Wokingham, Tuesday 20th May 2008
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Just got back from the US
Very nervous about going outside the M25 on a school night but if there is still a place would love to attend. It will also provide the motivation for getting the Dow 80 purchase delivered and allocated out sorry for the delay here.
While in the US met up with ADV and had an excellent bottle of Warre 77 together with an excellent steak which was much appreciated!
Very nervous about going outside the M25 on a school night but if there is still a place would love to attend. It will also provide the motivation for getting the Dow 80 purchase delivered and allocated out sorry for the delay here.
While in the US met up with ADV and had an excellent bottle of Warre 77 together with an excellent steak which was much appreciated!
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Delighted Christopher can join us for the 1980 horizontal. In about a week's time I will send out an email to all attendees giving directions etc. The summary of arrangements has been updated to show Christopher's attendance.
In summary, you can train from Waterloo to Wokingham on the SW Trains service from Waterloo to Reading. Journey time is around 1 hour 10 minutes from Waterloo or 1 hour from from Clapham Junction. Trains back to London leave at 10:56 and 11:26pm or the 05:56 on Wednesday morning would get you in to the office around 7:30am. It takes around 10 minutes to walk from my house to the station.
Let us know what (if any) 1980s you have available to bring. If you don't have any then drop me an email and we can sort out an adoption.
Alex
In summary, you can train from Waterloo to Wokingham on the SW Trains service from Waterloo to Reading. Journey time is around 1 hour 10 minutes from Waterloo or 1 hour from from Clapham Junction. Trains back to London leave at 10:56 and 11:26pm or the 05:56 on Wednesday morning would get you in to the office around 7:30am. It takes around 10 minutes to walk from my house to the station.
Let us know what (if any) 1980s you have available to bring. If you don't have any then drop me an email and we can sort out an adoption.
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.
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No, I don't think so as Christopher is a direct replacement for Wolfgang. While we do have a problem, the same solution is still applicable.Derek T. wrote:Alex, does this give us another glassware issue?
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.
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A pillow and sleeping bag should be no problem. I think that you also have reserved one of the inflatable mattresses.Axel P wrote:Alex,
since Derek has askes me to bring more glasses for him, could I trouble you for a pillow- and blanket-like item, since I have more room to bring stuff?
Dont worry I will use your toothbrush after you finished brushing.
Axel
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.
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Admin2 Note: The post that caused AHB to quote this can be found here
However, if others would prefer to use the tasting jackets then I would be happy to oblige.
Alex
Personally, I would rather use decanters as I have had direct experience of the difference that decanting (as opposed to double decanting) can make to the way a port shows. With some people attending only having 3 hours to appreciate the wines, I would like to allow them (the wines) to breathe as effectively as possible.Derek T. wrote:I just bought these...
Rather than various decanters being carried from the four corners of the land to Wokingham should I just bring these and we use the original bottles instead?
Derek
However, if others would prefer to use the tasting jackets then I would be happy to oblige.
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.
No problem, Alex. I'm happy to bring decanters if that is what is preferred and we can keep these for TCP Off-lines where decanters are not an option.
I agree that decanters will allow the wines to open up and show their best faster than in the bottles would.
Derek
I agree that decanters will allow the wines to open up and show their best faster than in the bottles would.
Derek
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn
That depends on the decanting strategy, which I do not think has been discussed and agreed as yet.KillerB wrote:Is it time to stand the Warre up?
So, Oh Great and Wise Port Sage of Wokingham, are we to decant and bring or bring and decant? (the latter using our trusty Jdaw TDKs, of course)
Derek
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn
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Bring and decant.
You can start decanting as soon as you arrive. There should be someone in the house from about 11am, but he is likely to be jet-lagged and grumpy if disturbed before 3pm.
Alex
You can start decanting as soon as you arrive. There should be someone in the house from about 11am, but he is likely to be jet-lagged and grumpy if disturbed before 3pm.
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.
A bonus two hours sleep would be a boon to a working woman
A bonus two hours sleep would be the proverbial boon to a working woman. But of course I know the priorities, and am hence willing to do such decanting and admitting tasks as are required.AHB wrote:You can start decanting as soon as you arrive. There should be someone in the house from about 11am, but he is likely to be jet-lagged and grumpy if disturbed before 3pm.
