Doty's Triumphant Return - London, Friday, February 15th
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Doty's Triumphant Return - London, Friday, February 15th
Gents,
After an inexcusably long absence, I have finally booked tickets to return to London over Presidents' Day Weekend (February 15th - 18th), and plan to sponsor a port tasting in honor of my TPF friends. AHB probably knows a few of the bottles I will have in tow, but for the most part my intention is to bring some blind treasures and see if anyone can guess what they may be.
In terms of venue/placemats, I'd certainly welcome some local logistical support if someone would like to volunteer.
So, chime in with availability. I look forward to finally catching up with you guys in a few weeks!!
Warm Regards
Chris
After an inexcusably long absence, I have finally booked tickets to return to London over Presidents' Day Weekend (February 15th - 18th), and plan to sponsor a port tasting in honor of my TPF friends. AHB probably knows a few of the bottles I will have in tow, but for the most part my intention is to bring some blind treasures and see if anyone can guess what they may be.
In terms of venue/placemats, I'd certainly welcome some local logistical support if someone would like to volunteer.
So, chime in with availability. I look forward to finally catching up with you guys in a few weeks!!
Warm Regards
Chris
Re: Doty's Triumphant Return - London, Friday, February 15th
I shall do my best to create a pass. Having just cancelled a boys weekend to act as nursemaid to a sick wife, I think my chances are good!
Ben
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Re: Doty's Triumphant Return - London, Friday, February 15th
Surely me. Yes. Instruct.Chris Doty wrote:placemats
The obvious choice is the The Bung Hole, 57 High Holborn, London WC1V 6DT.Chris Doty wrote:venue
I would be honoured to be included, and shall seek permission.Chris Doty wrote:my TPF friends
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Re: Doty's Triumphant Return - London, Friday, February 15th
That's the spirit, chaps!
Re: placemats...all bottles will be brought blind, served in flights of 2. I have identified 10 bottles so far, but may get up to 12 in the days ahead. As names for the individual circles, iIm thinking perhaps each guest could email jdaw a one word description of myself or the period of time I spent in london (though please do your best to avoid profanity, as tempting as it may be!). I may even bring a reward for whoever is judged to have summed me up best.
re: venue, the bung hole, while perhaps having a different connotation in English than in American, should be a perfectly suitable venue, and please feel free to let them know that we're coming
re: friends, of course that's a silly question, and I would be sincerely disappointed not to see you. Been too long.
Re: placemats...all bottles will be brought blind, served in flights of 2. I have identified 10 bottles so far, but may get up to 12 in the days ahead. As names for the individual circles, iIm thinking perhaps each guest could email jdaw a one word description of myself or the period of time I spent in london (though please do your best to avoid profanity, as tempting as it may be!). I may even bring a reward for whoever is judged to have summed me up best.
re: venue, the bung hole, while perhaps having a different connotation in English than in American, should be a perfectly suitable venue, and please feel free to let them know that we're coming
re: friends, of course that's a silly question, and I would be sincerely disappointed not to see you. Been too long.
Re: Doty's Triumphant Return - London, Friday, February 15th
I am not sure if you are formally 'Christopher' but were you, and were two words permissable, then I believe the anagram 'Cherish port' would have served me well!Chris Doty wrote:iIm thinking perhaps each guest could email jdaw a one word description of myself or the period of time I spent in london (though please do your best to avoid profanity, as tempting as it may be!). I may even bring a reward for whoever is judged to have summed me up best.
Ben
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Re: Doty's Triumphant Return - London, Friday, February 15th
I'm in!
Hmmm? That means I am in London two weekends out of three. Perhaps I should seek permission? Or...
I'm in!
Hmmm? That means I am in London two weekends out of three. Perhaps I should seek permission? Or...
I'm in!

