Live form the FAQ
Jul 23, 2000 | 2:46 pm
#1
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Live form the FAQ
Hi, folks, we're posting this from room 3204 of the Sheraton Le Centre in beautiful Montreal, Quebec overlooking the St. Lawrence. We have had a wonderful weekend so far and I can't say enough in praise of our gracious hosts Rick and Brigitte. The organized a fantastic fun activity for us yesterday (jet boat trip through the Lachine Rapids on the St. Lawrence River), terrific dinner (in a cozy room at the Auberge Pierre du Calvet), and a great brunch at the Omni.
We're now in the midst of a wine and cheese tasting party in NJ Flyer's suite at the Sheraton, with wines from all over the world and French cheeses and pastries. Expect the posts to get progressively more baudy and rowdy as this thread continues and more and more wines get consumed. Wish you all could be here with us...
We're now in the midst of a wine and cheese tasting party in NJ Flyer's suite at the Sheraton, with wines from all over the world and French cheeses and pastries. Expect the posts to get progressively more baudy and rowdy as this thread continues and more and more wines get consumed. Wish you all could be here with us...
Jul 23, 2000 | 2:57 pm
#2
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Lincoln, NE (OMA or LNK)
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Great friends, great food, great wine, great sex (ha, ha, only kidding on that one). Wish you all were here to share in this wonderful weekend.
Many thanks to flyme2 and Brigette for a ton of work to make this an awesome event. No loss for hospitality, fellowship or excitement in a very exciting city. Thoroughly enjoying my very first visit to Montreal!
Many thanks to cigarman for the smooth Cubano that lasted most of the evening after dinner. What a great opportunity we had to share some insights with Randy on the walk back to the hotel.
The wine is all lined up and we're beginning to do our own high tech FT tasting. Robin Leach called and asked to attend but we told him this group was too elite for even he! Watch for us on the cover of the next issue of the Wine Spectator. People are amazed to see my contribution from the Biltmore Estates. Yes, we have some excellent wines in North Carolina!
Can't wait for tonight to see the comedy show "The Last Catechism" and will share a report with all of you, Catholics and others alike. Then the fireworks competition goes from 10 to 10:30. Tonight the Italian entry will be the featured display. Au revior sans Quebec.
Many thanks to flyme2 and Brigette for a ton of work to make this an awesome event. No loss for hospitality, fellowship or excitement in a very exciting city. Thoroughly enjoying my very first visit to Montreal!
Many thanks to cigarman for the smooth Cubano that lasted most of the evening after dinner. What a great opportunity we had to share some insights with Randy on the walk back to the hotel.
The wine is all lined up and we're beginning to do our own high tech FT tasting. Robin Leach called and asked to attend but we told him this group was too elite for even he! Watch for us on the cover of the next issue of the Wine Spectator. People are amazed to see my contribution from the Biltmore Estates. Yes, we have some excellent wines in North Carolina!
Can't wait for tonight to see the comedy show "The Last Catechism" and will share a report with all of you, Catholics and others alike. Then the fireworks competition goes from 10 to 10:30. Tonight the Italian entry will be the featured display. Au revior sans Quebec.
Jul 23, 2000 | 3:03 pm
#3
Commander Catcop
Join Date: May 1998
Posts: 10,259
There will be a Catman Do Trois next SPring in NYC and I hereby ask that the party planning extraordinaries Flyme2 and Bridgett (and Burkey for Cancun) take over all the planning work.
What a great weekend! Everyone is doing the wine tasting (and the cats and my paws are crossed that our selection Gato Negro wins the prize and the wine book -- Holly it's yours if I win!) Very tough to find the best wine of all.
Montreal is incredible and I need to come back to see so much that I know that I missed. I hope RIchard and Bridget will be here to show me some more sights.
I will post a review of the Le Centre SHeraton later this week.
Well everyone's getting "happy" on all that wine so this looks like a job for Commander Catcop to keep everyone in line.
Talk to you all soon!
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What a great weekend! Everyone is doing the wine tasting (and the cats and my paws are crossed that our selection Gato Negro wins the prize and the wine book -- Holly it's yours if I win!) Very tough to find the best wine of all.
Montreal is incredible and I need to come back to see so much that I know that I missed. I hope RIchard and Bridget will be here to show me some more sights.
I will post a review of the Le Centre SHeraton later this week.
Well everyone's getting "happy" on all that wine so this looks like a job for Commander Catcop to keep everyone in line.
Talk to you all soon!
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Jul 23, 2000 | 3:08 pm
#4
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Wine, women, and cheese!
We're having a great time here in YUL. Many thanks to flyme2 and his wife Brigitte.