(Ignoring all this off-topic 1977 stuff. Of which I have in the UK: Delaforce, Dow, Fonseca, Graham’s, Poças Júnior, Quarles Harris, Royal Oporto, Sandeman, and Taylor. But I’m travelling to my father’s at the end of my trip so couldn’t get you any anyway.)
Derek T.: you told me that in the 48 hours before the F-plan you had four hours sleep. Now you be a good boy and go to bed early the night before. You’ll be having a tiring day ahead of you.
Re: A bonus two hours sleep would be a boon to a working wom
Yes Sir. I will be sure to have at least 4.5 hours sleep on the night of 19th May to ensure AHBs kitchen floor remains uninhabited throughout the following evening.jdaw1 wrote: Derek T.: you told me that in the 48 hours before the F-plan you had four hours sleep. Now you be a good boy and go to bed early the night before. You’ll be having a tiring day ahead of you.
Is anyone as excited as a small child yet? I am
Derek
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
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Graham's (JDAW), Taylor (JDAW), Smith Woodhouse (AHB), Fonseca (in bottle, AHB), Dow (ARK - replacement as Farr's Dow '80s have not yet arrived) and AHB mystery addition were all stood to attention in a cool, dark place this morning.
I wouldn't describe myself so much as excited, more as running round frantically trying to get everything ready.
But I am very much looking forward to drinking some good port in fine company.
Those who have promised decanters or glasses, please don't forget to bring them.
Also, those who are driving please be aware that Arthur Road is currently a building site as the Gas Board have decided to renew our gas mains. This may limit parking on the road. I will attempt to manouvre my car so that at least two other cars can be parked on the drive, so minimising the difficulties in finding acceptable spots at the kerbside. (It may also limit supplies of hot water and the ability to cook on a hob.)
Errm. Any suggestions as to what is customary to be eaten with a large steak? Shall I also buy a sackfull of mushrooms or will the outsourced French Fries be sufficient?
PS - Messers Admins; please could we move the conversation on the 1977 ports to the Holland July 2 offline thread? Thank you.
I wouldn't describe myself so much as excited, more as running round frantically trying to get everything ready.
But I am very much looking forward to drinking some good port in fine company.
Those who have promised decanters or glasses, please don't forget to bring them.
Also, those who are driving please be aware that Arthur Road is currently a building site as the Gas Board have decided to renew our gas mains. This may limit parking on the road. I will attempt to manouvre my car so that at least two other cars can be parked on the drive, so minimising the difficulties in finding acceptable spots at the kerbside. (It may also limit supplies of hot water and the ability to cook on a hob.)
Errm. Any suggestions as to what is customary to be eaten with a large steak? Shall I also buy a sackfull of mushrooms or will the outsourced French Fries be sufficient?
PS - Messers Admins; please could we move the conversation on the 1977 ports to the Holland July 2 offline thread? Thank you.
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.
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Large steak and outsourced french fries will do for me.AHB wrote: Errm. Any suggestions as to what is customary to be eaten with a large steak? Shall I also buy a sackfull of mushrooms or will the outsourced French Fries be sufficient?
Glasses and decanters are already in my car.
Do we need some contingency throw-away BBQs in case there is no gas?
Derek
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn
In my own experience ( I am have lots when it comes to food!) large steak is best served rare / medium rare with boiled new potatoes, green beans and lots of english mustard.AHB wrote: Errm. Any suggestions as to what is customary to be eaten with a large steak?
Ben
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No. The recently purchased Weber and a large amount of charcoal are available and may even be the preferred means of cooking a large quantity of steak when I don't possess a griddle. Is anyone feeling like a cave-man and willing to volunteer to burn the steaks whilst I am acting as an unpaid taxi driver to children and mother-in-law?Derek T. wrote:Do we need some contingency throw-away BBQs in case there is no gas?
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.
- Alex Bridgeman
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- Joined: 13:41 Mon 25 Jun 2007
- Location: Berkshire, UK
- Alex Bridgeman
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