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Re: Doty's Triumphant Return - London, Friday, February 15th
They’re probably the same, which might be why the owner is trying a new rubbish dull corporate name, which we are refusing to use.Chris Doty wrote:perhaps having a different connotation in English than in American
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Re: Doty's Triumphant Return - London, Friday, February 15th
Nonsense. Either side of the Atlantic a bung hole is the hole in the barrel into which the bung is driven. What else could it mean? Whatever else it means, it is an excellent choice for the venue. Other venues might be available if TBH is not acceptable. If you are happy to use the Bung Hole then let us know and we'll book the private room.jdaw1 wrote:They’re probably the same, which might be why the owner is trying a new rubbish dull corporate name, which we are refusing to use.Chris Doty wrote:perhaps having a different connotation in English than in American
Friday or Saturday? (And no, I will not get permission for both!) Or Sunday?
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Permission sought, and granted. Praise be to Mrs W.jdaw1 wrote:I would be honoured to be included, and shall seek permission.Chris Doty wrote:my TPF friends
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You are very lucky to have such an understanding and beautiful wife. It is no wonder you go on, and on and on about how wonderful and beautiful she is when we are at Port tastings. Now I understand.jdaw1 wrote:Permission sought, and granted. Praise be to Mrs W.jdaw1 wrote:I would be honoured to be included, and shall seek permission.Chris Doty wrote:my TPF friends
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Well, she is.DRT wrote:You are very lucky to have such an understanding and beautiful wife. It is no wonder you go on, and on and on about how wonderful and beautiful she is when we are at Port tastings. Now I understand.jdaw1 wrote:Permission sought, and granted. Praise be to Mrs W.jdaw1 wrote:I would be honoured to be included, and shall seek permission.Chris Doty wrote:my TPF friends
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What is most remarkable of all is that she had already given permission for this. I think Sainthood must be on her horizon.jdaw1 wrote:Well, she is.DRT wrote:You are very lucky to have such an understanding and beautiful wife. It is no wonder you go on, and on and on about how wonderful and beautiful she is when we are at Port tastings. Now I understand.jdaw1 wrote:Permission sought, and granted. Praise be to Mrs W.jdaw1 wrote:I would be honoured to be included, and shall seek permission.Chris Doty wrote:my TPF friends
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
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Re: Doty's Triumphant Return - London, Friday, February 15th
Err, let me check.DRT wrote:permission for this
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DRT: You've made my day. You have a way with words. I feel like a Goddess. Also, this has inspired me to really want to meet your Mrs. Does she fall under your spell with the sweet talking? Or is she now immune?
Mr W did not tell me about the 26th Feb. There's nothing going on at the Wiseman household except the little monsters doing their usual shenanigans. So, yes, JDAW is free.
As for the 15th, SCP-DFS (formally known as SCP-DFF), has been invited to a night of drinking with fellow moms. I'm taking my husband's port, serving it to the ladies, and we're going to find out how well these Brit women can really drink! There's no competition. I know I can't drink. They'll be happy enough to drink my hubby's port!
Since the wife is out, Julian thought he was in no luck. But the au pair saved the day and offered her babysitting services to watch the kids. Now Julian will be free to join you all and I will have my turn to go out drinking with my fellow lady friends!
Hurray! We all win.
-SCP-DFS
PS - Does Julian really talk about his wife during the port tastings? Surely not. You middle-aged men love to talk about young damsels!
Mr W did not tell me about the 26th Feb. There's nothing going on at the Wiseman household except the little monsters doing their usual shenanigans. So, yes, JDAW is free.
As for the 15th, SCP-DFS (formally known as SCP-DFF), has been invited to a night of drinking with fellow moms. I'm taking my husband's port, serving it to the ladies, and we're going to find out how well these Brit women can really drink! There's no competition. I know I can't drink. They'll be happy enough to drink my hubby's port!
Since the wife is out, Julian thought he was in no luck. But the au pair saved the day and offered her babysitting services to watch the kids. Now Julian will be free to join you all and I will have my turn to go out drinking with my fellow lady friends!
Hurray! We all win.
-SCP-DFS
PS - Does Julian really talk about his wife during the port tastings? Surely not. You middle-aged men love to talk about young damsels!
Re: Doty's Triumphant Return - London, Friday, February 15th
Hi Chris,
I am in England that weekend; thought I take a breather after going to a big Burgundy tasting in Austria the weekend befoer and to a very big CDP tasting the week after. But seeing after such a long period of time; am already looking fwd to it. So would like to attend.
Also am sure to find an excellent bt of port to bring by
regards
WS1
I am in England that weekend; thought I take a breather after going to a big Burgundy tasting in Austria the weekend befoer and to a very big CDP tasting the week after. But seeing after such a long period of time; am already looking fwd to it. So would like to attend.
Also am sure to find an excellent bt of port to bring by

