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#201 Post by **matt d** » August 14th, 2020, 5:20 pm

Tonight 630 pst 930 est
https://wustl-hipaa.zoom.us/j/917764855 ... FkeFFNZz09

#202 Post by **Nola Palomar** » August 28th, 2020, 1:56 pm

Any meet-ups planned anytime soon?

August 31st, 2020, 4:56 pm

I'd be up for doing a Zoom chat this Friday night 9/4 if others are around. Nice way to kick off Labor Day weekend.

September 2nd, 2020, 1:39 pm

I'm in if wi-fi cooperates. Cell phone and wi-fi coverage we take for granted in urban settings is far more rare if you move to a farming area. We've been feuding with Comcast since July.

#205 Post by **Sean_S** » September 3rd, 2020, 11:33 am

I think that would be great as well. Time suggestions?

September 3rd, 2020, 11:59 am

Seems like 6pm Pacific/9pm Eastern has worked in the past.

Need me to create a WB zoom chat?

#207 Post by **Sean_S** » September 4th, 2020, 8:10 am

OK Here we go....

Sean W. Smith is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Friday Night Berserker Chat
Time: Sep 4, 2020 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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#208 Post by **Rodrigo B** » November 16th, 2020, 8:01 pm

With everything that’s been going on and lockdown/shelter in place dragging out longer and through winter I figured more and more people are in need of some socialising.

We should start doing these regularly again. How’s Friday 9pm ET/6pm PT for people? Happy to circulate an invite.

November 16th, 2020, 8:14 pm

Sounds good to me! Should be fun.

November 16th, 2020, 9:43 pm

I’m in!

November 16th, 2020, 9:52 pm

I was thinking the same thing. I can probably make it this Friday.

#212 Post by **Betty C** » November 16th, 2020, 10:54 pm

I’m down!

#213 Post by **Dan Hammer** » November 17th, 2020, 7:31 am

If Peter and Nola are joining, so am I.

November 17th, 2020, 8:26 am

Sure thing - thanks!

November 17th, 2020, 1:54 pm

Hey Dan, that'll make tsvay yidn!

November 17th, 2020, 1:56 pm

Peter Kleban wrote: ↑November 17th, 2020, 1:54 pm Hey Dan, that'll make tsvay yidn!

That makes my heart warm!!

November 17th, 2020, 2:04 pm

Yeah, all we need now is some chicken soup! Or maybe better a glezele vayn.

#218 Post by **Rodrigo B** » November 17th, 2020, 3:29 pm

Should we do a theme? Could make it a bit more interesting. If so, I’d suggest “new discoveries”: crack open a bottle from a new producer/region you’ve discovered recently, but we could do something else.

#219 Post by **Rodrigo B** » November 18th, 2020, 6:44 pm

Here’s the Zoom link for Friday’s meet. Might also make a separate post on Wine Talk so people that don’t follow this thread can
see it.

Rodrigo Braga is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Berserker Virtual Meet
Time: Nov 20, 2020 09:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88403729382?p ... JUSHhNUT09

Meeting ID: 884 0372 9382
Passcode: 825344

November 18th, 2020, 8:56 pm

I am going to try to join in on this one!! Thank you, Rodrigo!

#221 Post by **Dan Hammer** » November 20th, 2020, 6:05 pm

Anyone else having an issue getting in?

November 20th, 2020, 6:14 pm

Dan Hammer wrote: ↑November 20th, 2020, 6:05 pm Anyone else having an issue getting in?

Was just trying to join, Dan, and am also having issues connecting.

#223 Post by **Rodrigo B** » November 20th, 2020, 6:20 pm

Terry H a r r i s wrote: ↑November 20th, 2020, 6:14 pm
Dan Hammer wrote: ↑November 20th, 2020, 6:05 pm Anyone else having an issue getting in?
Was just trying to join, Dan, and am also having issues connecting.

I invited you into the room, but you're video is not coming up

November 20th, 2020, 6:21 pm

I'll try again.