BTW, I don't think Spartacus was kidding about the good sex
We're having a great time here in YUL. Many thanks to flyme2 and his wife Brigitte.
BTW, I don't think Spartacus was kidding about the good sex
Jul 23, 2000 | 3:27 pm
#6
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Eugene, Oregon
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You know, I've gotten a few funny looks the past half hour. What's this about wine, women, etc? Very casual (the atmosphere, not the sex), and some very good pastries would be the thought for the moment for me. Brunch earlier was quite delicious, and I've eaten more in the last two days than in the last week. Company is quite good, and I've enjoyed every minute.
Well.... I got kinda sick the first night. Overindulgence, the flyertalk way.
Linda
Well.... I got kinda sick the first night. Overindulgence, the flyertalk way.
Linda
Jul 23, 2000 | 3:32 pm
#7
Join Date: Jan 1999
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Live from the Wine/Pastry Tasting party at Le Sheraton Centre-ville in beautiful Montreal...
This has been a wonderful event thanks to the great deal of hard work by our fabulous hosts Rick & Bridgett. Montreal is a wonderful city, especially when sharing it with such good friends!
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Regards,
- Anna
This has been a wonderful event thanks to the great deal of hard work by our fabulous hosts Rick & Bridgett. Montreal is a wonderful city, especially when sharing it with such good friends!
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Regards,
- Anna
Jul 23, 2000 | 3:47 pm
#8
In Memoriam
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Seattle
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A good time has definitely been had by all.
Yesterday Jetsetter and I had to nearly break into Notre Dame, and then went on a grand exploration of the restaurant/inn last night, ending up on the roof. Fabulous place. One of the highlight of this trip for me was the walk home from dinnger with Vulcan, NJDavid and their lovely wives. Flyme2 outdid himself on getting us the most perfect weather imaginable.
Favorite Quote of the FAQ:
Punki to Randy, "What has surprised you most about FlyerTalk?"
Randi, "You mean so far?"
Certainly wish you all were here!
Yesterday Jetsetter and I had to nearly break into Notre Dame, and then went on a grand exploration of the restaurant/inn last night, ending up on the roof. Fabulous place. One of the highlight of this trip for me was the walk home from dinnger with Vulcan, NJDavid and their lovely wives. Flyme2 outdid himself on getting us the most perfect weather imaginable.
Favorite Quote of the FAQ:
Punki to Randy, "What has surprised you most about FlyerTalk?"
Randi, "You mean so far?"
Certainly wish you all were here!
Jul 23, 2000 | 7:08 pm
#10
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Great to hear you all are have a great time!! I'm suffering from FAQ envy!! I'll be thinking of you all tomorrow as I sit down at 9AM for an 8 hour exam in front of a computer. fm2, I'll make it next year
Jul 24, 2000 | 3:38 am
#12
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: In protest of Flyertalk's uncalledfor censoring of my point of view, I cancelled my InsideFlyer subscription. So long, and thanks for everything.
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Helen and I arrived home Sunday night in time to put our two boys to bed.
We had an absolutely terriffic time in Montreal - spending most of this trip in te old city.
We can't say enough about how Rick and Brigitte put this event together, saw to everyone's needs and comforts, and were magnificent hosts.
Everyone has lots of pictures to share, including the hand-off of Freddie Jr. to our hosts for their trip to Australia. (more about Junior's travels to be posted in "Flyertalk Community" shortly.
Merci mes ami...
We had an absolutely terriffic time in Montreal - spending most of this trip in te old city.
We can't say enough about how Rick and Brigitte put this event together, saw to everyone's needs and comforts, and were magnificent hosts.
Everyone has lots of pictures to share, including the hand-off of Freddie Jr. to our hosts for their trip to Australia. (more about Junior's travels to be posted in "Flyertalk Community" shortly.
Merci mes ami...
Jul 24, 2000 | 9:10 am
#13
Join Date: Apr 1999
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Sondra and I just got back from the FAQ and we can't thank Rick and Brigitte enough for a fantastic weekend. I won't repeat what eveyone else said, other than to echo their thoughts about the job our gracious host did.WOW.
Now for the Wine Tasting results in detail:
Note that we had 10 bottles and wines got anywhere form 7 to 10 votes (I guess some tasters just couldn't make it to the last few bottles). Everyone was asked to rate the wines from roughly 80 to 100 points. The results:
White:
La Crema Chardonnay 1998----90.45
Robert Mondavi Private Res Chard 1997---89
Douglas Hill Chard 1998-----89
Mill Creek Ice Wine 1997----88.5
Coulmbia Crest Estate Chard 1998--86.6
Tokaji Ajsu 1979--------82.37
RED
Gato Negro 1999 (Of course brought by
Catman)----------------87.63
Parducci Zinfindel1997-------86.77
Biltmore Estates Cabernet (No Vintage)---85.45
Coulmbia Crest 1996 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon----84.72
The prize went to Punki and Joe who brought both the La Crema and Robert Mondavi Private Reserve Chardonnays. They really know their wines!!!!!