regards
WS1
"Sometimes too much to drink is barely enough"
Mark Twain
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Re: Doty's Triumphant Return - London, Friday, February 15th
I plead the 5th.SCP-DFF wrote:DRT: You've made my day. You have a way with words. I feel like a Goddess. Also, this has inspired me to really want to meet your Mrs. Does she fall under your spell with the sweet talking? Or is she now immune?
Yes, he really does. Whenever the chaps start talking of young damsels our friend from south west London glazes over and starts mumbling under his breath about wishing he was at home with his beloved wife. Sometimes a small tear falls down his cheek. It is a very humbling experience for all of us.SCP-DFF wrote:PS - Does Julian really talk about his wife during the port tastings? Surely not. You middle-aged men love to talk about young damsels!
I do hope you enjoy your night with the girls, which you obviously so richly deserve. Don't worry about Julian, we will look after him.
Have the words ‟Taylor” and ‟Vertical” appeared in conversation at Chez Wiseman recently?
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I quite agree -- I can't believe I hadn't noticed that!benread wrote:I believe the anagram 'Cherish port' would have served me well!
Glad you can make it, Ben.
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DRT wrote:I'm in!
Hmmm? That means I am in London two weekends out of three. Perhaps I should seek permission? Or...
I'm in!
Would expect nothing less from you!
Really looking forward to seeing everyone.
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jdaw1 wrote:They’re probably the same, which might be why the owner is trying a new rubbish dull corporate name, which we are refusing to use.Chris Doty wrote:perhaps having a different connotation in English than in American
I see....if that is 'Davy's Bar and Grill' than I am 100% with you. That may indeed be the least worthwhile name for a pub since Slug and Lettuce.
Bunghole it is.
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Re: Doty's Triumphant Return - London, Friday, February 15th
Like what you're doing here.SCP-DFF wrote:I feel like a Goddess....There's nothing going on at the Wiseman household except the little monsters doing their usual shenanigans. So, yes, JDAW is free.
Excellent!SCP-DFF wrote:Now Julian will be free to join you all and I will have my turn to go out drinking with my fellow lady friends! Hurray! We all win.
28 hardly seems middle aged to me.SCP-DFF wrote:You middle-aged men

