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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/6/2012 1:16:48 PM

acacord

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Also, I hadn't declared my contribution. Here we are:

2007 Schramsberg Vineyards Blanc de Noirs Brut
2007 Surh Luchtel Mosaique
2008 Mont Tauch Fitou Les Trois
2009 Domaine de la Pertuisane Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes Le Nain Violet
2008 Navarro Correas Malbec Alegoría Gran Reserva
2011 Torbreck Muscat The Bothie

Okay, so it's a little young. But, all spectacular.

After the few weeks I've already had on my project, and a couple more in front of me, I'm going to need this weekend; looking very forward to it. Also looking forward to seeing you guys again from Texas CT I, and meeting those I have yet to meet.

Still bummed TWG isn't joining.

Until then...

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/6/2012 4:11:07 PM

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I'm bumming that I'm not joining in.

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/6/2012 5:24:17 PM

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I still plan on bringing these two mags and I will grab some other stuff but haven't given it much thought. Just have to figure out which night to bring the white and which for the red. I am not sure if we can make the 80s tasting; depends on time and how far we get in finding a condo for our daughter. Would like to though. Has the time been set in stone yet? The hotel would be great for that.

2003 Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée de mon Aïeul (mag.)
2005 Domaine Weinbach Gewurztraminer Cuvée Laurence (mag.)

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/6/2012 7:32:36 PM

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Bringing our own stems, too...

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/7/2012 5:58:16 AM

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We are flexible on the timing for the 80's tasting. Do you think you would be done by 3:30 - 4:00 ish ?

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ORIGINAL: mjobtx

I still plan on bringing these two mags and I will grab some other stuff but haven't given it much thought. Just have to figure out which night to bring the white and which for the red. I am not sure if we can make the 80s tasting; depends on time and how far we get in finding a condo for our daughter. Would like to though. Has the time been set in stone yet? The hotel would be great for that.

2003 Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée de mon Aïeul (mag.)
2005 Domaine Weinbach Gewurztraminer Cuvée Laurence (mag.)

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/7/2012 2:52:33 PM

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Guys, I thought briefly about shipping a bottle down there so I could at least participate in spirit....but, as usual, you're already WAY overloaded with great wines. Have an awesome event! We'll be babysitting the grandson that weekend, so I'll be happy too, just not as drunk

If you plan another one after summer's over I hope to be able to get in on it.

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/7/2012 2:59:51 PM

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Petitblanc, We will be sure and set aside a glass at the end of the table in your honor. Will make sure it is a high alcohol hot wine with lots a stewed fruit

Seriously though, somehow I get the feeling we got another one or two of these in our future and look forward to having our honorary Texan with us.

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ORIGINAL: petitblanc

Guys, I thought briefly about shipping a bottle down there so I could at least participate in spirit....but, as usual, you're already WAY overloaded with great wines. Have an awesome event! We'll be babysitting the grandson that weekend, so I'll be happy too, just not as drunk

If you plan another one after summer's over I hope to be able to get in on it.

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/7/2012 8:05:36 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: oskiwawa

Petitblanc, We will be sure and set aside a glass at the end of the table in your honor. Will make sure it is a high alcohol hot wine with lots a stewed fruit

I'm 81 points on that.

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/8/2012 3:59:29 PM

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Well I guess I am going to be in the dog house. The mjobtx +1 is now only mjobtx. My wife learned today that she is leaving for Colombia Sunday and won't return to the U.S. until late Saturday night. And no, she doesn't work for the Secret Service. She does however work in Latin America.

If you need me to drop out as well in order to bring a couple up from the waiting list, let me know. I will do so. Sorry for the inconvience but my wife's work calls and she must answer.

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/8/2012 4:06:49 PM

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no dropping out allowed

. We will adjust down 1 and go forward.

Looking forward to seeing you that weekend.

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ORIGINAL: mjobtx

Well I guess I am going to be in the dog house. The mjobtx +1 is now only mjobtx. My wife learned today that she is leaving for Colombia Sunday and won't return to the U.S. until late Saturday night. And no, she doesn't work for the Secret Service. She does however work in Latin America.

