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The mrs. and the little guy will be out of town the last week in August and didn't know if any seattle area/eastside area winos would be interested in popping a few corks on Friday, August 31st. I hadn't really thought anything through (location, theme, etc...) other than just trying to see if there is any interest in this date. Let me know.
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Sorry, mattach. I'll be on my way out to the Gorge for 3 nights of Dave Matthews Band on Friday the 31st.
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mattach;
I just might be headed that way to visit my on-line retailer and OTR trucking friends. I'll keep you posted. I'd most likely be bringing my boss w/me - an avowed wino who set me on this path to financial ruin - I'm sure I can twist his arm. "Actually, it only takes one drink to get me loaded. Trouble is, I can't remember if it's the thirteenth or fourteenth." -- George Burns |
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Kybo, It would be great to pop some corks with you again! I hope it works...keep me posted! M |
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mattach-
I might be in as well! Could be fun, but I plan only bringing New World, high alchol fruit bombs with me!  Cheers! |
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BRR - Maybe we can make it an aussie shiraz / zinfandel / pinotage theme.  . We'll pair 'em with spit roasted polar bear. |
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no worries sib - next time |
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mattach,
Saw the post tonight, thanks for the heads up.  I've had my head down at work, and am training for another long bike ride, so haven't been paying attention much lately. Probably a little sour since I missed the outing at Ponti's  Glad to hear you all had a great time. I read the tasting notes tonight (Thanks BRR for submitting them).I do have folks in town, supposedly, that weekend. I'll let you know if the plans change in the next couple of weeks, but I would love to tip a glass otherwise. tpb |
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Looks like this is a no-go for both BRRs!
We're going to be on the other side of the mountains (just like this coming weekend...ugh) and we hope to get out of town early (and sober!!! ). Have fun, if this happens.Cheers! |
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Mrs Ampuis asked me when Im going out again with the "cork dorks".
I took that as a cue to say the 31st. mattach, it could happen, and informal would be cool. I'm sure I have some more corked wine somewhere. |
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I love it!! I think we found our new group name - The Seattle Cork Dorks. Excellent! Ampuis - I am definitely in for the 31st even if it is just a couple people...what about bordeaux or cali cab? BRR - sorry you guys can't make it. Next time! |
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mattach,
had a revisit to Pontis Saturday with the lady and popped a 98 Shafer HS... man was that just sweet. Thought of you when we raised the glass. |
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Man, I'll bet that was a killer wine. We opened a 98 Dunn Howell Mountain a few nights ago - I thought it was quite good myself.
I'll ping kybo to see what his status is for the 31st as well. |
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We're in New York, but one of these days...
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Don't lose the faith, Queen! We're going to have an offline likely in September or October (or both
 ) and would love to have you and King there. Keep your eyes peeled!Cheers! |
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Well, I've got lots of Turley which qualifies for the high alcohol.
"Couldn't understand a single word he said but he sure had some mighty fine wine ... and I helped him drink his wine." Three Dog Night |
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didn't know if everyone was still in, but just trying to see who is in for this offline. please post if you are still interested...ampuis? msbacchus? tpb? kybo? I have some ideas on location but wanted to wait to see if this was still happening.
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mattach, it looks like my niece (and her husband) are in town that week, and the prevailing interest is in a backpack trip. Better not count on seeing my mug. Have fun though and we'll catch up in the fall. tpb |
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Count me in for this cork pulling, and it could be really informal. |
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sounds good. i'm in as well. will ping kybo to see what's going on with him. |
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Yes, count me in.
"Couldn't understand a single word he said but he sure had some mighty fine wine ... and I helped him drink his wine." Three Dog Night |
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MsBacchus - sounds good.
Sounds like kybo cannot make it as he won't be in town that day. I have attendees as: mattach Ampuis (the mrs?) MsBacchus If everyione is still up for it, I'd still love to get together, even with just 3 attendees. Be nice to open a couple of nice bottles that night. I was thinking of one of the following places but would love to hear what everyone else thinks as well as other ideas: - Volterra (Ballard) - Dinette (Capital Hill) - Beato (West Seattle) - Harvest Vine (Magnolia) - Tilth (Wallingford) - Other??? Thoughts everyone... |
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Not sure if this will sway your decision at all, but once I get back into town, I'm planning on walking to Volterra and trying to set something up for our next offline. But I did hang out with Kevin the day after Ponti (he was working at Ponti the night we were there, but he is moving over to Tilth) and he told me that once he is established over at Tilth - we would be more than welcome over there for a nice offline.
Have a great time with the Pinotage!!!! |
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Sibster, I was going to suggest Tilth Ive known Kevin for years. did you hang with him at the George and Dragon to see Spurs lose by any chance. |
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Tilth sounds good to me too. I'll see if I can make some reservations later this week. Any other restaurant ideas? Ampuis, should I add the mrs. to the list?
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