Please consider yourself invited to any tasting I am involved in -- and it sounds like quite a pity that we'll be counting you out of these festivities!
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Wolfy!WS1 wrote:Hi Chris,
I am in England that weekend; thought I take a breather after going to a big Burgundy tasting in Austria the weekend befoer and to a very big CDP tasting the week after. But seeing after such a long period of time; am already looking fwd to it. So would like to attend.
Also am sure to find an excellent bt of port to bring by![]()
regards
WS1
You're a beast my friend, and I am really thrilled that you are going to come out and help celebrate my return to London. Every tasting is more fun with you present, and I look forward to catching up. Was the Austrian tasting something by Gerhard? I've always wanted to attend one of his events -- seems like a fabulous host.
Anyway, I hope all's well,
Chris
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AHB wrote:Nonsense. Either side of the Atlantic a bung hole is the hole in the barrel into which the bung is driven. What else could it mean? Whatever else it means, it is an excellent choice for the venue. Other venues might be available if TBH is not acceptable. If you are happy to use the Bung Hole then let us know and we'll book the private room.jdaw1 wrote:They’re probably the same, which might be why the owner is trying a new rubbish dull corporate name, which we are refusing to use.Chris Doty wrote:perhaps having a different connotation in English than in American
Friday or Saturday? (And no, I will not get permission for both!) Or Sunday?
Had to save this one for last.....
Really don't know where to take this one...
Well, in any case -- we are talking the evening of Friday, the 15th. @ the bunghole. You will have special instructions. I will call you sometime this week to discuss.
Can't wait!
Re: Doty's Triumphant Return - London, Friday, February 15th
This feels like a plan that is very much coming together, but I don't yet understand the theme.
Is it:
1. Bring a bottle of VP wrapped in foil (and hopefully not poured down your leg) to share with Doty, or;
2. Bring some cash to adopt one or more of Doty's bottles?
Is it:
1. Bring a bottle of VP wrapped in foil (and hopefully not poured down your leg) to share with Doty, or;
2. Bring some cash to adopt one or more of Doty's bottles?
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
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Be very careful here, Chris. It is only with great age and experience that JDAW and I have learned to manage the expectations of a complex creature such as SCP-DFF without her realising what we are up to. Wisdom does indeed come with age.Chris Doty wrote:Please consider yourself invited to any tasting I am involved in -- and it sounds like quite a pity that we'll be counting you out of these festivities!SCP-DFF wrote:I feel like a Goddess...
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She’ll never guess.DRT wrote:without her realising what we are up to.
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DRT wrote:This feels like a plan that is very much coming together, but I don't yet understand the theme.
I think the theme should be understood to be:
Doty is bringing ~12 bottles of port for your general enjoyment. Should you feel that 12 bottles may be insufficient for our purposes (entirely likely, given prior experience), you are welcome to offer support.
I have a particular, non-port request for each of you as well, but will send those via phone/email/PM.
Get pumped!
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DRT wrote:Be very careful here, Chris. It is only with great age and experience that JDAW and I have learned to manage the expectations of a complex creature such as SCP-DFF without her realising what we are up to. Wisdom does indeed come with age.Chris Doty wrote:Please consider yourself invited to any tasting I am involved in -- and it sounds like quite a pity that we'll be counting you out of these festivities!SCP-DFF wrote:I feel like a Goddess...
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i have always listened attentively to your guidance, and do not plan to start making exceptions at this stage. duly noted.
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Missed the parenthetical somehow in the first read. Obviously a killer reference. I am thus slain.DRT wrote:Bring a bottle of VP wrapped in foil (and hopefully not poured down your leg) ...
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This is very generous.Chris Doty wrote:DRT wrote:This feels like a plan that is very much coming together, but I don't yet understand the theme.
I think the theme should be understood to be:
Doty is bringing ~12 bottles of port for your general enjoyment. Should you feel that 12 bottles may be insufficient for our purposes (entirely likely, given prior experience), you are welcome to offer support.
I have a particular, non-port request for each of you as well, but will send those via phone/email/PM.
Get pumped!
I'm of course keen to contribute some way - either by a bottle, a reimbursement or - if it's felt that a sufficient or nearly-sufficient volume of bottles is already committed to the tasting - i'd be more than happy to team up with one or more others to add a "special occasion" bottle as a joint contribution.
Rob C.
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Seconded.RAYC wrote:I'm of course keen to contribute some way - either by a bottle, a reimbursement or - if it's felt that a sufficient or nearly-sufficient volume of bottles is already committed to the tasting - i'd be more than happy to team up with one or more others to add a "special occasion" bottle as a joint contribution.
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An excellent idea. I'm in.jdaw1 wrote:Seconded.RAYC wrote:I'm of course keen to contribute some way - either by a bottle, a reimbursement or - if it's felt that a sufficient or nearly-sufficient volume of bottles is already committed to the tasting - i'd be more than happy to team up with one or more others to add a "special occasion" bottle as a joint contribution.
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Re: Doty's Triumphant Return - London, Friday, February 15th
Me too!DRT wrote: An excellent idea. I'm in.
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Hi Chris,Chris Doty wrote:Wolfy!WS1 wrote:Hi Chris,
I am in England that weekend; thought I take a breather after going to a big Burgundy tasting in Austria the weekend befoer and to a very big CDP tasting the week after. But seeing after such a long period of time; am already looking fwd to it. So would like to attend.
Also am sure to find an excellent bt of port to bring by![]()
regards
WS1
You're a beast my friend, and I am really thrilled that you are going to come out and help celebrate my return to London. Every tasting is more fun with you present, and I look forward to catching up. Was the Austrian tasting something by Gerhard? I've always wanted to attend one of his events -- seems like a fabulous host.
Anyway, I hope all's well,
Chris
looking fwd to cu you too. Sent you an e-mail in order to avoid people getting bored about all that Burgundy and CDP...

No doubt you should attend some of Gerhard's events but location wise you are a bit far away. Wrong continent mate!

Have you already thought joining us back here on the old continent (Aehm island!!!!!!!!!

I still do not understand why you did not have daily sessions with your port chums overthere involving Port when NY was under water. You could say you missed a golden opportunity!