If you need me to drop out as well in order to bring a couple up from the waiting list, let me know. I will do so. Sorry for the inconvience but my wife's work calls and she must answer.

< Message edited by oskiwawa -- 5/8/2012 4:37:22 PM >

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/8/2012 4:12:31 PM

oskiwawa

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Attendees
YoDaddyO +3
GalvezGuy +1
oskiwawa +1
wineismylife +1
jar1
BornToRhone + 1
floydtp
acacord
ckinv368
mjobtx
TOTAL - Friday 17, Saturday 17

Wines

Saturday afternoon 1980s Double Blind Tasting

Oskiwawa (2 bottles)
Galvezguy (3 bottles)
floydtp (2 bottles)
BorntoRhone (2 bottles)
Ckinv368 ( 2 bottles )

Declared so far for Friday & Saturday dinners:

GalvezGuy
1974 Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
2005 Windy Oaks Estate Cuvee

oskiwawa
1996 Fleury Champagne Brut
1996 Huët Vouvray Moelleux 1ère Trie Clos du Bourg
1997 Flora Springs Trilogy
1970 Château Suduiraut
1988 Ficklin Vineyards Vintage Port - cigar port

floydtp
Windy Oaks Henry's 2003

jar1
2009 Kongsgaard Chardonnay The Judge
1977 Gould Campbell Porto Vintage
1994 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
1997 Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve
2001 Casanova di Neri brunelo tenuta nuova
2003 pegau CdP cuvee reservee
1997 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve To-Kalon Vineyard

YoDaddyO
2006 Bond Estates St. Eden (magnum)
1998 Opus One (3.0L)
2008 Schafer-Fruhlich Bockenauer Felseneck Riesling Spatlese (magnum)
2004 Torbreck Run Rig
2005 Darioush II
2007 Castleman Oakville Cabernet
2008 Castleman Oakville Cabernet
2008 Castleman Legacy Cabernet (Coombsville)

ckinv368
1995 Beringer Vineyards Private Reserve
1927 Solero PX Sherry
Xxxx Cigar mystery treat

BornToRhone
2008 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Westside Road Neighbors (RRV)
2006 Stoller Pinot Noir SV Dundee Hills (Oregon)
2003 Jean-Claude Boisset Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St. Jacques (Cote de Nuits)

mjobtx
2003 Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée de mon Aïeul (mag.)
2005 Domaine Weinbach Gewurztraminer Cuvée Laurence (mag.)

Acacord
2007 Schramsberg Vineyards Blanc de Noirs Brut
2007 Surh Luchtel Mosaique
2008 Mont Tauch Fitou Les Trois
2009 Domaine de la Pertuisane Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes Le Nain Violet
2008 Navarro Correas Malbec Alegoría Gran Reserva
2011 Torbreck Muscat The Bothie

wineismylife
Not a damn thing. Deal with it.

First pass cut at what we have so far

1980’s blind : 11 btls

Not a perfect categorization by any means but close enough to get a feel for where we are. I entered magnums and double magnums as 2 & 4 , resp.

Obvious gaps that are there

Champagne – 2 more
Dry white - only one so far
Sauternes / Port - 1 more

We can adjust as this list firms up over the next week or so.

I have checked into the Saturday afternoon availability at the Holiday Inn. It looks like we can use the area where they serve breakfast in the afternoon. This will take some pressure off of YoDaddyO & family and it will allow us some spacing between the blind and the dinner. Heck, it will make the bus ride out to the ranch merrier too.
Anyway, plan for this would be to have the blind at 3:30pm or so. This would give us 90 minutes before piling into the bus.

Mjobtx, let us know if this is an issue with your apartment hunting. Will adjust as needed.

If anyone else would prefer to do the blind differently, speak now or forever hold your peace.

