I am up for a ride around the Stanley’s Yard -- admittedly an anaemic 33.33 ride. I need to reserve some energy for a swim to Lighthouse Park a mere 50.33 leagues. I then have to play a tournament match at 6PM which we intend to win by 3 points in the third game.
If anyone cares to join me I was thinking of departing my digs around 11:33 PST.
Ray has bowed out due to mechanical difficulties. W
Gents,
When I checked the bike after riding today, I found a bulge that I was feeling during the ride. The spokes were all OK, George. Anyway, I need to fix this and also brakes on both bikes, so I'm out of action tomorrow.
Enjoy the ride. Ray
Hi George,
I would love to join you as it looks like it will be a glorious day. Sadly I won't be able to as I have some other commitments but thanks for letting me know. Happy trails, Al
Hi Whirlissimo!
I like your adoption of the astrologically, numerologically and biblically significant suffix .33! It fits well, you will find, in due course, with the secret handshake and the minor keys on the Canada Goose caller, the modern equivalent of the medieval hornenflugelspiel which the Knights Templar used to drive their enemies crazy during the Siege of Dubrovnik, a battle in which Branymir's illustrious forebearer, Vladymir the Tippler of Pelinkovac, took part, stealing the nautical charts from the Montenegrian Royal Navy and thus preventing the re-provisioning, (with No Knead Hard Tack, among other essential foodstuffs), of the Herzegovinian siege troops, forcing them to withdraw!
I will be waiting at the BraveHeart Terrace at the divinely annointed time of 11.33am, odometer already calibrated!
Onward, Il Conduttore!
PS: I tried to raise Branymir but no response, as of this sribing. I gather he may be using a gerry-rigged snorkelflugelheit extractor, (version 0.33), to aid his in situ barnacle removal scheme, working with the salvage company Katzenjammer Dämmerung Inc.
Hi Patrick,
Lynne and I just back Tuesday from our 5 day trip to Phoenix. The main event of the trip was a Canucks-Coyotes game that was a lot of fun and a decisive Canucks 5-0 win. We were staying with our friends Tom and Jan White – Tom is a long time mining colleague. They live in Salt Lake City but their daughter owns a rental house in Phoenix area that we stayed in. A typical sprawling Arizona desert home, 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, very comfortable, in a somewhat distressed outer subdivision. Lots of real estate bargains to be had.
Any interest in the attached and below described whisky offer? We might think about sharing a 1/20th cask, at a cost of $125 each now and $75 in five years when the whisky is bottled. We would get about 5 bottles of cask strength equivalent each, or more if bottled at 43%. Only risks are: Will we be alive or well enough to drink whisky by then? Will you still love me?
·
No pressure, just wondered if you might think it’s a good idea. Let me know. Cheers, Peter
December 1, 2011
Dear Members
You will recall that our Executive has been in contact with the new Shelter Point single malt whisky distillery in Comox, BC. This is the world’s newest single malt distillery using traditional Scottish copper pot stills and methods developed by renowned Master Distiller, Mike Nicolson (experience spanning no less than 17 Scottish distilleries).
The distillery started conducting successful tours in November and based upon a tasting of their ‘new-make’ whisky, serious whisky lovers from other BC based tasting groups have decided to purchase a part share in casks from the distillery. Several casks have already been fully subscribed on a first come, first served basis and their offer has now been extended to members of our SOWTS .If you are interested in the Cask Offering please read on before contacting myself with your commitment.
The past practice of the VSMC and Companions of the Quaich clubs, when their members are interested in sharing the cost of a cask offering, is for one person on a non-profit basis, to coordinate the offering and be the liaison person between the cask owners and the distillery. I am willing to build a record of our SOWTS membership ownership piece and full contact details, share it with the distillery, and maintain / update it until the cask is bottled and distributed in approximately five years time.
Appended is the cask offering details. Individual investors in the SOWTS group must commit to take 1 / 20th of a cask. Twenty full shares would be needed to fully subscribe to a cask. Thus, for a cost of $5,000 plus approximately $2,500 for tax when bottled, the minimum commitment for a 1/20th share is $250 now and another approximately $125 when bottled. At cask strength this is estimated to yield approximately 180-200 bottles of 10 year old (based on their calculation of 300 bottles at 40% after 5 years and an estimated cask strength of 56-58% after 10 years). Our group can decide how much of our cask is to be bottled at cask strength and how much at normal 43% strength. The distillery will bottle at both cask strength and 46% if we ask for the barrel to be split that way. The cask treatment will be first fill bourbon cask with finishing in first fill sherry.
Other groups have priority in ordering, so it would be best to place our order for one cask on a first come, first served basis in terms of people who respond to this e-mail and commit to a specified $ value toward the initial $5,000 purchase cost before December 31, 2011.
If we get enough to fill one barrel then I will confirm ownership with Shelter point for the South Okanagan Cask Ownership Group # 1, and proceed to collect cheques. If we get enough for 1 barrel but not enough for 2 barrels then those people who signed up first will be part of barrel #1 and those who fall in between 1 and 2 barrels will unfortunately not be included, unless of course we are close to a 2nd barrel and I can rustle up a few more owners or get them to increase their share slightly to fill the 2nd barrel. Obviously, if we fall between 2 and 3 barrels then the same process will apply.
To reiterate, this is being facilitated by me on a volunteer, non-profit basis. I have no affiliation with the distillery other than being passionately interested in single malt whisky.
Yours sincerely, Kevin Ritcey, President
Hi Jugos Dom Pedro!