regards
WS1
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Re: Doty's Triumphant Return - London, Friday, February 15th
Worthy of commendation is the Doty-esque level of understated modesty in ‟Triumphant”. Praise be to the full-strength CSD.Chris Doty wrote:Doty's Triumphant Return - London, Friday, February 15th
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Friday is easier for me than Saturday, so I am in (Thursday would have been impossible for obvious reasons).
Chris - let me know if you want help in making arrangements, booking the venue etc. You should have my phone number and email but PM me if you need reminding. Feel free to chase us through TPF if we're not responding to your requests. Who do you want us to send our one word descriptions of you to? (Or if this is being read by JDAW - "To whom do you want us to send our one word descriptions of you?")
All - I'm in for the share of a special bottle, but we don't have too much time to get one organised. ANyone have anything in mind?
All - least we can do is to cover the cost of CSD's food bill
DRT - I sniggered out loud (SOLled?) when I read your question to SCP-DFS regarding the words "Taylor" and "Vertical".
Chris - let me know if you want help in making arrangements, booking the venue etc. You should have my phone number and email but PM me if you need reminding. Feel free to chase us through TPF if we're not responding to your requests. Who do you want us to send our one word descriptions of you to? (Or if this is being read by JDAW - "To whom do you want us to send our one word descriptions of you?")
All - I'm in for the share of a special bottle, but we don't have too much time to get one organised. ANyone have anything in mind?
All - least we can do is to cover the cost of CSD's food bill
DRT - I sniggered out loud (SOLled?) when I read your question to SCP-DFS regarding the words "Taylor" and "Vertical".
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2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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The ‟reasons” are’t obvious to me.AHB wrote:(Thursday would have been impossible for obvious reasons)
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Re: Doty's Triumphant Return - London, Friday, February 15th
The reasons might not apply every 14th of February, but when they apply they are obvious.jdaw1 wrote:The ‟reasons” are’t obvious to me.AHB wrote:(Thursday would have been impossible for obvious reasons)
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Always a bastion of sensitivity, compassion and strength.WS1 wrote: I still do not understand why you did not have daily sessions with your port chums overthere involving Port when NY was under water. You could say you missed a golden opportunity!![]()
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Re: Doty's Triumphant Return - London, Friday, February 15th
jdaw1 wrote:Worthy of commendation is the Doty-esque level of understated modesty in ‟Triumphant”. Praise be to the full-strength CSD.

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First draft of the placemats.
- CSD a leftie, IIRC.
- Done what I can with the little obedience ofChris Doty wrote:perhaps each guest could email jdaw a one word description of myself or the period of time I spent in london
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Ignoring such a simple request is bad. Trying to comply with such a simple request and failing miserably is quite remarkable.jdaw1 wrote:Done what I can with the little obedience ofChris Doty wrote:perhaps each guest could email jdaw a one word description of myself or the period of time I spent in london
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Re: Doty's Triumphant Return - London, Friday, February 15th
Indeed. I've never met Chris, but as a minimum "generous" would seem an undeniable starting point, given the tasting arrangement! I'm unfortunately am not available that week (and would have been hesitant to take up such a generous offer having never met Chris) but it sounds like it could be a very interesting tasting, and hopefully I'll get to meet Chris another time in the future.DRT wrote:Ignoring such a simple request is bad. Trying to comply with such a simple request and failing miserably is quite remarkable.
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Confirmed. Happy to contribute to proposal regarding a 'special' bottle if someone has something in mind? Will PM a 'word'.benread wrote:I shall do my best to create a pass. Having just cancelled a boys weekend to act as nursemaid to a sick wife, I think my chances are good!
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Re: Doty's Triumphant Return - London, Friday, February 15th
would also like to contribute; please let me also know.
regards
WS1
regards
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Do or do not, there is no try.DRT wrote:Ignoring such a simple request is bad. Trying to comply with such a simple request and failing miserably is quite remarkable.jdaw1 wrote:Done what I can with the little obedience ofChris Doty wrote:perhaps each guest could email jdaw a one word description of myself or the period of time I spent in london
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Could I be anything else?jdaw1 wrote: CSD a leftie, IIRC
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PhilW wrote:Indeed. I've never met Chris, but as a minimum "generous" would seem an undeniable starting point, given the tasting arrangement! I'm unfortunately am not available that week (and would have been hesitant to take up such a generous offer having never met Chris) but it sounds like it could be a very interesting tasting, and hopefully I'll get to meet Chris another time in the future.DRT wrote:Ignoring such a simple request is bad. Trying to comply with such a simple request and failing miserably is quite remarkable.
Phil,
You would obviously be a most welcome addition to our tasting -- I'm sorry to hear you are unlikely to be able to make it. Hopefully we'll meet up sometime soon.
Re: Doty's Triumphant Return - London, Friday, February 15th
When visiting The Bunghole earlier this week I mentioned that we were coming. There is a problem. Other people intend being in The Bunghole on the same evening and beat us to the booking.Chris Doty wrote:re: venue, the bung hole, while perhaps having a different connotation in English than in American, should be a perfectly suitable venue, and please feel free to let them know that we're coming
The question of whether or not we can be accommodated comes down to numbers. How many confirmed attendees do we have?
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn
Re: Doty's Triumphant Return - London, Friday, February 15th
I'm going to answer my own question!DRT wrote:How many confirmed attendees do we have?
Attendees:
- AHB
- BMHR
- CSD
- DRT
- JDAW
- RAYC
- WS1
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn
Re: Doty's Triumphant Return - London, Friday, February 15th
I have spotted an omissionjdaw1 wrote:First draft of the placemats.

"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn