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This post to hold arrangements as and when agreed.

When: 6½pm on Wednesday 9^th September 2015, on which day Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest-reigning Monarch of the United Kingdom.

Theme: Port Fit for a Queen.

Venue: The Red Room, The Boot & Flogger, 10-20 Redcross Way, London SE1 1TA, tel +44 20 7407 1184 (streetmap.co.uk, bing, maps.google.co.uk).

People:

1. JADS (2 × the 1952 Graham Single Harvest Tawny);
2. JDAW (Dalva Golden White 1952, + Taylor 1963);
3. DRT (Dow 1955);
4. PW (Warre 1960);
5. BMHR (D60);
6. CPR (Taylor 1977);
7. IDJ (Dow 1960);
8. WPS (Croft 1960, + Dow 1970);
9. CMAG (Fonseca 1970);
10. DJ (Graham 1955);
11. RAYC (Cockburn 1963);
12. THRA (Offley 1924);
13. Available;
14. Available.

Maybe, awaiting a decision from an employer / spouse / other:

• MJB;
• MPM (Warre 1963);
• RLC (Sandeman 1977).

Can’t / Would love to but mean employer is mean / Would love to but mean spouse is mean / Suddenly teetotal:

• AHB.

The food order.

The placemats (and parameters by which made). (Do not print from this link. A few days before the tasting there will temporarily be a different link, to counteract problems with the caching of old drafts.)

Wikipedia, in the article entitled [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_II]Elizabeth II[/url], wrote:The Queen became the longest-lived British monarch in 2007 and, if she is still reigning on 9 September 2015, will surpass her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, as the longest-reigning British monarch.

The BBC, in an article entitled [url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-32579253]Royal baby: London gun salutes mark birth of princess[/url], wrote:Victoria and Elizabeth are arguably the most famous female names in British royal history - with Queen Victoria the longest reigning monarch, and the present Queen Elizabeth II set to surpass her record on September 9, 2015.

We should not allow such a day to pass uncelebrated.

We could choose a pretend theme, such as ‘Notable Years in the Life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II or the Life of Her Late Majesty Queen Victoria’, or a real theme. Open to suggestions. But sighted — we know much of the history of Her Majesty’s reign. (And if appropriate, this thread could be merged into a different thread that has a theme but no settled date.)

I'm in. Perhaps "Birth years of Her Majesty's children and grandchildren"?

Notable years works well; several obvious options for good ports; some additional options if extended to years with notable royal events during the life of.

DRT wrote:I'm in. Perhaps "Birth years of Her Majesty's children and grandchildren"?

• 1948, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales;
• 1950, Princess Anne, Princess Royal;
• 1960, Prince Andrew, Duke of York;
• 1964, Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex;
• 1977, Peter Mark Andrew Phillips;
• 1981, Zara Anne Elizabeth Phillips;
• 1982, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge;
• 1984, Prince Henry of Wales;
• 1988, Princess Beatrice of York;
• 1990, Princess Eugenie of York;
• 2003, Lady Louise Windsor;
• 2007, James, Viscount Severn.

I.e., approximately no theme at all.

41.The first 'Royal walkabout' took place during the visit by The Queen and Prince Philip to Australia and New Zealand in 1970. The practice was introduced to allow them to meet a greater number of people, not simply officials and dignitaries.

Taken from http://www.anagrammy.com/misc/queen.html

Please sir, could we include 1970? This seems like a noteworthy part of her reign which should be marked!

Please sir, might I be available if so?

benread wrote:Please sir, could we include 1970? This seems like a noteworthy part of her reign which should be marked!

New theme proposal: ‘Port Fit for a Queen’. Objections?

And sighted. Ben bringing a ’70.

jdaw1 wrote:New theme proposal: ‘Port Fit for a Queen’.

Splendid. We finally have a theme that requires an injection of Royal Oporto.

jdaw1 wrote:New theme proposal: ‘Port Fit for a Queen’.

Idiotic suggestion. Whoever made that stupid proposal should be fired.

Please suggest a theme incompatible with RO83.

jdaw1 wrote:

jdaw1 wrote:New theme proposal: ‘Port Fit for a Queen’.

Idiotic suggestion. Whoever made that stupid proposal should be fired.

Please suggest a theme incompatible with RO83.

I think it is a splendid suggestion and I promise not to embarrass Her Majesty by bringing anything as rubbish as RO83.

Yes please. I'm sure I can find something to fit the theme!

First post and thread title both updated.

Sounds good I am in

A splendid idea. Could I reserve a place at the table please.

jdaw1 wrote:sighted

I shall bring a Dow 1955.

DRT wrote:

jdaw1 wrote:sighted

I shall bring a Dow 1955.

First post updated to mention this, and my bringing a Taylor 1963.

Could you please add me to the list...not sure on my contribution...will advise when it is known.

Room booked; RLC added.

I'll bring a W60.

As a Silver Jubilee baby I feel obliged to bring a 77, most likely T77

Whilst I would not consider myself a Monarchist, Port drinking wins out and so please put me down for this tasting. Not sure whether the theme allows for duplicated years-it it does, I will bring a D60 or if not, a FG64.

idj123 wrote:Whilst I would not consider myself a Monarchist, Port drinking wins out and so please put me down for this tasting. Not sure whether the theme allows for duplicated years-it it does, I will bring a D60 or if not, a FG64.

