a JDAW Style Welsh rarebit to start in place of the truffle mac & cheese. Gammon main.

Thank you.

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DaveRL · Post by **DaveRL** » 20:23 Mon 17 Sep 2018

I'll be able to get there for 5.30 to help, probably earlier.

Post by **DRT** » 21:04 Mon 17 Sep 2018

DaveRL wrote: ↑20:23 Mon 17 Sep 2018 I'll be able to get there for 5.30 to help, probably earlier.

That would be great, Dave - thanks.

Christopher · Post by **Christopher** » 22:28 Tue 18 Sep 2018

Can you please add Rebecca who has joined to the reserve list - username RGO
Thanks

Post by **DRT** » 07:18 Wed 19 Sep 2018

Christopher wrote: ↑22:28 Tue 18 Sep 2018 Can you please add Rebecca who has joined to the reserve list - username RGO
Thanks

Added.

Post by **PhilW** » 07:29 Wed 19 Sep 2018

DRT wrote: ↑15:48 Sun 16 Sep 2018 Please post food orders ASAP.

Reminder - we still need food orders from: Tony, Tom, Axel, Charles, Mike, Ian and Wolfgang.
(and noting Axel, Wolfgang and Tony do not have a default food order specified).

Post by **DRT** » 07:55 Wed 19 Sep 2018

PhilW wrote: ↑07:29 Wed 19 Sep 2018
DRT wrote: ↑15:48 Sun 16 Sep 2018 Please post food orders ASAP.
Reminder - we still need food orders from: Tony, Tom, Axel, Charles, Mike, Ian and Wolfgang.
(and noting Axel, Wolfgang and Tony do not have a default food order specified).

Should we have a default default food order to cope with situations such as this?

Starter: Boiled cabbage
Main: Boiled cabbage
Dessert: Boiled cabbage

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 07:56 Wed 19 Sep 2018

Default please

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Post by **flash_uk** » 08:23 Wed 19 Sep 2018

Default please.

I thought one of the points of the default food thread was that the default order was taken as the order unless the individual actively and explicitly specifies something different? Kind of defeats the purpose if everyone needs to restate their default order every time does it not?

Axel P · Post by **Axel P** » 09:41 Wed 19 Sep 2018

Sorry, out in the fields for too long. Hope not to have caused trouble.

Here is my food order:

Cornish crab salad with ciabatta toasts

Sirloin steak, blue, with skinny fries,
+ Green beans with shallots;

Something cheesy at the end?

Thanks

Post by **PhilW** » 11:20 Wed 19 Sep 2018

flash_uk wrote: ↑08:23 Wed 19 Sep 2018I thought one of the points of the default food thread was that the default order was taken as the order unless the individual actively and explicitly specifies something different? Kind of defeats the purpose if everyone needs to restate their default order every time does it not?

Agreed, though since the original request from Derek was to respond, not just to respond if you want different from default, I've followed that through on this occasion. If the outstanding people who hadn't replied all had a default defined I would probably have just used them and posted a "check this order" post instead.

Currently outstanding (no default specified): Tony and Wolfgang
Also outstanding (default assumed for now): Tom and Ian

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 12:09 Wed 19 Sep 2018

Default for me please.

uncle tom · Post by **uncle tom** » 13:29 Wed 19 Sep 2018

Default for me also please

Post by **DRT** » 14:09 Wed 19 Sep 2018

flash_uk wrote: ↑08:23 Wed 19 Sep 2018I thought one of the points of the default food thread was that the default order was taken as the order unless the individual actively and explicitly specifies something different? Kind of defeats the purpose if everyone needs to restate their default order every time does it not?

Sorry, I hadn't thought of that protocol.

Perhaps this would be easier if the food orders were parameters in the placemats?

The defaults could be called automatically with the option to override.

Julian?

Post by **jdaw1** » 21:53 Wed 19 Sep 2018

DRT wrote: ↑14:09 Wed 19 Sep 2018Perhaps this would be easier if the food orders were parameters in the placemats?

The defaults could be called automatically with the option to override.

Julian?

We did have food in the placemats, but 7¾ years ago: see page 33 of 20101202_gbp15. It was a faff, and scrapped.

But there could be a Word file in the current format, with everybody’s default order in it.

Post by **DRT** » 22:01 Wed 19 Sep 2018

jdaw1 wrote: ↑21:53 Wed 19 Sep 2018there could be a Word file in the current format, with everybody’s default order in it.

Perhaps that Word file could be downloadable from the default order thread. And perhaps someone could offer to administer it as and when new or amended defaults are posted?

Post by **DRT** » 22:47 Wed 19 Sep 2018

DRT wrote: ↑22:01 Wed 19 Sep 2018
jdaw1 wrote: ↑21:53 Wed 19 Sep 2018there could be a Word file in the current format, with everybody’s default order in it.
Perhaps that Word file could be downloadable from the default order thread. And perhaps someone could offer to administer it as and when new or amended defaults are posted?

The first of those problems has been solved, although not with an up to date file.

The volunteer is welcome to send me the updated default file and I will upload it to the server, or to offer to host it elsewhere and I can edit the link.