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jdaw1 wrote:

[url=http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=55955#p55955]Here[/url], a day before his first TPF tasting, djewesbury wrote:I am quite exhilarated. Is it always this exciting in the quiet hours before a tasting? Was it like this at Scampton before 617 Squadron went out..?

djewesbury wrote:Perfect. The forces are assembled, nothing can stop us now.

In an email in June 2009, 24 hours before his first trip to the Duoro with DRT, AHB, CMAG & ADV, JDAW wrote:I am jumping up and down like a small child!

{DRT has no hard evidence so has paraphrased}

djewesbury wrote:

jdaw1 wrote:All: will placemats be needed?

I think we shall have to manage without; or perhaps an A5?

A little late, for which I apologise, but might I suggest that you use small sticky labels if space will be tight? We find these work well at the Bell, so why not at the B&F?

AHB wrote:

djewesbury wrote:

jdaw1 wrote:All: will placemats be needed?

I think we shall have to manage without; or perhaps an A5?

A little late, for which I apologise, but might I suggest that you use small sticky labels if space will be tight? We find these work well at the Bell, so why not at the B&F?

Placemat author?

djewesbury wrote:

AHB wrote:A little late, for which I apologise, but might I suggest that you use small sticky labels if space will be tight? We find these work well at the Bell, so why not at the B&F?

Placemat author?

That could be done. Any dissent?

jdaw1 wrote:Derek: gracile, or fustilugs? In or out?

DRT wrote:Will confirm at the weekend.

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Confirmed I think.

Current draft of the paperwork.

jdaw1 wrote:

jdaw1 wrote:Derek: gracile, or fustilugs? In or out?

DRT wrote:Will confirm at the weekend.

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djewesbury wrote:Confirmed I think.

Daniel is correct.

My Mum has given me a note and I have been asked to host a whisky tasting at The Boot & Flogger so have no choice but to attend.

DRT wrote:My Mum has given me a note and I have been asked to host a whisky tasting at The Boot & Flogger so have no choice but to attend.

Does the paperwork need amending? (Inspect it carefully.)

6 attendees and 3 bottles of port. Is it just me or can anyone else spot a problem looming?

AHB wrote:6 attendees and 3 bottles of port. Is it just me or can anyone else spot a problem looming?

Should be ok - JDAW and DRT are on strict diets.

jdaw1 wrote:

djewesbury wrote:At the very worst we can decamp to the George and drink beer.

An excellent back-up plan.

I’ve not had six pints in the George since, err, Monday.

AHB wrote:6 attendees and 3 bottles of port. Is it just me or can anyone else spot a problem looming?

Can we bring our own? Or should we just keep ordering off the list?

jdaw1 wrote:Can we bring our own? Or should we just keep ordering off the list?

One of the three on the placemat is our own. Is that a problem?

My intention has been not to scare the horses at the B&F. We only have a table for 4 at present. As noted upthread, I intend to call in or ring on Tuesday morning to pay for the two bottles off the list and ask for them to be decanted (what time please?).
I will then ask very politely about corkage. If there is a problem I will inform those who need to know. I do not anticipate a problem however. Such is the reservoir of my charm.
If the answer to the question about corkage is a good one, then I suggest that we bring more than one if those attending feel the need. I know that Ian is no longer able to attend so we are only 6.
Don't panic.

Placemat maker - please note updated list in first thread. No IDJ, add RAB.

djewesbury wrote:No IDJ, add RAB.

Boo and Hurrah in the same breath.

RAB added to the paperwork for the klatsch; IDJ removed.

Dow 1970 double decanted and re-corked at 10:15 on 15th Dec prior to traveling to London. Smells lovely, not tasted.

DRT wrote:Dow 1970 double decanted and re-corked at 10:15 on 15th Dec prior to traveling to London. Smells lovely, not tasted.

Long advance decant.

I thought it better than shaking up the crust on the way to London. Dow 70 is sturdy stuff so should cope.

Now five people: −JDAW. Paperwork updated. Sorry — I wanted to try the D70.

Who can print to stickies?

Boo!!

Is this a permission issue? Can we be of assistance?

DRT wrote:Is this a permission issue? Can we be of assistance?

No. No.

jdaw1 wrote:Now five people: −JDAW. Paperwork updated. Sorry — I wanted to try the D70.

Who can print to stickies?

There is now a better than 50% chance that I will be able to be there. If I can, I will buy the Ck63 off the list.