The major discovery for the tasting was that everyone wants to do more of these. Perhaps the wine tastings shold become a part of future FT gatherings.
All I can say is WHAT A WEEKEND.
Now for the Wine Tasting results in detail:
Note that we had 10 bottles and wines got anywhere form 7 to 10 votes (I guess some tasters just couldn't make it to the last few bottles). Everyone was asked to rate the wines from roughly 80 to 100 points. The results:
White:
La Crema Chardonnay 1998----90.45
Robert Mondavi Private Res Chard 1997---89
Douglas Hill Chard 1998-----89
Mill Creek Ice Wine 1997----88.5
Coulmbia Crest Estate Chard 1998--86.6
Tokaji Ajsu 1979--------82.37
RED
Gato Negro 1999 (Of course brought by
Catman)----------------87.63
Parducci Zinfindel1997-------86.77
Biltmore Estates Cabernet (No Vintage)---85.45
Coulmbia Crest 1996 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon----84.72
The prize went to Punki and Joe who brought both the La Crema and Robert Mondavi Private Reserve Chardonnays. They really know their wines!!!!!
The major discovery for the tasting was that everyone wants to do more of these. Perhaps the wine tastings shold become a part of future FT gatherings.
All I can say is WHAT A WEEKEND.
Jul 24, 2000 | 11:04 am
#14
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Location: In protest of Flyertalk's uncalledfor censoring of my point of view, I cancelled my InsideFlyer subscription. So long, and thanks for everything.
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Freddie / FAQ handoff Photos
The angels in the President's club at EWR http://ddanto.home.mindspring.com/0721_001.jpg
Helen, NJDavid and Freddie Jr. in 1E and 1F on CO1292 (Note Helen holding CO's inflight magazine ad for being a winner of 5 Freddies this year.) (http://ddanto.home.mindspring.com/0721_004.jpg
The FAQ greeting committee (Brigitte) and Jr. http://ddanto.home.mindspring.com/0721_006.jpg
Randy at the FAQ dinner, explaining the reasons the award was given to Flyertalk http://ddanto.home.mindspring.com/0722_001.jpg
The new hosts, Flyme2 & Brigitte, proudly holding Jr. http://ddanto.home.mindspring.com/0722_002.jpg
[This message has been edited by NJDavid (edited 07-24-2000).]
The angels in the President's club at EWR http://ddanto.home.mindspring.com/0721_001.jpg
Helen, NJDavid and Freddie Jr. in 1E and 1F on CO1292 (Note Helen holding CO's inflight magazine ad for being a winner of 5 Freddies this year.) (http://ddanto.home.mindspring.com/0721_004.jpg
The FAQ greeting committee (Brigitte) and Jr. http://ddanto.home.mindspring.com/0721_006.jpg
Randy at the FAQ dinner, explaining the reasons the award was given to Flyertalk http://ddanto.home.mindspring.com/0722_001.jpg
The new hosts, Flyme2 & Brigitte, proudly holding Jr. http://ddanto.home.mindspring.com/0722_002.jpg
[This message has been edited by NJDavid (edited 07-24-2000).]
Jul 24, 2000 | 11:15 am
#15
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Join Date: May 1999
Posts: 46,817
We too just returned from the FAQ.
"Thank you flyme2 and Brigitte for a great FT event. Thanks to Starwood and the Le Centre Sheraton for the suite upgrade."
Absolutely- except the suite upgrade part - not for me! Yet we were upgraded to a nice room on the Club Floor which was quite enjoyable!
Apparently lots of Platinums in town!
WOWis right! Rick and Brigitte can not be thanked enough for such a fantastic weekend. As Ed noted, I won't repeat what eveyone already said, other than to echo their sentiments about the wonderful job our so very gracious hosts did. It could not have been better!
"Thank you flyme2 and Brigitte for a great FT event. Thanks to Starwood and the Le Centre Sheraton for the suite upgrade."
Absolutely- except the suite upgrade part - not for me!
Yet we were upgraded to a nice room on the Club Floor which was quite enjoyable! Apparently lots of Platinums in town!
WOWis right! Rick and Brigitte can not be thanked enough for such a fantastic weekend. As Ed noted, I won't repeat what eveyone already said, other than to echo their sentiments about the wonderful job our so very gracious hosts did. It could not have been better!