2016 FTLOP Madeira get together - UPDATED 4/1/16

[Roy Hersh]

Awesome, we are very much looking forward to see you again, Alan!

Sincerely,

Roy


P.S. I will update the info on homepage too.

[Steve Pollack]

So, is this event definitely on?

If so, I will book my flights and hotel, and select the wines.

[John Trombley]

I was hoping till the last moment that all would work out, but it seems it isn't. Sorry, folks, I truly owe you my attendance at many of these opportunities, and would even so dearly have loved to come to both days. Have all the places been filled yet? Probably so, I'd guess.

[Roy Hersh]

Sorry to hear that John. You can view the participants in the 1st post in this thread.

[Roy Hersh]

Given the numbers ... a final decision will be rendered in the next 24 hours!

[Roy Hersh]

... OK LET"S DO THIS !!!





We have 13 people for Saturday and 11 for Sunday, pours will be generous.

Now to find venues.

Next up, the wines.

Contact me privately about that, solely by email ([email protected]) please. Insert in Subject line: FTLOP-Seattle Madeira Weekend

[John Trombley]

Just thought of something. Are you planning to go through 576 glasses (48 dozens or 24 cases of 24s) that weekend? Never having seen it done, just curious about how much stock in the wineglass industry I should buy!

[Eric Ifune]

[Alan Gardner]

... OK LET"S DO THIS !!!





We have 13 people for Saturday and 11 for Sunday[/b]

That should be Sunday I presume!

[Roy Hersh]

Yes, of course!

Magic.

[Glenn E.]

Just thought of something. Are you planning to go through 576 glasses (48 dozens or 24 cases of 24s) that weekend? Never having seen it done, just curious about how much stock in the wineglass industry I should buy!

Yep!

Roy has 9 dozen, I have 9 dozen, Sandy has 6 dozen, Lisa and Vic have 6 dozen, and there are more available if we need them. We take 'em home and hot rinse them on Saturday night so that they're ready to go again on Sunday!

INAO Tasting Glass from Marjorie Lumm. Their price varies based on demand, but is typically about $2.75/stem in a case of 36.

[Roy Hersh]

Sorry, but Roy only owns 6 dozen of these glasses.

[Glenn E.]

Sorry, but Roy only owns 6 dozen of these glasses.

OH NOES!!! WE ONLY HAVE 27 DOZEN GLASSES???!?!?

[Steve Pollack]

Great!

Anyone interested in dinner Friday night? I may play it safe and arrive a day early, instead of killing myself with an early departure from LAX Saturday morning.

[terrance creighton]

Woohoo! I'm excited! It'll be great to meet you all.

I should definitely be around for anything on Friday

[Glenn E.]

I may be available on Sunday as well, but may not know until day of. I'm running a 12k race that morning.

I know, I know, it's crazy.

[Roy Hersh]

For those looking to join us for out of town, I am likely going to book two venues in Seattle, so you may want to consider finding a hotel in the downtown area. When I have the venues, I will let you know as soon as I do.

Thanks!

Roy

[Roy Hersh]

Saturday = 15
Sunday = 13

Excellent and with the prospects of finishing off at 16 and 14.

UPDATED

[Roy Hersh]

Well it has come to pass, we have a full slate for Saturday and 14 for Sunday.


That leaves the possibility of 2 more guests for Sunday only. If they do not get filled, that is ok too. Thanks for everyone's patience and also to those that are helping me by getting their Madeira selections to me by email early on.

I will begin to lock in two venues in the Seattle area, where our tastings and dinners will take place. As part of the deal to work on getting corkage fees waived, I'll need for everyone to commit to joining the group for dinner immediately after the Madeira tasting events, or within a very short time thereafter. I will inform the group as soon as these arrangements are carved in stone.

Thanks!

Roy

[Eric Ifune]

I'm game for dinner on both days. Will start to think of dinner wines as well!