November 20th, 2020, 7:57 pm

Thanks for doing this, Rodrigo!!

Great to see everyone! Stay safe!

LMD Ermitaño · November 20th, 2020, 10:16 pm

Yes, thanks again, Rodrigo. So nice to actually see and "meet" the people with whom one communicates.

November 20th, 2020, 10:30 pm

What they said, good fun!

November 21st, 2020, 6:10 am

It was great to share, laugh and talk!!! Thank you Rodrigo for putting this together. Oh and the restaurant in Madrid that Peter was talking about is El Cisne Azul (The Blue Swan) the menu is looks ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! It would be fun to attempt to recreate some of their mushroom dishes.

November 21st, 2020, 10:58 am

Yes that’s the place! They had a constantly changing menu depending on what the foragers brought in.

Great to “see” everybody. And thanks to Rodrigo for organizing things.

But I still want to know which shoes Betty was wearing

November 21st, 2020, 11:31 am

I said thanks on some other thread I can’t remember so ... what a pleasure this was! Thanks Rodrigo and thanks Berserkers for being such great company!

#231 Post by **Sean_S** » November 21st, 2020, 4:29 pm

We were travelling this week but I'm for next week.

#232 Post by **Dan Hammer** » November 21st, 2020, 5:40 pm

Peter Kleban wrote: ↑November 21st, 2020, 10:58 am Yes that’s the place! They had a constantly changing menu depending on what the foragers brought in.

Great to “see” everybody. And thanks to Rodrigo for organizing things.

But I still want to know which shoes Betty was wearing

Peter,

I bought the Vermouth that you suggested. Picking it up Monday.

LMD Ermitaño · November 21st, 2020, 7:58 pm

Nola Palomar wrote: ↑November 21st, 2020, 6:10 am It was great to share, laugh and talk!!! Thank you Rodrigo for putting this together. Oh and the restaurant in Madrid that Peter was talking about is El Cisne Azul (The Blue Swan) the menu is looks ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! It would be fun to attempt to recreate some of their mushroom dishes.

That’s definitely on my list for next time I’m in Madrid - hopefully sooner rather than later; but, definitely, after vaccination. It’s not far from the hotel at which I last stayed. Had I known last I was there, I could’ve easily walked to that restaurant.

November 21st, 2020, 8:02 pm

Dan Hammer wrote: ↑November 21st, 2020, 5:40 pm
Peter Kleban wrote: ↑November 21st, 2020, 10:58 am Yes that’s the place! They had a constantly changing menu depending on what the foragers brought in.

Great to “see” everybody. And thanks to Rodrigo for organizing things.

But I still want to know which shoes Betty was wearing
Peter,

I bought the Vermouth that you suggested. Picking it up Monday.

Great! Hope you enjoy it. Let us know. And it was nice to see you Friday.

November 21st, 2020, 8:05 pm

LMD Ermitaño wrote: ↑November 21st, 2020, 7:58 pm
Nola Palomar wrote: ↑November 21st, 2020, 6:10 am It was great to share, laugh and talk!!! Thank you Rodrigo for putting this together. Oh and the restaurant in Madrid that Peter was talking about is El Cisne Azul (The Blue Swan) the menu is looks ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! It would be fun to attempt to recreate some of their mushroom dishes.
That’s definitely on my list for next time I’m in Madrid - hopefully sooner rather than later; but, definitely, after vaccination. It’s not far from the hotel at which I last stayed. Had I known last I was there, I could’ve easily walked to that restaurant.

Hi Noel, nice to "see" you Friday. Hope you enjoy the restaurant. I heard about it from my son, who maybe found out from his best friend, who is Spanish. Anyway he's been there several times.

May the vaccine be available soon.

