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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 8/19/2018 9:04:38 PM   
skifree

 

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I am afraid that I have to cancel my trip to join you all - my partner in (this) crime has had some unfortunate things come up in his life that has forced him to pull out, and I have some things going on with my family that require my attention as well.

I am very sorry that I have to write this - was really looking forward to meeting you all over some great wine and meals.

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 8/20/2018 8:40:18 AM   
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So - as it turns out - Gary and I will be in Charleston this epic weekend visiting our son (Navy - in Nuke school at Goose Creek) and would love to join in the festivities on Friday if there is space available.

So.....is there room on Friday for 2 more? If so, what's needed?

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 8/20/2018 9:16:30 AM   
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Status: offline 		I will be vicariously enjoying the festivities. So the more details posted, the better. Hope all have a great time!

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 8/20/2018 5:06:17 PM   
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ORIGINAL: smahk

Hi Folks,

So - as it turns out - Gary and I will be in Charleston this epic weekend visiting our son (Navy - in Nuke school at Goose Creek) and would love to join in the festivities on Friday if there is space available.

So.....is there room on Friday for 2 more? If so, what's needed?

check PM

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 8/20/2018 5:08:44 PM   
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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 8/27/2018 2:31:16 AM   
S1

 

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Status: offline 		1 month bump--last chance for folks to jump on board (at least for the Circa dinner). I need to give them a headcount.
A also need final declarations, in case anything has changed.

All other plans are locked and loaded.

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 9/14/2018 10:39:47 AM   
S1

 

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Tick, tick, tick...

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 9/14/2018 12:56:22 PM   
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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 9/14/2018 2:41:42 PM   
S1

 

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Thinking of you guys as that storm is messing things up. Be safe everybody.

Thanks bro
Weather is beautiful in South FL--played golf twice today and now getting ready to take Kyser out for Caribbean food.

Getting back to SC might be a bit of a chore though.

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 9/16/2018 10:47:48 AM   
S1

 

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Status: offline 		Blind Sunday is shaping up to be quite the all-star lineup.
All reds (mine too) so I’ll probably throw in a bonus white.
I’m on my phone; when I get to a computer I’ll bump with some ideas for the format. Right now the plan is to begin right after lunch on Sunday.


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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 9/22/2018 7:10:26 AM   
S1

 

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Status: offline 		Swimsuits, flip flops, cabana wear, light-colored clothing…
Current sea temp is 83 degrees. We haven’t yet had a taste of autumn.
The current forecast is for upper 80s during the day and low 70s at night, with a decent chance of scattered afternoon thunderstorms—in other words…SUMMER!

Let's divide the cost of Friday's food evenly so bring $ or checkbooks.

Explanation of Circa price—they’ll wait to charge corkage until the event in case people start going crazy…
;)
Let's just divide that cost evenly.
quote:

(from Ginny) The cost per person will be $90++ so the total per person will be $117.90. There is also a $25 corkage fee per 750ml bottle and $50 corkage fee per magnum. Please let guests know that those charges will be applied the night of dinner.

Based on previous experience with the private room service at Circa (fantastic), you’re gonna want some extra gratuity cash on hand. Also note that they have charged us gratuity BEOFRE the corkage fee (for those who are accustomed to tipping on the total bill). Many of us probably tend to tip higher than the 18% they are charging us.

Sunday Blind tasting format. (1 bottle per couple, not two)
1. Wines will be served in identical decanters.
2. Each person gets a stack of cards, each card with tasting notes for each of the wines.
3. Match the card with the wine.
4. Then try to identify region/variety/age…
5. Then I will reveal the names of the wines, but not the order.
6. Do your answers change?
The wines actually should be pretty straight forward.

Sunday afternoon--bread and water for you deadbeats!

Session I, THU--6:00 p.m. at Mason's place
Session II, FRI--4:30 p.m. at our condo clubhouse
Session III, FRI--whenever the shrimp and Champagne are gone...
Session IV, Sat--7:00 p.m. at Circa 1886 "Tack Room"
Session V, SUN--1:30 p.m. ?
(Our condo clubhouse may be double booked. If so we will get a room at the country club [I'll let you know]).

Now, back to my cooking...


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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 9/22/2018 3:10:31 PM   
mclancy10006

 

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 9/24/2018 5:46:37 PM   
S1

 

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 9/25/2018 3:07:08 AM   
S1

 

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Status: offline 		Let's do 5:00 instead of 4:30 Friday. HRH and I are teaching and could use a few extra minutes of prep.
Kyser is very excited.

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 9/25/2018 8:42:34 AM   
PinotPhile

 

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Status: offline 		Hope lots of details, and maybe even photos, will be posted for those of us unable to be there.

Cheers!

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 9/25/2018 5:40:57 PM   
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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 9/25/2018 6:26:16 PM   
S1

 

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REALLY hot, with a decent chance of some rain (glad I didn't schedule outdoor tastings this time).