I take it you are now branching out from selling orange juice and grape juice! I'm keen to participate. Not a big deal BUT label would have to have "Bottled Privately for The Island Inn" prominently displayed! Furthermore, I'd prefer cask strength but again, I don't want to stand in the way of other opinions. I gather that you'd like me to deduct fees from your account here at the Island Inn. I will send you an itemized invoice by return post. Please have your Vancouver agent contact me should there be any dispute over outstanding charges!
I take it you are now branching out from selling orange juice and grape juice! I'm keen to participate. Not a big deal BUT label would have to have "Bottled Privately for The Island Inn" prominently displayed! Furthermore, I'd prefer cask strength but again, I don't want to stand in the way of other opinions. I gather that you'd like me to deduct fees from your account here at the Island Inn. I will send you an itemized invoice by return post. Please have your Vancouver agent contact me should there be any dispute over outstanding charges!
Fondestos to you and Lynne from Clarisse, Dusty and Cora Lee. Let me know about transfer of funds. I gather decisions/comittments must be made sharpish. Good work, my dear fellow! Cheers, Patrizio!
Hi Patrick,
Glad to hear you'd like to share in the whisky investment. No worry about funds for now, we can settle up later after our order is confirmed.
Don't overdo the swimming with your injured shoulder. You'll need to keep that arm intact for hoisting the Island Inn keg strength. Cheers, Peter
Patrick,
We're in! I'll send Kevin a cheque for $250. Please adjust my Island Inn account accordingly, or if you wish you can send me a cheque for $125. We now have added incentive to stay healthy! Ciao, JDP
To All Our Elders' Families and Friends.
Today Vancouver Coastal Health has listed Broadway Pentecostal Lodge on the outbreak bulletin as we have confirmed cases of Influenza so we have to take precautions to reduce the spreading of the virus to other residents and to the community at large.
I shall not entertain with the details of what staff has to do but rather point to how families and friends can contribute to the efforts.
Although phone handsets are known as transfer points for germs, phone lines do not spread virus. We would like to minimize traffic in and out of the lodge and if you can replace a visit with a phone call, that would be great.
If you do come here during the outbreak a flu shot received more than two weeks ago should keep you safe. If you did not get that you can talk to your General Physician about alternative precautions.
If you have 'upper respiratory symptoms' you must consider if your visit could wait until you are well again.
The receptionist will have the basic message so you are able to make an informed decision about your visit and the nursing staff on the floor will also be able to guide you.
Reduce the contact with our residents - the caring hand on a shoulder et cetera - and please make sure you wash your hands/use hand sanitizer, before, after, and during your visit.
But luckily there is more to December than influenza. I have attached the activities calendar for the month, so you can plan to be here at the right times if there are things you want to join. Do also remember the special festive lunch on December 25 at 12:30 pm. The nice information sheet is attached so you can order one or some of the 25 tickets before the deadline December 19.
The Family Council does not meet in December, but I have messages from several family members that they are looking forward to more activity on that front in the new year - the meeting will be January 26, 2012 at 5:30 PM.
All the best Paul Henrik
Paul Henrik Borup-Jørgensen, Social Care Worker, Broadway Pentecostal Lodge
Today Vancouver Coastal Health has listed Broadway Pentecostal Lodge on the outbreak bulletin as we have confirmed cases of Influenza so we have to take precautions to reduce the spreading of the virus to other residents and to the community at large.
I shall not entertain with the details of what staff has to do but rather point to how families and friends can contribute to the efforts.
Although phone handsets are known as transfer points for germs, phone lines do not spread virus. We would like to minimize traffic in and out of the lodge and if you can replace a visit with a phone call, that would be great.
If you do come here during the outbreak a flu shot received more than two weeks ago should keep you safe. If you did not get that you can talk to your General Physician about alternative precautions.
If you have 'upper respiratory symptoms' you must consider if your visit could wait until you are well again.
The receptionist will have the basic message so you are able to make an informed decision about your visit and the nursing staff on the floor will also be able to guide you.
Reduce the contact with our residents - the caring hand on a shoulder et cetera - and please make sure you wash your hands/use hand sanitizer, before, after, and during your visit.
But luckily there is more to December than influenza. I have attached the activities calendar for the month, so you can plan to be here at the right times if there are things you want to join. Do also remember the special festive lunch on December 25 at 12:30 pm. The nice information sheet is attached so you can order one or some of the 25 tickets before the deadline December 19.
The Family Council does not meet in December, but I have messages from several family members that they are looking forward to more activity on that front in the new year - the meeting will be January 26, 2012 at 5:30 PM.
All the best Paul Henrik
Paul Henrik Borup-Jørgensen, Social Care Worker, Broadway Pentecostal Lodge
KITSILANO WINE CELLAR PRESENTS:
Icon Portfolio Tasting
At the tasting bar, Friday Dec 2nd, 5-7pm
The Wines:
Montressor Nero del Nago $16.99
Flor de Crasto $17.99
Quinta do Crasto Reserva 2007 $47.99
Montressor Nero del Nago $16.99
Flor de Crasto $17.99
Quinta do Crasto Reserva 2007 $47.99
The Quina do Crasto Reserva is made from vines over 70 years old with up to 30 grape varieties, aged in French and American oak barrels; it is a complex powerful wine with great intensity and a richly textured palate.
Stradivario Barbera D'asti 1999 $49.99
Stradivario is a Barbera d'Asti Superiore made from grapes harvested at Cocconato, on the calcareous hills of the high Asti region. The grapes are harvested very ripe, and the yield from vineyard is kept low. Wine making is characterized by moderate contact with air and delicate maceration, immediately followed by fining in new barriques.
Hi everyone,
We'll be having a pizza party next week after we finish curling! Each team will also receive a pitcher of beer. We will order some vegetarian pizzas as well. See you next week! Steve, Randall, & Wayne.
 |
|
|
No comments:
Post a Comment