LMD Ermitaño · November 21st, 2020, 8:15 pm

Peter Kleban wrote: ↑November 21st, 2020, 8:05 pm
LMD Ermitaño wrote: ↑November 21st, 2020, 7:58 pm
Nola Palomar wrote: ↑November 21st, 2020, 6:10 am It was great to share, laugh and talk!!! Thank you Rodrigo for putting this together. Oh and the restaurant in Madrid that Peter was talking about is El Cisne Azul (The Blue Swan) the menu is looks ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! It would be fun to attempt to recreate some of their mushroom dishes.
That’s definitely on my list for next time I’m in Madrid - hopefully sooner rather than later; but, definitely, after vaccination. It’s not far from the hotel at which I last stayed. Had I known last I was there, I could’ve easily walked to that restaurant.
Hi Noel, nice to "see" you Friday. Hope you enjoy the restaurant. I heard about it from my son, who maybe found out from his best friend, who is Spanish. Anyway he's been there several times.

May the vaccine be available soon.

It was a pleasure to “meet” you all. I responded to you just before I read your above post; but, strangely, said response seems to have disappeared. Anyway, for next you and/or your son are/is in the area, my favourite seafood restaurant in Madrid is La Trainera (Salamanca district). Their house specialty grilled wild turbot (rodaballo a la Trainera) is the best turbot dish I’ve had anywhere (so far, anyway). Their carabineros a la plancha (among others) is also excellent.

Best,

N

#237 Post by **Rodrigo B** » November 21st, 2020, 8:17 pm

Glad everyone had a great time. Happy to organise these with whatever frequency people want.

November 21st, 2020, 8:19 pm

Nola Palomar wrote: ↑November 21st, 2020, 6:10 am It was great to share, laugh and talk!!! Thank you Rodrigo for putting this together. Oh and the restaurant in Madrid that Peter was talking about is El Cisne Azul (The Blue Swan) the menu is looks ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! It would be fun to attempt to recreate some of their mushroom dishes.

Hey Nola, it was really nice to see you! Did you ever find out what the mushroom you see in the mountains is called in English?

LMD Ermitaño · November 21st, 2020, 8:28 pm

Peter Kleban wrote: ↑November 21st, 2020, 8:19 pm
Nola Palomar wrote: ↑November 21st, 2020, 6:10 am It was great to share, laugh and talk!!! Thank you Rodrigo for putting this together. Oh and the restaurant in Madrid that Peter was talking about is El Cisne Azul (The Blue Swan) the menu is looks ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! It would be fun to attempt to recreate some of their mushroom dishes.
Hey Nola, it was really nice to see you! Did you ever find out what the mushroom you see in the mountains is called in English?

In English, it’s known as the “saffron milk cap” and “red pine mushroom”.

November 21st, 2020, 8:38 pm

Thanks. Hadn't heard of it before. Looks like it's mainly (or only) found in Europe.

#241 Post by **Dan Hammer** » November 22nd, 2020, 6:53 am

It was nice chatting with everyone, and nice to meet new faces.

Someone was talking about Alba area restaurants. We went to this board recommended restaurant back in 2014. Trattoria della Posta in Monforte d'Alba. It's Michelin rated. It's a lovely restaurant that looks like it might be in your home. 55 - 94 EUR.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_ ... dmont.html

http://www.trattoriadellaposta.it/menu.html

#242 Post by **John Glas** » November 25th, 2020, 1:43 pm

Now that golf season is done in MN looking forward to more meetings!

November 25th, 2020, 2:30 pm

John Glas wrote: ↑November 25th, 2020, 1:43 pm Now that golf season is done in MN looking forward to more meetings!

Please schedule for after I clear 18 green.

December 8th, 2020, 11:13 am

Any interest in meeting up again soon?

#245 Post by **Dan Hammer** » December 8th, 2020, 12:24 pm

Sure.

December 8th, 2020, 2:06 pm

I'm up for it.

December 8th, 2020, 2:31 pm

Great

December 8th, 2020, 2:37 pm

#249 Post by **Rodrigo B** » December 8th, 2020, 4:28 pm

I’m up for it. How’s this Friday 6PM PT/9ET?

December 8th, 2020, 6:56 pm