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Muscat Mike will be in town and wishes to catch up with forumites on Thursday the 24th September at T-Chow.

I've booked two tables to cater for up to 18 people, and it's the usual 7pm start & BYO glasses & something good to share.

Anyone wishing to come along, please register your interest here.

Cheers,
Ian

EDIT: Date change from Friday 25th to Thursday 24th September.

The mans a gentleman

I can still taste the 86 John Riddoch he bought round to my place once!!

Ian, count me in for one thanks.

Mike, good to hear you're bringing another 86 John Riddch I'll bring something to match.

Jazz and I may well come along, however Friday nights are always difficult for us (Jewish Sabbath). Justin may join us as well - I will report back when I hear.

Has someone invited Andrew Jefford? I can if you like.

sounds peachy

707 wrote:Ian, count me in for one thanks.

Mike, good to hear you're bringing another 86 John Riddch I'll bring something to match.

If I can find my one remaining bottle I will bring it. I do know where my Magnums of Wynns Centenary are and could bring one as a substitute, or as well.
Looking forward to meeting everyone and enjoying some good food, excellent wine and great company.
Mike.

Yes count me in.

PaulG wrote:Has someone invited Andrew Jefford? I can if you like.

If you could that will be great.

It will be me plus 2.

count me in plus 1

Include David and Pam too. However does it have to be Friday if PaulG finds it difficult? Maybe Thursday?

David wrote:Include David and Pam too. However does it have to be Friday if PaulG finds it difficult? Maybe Thursday?

Unfortunately I think both Steve & Mike already have other things planned/booked every other night. Thursday also happens to be the night of the Coonawarra roadshow.

n4sir wrote:

David wrote:Include David and Pam too. However does it have to be Friday if PaulG finds it difficult? Maybe Thursday?

Unfortunately I think both Steve & Mike already have other things planned/booked every other night. Thursday also happens to be the night of the Coonawarra roadshow.

OK. It would be good if we could accomodate PaulG if we can in menu and timing in future offlines. Looks like a great night.

n4sir wrote:

David wrote:Include David and Pam too. However does it have to be Friday if PaulG finds it difficult? Maybe Thursday?

Unfortunately I think both Steve & Mike already have other things planned/booked every other night. Thursday also happens to be the night of the Coonawarra roadshow.

Oooh, havin a seniors moment, the Coonawarra Roadshow is on the 24th.......but August!

Mike & I are ok with it moving to Thursday if it suits everyone or more people.

Hey guys,
Firstly, thank you so much for everyone giving so much consideration to me - I am honestly touched

Obviously, I'd much prefer it if we could do this Thursday or Saturday, however I don't want to put the majority out on my behalf.

Thank you once again though everybody!

P

707 wrote:
Oooh, havin a seniors moment, the Coonawarra Roadshow is on the 24th.......but August!

Mike & I are ok with it moving to Thursday if it suits everyone or more people.

He's having a Senior moment. Huh, he's only a junior Senior. I will forgive him this once.
Looks like Thursday will be the night of choice.
Mike.

Thursday is ok with me and my plus 2.

I just have to cross my fingers that my conference prsentation is on the Thursday, so I can be worry free about Friday

I'll be underwater in Thailand!

Have fun

Thursday is fine for me also, probably better in some ways anyway. I will probably also have a +1 , maybe +2

Count David and Pam in for Thursday.

Thanks again, everyone for moving the date

Jazz and I are definites. Justin is out of the country that week, so he won't be coming. Andrew has been given the updated information. I'll post back if he and Paula are able to attend (unless he decides to post himself!)

I've just confirmed the booking with T-Chow moving from the Friday 25th to Thursday 24th. So far Mark Jappe's the only one who hasn't said if this will effect if he's going:

Muscat Mike
707
n4sir
PaulG & Jazz
Scanlon +2
Wayno +1-2
David & Pam
Mark Jappe +1 (?)

Cheers,
Ian

Please count me in as well, regards chris

Are we shooting for any particular theme, or just 'whatever you have that's nice'?

PaulG wrote:Are we shooting for any particular theme, or just 'whatever you have that's nice'?

I think Mike's initial offer of either an '86 John Riddoch or '91 Wynn's Centenary has set a (pretty high) standard.

If we're looking for a theme perhaps cabernet/blends could be it, otherwise just bring something very, very good.

Updated participants:

Muscat Mike
707
n4sir
PaulG & Jazz
Scanlon +2
Wayno +1-2
David & Pam
ck
Mark Jappe +1 (?)

Cheers,
Ian

I (+1) am still in for the 24th , just needed to shuffle a few things before I could confirm

Bad news from Andrew, he can't make the event.

i could possibly bring another riddoch year as a counterpoint. something from the mid 90's

We were at Chapel Hill today and picked up a beautiful Bushvine Grenache. I appreciate this isn't up to the standard of a John Riddoch, but to be honest, nothing we can afford would be.

We'll also bring something else... maybe a Samuel's Gorge Tempranillo or something else out of our wine fridge.

I was also contemplating mid 90s Riddoch! Possibly 96 but then a lot could change between now and then.