Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share

Post by **flash_uk** » 17:08 Mon 01 Jun 2015

As this evening was free, and as the date helps to bridge the otherwise long gap to the end of the Summer and more frequent tasting events, some of us may well gather with some port.

Where: The Green Room, The Boot & Flogger, 10-20 Redcross Way, London SE1 1TA, tel +44 20 7407 1184 (streetmap.co.uk, bing, maps.google.co.uk)
When: Monday 27 July 2015
What: Bring a blind bottle to share

Attendees:

MPM;
JDAW;
AHB;
IDJ;
NO;
CPR;
THRA;
Possibly a guest of JDAW.

Foiled from attending by colluding life coaches and PAs:

DRT.

Current draft of the food order,

Current draft of the placemats (and of the parameters by which made).

Post by **flash_uk** » 17:09 Mon 01 Jun 2015

I have a free evening that week, and so I thought I'd see if anyone else was free and wanted to share some port! I already have a quorum...is anyone else around?

Post by **DRT** » 19:16 Mon 01 Jun 2015

I shall be sunning myself on the Isle of Skye that week sipping gin and tonics whist watching sun-kissed damsels parading in their finery around the swimming pool.

Or making a snowman.

Either way I am sorry to say I cannot join you.

Post by **jdaw1** » 20:15 Mon 01 Jun 2015

MPM: I hope so. Please add me as tentative, at least pro tem.

DRT: you know what to do in Skye. In December.

Blind or sighted? If blind I’ll declare a “JDAW”.

Post by **flash_uk** » 20:57 Mon 01 Jun 2015

DRT wrote:I shall be sunning myself on the Isle of Skye that week sipping gin and tonics whist watching sun-kissed damsels parading in their finery around the swimming pool.

Or making a snowman.

Either way I am sorry to say I cannot join you.

Have fun!

Post by **flash_uk** » 20:59 Mon 01 Jun 2015

jdaw1 wrote:MPM: I hope so. Please add me as tentative, at least pro tem.

Done

jdaw1 wrote:Blind or sighted? If blind I’ll declare a “JDAW”.

Can you explain what declaring a "JDAW" means? Then I'll decide if blind or not!

Post by **jdaw1** » 21:00 Mon 01 Jun 2015

flash_uk wrote:Can you explain what declaring a "JDAW" means? Then I'll decide if blind or not!

It was facetious. If sighted one would declare a particular shipper and year. So I tried to reverse the idea. Which failed.

Probability amended — facetiously.

Post by **flash_uk** » 21:09 Mon 01 Jun 2015

jdaw1 wrote:
flash_uk wrote:Can you explain what declaring a "JDAW" means? Then I'll decide if blind or not!
It was facetious. If sighted one would declare a particular shipper and year. So I tried to reverse the idea. Which failed.

Probability amended — facetiously.

Blind then!

Post by **DRT** » 21:14 Mon 01 Jun 2015

DRT wrote:I shall be sunning myself on the Isle of Skye that week.

Having checked the diary it appears that 27th July is rather unexpectedly not one of the days in August that I shall be on the Isle of Skye.

I'm in!

I declare a DRT.

Post by **jdaw1** » 21:51 Mon 01 Jun 2015

DRT wrote:
DRT wrote:I shall be sunning myself on the Isle of Skye that week.
Having checked the diary it appears that 27th July is rather unexpectedly not one of the days in August that I shall be on the Isle of Skye.

Pathetically avoiding the swim.

Placemats added to first post.

Post by **DRT** » 22:40 Mon 01 Jun 2015

jdaw1 wrote:Pathetically avoiding the swim

But I do plan to be swimming in something during my trip. Responsibly, of course.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 07:39 Tue 02 Jun 2015

Put me down as a probable please.

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 11:31 Tue 02 Jun 2015

Yes, this has been suggested nicely in advance to likely ensure that a pass out is conferred-put me down.