I think I can print to stickies.

This is a highly mobile situation. We will miss you entirely this week Julian. This is bad news. But we hope fervently that Alex will make it.

All, my apologies as due to other committments I won't be able to attend the B&F tomorrow and the fact that I am smothered in cold makes this probably for the best-for all!

idj123 wrote:All, my apologies as due to other committments I won't be able to attend the B&F tomorrow and the fact that I am smothered in cold makes this probably for the best-for all!

A great shame. We will see you in 2015. Get well soon.

AHB - are you coming? Are you ordering a Ck63? Do you want it decanted in advance?

Who is printing, since JDAW is not attending?

djewesbury wrote:AHB - are you coming?

Probably - 80% certainty

djewesbury wrote:Are you ordering a Ck63?

I plan to

djewesbury wrote:Do you want it decanted in advance?

Let me decide nearer the time when I can be more certain that I won't buy a bottle of Ck63 only to be told by others how nice it was

80% is good! Up 30% on yesterday and only a little more work to do to bring it to a statistical certainty.

djewesbury wrote:Who is printing, since JDAW is not attending?

I have. Having the paperwork with me gives me an incentive to attend, even if I am not able to stay (for very long).

What time will someone first arrive at B&F?

AHB wrote: What time will someone first arrive at B&F?

Hope to be there between 5.30 and 5.45.

Actually an improvement from 50% probability to 80% is an increased likelihood of 80%… isn't it..?

djewesbury wrote:Actually an improvement from 50% probability to 80% is an increased likelihood of 80%… isn't it..?

I have no idea. I'm an accountant, not a mathematician/statistician.

All I know is that I've progressed from hopeful to really hopeful.

Is the plan to eat at the B&F tonight?

AHB wrote:Is the plan to eat at the B&F tonight?

Yes, I think so.
I have ordered two bottles to be decanted in advance. The O70 has become O77 unfortunately, as the former is sold out. They offered D70 but as we have that already I thought we should try the 77. A risk, I know, but let's take it. The Ch94 is not a problem. Both will be decanted in advance, the O77 a little later than the Ch94.
I asked about corkage and was told that given our spend already there would be no charge for opening Derek's bottle. Very generous.
I'm sorry, I should have checked that the Ck63 is in stock but I had a number of things to ask / check / pay for and this slipped my mind.

I have a request. A certain someone has decided to show up tonight for a 'taste', and then he says he's leaving after 20 minutes. He just wants a taste.

My request is, could you all set a timer for 20 minutes the moment he steps foot in the door please? I don't believe he's only staying for 20 minutes. In fact, I told him, "just be realistic and stay for an hour, and don't drink."

Please, gentlemen, support Julian so that he can have a good night's sleep and wake up ready, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed for his meeting!

Thank you.

The rest of you, enjoy.

— MaryAnne.

This is clearly a heartfelt request but places us in an invidious position: policing one of our own number, not a duty we are familiar with.
I nominate Derek to be cop.

Question: would I relish the opportunity to stand on my soap box and tell Julian how he should be behaving?

Answer: Of course I would.

You have a volunteer.

I will be there at 18:30.

Also aiming for 1700-1730

Would it be useful to bring another bottle along?

Feel free, but {bottles bought from B&F} should be > {bottles brought to B&F} I think, given their generosity.

flash_uk wrote:Would it be useful to bring another bottle along?

No! Julian said he's only having a little taste!

Thank you for stepping up, Derek! In all honestly though, I have to admit that I was calling JDAW's bluff. I just don't believe he'll stay for a short while. He loves you guys too much!

djewesbury wrote:Feel free, but {bottles bought from B&F} should be > {bottles brought to B&}F I think, given their generosity.

Can someone please interpret?

DRT wrote:

djewesbury wrote:Feel free, but {bottles bought from B&F} should be > {bottles brought to B&}F I think, given their generosity.

Can someone please interpret?

I corrected my typo. Let's not bring more than we buy from them.
I'm here. It's lovely. I didn't realise it was opposite the old Crossbones Burial Ground, a very melancholy place. Rooms downstairs:

Above my head an empty W70. They have made our table for 4 into a table for 6. They are being extremely accommodating.

(I have not asked for lots of glasses yet as they are extremely busy.)

SCP-DFF wrote:In fact, I told him, "just be realistic and stay for an hour, and don't drink."

At least one oxymoron, if not two (oxymora?), surely?