Finally, Will be a slight adjustment for the transport cost ( $3-5 per person type number )

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/8/2012 4:36:41 PM

oskiwawa

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ooops. Looks like my inserted xcel summary did not make it. Here is what we have

Champagne 2 - always nice to start each dinner with 2 for contrast
Chardonnay 1 - Reaally dry white. Light on SB and crisp whites
other white 5
Cabernet 19
Pinot 5
Sauternes 1 - either this or port should move up
Port / Sherry 2 - could probably use some adjustment here
Cigar port / other 4
Rhone / Languedoc 5
Italy 1 - where is Billy when we need him
Aussie Syrah 1
Malbec 1

may have an adjust down by mjobtx since he is now drinking for 1.

all in all a great start. Once we get the last couple inputs we can adjust as needed to balance out.

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ORIGINAL: oskiwawa

Attendees
YoDaddyO +3
GalvezGuy +1
oskiwawa +1
wineismylife +1
jar1
BornToRhone + 1
floydtp
acacord
ckinv368
mjobtx
TOTAL - Friday 17, Saturday 17

Wines

Saturday afternoon 1980s Double Blind Tasting

Oskiwawa (2 bottles)
Galvezguy (3 bottles)
floydtp (2 bottles)
BorntoRhone (2 bottles)
Ckinv368 ( 2 bottles )

Declared so far for Friday & Saturday dinners:

GalvezGuy
1974 Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
2005 Windy Oaks Estate Cuvee

oskiwawa
1996 Fleury Champagne Brut
1996 Huët Vouvray Moelleux 1ère Trie Clos du Bourg
1997 Flora Springs Trilogy
1970 Château Suduiraut
1988 Ficklin Vineyards Vintage Port - cigar port

floydtp
Windy Oaks Henry's 2003

jar1
2009 Kongsgaard Chardonnay The Judge
1977 Gould Campbell Porto Vintage
1994 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
1997 Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve
2001 Casanova di Neri brunelo tenuta nuova
2003 pegau CdP cuvee reservee
1997 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve To-Kalon Vineyard

YoDaddyO
2006 Bond Estates St. Eden (magnum)
1998 Opus One (3.0L)
2008 Schafer-Fruhlich Bockenauer Felseneck Riesling Spatlese (magnum)
2004 Torbreck Run Rig
2005 Darioush II
2007 Castleman Oakville Cabernet
2008 Castleman Oakville Cabernet
2008 Castleman Legacy Cabernet (Coombsville)

ckinv368
1995 Beringer Vineyards Private Reserve
1927 Solero PX Sherry
Xxxx Cigar mystery treat

BornToRhone
2008 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Westside Road Neighbors (RRV)
2006 Stoller Pinot Noir SV Dundee Hills (Oregon)
2003 Jean-Claude Boisset Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St. Jacques (Cote de Nuits)

mjobtx
2003 Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée de mon Aïeul (mag.)
2005 Domaine Weinbach Gewurztraminer Cuvée Laurence (mag.)

Acacord
2007 Schramsberg Vineyards Blanc de Noirs Brut
2007 Surh Luchtel Mosaique
2008 Mont Tauch Fitou Les Trois
2009 Domaine de la Pertuisane Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes Le Nain Violet
2008 Navarro Correas Malbec Alegoría Gran Reserva
2011 Torbreck Muscat The Bothie

wineismylife
Not a damn thing. Deal with it.

First pass cut at what we have so far

1980’s blind : 11 btls

Not a perfect categorization by any means but close enough to get a feel for where we are. I entered magnums and double magnums as 2 & 4 , resp.

Obvious gaps that are there

Champagne – 2 more
Dry white - only one so far
Sauternes / Port - 1 more

We can adjust as this list firms up over the next week or so.

I have checked into the Saturday afternoon availability at the Holiday Inn. It looks like we can use the area where they serve breakfast in the afternoon. This will take some pressure off of YoDaddyO & family and it will allow us some spacing between the blind and the dinner. Heck, it will make the bus ride out to the ranch merrier too.
Anyway, plan for this would be to have the blind at 3:30pm or so. This would give us 90 minutes before piling into the bus.