Duplicated years entirely good: D60 then.

I'll bring a Warre 63.

Hi,

would like to attend too. Please let me know if still possible; would bring a Croft 60.

regards

WS1

WS1 wrote:Hi,

would like to attend too. Please let me know if still possible; would bring a Croft 60.

regards

WS1

Surely attendance should be restricted to those for whom E2 is their monarch?!

(It would be great to see you again Wolfgang!)

Irritatingly, it seems tht I will now be in Germany on September 9th so will not be able to join my fellow chums in celebrating (we hope) HMQE2 becoming our longest reigning monarch.

I shall have to ensure that I have something suitable with me to celebrate the occasion.

First post and placemats updated. Ports so far revealed are all indeed “Fit for a Queen”.

Having been prompted to 'declare' I see that a Down 1960 is already on offer. Would a Warre 1970 be suitably regal?

Another D60 would be splendid. W70 would be splendid. Your choice (I prefer the comparison in the former).

benread wrote:

WS1 wrote:Hi,

would like to attend too. Please let me know if still possible; would bring a Croft 60.

regards

WS1

Surely attendance should be restricted to those for whom E2 is their monarch?!

(It would be great to see you again Wolfgang!)

You are right! E2 is not my monarch. We left Kaisers, Kings and Queens behind us a long time ago. Due to the Royal family has a strong German link I think I should make an appearance.

At least jdaw1 told me!

Looking forward seeing you again too!

regards

WS1

WS1 wrote:Due to the Royal family has a strong German link I think I should make an appearance.

This is very true - Wolfgang has much more chance of being related to the British royal family than any of her loyal subjects do.

[url=http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=91700#p91700]Here[/url] flash_uk wrote:May as well get going on the dinner orders. The menu can be found here - please post your orders thanks.

Might as well.

jdaw1 wrote:

[url=http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=91700#p91700]Here[/url] flash_uk wrote:May as well get going on the dinner orders. The menu can be found here - please post your orders thanks.

Might as well.

Note different venue, so will be different menu between the two events.

Oops: will fix.

The B&F menu, fresh off an email from the source, can be found at
www.jdawiseman.com/2015/20150515_Boot_a ... u_2014.pdf.

jdaw1 wrote:Boot_and_Flogger_Autumn_Menu_2014.pdf

"fresh"

PhilW wrote:"fresh"

On receipt of the file, fresh today, I did check with Davy’s: “Yes Sir, that’s our actual menu”. Fresh as it comes.

Let me see, something different for a change? No.
Potted shrimps, chargrilled sirloin 220g cooked rare, side of Peas and beans with mint lemon and butter.

Thanks.

Starter: Wild mushrooms on toast
Main: Gammon, egg and chips with black pudding

CPR 1 wrote:As a Silver Jubilee baby

Youngsters! I remember the Silver Jubilee, during which year was the one occasion that I beheld Her Majesty in the flesh. Inexplicably, she hasn’t since mentioned the specific occasion. Presumably she does so only in her weekly chat with the PM, in complete confidence, so we wouldn’t hear of it. Presumably.

Separately, and FYI:

jdaw1 wrote:Current draft of the food order.

jdaw1 wrote:I remember the Silver Jubilee, during which year was the one occasion that I beheld Her Majesty in the flesh.

I too have beheld Her Majesty in the flesh only once and I can say with all honesty that she smiled at me, and only at me. It was a bit of a one-on-one affair on the north side of Blackfriars Bridge. The remaining details will go with me to the grave.

On a separate note, CMAG has asked whether or not queens drink Fonseca 1970. I said yes but please let me know if that is unacceptable.

F70 entirely regal.

jdaw1 wrote:F70 entirely regal.

Excellent. Please add to the first post as CMAG's contribution.

Cookie wrote:Could you please add me to the list...not sure on my contribution...will advise when it is known.

Cookie: everybody else has declared a Port that is either currently a Symington brand, or currently a Fladgate brand. Please, if possible, choose ≤1977 non-SFE non-TFP.

jdaw1 wrote:

Cookie wrote:Could you please add me to the list...not sure on my contribution...will advise when it is known.

Cookie: everybody else has declared a Port that is either currently a Symington brand, or currently a Fladgate brand. Please, if possible, choose ≤1977 non-SFE non-TFP.

But still fit for a Queen

I was hoping to delay my declaration as I wanted to provide something a bit special but as I cannot resist the pressure any longer I will declare a Sandeman Jubilee 1977.

jdaw1 wrote:and my bringing a Taylor 1963.

Would attendees prefer Dalva Golden White 1952 to Taylor 1963?

jdaw1 wrote:

jdaw1 wrote:and my bringing a Taylor 1963.

Would attendees prefer Dalva Golden White 1952 to Taylor 1963?

That would be very special!

This non-attendee who particularly likes T63 would certainly prefer you to bring the Dalva Golden White

jdaw1 wrote:

jdaw1 wrote:and my bringing a Taylor 1963.

Would attendees prefer Dalva Golden White 1952 to Taylor 1963?

No.