Forum Fest 2014 tentative attendee

[Bedlam]

That looks lovely Jen, hope the sky is that colour when we are there.

[gertbysea]

Thanks Jen. How lovely.

Gert

[gertbysea]

Is this correct?

Thurs Night  Dinner at the Tavern for ??
Fri Bus for 14. But can seat more .


Participants for Forum Fest  2014 23/24/25 October


1.  Jeninwa.                   Booked.  In on 23/10.     Out on 26/10.  Dinner for 2         Arriving in Tassie on 18/10
2.  Mama Fergie.            Booked:  in on 23/10.     Out on  27/10  Dinner for 1.        Arriving about 1700  
3.  Gert.                         Booked:  In on 23/10      Out on 27/10.  Dinner  for 1.       Arriving about 1700  
4.  Judy                          Booked:  In on 23/10      Out on 27/10.  Dinner for 1.        Flights booked.
5.  Bedlam                     Booked:   In on 23/10     Out on 26/10    Dinner for 2         Flights booked
6.  Djinni                       Booked:   In on 23/10      Out on 27/10    Dinmer  for 1        Flights booked
7.  Katiej.                       Booked:   In on 23/10.     Out on 27/10.  Dinner for 2
8. Uni.                          Booked:  in on 23/10.      Out on 27/10.  Dinner for 1.        Arriving 1245
9. Chookie.                  Booked:   In on 23/10      Out on 27/10.  Dinner for 2
10. Cookie                     Booked:   In on 23/10.     Out on 27/10   Dinner for 1.        Arriving about 1700.
11. Dede.                              Coming for meet up on Sat
12. kmw                        Alternative accommodation booked within walking distance of the group.
13 . Emme.                       Booked:   In  on 24/10        Out on 27/10.   Dinner for 1.       Arriving about 1200

Just tidying up. How many for the bus trip Jen?

About to make the booking for dinner on Sat night. 15 people plus maybe 1 if Dede coming.

Any further before I phone?

Gert

[dede]

Book me in Gert

[judydawn]

Gert, kmw is coming to dinner on Saturday night.  I make it 17 for dinner Saturday night.  Has Thursday night's meal been booked anywhere yet?

kmw's posting from back a few pages
Thanks Gert & Jen for the organising.

I will be travelling with with my DH Adrian & 2 year old DD Alayna. So will have to juggle some things around her but Adrian great in saying it's my few days & is happy for me to go off and do things with the group.

Thursday night - count me in & depending where we go if ok with the group Adrian & Alayna join us at least for the first part of the night until Alayna needs to go to bed.

Friday - tour, lunch & afternoon tea count me in. Frogmore Winery is wonderful & I love their sparkling plus it is a beautiful setting.

Saturday - yes to the market but no to MONA as we have been there before. Dinner that night for one.

Sunday - we will drop in for coffee wherever you end up as we are normally up by 7 with Alayna which may be a tad to early for breakfast 😉

[gertbysea]

Must have missed it. Ok 17 it is. We are booked at a Tavern on the wharf for dinner Thursday night.they need only a near enough number I expect.

Will phone the GCH. soon with 17 for din din.

Gert

[jeninwa]

Must have missed it. Ok 17 it is. We are booked at a Tavern on the wharf for dinner Thursday night.they need only a near enough number I expect.

Will phone the GCH. soon with 17 for din din.

Gert

Only 5 weeks to go. 😊😍😊

Thursday night is all organized just need to phone the day before to confirm numbers.

There are a couple I haven't heard from with there mobile and next of kin details.
If it's ok with everyone I'll send JD and cookie a copy of your details.

[judydawn]

Thanks Gert and Jen xx

[cookie1]

Thanks Gert and Jen xx

From me too.

[Mama Fergie]

And thanks from me too 

[gertbysea]

Here is the dinner menu. $60 for three courses and $52 for two.

I need thoughts from the 17 booked. They require one bill and a credit card to confirm the booking. I am willing to put my credit card on the line and collect cash from everyone on the night.......or we pay for the food in advance and cash bar on the night if that is acceptable to them...........or put the bar on the bill on the night and cash to me to pay the credit card.

Any dietary requirements?