Mjobtx, let us know if this is an issue with your apartment hunting. Will adjust as needed.

If anyone else would prefer to do the blind differently, speak now or forever hold your peace.

Finally, Will be a slight adjustment for the transport cost ( $3-5 per person type number )

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/8/2012 4:39:24 PM

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Don't worry about Champagne and Dry White for sure. I'll bring at least two Champagne and at least one Dry White. Maybe more. I'm leaning toward a random grab of stuff like Dom Perignon, Bouchard, Araujo, Daguenau, Sine Qua Non, Cayuse, etc... We'll see what I actually pull.

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/8/2012 4:44:23 PM

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Also, oski...if you seriously want more Italians let me know. I have plenty, many with age as you know. You're call but be aware we have a ton of reds and many of them are big and young. Italians will get trampled most likely.

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/8/2012 4:55:20 PM

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just having fun there and poking TWG for not making it ((( AGAIN )))) . Agree we are red heavy now. Would rather balance out overall.

Just now thinking I got three lifetime supplies of Sauternes so why not throw in one more.

1983 Château Raymond-Lafon

We had a 1989 a couple months ago. It was really really nice. Will adjust the list later.

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ORIGINAL: wineismylife

Also, oski...if you seriously want more Italians let me know. I have plenty, many with age as you know. You're call but be aware we have a ton of reds and many of them are big and young. Italians will get trampled most likely.

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/8/2012 5:06:04 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: oskiwawa

just having fun there and poking TWG for not making it ((( AGAIN )))) . Agree we are red heavy now. Would rather balance out overall.

Just now thinking I got three lifetime supplies of Sauternes so why not throw in one more.

1983 Château Raymond-Lafon

We had a 1989 a couple months ago. It was really really nice. Will adjust the list later.

quote:

ORIGINAL: wineismylife

Also, oski...if you seriously want more Italians let me know. I have plenty, many with age as you know. You're call but be aware we have a ton of reds and many of them are big and young. Italians will get trampled most likely.

Ok, I see, so the OLD ITALIAN'S reference was to me. Now you know why I can't make it ((((AGAIN)))))

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/8/2012 5:12:47 PM

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FYI - Since I only have 3 listed, I also plan to bring a nice Italian (1995 Barbaresco). I think I will also swap out the Stoller Pinot and bring a nice Chard.

-BtR

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/9/2012 12:26:31 PM

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I need to check the board more often. Consumed with a claims adjustor, water-damaged home and slow decisions.

Saturday afternoon at the Holiday Inn Express on Ranch Road is fine with me. We are staying there also.
I will still bring the two mags I declared and I wll also bring a mag of 2005 Domaine Weinbach Pinot Gris Altenbourg Cuvée Laurence for another dry white.

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/9/2012 5:48:04 PM

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Oskiwawa - here's my final version contribution:

2008 Ramey Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard
2008 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Westside Road Neighbors (RRV)
2003 Jean-Claude Boisset Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St. Jacques (Cote de Nuits)
1995 Gaja Barbaresco Sori San Lorenzo

As you already noted, i am bringing 2 for the 80's blind tasting. (and my leisure suit).

- BtR

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/9/2012 6:18:59 PM

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Great addition here. Really look forward to trying this one

quote:

ORIGINAL: mjobtx

I need to check the board more often. Consumed with a claims adjustor, water-damaged home and slow decisions.

Saturday afternoon at the Holiday Inn Express on Ranch Road is fine with me. We are staying there also.
I will still bring the two mags I declared and I wll also bring a mag of 2005 Domaine Weinbach Pinot Gris Altenbourg Cuvée Laurence for another dry white.

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/9/2012 6:21:17 PM

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wowzy wowzy. Now we are talking. This is going to be a great weekend.

Looks like we are down to our traditional last declarer ............

quote:

ORIGINAL: BornToRhone

Oskiwawa - here's my final version contribution:

2008 Ramey Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard
2008 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Westside Road Neighbors (RRV)
2003 Jean-Claude Boisset Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St. Jacques (Cote de Nuits)
1995 Gaja Barbaresco Sori San Lorenzo

As you already noted, i am bringing 2 for the 80's blind tasting. (and my leisure suit).

