The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub, Dar es Salaam

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Wed 02 May 2012, 2:24 pm

First topic message reminder :

Hamjambo. Karibuni Virtual Rugby Pub - a place where you can come in for a sly beverage and discuss whatever's on your mind, or just eavesdrop on the regulars if you fancy a break from all the rugby chat. The pub has ventured to Dar es Salaam in Tanzania to visit pub regular MBTGOG on his big trip there. Maisha marefu! Afya! Vifijo!

The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no defacing the pictures of Sir Fred "The Needle" Allen, Aberdeen Shikoyi, Isoa Damudamu, Chris "Mossy" Patterson, Nathan Hines and Simon Danielli. The poor defenseless IRB referee's jersey draped over the dartboard is fair game though Whistle

Old Pub: https://www.606v2.com/t28295p950-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub-cross-keys#1181705

Translations
Hamjambo. Karibuni ... - Hello. Welcome to ...
Maisha marefu! Afya! Vifijo! - Cheers

by **rodders** Thu 10 May 2012, 9:50 am

red_stag wrote:Have you a link to that Ulster playing in Derry thing rodders.

No details that I know of yet stag:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-foyle-west-18002506#

Geoff reckons it will be a Ravens type side at CoD RFC..... but that would be awesome imo....if it comes off.

Afoa and Payne were here last week doing coaching too, which is great to see.

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Thu 10 May 2012, 9:54 am

Morning all.

We're up over 950 posts again, get your nominations for a new venue and pics

This pub has lasted 8 days, so I think we can sneak another venue in before HEC weekend. Unless we have a "Triple Crown" final pub first, and a "Orange Tree" after?

by **Biltong** Thu 10 May 2012, 10:00 am

Barrels restaurant in Namibia.

Barrels Restaurant & Pub Overview"Barrels" has became very popular place for both tourists and local people.Here everybody has a great time every evening after a tasty dinner, when we exchange holiday stories, sometimes play the piano and guitar and have "sing-a-longs" in the pub....

Beer, Eisbein and sing a longs.

by Mickado Thu 10 May 2012, 10:03 am

It's in August Prop.

It would be negligent of me to suggest you spend any of your holiday in Tallaght though. Wink

by prop_lyd Thu 10 May 2012, 10:37 am

Hmmm I may be in the States then!

by **Biltong** Thu 10 May 2012, 10:44 am

prop, my son played again yesterday, this time his opponent wasn't that much bigger, but in the first scrum the guy went totally sideways, the whole scrum lost it's bind and collapsed with my son on the bottom.

He got a knock to his head, so they took him off for a while and put the reserve on, man this guys was like putting putty onto a window frame, then eventually my son went on after some straight talking from me, explaining to him, I don't care where the other prop goes, he just keeps his bind and scrum straight.

Once again he scrummed the toffee out of the kid.

After the match the coach made special mention of how well these boys scrum.

They won their first league game yesterday after the friendlies were done with on the weekend. so all is looking rather good for the season ahead.

by **rodders** Thu 10 May 2012, 11:01 am

Great stuff Biltong guinness

....... does he fancy a wee (3 year) holiday in Belfast?... Whistle

....

by **Biltong** Thu 10 May 2012, 11:27 am

He doesn't come cheap mate. You can have Ulster PM me the contract details. Wink

by Rava Thu 10 May 2012, 11:29 am

biltongbek wrote:He doesn't come cheap mate. You can have Ulster PM me the contract details.

Sure it'll be like a home from home for him Very Happy

by Rava Thu 10 May 2012, 11:33 am

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:Heino final crew:

The Auld Fella
The Auld Fella that lives in France
The Auld Fella in charge of HelfnSafety
The Auld Fella that is also King of Wales
His missus
Hoogues (+ ma/da/bro with great name/bro with great name's doris/ma's mate)
Hound (+ Andy)
George & Michelle
Aonghus
Aonghus's mysterious +1
~~A single Mick (H variety, maybe *)~~
The Reverend WhereverTheresADangerousSituationSendMeIn&I'llBeWearingAKilt
KiwiRD
dreamer
The Auld (but considerably younger than the Auld fellas) Wee Wummin frae Perthshire + bro
Notch and his da
rodders + GF
WillyGilly (maybe *)
PJ (maybe *)
~~Staggy (maybe * - depending on work commitments)~~
The ummm, and ummimina
And the Auld Fella in the kilt

Weekend plan:

Begin to gather in London Friday lunchtime - looking at pub lunch in South End Green as poor weather option, possible Hoog bbq if weather ok
5pm-ish, travel from Hamptead Heath to Richmond on overground and on to Twickenham to meet with PcPete
8pm Amlin Challenge Cup final - Biarritz Olympique vs RC Toulon - more drinks afterwards nearby the Stoop or in Richmond

Saturday lunchtime, 12.30pm onwards, congregate at the Triple Crown in Richmond - maps and directions here: The Triple Crown
3pm onwards head off to Twickenham for Heineken Cup final - Leinster vs Ulster (3pm earlier depature for those heading to fanzone, later departure for rest) - should be a bus from the Richmond Athletic Ground (home of London Scottish) directly opposite the TC, else train from Richmond to Twickenham
Drinks post match back in Richmond at the Orange Tree (if taken over by footie fans, head to the Sun directly behind the OT) - maps and directions here: Orange Tree

Give myself, Hoog or Dave a shout if there's anything there that doesn't make sense or you're not clear about

Brilliant organizing lads. thumbsup

How many of the list will be around on Friday?

by **rodders** Thu 10 May 2012, 11:33 am

Rava will pay his wages..... Run

by **rodders** Thu 10 May 2012, 11:35 am

Rava wrote:How many of the list will be around on Friday?