Post by **DRT** » 23:32 Tue 02 Jun 2015

I have in my possession a bottle of potentially fine brown sticky stuff that is to be served to "The Team" at an appropriate event. If Phil W joins this tasting I will bring it along as a bonus bottle so that we can take advantage of the summer weather and chill it to serve as a nice aperitif.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 07:14 Mon 08 Jun 2015

Is there any interest in inviting Nick Oakley to this tasting?

Post by **jdaw1** » 07:14 Mon 08 Jun 2015

AHB wrote:Is there any interest in inviting Nick Oakley to this tasting?

Sure: do it. This event isn’t yet full.

Post by **flash_uk** » 09:12 Mon 08 Jun 2015

jdaw1 wrote:
AHB wrote:Is there any interest in inviting Nick Oakley to this tasting?
Sure: do it. This event isn’t yet full.

Sounds good.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 12:58 Tue 09 Jun 2015

Nick Oakley is delighted to accept our invitation and will join us on 27th July.

Nick has declared to me what he will bring 3 bottles. I know what these are. Should I share or would people prefer the ports Nick brings to be served blind?

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 14:39 Tue 09 Jun 2015

Nick is right handed - but you probably already knew that from his previous (near) visit in 2013.

Post by **flash_uk** » 15:40 Tue 09 Jun 2015

AHB wrote:Nick has declared to me what he will bring 3 bottles. I know what these are. Should I share or would people prefer the ports Nick brings to be served blind?

You decide, I'm relaxed.

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 09:04 Wed 10 Jun 2015

Sounds good i'm in

Post by **flash_uk** » 09:36 Wed 10 Jun 2015

CPR 1 wrote:Sounds good i'm in

First post updated.

Post by **jdaw1** » 12:50 Mon 29 Jun 2015

My permission is at risk of being rescinded. Sorry — but it is.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 12:06 Tue 30 Jun 2015

jdaw1 wrote:My permission is at risk of being rescinded. Sorry — but it is.

That would be a shame given Nick Oakley was looking forward to meeting you and is making the trip in from Colchester. But if it is rescinded, that can't be helped.

Post by **flash_uk** » 11:44 Tue 21 Jul 2015

Just realised this is now 6 days away - we'd better order some food. Please confirm your requirements from the menu.

Julian, Alex, Ian, Charles, feel free to simply say "same as for Tuesday the 21st" if that is convenient!

Post by **jdaw1** » 13:07 Tue 21 Jul 2015

Is your website now reliably working?

And I'll know my choice after eating tonight.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 22:44 Tue 21 Jul 2015

Same starter and main as Tuesday. (The scallops and prawns were delicious!)

SCP-DFF · Post by **SCP-DFF** » 10:07 Wed 22 Jul 2015

Most of you, if not all, will be very thrilled to hear that Julian is able to attend Monday's port tastings. (We weren't able to remember why his 'permission' was about to be rescinded.)

Have fun!

— SCP-DFF.

Post by **PhilW** » 10:49 Wed 22 Jul 2015

SCP-DFF wrote:Most of you, if not all, will be very thrilled to hear that Julian is able to attend Monday's port tastings.

ALL of them? Lucky man; I can feel my thrill-o-meter about to explode.

Post by **jdaw1** » 13:16 Wed 22 Jul 2015

flash_uk wrote:Please confirm your requirements from the menu.

As follows please. Starter: Chicken liver parfait with toast. Main: Chargrilled sirloin steak (very rare) 220g with hand-cut chips and grilled tomato. Savoury: very cheesy Welsh Rarebit.

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 20:36 Wed 22 Jul 2015

Crab toast, followed by chargilled sirloin steak (black and blue) and a side of spinach

Thanks

Post by **DRT** » 23:37 Wed 22 Jul 2015

Chicken liver parfait; sirloin steak, medium rare, with skinny fries.

Gammon and egg dessert might be ordered on the day if necessary.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 05:38 Thu 23 Jul 2015

I've just realised that I need to email Nick and ask him to pre-order. I will do so shortly.

