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Re: Big Spring Tasting

2015-12-12T09:56:05+00:00

[glow]Location, location, location.......[/glow]

I doubt I'd make it for a number of reasons (some made known via PM).

I do this annually for one of my winemaking forum groups, but I have to plan it carefully as it's about a 5 hour drive each way for that, but at least I get to order/collect "proper" wine grapes.

This plan is sort of good, except it's not home brewing in the usual manner and has some inherent issues (legality etc).

Hence while it would be marvellous to put names to faces etc, I prefer to "keep my cards close to my chest"........

Sorry if the note of caution puts the mockers on the idea but better safe than sorry IMO

Statistics: Posted by Phantom — Sat Dec 12, 2015 9:56 am

Re: Big Spring Tasting

2015-12-11T20:59:42+00:00

The best thing about forums I've been involved with has been putting faces to screen names.

Through this, my wife and I have met some people who will be friends for life.

If this forum can arrange a weekend get-together and it's within a hundred miles radius, then I will look forward to meeting you.

Statistics: Posted by GrunthosTheFlatulent — Fri Dec 11, 2015 8:59 pm

Re: Big Spring Tasting

2015-12-11T19:30:21+00:00

Im up for it if it aint to far from me

Statistics: Posted by Magnu420 — Fri Dec 11, 2015 7:30 pm

Re: Big Spring Tasting

2015-12-09T00:51:16+00:00

Frank wrote:
Well then, good for you Mash for starting this....and may it happen.

FTR I would LOVE to come (though I suspect no one shall be forthcoming with the airfares ) and I hope you can grab a decent cross-section of fine forum folk to attend.

IMHO, just set a time/date and go for it mate....as(in Australia at least) all good intentions of a get-together may fail to eventuate when trying too much to please the masses.

Bang on mate, I recommend that Ice says "here" and "now", be "there", or miss it.
I'll do my best...

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Wed Dec 09, 2015 12:51 am

Re: Big Spring Tasting

2015-12-08T11:07:46+00:00

Fingers crossed...it will come to fruition. we're working on it.

Statistics: Posted by Icefever — Tue Dec 08, 2015 11:07 am

Re: Big Spring Tasting

2015-12-08T09:59:01+00:00

Well then, good for you Mash for starting this....and may it happen.

FTR I would LOVE to come (though I suspect no one shall be forthcoming with the airfares ) and I hope you can grab a decent cross-section of fine forum folk to attend.

IMHO, just set a time/date and go for it mate....as(in Australia at least) all good intentions of a get-together may fail to eventuate when trying too much to please the masses.

Statistics: Posted by Frank — Tue Dec 08, 2015 9:59 am

Re: Big Spring Tasting

2015-12-08T08:27:48+00:00

Bank hols are a good idea in principle except, campsites will be teeming with punters.

Might be more difficult to arrange campfires/discounts/block bookings etc -Just a thought?

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Tue Dec 08, 2015 8:27 am

Re: Big Spring Tasting

2015-12-08T08:22:37+00:00

Voddy wrote:
I think it's a lovely idea but would need firm promises by members to actually attend if they say they will.

That would be nice

I'd suggest a Bank holiday weekend over the summer some time.

Would give anyone time to get there and relax with an extra day

I'd like to attend but with my elderly parents care to consider, I don't know how I'm fixed until very near the time.

This is a worry as we were going to a get together a few years back and had to cancel at the last moment, but that's life.

Statistics: Posted by Icefever — Tue Dec 08, 2015 8:22 am

Re: Big Spring Tasting

2015-12-08T06:47:37+00:00

I think it's a lovely idea but would need firm promises by members to actually attend if they say they will.

I'd suggest a Bank holiday weekend over the summer some time.

I'd like to attend but with my elderly parents care to consider, I don't know how I'm fixed until very near the time.

Statistics: Posted by Voddy — Tue Dec 08, 2015 6:47 am

Re: Big Spring Tasting

2015-12-08T06:14:40+00:00

Bugger. I thought "Best non column neutral " as an idea for a the comp for the event.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Tue Dec 08, 2015 6:14 am

Re: Big Spring Tasting

2015-12-08T00:36:16+00:00

Aye, me also.
I would take along a best favourite Malt, and a best favourite neutral.
Time is too short for anything more.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Tue Dec 08, 2015 12:36 am

Re: Big Spring Tasting

2015-12-07T23:00:42+00:00

The idea of of sampling others product and, proffering mine for sampling, intrigues me.

Statistics: Posted by Toper — Mon Dec 07, 2015 11:00 pm

Re: Big Spring Tasting

2015-12-07T07:17:38+00:00

Thanks Robert.

I agree with you the geography will be important.

Let's see how many people are interested.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Mon Dec 07, 2015 7:17 am

Re: Big Spring Tasting

2015-12-06T23:59:41+00:00

VJ's and a curry house are not worth my travel time.
It is surely intended as a tasting and get together, not a quick piss up?
I favour the first option.
If you can find a campsite,in the North of England,that caters for all camping methods,then I may be up for this.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Sun Dec 06, 2015 11:59 pm

Re: Big Spring Tasting

2015-12-06T18:59:44+00:00

Option 1 for me...would be easy to sort out.

Statistics: Posted by Icefever — Sun Dec 06, 2015 6:59 pm