- BtR

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/10/2012 4:40:17 PM

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Just got back from 3 days of travel...I need to know ASAP if we are going to replace the one spot with an additional CT member on a waiting list or something.

Otherwise i need to let the chef know otherwise for Saturday night that it will only be 19 and not 20 (the ranch owners will be joining us)

anyone...anyone?

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/10/2012 5:29:26 PM

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We are locked and loaded. Down one and let's move on. 19 folks for the dinner. We can re-calculate the average cost over the next few days.

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ORIGINAL: YoDaddyO

Just got back from 3 days of travel...I need to know ASAP if we are going to replace the one spot with an additional CT member on a waiting list or something.

Otherwise i need to let the chef know otherwise for Saturday night that it will only be 19 and not 20 (the ranch owners will be joining us)

anyone...anyone?

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/10/2012 7:38:31 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: petitblanc

Guys, I thought briefly about shipping a bottle down there so I could at least participate in spirit....

Tom:

In case you haven't noticed, your former "1977 Gould Campbell Porto Vintage" will be at this offline. We'll definitely be thinking of Ronnie and you during this offline.

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/11/2012 6:52:05 AM

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Are we shooting for a 7PM start time for Friday and Saturday evenings?

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/11/2012 8:37:52 AM

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Locked and soon to be loaded. Really looking forward to seeing everyone again.

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/11/2012 3:18:28 PM

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A little info and another question:

INFO:

Timeframe: Friday...my thoughts are to schedule arriving for dinner between 6:30 and 7:00pm and begin the process of seating and ordering and drinking...thoughts?

Saturday...I would like to schedule the shuttle for 5:15pm...it will take about 45 minutes to get to the ranch. We will have appetizers, start the champagne and wine drinking.

Shuttle plan would be to head back between 10:30 and 11:00 unless everyone starts crashing and burning early.

I do suggest that for those that are brining champagne that the saturday venue is extremely suitable and fun for a pre dinner aperitif

QUESTION: Are you guys ok with me handling the check on both nights? Folks can just write me a check or pay with CC through paypal? If you would rather handle separately let me know. (i have paid for the shuttle already)

**also...we are good to go for the one less person at both venues

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/11/2012 3:29:58 PM

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DaddyO,

Do whatever is easiest. I handled the tab on Friday night and let everyone pay me back via whatever method worked for them. On Saturday, it was just as easy to separate the checks. Everything seems good to me.

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/11/2012 4:11:11 PM

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quote:

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Don't worry about Champagne and Dry White for sure. I'll bring at least two Champagne and at least one Dry White. Maybe more. I'm leaning toward a random grab of stuff like Dom Perignon, Bouchard, Araujo, Daguenau, Sine Qua Non, Cayuse, etc... We'll see what I actually pull.

Bad enough I have to miss the festivities...but turning the knife is just plain cruel!

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/11/2012 4:39:42 PM

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I am sure we will find a way to manage Champagne as a starter for both evenings. If there is not enough, we can balance out to make it happen. No better way to start a meal........

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ORIGINAL: YoDaddyO

A little info and another question:

INFO:

Timeframe: Friday...my thoughts are to schedule arriving for dinner between 6:30 and 7:00pm and begin the process of seating and ordering and drinking...thoughts?

Saturday...I would like to schedule the shuttle for 5:15pm...it will take about 45 minutes to get to the ranch. We will have appetizers, start the champagne and wine drinking.

Shuttle plan would be to head back between 10:30 and 11:00 unless everyone starts crashing and burning early.

I do suggest that for those that are brining champagne that the saturday venue is extremely suitable and fun for a pre dinner aperitif

QUESTION: Are you guys ok with me handling the check on both nights? Folks can just write me a check or pay with CC through paypal? If you would rather handle separately let me know. (i have paid for the shuttle already)

**also...we are good to go for the one less person at both venues