 
Entrée
 
Twice cooked pork belly
w/ fried cauliflower, grilled Spanish onion & herb salad
 
Sautéed Huon valley mushrooms en cruet
w/ garlic, parsley & truffle oil
 
Surprise Bay cheddar soufflé
w/ house pickled vegetables
 
Main
 
Slow braised spring lamb rump
w/ champ potato & red wine jus
 
Charred grilled free range chicken
w/ leeks, asparagus, baby spinach & lemon butter sauce
 
Our catch from the sea
Garnish changing daily
 
Dessert
 
Chocolate truffle pudding
w/ vanilla bean ice cream & fudge sauce
 
Tasman lemon tart
w/ pistachio & torched meringue
 
Duo of cheese
w/ house made lavosh & quince paste
​
Please advise your waiter of any dietary requirements

Here is the wine list.

Morgans bay nv sparkling​​​
Tropical fruit flavours with an abundance of bubbles​​Multi regional  Vic.​8
 
 
2013 Derwent Estate Riesling
A blend of citrus fruits and bright acidity, with an abundance
of flavour along the full length of the palate refreshing finish​Derwent Valley Tas.       12
​​
Morgans Bay Sauvignon Blanc nv​​
Is a fresh lively palate with a cleansing citrus finish​​Murray Darling Vic.​7
 
2013 Storm Bay Sauvignon Blanc  ​​​
Vibrant grassy & gooseberry aromas combined with
fresh acidity​​​​​​​Coal River Valley Tas.​10
 
2013 42 Degrees Pinot Grigio ​​​
Aromas of white peach, honey & almonds.
Flavours of juicy pears fill the palate while a citrus acid zing​Coal River Valley Tas.​11
 
2010 Sugarloaf ridge Chardonnay
Strong aromas of freshly cut kiwi and ripe figs with a vibrant,
tangy fruit palate with a slight vanilla characteristic
from French oak ​​​​​​South East Tas.​​12
 
 
2012 Moon struck Moscato
Vibrant, clean & fresh on the palate it is exceptionally
well balanced with up front citrus & apricot fruit​​​North East Vic. ​​9
​​​​​​
 
2012 Goaty Hill Pinot Noir ​​​
Delicate raspberry/strawberry and spice elements drive the
light bodied but balanced palate.​​​​Tamar Valley Tas.  ​12
 
2012 Brands Laira Cabernet Sauvignon ​​
Intensely perfumed plum and blackcurrant fruit dominate
the aroma, supported by chocolate, vanilla notes. 
On the palate rich plum, mulberry and cassis flavours ​Coonawarra SA ​​12
 
2010 Redman Shiraz ​​​​​
Light in colour & texture & moderately tannic
is peppery spicy with a dense raspberry flavours  ​​Coonawarra SA​​11
 
2013 Grant Burge Merlot​​​​​​​​
A lovely ripe and soft Merlot with sweet cherry, plum,
blackberry and a nice spicy finish​​​​Barossa Valley SA​10
 
Morgan’s Bay Cabernet Shiraz Nv​​​​
In a lighter style showcasing blood plum, blackberry
& dark cherry characteristics ​​​​​Murray Darling Vic.​7
 
2010 Chartley Estate Botrytis Riesling​                                           Tamar Valley Tas.​10​
 


 
 
 

[judydawn]

How far in advance do they want to be paid for the meal Gert. What date can you give them the final number, can you do that once we've all asembled in Hobart? Is this usual practice, having to give a credit card when booking?

One bill is fine for the meal or pay in advance on the night but a bit tricky with drinks.  Menu is fine, my drink of choice is on the list so I'm happy with what's on offer.

[gertbysea]

We just  need to confirm 48 hours in advance. No we don't have to pay in advance. I was offering that option to pay for the meal in advance and drinks on the night. I am happy to give my credit card details to guarantee payment and we can all pay cash on the night but only one bill. No problem.  It is just that some people may want to pay their share by credit card and I am thinking they may not be able to. So cash up before Sat night. LOL!

I like the menu. Please let me know if it does not suit some? I think the wine prices are ok too. Not too big a  markup  at all for the Tassie wines. We do know you like your cocktails though Judy!


Gert

[judydawn]

OK, all clear now.  Cash is fine with me.  Yes I do like the odd cocktail Gert LOL.

[gertbysea]

Or 2!

Gert