Thursday's menu is locked--mucho prep already done. 12 course tasting menu.

I'm glad you're all flying--major flooding from Florence from Georgetown through NC. Downtown Georgetown expects 10 feet of floodwater in the next day or so. We are fine here; the tide goes out and takes the Florence water along.

Mason couldn't get a babysitter for Saturday night so his wife is staying home and a local wino buddy is Mason's "date." Even though we have enough wine, he is insisting on bringing Krug...

I'll order BBQ for Friday tomorrow.

@nycablover--Kyser insists that we bring home one of the empty Rayas bottles on Saturday night. He's never had one.

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 9/25/2018 9:23:42 PM   
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Mason couldn't get a babysitter for Saturday night so his wife is staying home and a local wino buddy is Mason's "date." Even though we have enough wine, he is insisting on bringing Krug...



I think it is a good advice for life that you never turn down Krug. Esp those of us who prefer for our chard to have bubbles.

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ORIGINAL: S1

@nycablover--Kyser insists that we bring home one of the empty Rayas bottles on Saturday night. He's never had one.


I suspect this will be more of a screagle reaction and less of a maybach one. We had that '08 end of last year and it was killer.


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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 9/26/2018 6:03:28 AM   
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I'm glad you're all flying--major flooding from Florence from Georgetown through NC. Downtown Georgetown expects 10 feet of floodwater in the next day or so. We are fine here; the tide goes out and takes the Florence water along.


EEK! Well... we are driving - this is a two week trip that will result in one of our cars residing in Florida. Any specific details on what to avoid? Since I95 is now open again - well take that to I26E - mostly. Taking our time on the trek from NY to SC.

We're only joining the group for Friday - looking forward to some good BBQ and excellent wines. It's tough to impress M....Perhaps impress/surprise will be better (no grange vertical - done that already! :) )

PM me details on address please. Time is now 5 PM?

Looking forward to meeting new CT folks and catching up with the usual suspects.

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 9/26/2018 6:43:20 AM   
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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 9/26/2018 6:53:45 AM   
Redrunners

 

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Status: offline 		Grabbed the wine out of my cellar to pack for the flight.
Afraid that I would run out of the house for my flight tomorrow morning and then remember it was still resting in my cellar. (You guys would still let me come if I forgot all my wine right?? )

Looks to be a great event - looking forward to meeting everyone and trying some great wines and food.

Thanks for organizing this Scott
Safe travels all.

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 9/26/2018 8:03:46 AM   
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Status: offline 		S1 - Rayas bottles are fair game:-) I hope it passes Kyser's sniff test!

Getting excited for the weekend - got all the bottles ready to pop in the wine suitcase. Looking forward to meeting new CT friends and reconnecting with those we have met before.

Safe travels everyone!!

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 9/26/2018 10:02:35 AM   
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quote:

I'm glad you're all flying--major flooding from Florence from Georgetown through NC. Downtown Georgetown expects 10 feet of floodwater in the next day or so. We are fine here; the tide goes out and takes the Florence water along.


EEK! Well... we are driving - this is a two week trip that will result in one of our cars residing in Florida. Any specific details on what to avoid? Since I95 is now open again - well take that to I26E - mostly. Taking our time on the trek from NY to SC.

We're only joining the group for Friday - looking forward to some good BBQ and excellent wines. It's tough to impress M....Perhaps impress/surprise will be better (no grange vertical - done that already! :) )

PM me details on address please. Time is now 5 PM?

Looking forward to meeting new CT folks and catching up with the usual suspects.

PM sent

Brisket and fixins ordered.
Trying to get Rodney Scott to answer his phone for the pork.

Edit—pork ordered baby!!

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 9/26/2018 6:21:57 PM   
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First we select:


Then we pack:


All set!!



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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 9/27/2018 3:11:17 AM   
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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 9/27/2018 3:11:40 AM   
S1

 

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Status: offline 		Please dress appropriately for dinner tonight
(shorts and flip flops...)
90 degrees, humid, 40% chance of an afternoon boomer

I'll try to remember to turn on the ringer on my phone. Please don't call or text until after school though (3:30)

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 9/27/2018 4:18:40 AM   
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Getting ready!!

First we select:


Then we pack:


All set!!




Now that’s porn!

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 9/27/2018 8:32:04 AM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: mc2 wines

Getting ready!!

First we select:


Then we pack:


All set!!




Now that’s porn!

+1. Gee, I have some Sandlands. But no Colgin, no DP.

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 9/27/2018 10:05:45 AM   
S1

 

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Status: offline 		Help me remember to take pics of tonight’s food and wines.
I’ll try to remember to take some notes but will likely be distracted.
Today’s heat index is 101.
I planned some cold courses so we don’t all melt.

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RE: Charleston Offlineorama IV? (a trial balloon) - 9/27/2018 12:49:17 PM   
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Status: offline 		good food, good wine, no Florence! Perfect!

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