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 12:38 Thu 23 Jul 2015

Am I able to have the Welsh Rarebit as a starter?

I'll then have my (current) usual of Gammon, Black Pudding and chips with the side order of peas and beans

Thanks

uncle tom · Post by **uncle tom** » 15:41 Sat 25 Jul 2015

Count me in.

Will bring a bottle from a vintage of which I have only 25 bottles, and a shipper of which I have just 7 bottles.

No notes on the TPF database. Broadbent liked it, but his last note was over 40 years ago..

Post by **DRT** » 13:04 Sun 26 Jul 2015

I am starting to think that my Life Coach has a secret contact who controls my work diary. Is it a coincidence that my Life Coach and PA share the same surname?

I am now unable to join you as I will not be in London this week

Post by **flash_uk** » 13:47 Sun 26 Jul 2015

DRT wrote:I am starting to think that my Life Coach has a secret contact who controls my work diary. Is it a coincidence that my Life Coach and PA share the same surname?

I am now unable to join you as I will not be in London this week

Shocker

Post by **flash_uk** » 13:49 Sun 26 Jul 2015

AHB wrote:I've just realised that I need to email Nick and ask him to pre-order. I will do so shortly.

Alex, any response from Nick? I'll send the order over to the B&F last thing tonight - I have a back to back day tomorrow so won't have time then.

Post by **flash_uk** » 13:59 Sun 26 Jul 2015

Current draft of the food order. Can others please check.

Julian - if you are able to adapt the placemats for the demise of Derek and the appearance of Tom, I can print tomorrow afternoon and bring them along. I am likely to arrive at 1830.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 15:43 Sun 26 Jul 2015

flash_uk wrote:
AHB wrote:I've just realised that I need to email Nick and ask him to pre-order. I will do so shortly.
Alex, any response from Nick? I'll send the order over to the B&F last thing tonight - I have a back to back day tomorrow so won't have time then.

Not yet. However, I suggest that we just let the team at B&F know that we will order one set of food on the night.

Post by **flash_uk** » 16:58 Sun 26 Jul 2015

AHB wrote:
flash_uk wrote:
AHB wrote:I've just realised that I need to email Nick and ask him to pre-order. I will do so shortly.
Alex, any response from Nick? I'll send the order over to the B&F last thing tonight - I have a back to back day tomorrow so won't have time then.
Not yet. However, I suggest that we just let the team at B&F know that we will order one set of food on the night.

No probs - was planning to advise them when I sent the order through.

Post by **jdaw1** » 16:59 Sun 26 Jul 2015

And I might bring a guest.

uncle tom · Post by **uncle tom** » 17:22 Sun 26 Jul 2015

I will have the same as Julian but with the steak medium rare. Plus horseradish, if available..

Post by **jdaw1** » 17:28 Sun 26 Jul 2015

DRT wrote:I am starting to think that my Life Coach has a secret contact who controls my work diary. Is it a coincidence that my Life Coach and PA share the same surname?

Good work aunty.

Post by **flash_uk** » 17:37 Sun 26 Jul 2015

Food order updated.

Post by **jdaw1** » 18:00 Sun 26 Jul 2015

Mischievous cooking instruction, which isn’t denied.

Post by **jdaw1** » 23:40 Sun 26 Jul 2015

Some links:

Review of the evening as a whole;
Food order;
The placemats (and the parameters by which made);
Planning and arrangements.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 06:54 Mon 27 Jul 2015

If it's not too late, Nick has requested the same as Julian, but with Nick's steak being cooked medium rare.

Post by **jdaw1** » 07:36 Mon 27 Jul 2015

My possible guest has declined.

Post by **flash_uk** » 10:47 Mon 27 Jul 2015

Domhnaill at the B&F now has the complete order for the seven attendees tonight. All is well. Alex, I wasn't sure if Nick also wanted very cheesy Welsh Rarebit as a savoury course, so I have not ordered that for him - we can advise the kitchen this evening if indeed it is required.