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Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 17:08 Mon 01 Jun 2015
by flash_uk
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).
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 17:09 Mon 01 Jun 2015
by flash_uk
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?
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 19:16 Mon 01 Jun 2015
by DRT
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.
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 20:15 Mon 01 Jun 2015
by jdaw1
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”.
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 20:57 Mon 01 Jun 2015
by flash_uk
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!
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 20:59 Mon 01 Jun 2015
by flash_uk
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!
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 21:00 Mon 01 Jun 2015
by jdaw1
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.
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 21:09 Mon 01 Jun 2015
by flash_uk
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!
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 21:14 Mon 01 Jun 2015
by DRT
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.
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 21:51 Mon 01 Jun 2015
by jdaw1
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.
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 22:40 Mon 01 Jun 2015
by DRT
jdaw1 wrote:Pathetically avoiding the swim
But I do plan to be swimming in
something during my trip. Responsibly, of course.
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 07:39 Tue 02 Jun 2015
by Alex Bridgeman
Put me down as a probable please.
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 11:31 Tue 02 Jun 2015
by idj123
Yes, this has been suggested nicely in advance to likely ensure that a pass out is conferred-put me down.
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 23:32 Tue 02 Jun 2015
by DRT
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.
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 07:14 Mon 08 Jun 2015
by Alex Bridgeman
Is there any interest in inviting
Nick Oakley to this tasting?
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 07:14 Mon 08 Jun 2015
by jdaw1
AHB wrote:Is there any interest in inviting
Nick Oakley to this tasting?
Sure: do it. This event isn’t yet full.
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 09:12 Mon 08 Jun 2015
by flash_uk
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.
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 12:58 Tue 09 Jun 2015
by Alex Bridgeman
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?
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 14:39 Tue 09 Jun 2015
by Alex Bridgeman
Nick is right handed - but you probably already knew that from his previous (near) visit in 2013.
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 15:40 Tue 09 Jun 2015
by flash_uk
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.
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 09:04 Wed 10 Jun 2015
by CPR 1
Sounds good i'm in
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 09:36 Wed 10 Jun 2015
by flash_uk
CPR 1 wrote:Sounds good i'm in
First post updated.
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 12:50 Mon 29 Jun 2015
by jdaw1
My permission is at risk of being rescinded. Sorry — but it is.
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 12:06 Tue 30 Jun 2015
by Alex Bridgeman
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.
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 11:44 Tue 21 Jul 2015
by flash_uk
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!
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 13:07 Tue 21 Jul 2015
by jdaw1
Is your website now reliably working?
And I'll know my choice after eating tonight.
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 22:44 Tue 21 Jul 2015
by Alex Bridgeman
Same starter and main as Tuesday. (The scallops and prawns were delicious!)
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 10:07 Wed 22 Jul 2015
by SCP-DFF
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.
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 10:49 Wed 22 Jul 2015
by PhilW
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.
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 13:16 Wed 22 Jul 2015
by jdaw1
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.
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 20:36 Wed 22 Jul 2015
by CPR 1
Crab toast, followed by chargilled sirloin steak (black and blue) and a side of spinach
Thanks
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 23:37 Wed 22 Jul 2015
by DRT
Chicken liver parfait; sirloin steak, medium rare, with skinny fries.
Gammon and egg dessert might be ordered on the day if necessary.
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 05:38 Thu 23 Jul 2015
by Alex Bridgeman
I've just realised that I need to email Nick and ask him to pre-order. I will do so shortly.
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 12:38 Thu 23 Jul 2015
by idj123
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
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 15:41 Sat 25 Jul 2015
by uncle tom
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..
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 13:04 Sun 26 Jul 2015
by DRT
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
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 13:47 Sun 26 Jul 2015
by flash_uk
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
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 13:49 Sun 26 Jul 2015
by flash_uk
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.
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 13:59 Sun 26 Jul 2015
by flash_uk
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.
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 15:43 Sun 26 Jul 2015
by Alex Bridgeman
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.
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 16:58 Sun 26 Jul 2015
by flash_uk
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.
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 16:59 Sun 26 Jul 2015
by jdaw1
And I might bring a guest.
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 17:22 Sun 26 Jul 2015
by uncle tom
I will have the same as Julian but with the steak medium rare. Plus horseradish, if available..
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 17:28 Sun 26 Jul 2015
by jdaw1
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.
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 17:37 Sun 26 Jul 2015
by flash_uk
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 18:00 Sun 26 Jul 2015
by jdaw1
Mischievous cooking instruction, which isn’t denied.
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 23:40 Sun 26 Jul 2015
by jdaw1
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 06:54 Mon 27 Jul 2015
by Alex Bridgeman
If it's not too late, Nick has requested the same as Julian, but with Nick's steak being cooked medium rare.
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 07:36 Mon 27 Jul 2015
by jdaw1
My possible guest has declined.
Re: Monday 27 July, 2015 - Bring a bottle to share
Posted: 10:47 Mon 27 Jul 2015
by flash_uk
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.