Happy birthday to all.
always a follower
Orlando

I'm not sure all the other cities have as extensive events as the NYC one. I looked at the SF list and the list of estates seemed smaller, and given the price tag of $275, it was a pass. Somehow I was usually able to attend the NYC gratis. ARK, the SF tasting this Friday is only $65 with only 3 tic...

Congratulations to all.
Keep the good work.
Now, there's a lot to talk about 2009's
A very happy 12 years of reading and one convention attended.
Orlando

That's a big job. 10-16 people. Stay in Beaune, but you need two minivans which are for only 6 maybe 7 people. Do 1 appt in am, 1 afternoon, do lunch and dinner. Those who don't want to go to wineries, can walk in Beaune. There are hotels inside Beaune walled city that can fit you. If only 4 couples...

AGREE!!
Not buying any 2010. Enough is enough.
Had plenty 2000, 03, 05 and some 08 and 09.
No need to pay tribute to them.
Will probably buy more 08 and they show up. Maybe a little more 09.

Jim added more pictures (mine) into his topic called SF ' 11 convention pictures for those of you who had not checked recently.
http://www.bordeauxwineenthusiasts.com/ ... f=4&t=2900

Thanks a lot Jim.
Can you add people's name below the pictures at the tables?
That way me and maybe others will always attach a face to the name. I am bad remembering from a single night, except your face

Does not work for me.
I can e-mail the pictures to someone, and he can try to put them.
I need the e-mail of someone.
Jim, I am at: odejesus(at)pol(dot)net
Orlando

Jim, how I add my pictures?
If I press to upload attachment and add a single picture, it says it is to large and can only allow 256 KiB.
The file is too big, maximum allowed size is 256 KiB.

Each of my pictures is 1.8MB from what I check in their properties. I have 18 good pics.

JimHow wrote: I hope we get to see you again at future events.

Will do my best!
It was very nice to finally meet the famous lawyer from Maine.

A pleasure to meet you all.
Orlando

Stuck in Dallas until tomorrow.
Will arrive Saturday noon, see you at the convention.
Orlando

Stuck in Dallas diue to weather. Will arrive Saturday noon, you you all at the convention.
Orlando

To my plane in a couple of hours. Arriving SF 2:30pm

Jim, I trust lawyers...... I am a doctor
See you soon,
Orlando

It will be JUDGEMENT DAY

Thanks. Safe travel.
Arriving Friday, then directly to take wines out of the locker, and to Ed and Lisa party.
Orlando

Thanks,
looking foward to it.
Champagne, blind tasting, food, bordeaux and friends....what else is needed.
Orlando

For Ed and Lisa's house I will have:
2000 La Dominique
2005 La Croix de Gay

Magnum 2000 Les Fort de Latour
Magnum 2000 Pavillon Rouge
Magnum 2000 Carruades de Lafite (better to drink with you guys, unless a chinesse offer me 1 grand)

stefan wrote:I think 12 bottles in a styrofoam box is under the 50 lb limit. 12 in my WineKaddy is a bit over 50 lbs, so I usually pack 11 bottles plus openers.

If they are 12 bordeaux bottles it is 40 pounds, if they are all Schraders, Saxum, they are 50 or more.
So if you use a 15 pack styro, it is 49 pounds.

Jim, is this is for SF, get 1-2 styrofoam 12-pack shippers and check them. There are also bigger stryrofoams. http://www.boxvendor.com/wineshippers-styrofoamandcorrugatedboxcombo.aspx but probably you can get used at a wine store. If it is for permanent use, get the other suggestions, but they are f...

I will go early to Ed's but I will visit some non-BWE late that night, so I will miss the late Friday dinner activities.
Will see you all then on Saturday.
Orlando

I am going to Ed's first.
I may join you as well if not far from the SF downtown hotel.
Where? time?
Don't have old, but 2002 CSJ Jadot.

Orlando

Sound like a good plan.
Will probably then bring two of the 2000 magnums for dinner.
Orlando

I don't have very old wines at my locker in SF, and all is in magnums. I was thinking on magnums of the 2000 second wines of Lafite, Margaux, Latour. I don't know if they are "Wines that JimHow Likes." :lol: Jim, do people bring two similar 750's, or a magnum so most people can drink a vin...

Because I am going to Ed's, I might go for Pizza at Delfina at 18th and Guerrero (next to Dolores). They are open until 11.
Orlando

Any plans for dinner afterwards in the vicinity? I am solo, and can do anything as long as there are taxis back to downtown late Friday.

I am in for 6 PM (if my flight is not delay). At my locker which is only magnums, I only have left banks except for an 01 Canon Gaffeliere magnum which I will bring if I can get it out from all the others magnums there. It can be changed or expanded if others have different themes. Looking foward to...

This may be the only chance in your lifetime to drink Lynch Bages with members of Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts at one of the most important wine events of the year in beautiful and historic San Francisco.... As for the wines......is there a theme? not being there before, What we should bring to drink ...

JimHow wrote:Of course you are welcome, Orlando!

Thanks!
Check is in the mail.
Ed, put me down for Friday if you are doing the get together.
Orlando

Would a long time lurker be able to assit? and see the faces of all of you.
I am in Puerto Rico, but already planned to be in San Francisco and Napa that weekend.
Orlando De Jesus