A London-based Scot writes
A London-based Scot writes
Greetings, all!
Anne here. I made my first post a week or so ago on a recent Taylor 1955 tasting notes post, but I thought I should avail myself of the opportunity to introduce myself properly here. I described myself on my first post as a long-time lurker, although that may have been a little misleading. I did join the site a couple of years back, but I had only checked in occasionally for a bit of mild browsing, and hadn't really started to get my teeth into reading heavily until this week. My goodness - what a wealth of port knowledge! I must confess I am slightly intimidated. Fortunately, you seem to be an exceptionally friendly bunch, and I hope to get along to a tasting at some point.
I have been coaxed onto these boards by the redoubtable jdaw1, whom I know from the world of tiddlywinks. A glorious game, indeed, though one which I was content to set aside after a mere two or so years of playing it as an undergraduate, when I realised that the only thing I actually enjoyed about it was the social side viz. the port and the exceptionally complex drinking games. Happily, I have now managed to keep up the "social side" alone for a good 15 years.
I am a Glaswegian by nature and a Londoner by geography. I'm very much looking forward to getting to know you all a little better, and - with your kind and astute guidance - the glories of port better still.
Cheers.
Ajva.
Anne here. I made my first post a week or so ago on a recent Taylor 1955 tasting notes post, but I thought I should avail myself of the opportunity to introduce myself properly here. I described myself on my first post as a long-time lurker, although that may have been a little misleading. I did join the site a couple of years back, but I had only checked in occasionally for a bit of mild browsing, and hadn't really started to get my teeth into reading heavily until this week. My goodness - what a wealth of port knowledge! I must confess I am slightly intimidated. Fortunately, you seem to be an exceptionally friendly bunch, and I hope to get along to a tasting at some point.
I have been coaxed onto these boards by the redoubtable jdaw1, whom I know from the world of tiddlywinks. A glorious game, indeed, though one which I was content to set aside after a mere two or so years of playing it as an undergraduate, when I realised that the only thing I actually enjoyed about it was the social side viz. the port and the exceptionally complex drinking games. Happily, I have now managed to keep up the "social side" alone for a good 15 years.
I am a Glaswegian by nature and a Londoner by geography. I'm very much looking forward to getting to know you all a little better, and - with your kind and astute guidance - the glories of port better still.
Cheers.
Ajva.
Re: A London-based Scot writes
Welcome to , Anne.
I am a Chesterfield-based Scot but from the posh {cough} east side of our wonderful country.
I look forward to meeting you at a Port tasting some time in the not too distant future.
Derek
I am a Chesterfield-based Scot but from the posh {cough} east side of our wonderful country.
I look forward to meeting you at a Port tasting some time in the not too distant future.
Derek
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn
Re: A London-based Scot writes
I’ll put £20 on Anne winning that fight. Any takers?DRT wrote:I am a Chesterfield-based Scot but from the posh {cough} east side of our wonderful country.
Re: A London-based Scot writes
Me!jdaw1 wrote:I’ll put £20 on Anne winning that fight. Any takers?DRT wrote:I am a Chesterfield-based Scot but from the posh {cough} east side of our wonderful country.
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn
Re: A London-based Scot writes
Well, I must say, that would make for an interesting first TPF port tasting experience for me. Completely different from what I was hitherto expecting. Still, what the hey. I'm game if Derek is.
I assume gentlemen of your standing and calibre insist on Marquis of Queensberry rules?
Ajva.
I assume gentlemen of your standing and calibre insist on Marquis of Queensberry rules?
Ajva.
Re: A London-based Scot writes
The lady should choose weapons.
Re: A London-based Scot writes
The lady should choose weapons.
I quite agree.
Derek? Your preference?
A.
I quite agree.
Derek? Your preference?
A.
Re: A London-based Scot writes
It is compulsory, under Clause 45b(iv), that every new recruit be subjected to an initiation ceremony that includes beating me up at an off-line.
Normally I don't like that rule but this time I've got twenty quid on me losing so there is a silver lining
Normally I don't like that rule but this time I've got twenty quid on me losing so there is a silver lining
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn
Re: A London-based Scot writes
No wait - hang on! You took Julian's bet. Surely that means you have £20 on you winning? Or is it all just a big misunderstanding?
Perhaps we could do scissors, paper, stone instead. Fewer glasses broken, perhaps.
A.
Perhaps we could do scissors, paper, stone instead. Fewer glasses broken, perhaps.
A.
Re: A London-based Scot writes
Yes. Julian put £20 on you winning and I took the £20.
I'm not very good at rock, paper scissors.
How about this:
We open a case of Fonseca 1966 and stand 6 bottles in front of each of us. We start drinking. First one to fall over is the loser.
Julian can be made to watch.
I'm not very good at rock, paper scissors.
How about this:
We open a case of Fonseca 1966 and stand 6 bottles in front of each of us. We start drinking. First one to fall over is the loser.
Julian can be made to watch.
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn
Re: A London-based Scot writes
Derek has had no port tonight, so a misunderstanding is quite probable.
Which of you has a case of F66?
Which of you has a case of F66?
Re: A London-based Scot writes
We open a case of Fonseca 1966 and stand 6 bottles in front of each of us. We start drinking. First one to fall over is the loser.
Julian, old pal. Should I take this bet?
A.
Julian, old pal. Should I take this bet?
A.
Re: A London-based Scot writes
Sorry, forgot to mention that it's Julian's round
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn
Re: A London-based Scot writes
I was thinking about that. It’s not obvious. Derek is not an insubstantial port drinker. But that is not the sort of thing that one should say of a damsel.Ajva wrote:We open a case of Fonseca 1966 and stand 6 bottles in front of each of us. We start drinking. First one to fall over is the loser.
Julian, old pal. Should I take this bet?
PS: Do experiment with the ‘Quote’ buttons.
Re: A London-based Scot writes
Oh yes, I see.PS: Do experiment with the ‘Quote’ buttons.
Re: A London-based Scot writes
Oh dear! A jdaw attempt to be tactful. This only happens in worrying times. Is it too late to withdraw from the challenge?jdaw1 wrote:Derek is not an insubstantial port drinker. But that is not the sort of thing that one should say of a damsel.
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn
Re: A London-based Scot writes
Actually, can I just pick up on this:
A.
I am dubious as to whether anyone can make Julian do anything he doesn't want to. Although, to be fair, I think he'd want to watch the suggested battle, so that particular question would not be settled in this case.Julian can be made to watch.
A.
Re: A London-based Scot writes
It is, however, possible to be excessively keen on the ‘Quote’ buttons. As always, moderation in everything, especially moderation itself.Ajva wrote:Oh yes, I see.PS: Do experiment with the ‘Quote’ buttons.
Re: A London-based Scot writes
Without clicking, I sense a time tunnel.jdaw1 wrote:It is, however, possible to be excessively keen on the ‘Quote’ buttons. As always, moderation in everything, especially moderation itself.Ajva wrote:Oh yes, I see.PS: Do experiment with the ‘Quote’ buttons.
Glenn Elliott
Re: A London-based Scot writes
Glenn E. wrote:Without clicking, I sense a time tunnel.jdaw1 wrote:It is, however, possible to be excessively keen on the ‘Quote’ buttons. As always, moderation in everything, especially moderation itself.Ajva wrote:Oh yes, I see.PS: Do experiment with the ‘Quote’ buttons.
I'll try to ignore the illegal extra space
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn
Re: A London-based Scot writes
Anne,
To save you asking: yes, it really is that childish here
Derek
To save you asking: yes, it really is that childish here
Derek
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn
Re: A London-based Scot writes
In that case, I think I'll fit in just fine.To save you asking: yes, it really is that childish here
A.
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Re: A London-based Scot writes
I always thought admitting that this was the reason for being a member of that club was sufficient reason to be summarily banned for life?Ajva wrote:the only thing I actually enjoyed about it was the social side viz. the port and the exceptionally complex drinking games
What about a v. CUTwC joint event? Round 1 can be this game you play with the small pieces of plastic. Round 2 can be a fully-blind Port tasting competition. I assume the former is as much a game of chance as the latter