Not me unfortunately.

by **Notch** Thu 10 May 2012, 11:37 am

Great job Asbo. Do we chip in for the cost of the buffet/private room? How much is that?

Not us Rava, we're flying early Saturday morning.

by Rava Thu 10 May 2012, 11:47 am

Notch wrote:Great job Asbo. Does my Dad chip in for the cost of the buffet/private room? How much is that?

Not us Rava, we're flying early Saturday morning.

Fixed that for you Notch

by **Notch** Thu 10 May 2012, 11:50 am

I am in so much debt. I mean that in a literal financial sense- hope the trip is worth it !

by Suspicious lurker Thu 10 May 2012, 11:51 am

Notch wrote:Great job Asbo. Do we chip in for the cost of the buffet/private room? How much is that?

Not us Rava, we're flying early Saturday morning.

That has been covered by Aonghus winning on the grand national, he insists on using the winnings for the room

Pm for rodders

by **Notch** Thu 10 May 2012, 11:53 am

Hoog wrote:
Notch wrote:Great job Asbo. Do we chip in for the cost of the buffet/private room? How much is that?

Not us Rava, we're flying early Saturday morning.

That has been covered by Aonghus winning on the grand national, he insists on using the winnings for the room

Are you serious? Thats quite a gesture!

by **rodders** Thu 10 May 2012, 11:56 am

Thanks Hoog!

by Mickado Thu 10 May 2012, 11:57 am

Ah man, it gets worse. Not only am I missing out on the live match but I’m going to miss out on Aonghus buying the cocktail sausages.

Gutted.

Fair play to him though.

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Thu 10 May 2012, 11:59 am

Hoog wrote:
Notch wrote:Great job Asbo. Do we chip in for the cost of the buffet/private room? How much is that?

Not us Rava, we're flying early Saturday morning.

That has been covered by Aonghus winning on the grand national, he insists on using the winnings for the room

Pm for rodders

Hugh, are you sure? That's too much. Its only £10/head, so hopefully not too much of a sting for folk?

by Rava Thu 10 May 2012, 12:00 pm

Hughie,

I arrive on Friday, as you know. Should I get one of those Oyster Cards when I get to Liverpool Street? If yes how much should I charge on it?

No way am I risking your modus operandi this visit Smile

by Rava Thu 10 May 2012, 12:14 pm

Ulster Rugby today confirmed that Simon Danielli has decided to retire from rugby due to a back injury which has plagued the winger throughout this last season.

http://www.ulsterrugby.com/news/10528.php

“I feel privileged to have been playing for over a decade and have thoroughly enjoyed my time as a professional rugby player, particularly my last five years here at Ulster.

“I would like to thank everyone who has helped me throughout my time here, to all the players, coaches, other members of staff and not least the fantastic supporters at Ulster that rival anywhere else in Europe, creating an atmosphere that has given me many special lifelong memories.

“I wish the boys the very best of luck for the biggest of games next week and long into the future, the club is well on the path to becoming a leading force in European rugby and I will be in the stands cheering them towards this for years to come.”

guinness

Thanks Simon!

by red_stag Thu 10 May 2012, 12:16 pm

I see that the "Ulster signings" thread has now generated nearly 11,500 views, has been commented on nearly 1,000 times and spans as long as our pub threads.

How many players are they bringing in?? Shocked

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Thu 10 May 2012, 12:16 pm

Rava wrote:Hughie,

I arrive on Friday, as you know. Should I get one of those Oyster Cards when I get to Liverpool Street? If yes how much should I charge on it?

No way am I risking your modus operandi this visit

Good idea, £15 should do you for the weekend

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Thu 10 May 2012, 12:18 pm

red_stag wrote:I see that the "Ulster signings" thread has now generated nearly 11,500 views, has been commented on nearly 1,000 times and spans as long as our pub threads.

How many players are they bringing in??

Aye, but over half of those discuss which boot various players lace up first :yawn:

Wink

by Suspicious lurker Thu 10 May 2012, 12:19 pm

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:
Hoog wrote:
Notch wrote:Great job Asbo. Do we chip in for the cost of the buffet/private room? How much is that?

Not us Rava, we're flying early Saturday morning.

That has been covered by Aonghus winning on the grand national, he insists on using the winnings for the room

Pm for rodders
Hugh, are you sure? That's too much. Its only £10/head, so hopefully not too much of a sting for folk?

I mentioned to him about the room he asked how much it was and said "Sound use the National winnings on that, sure its only going to be spent in beer anyway like"

Rava, stick 20 on it, whatever you don't use you can reuse next time your over

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Thu 10 May 2012, 12:19 pm

Rava wrote:Ulster Rugby today confirmed that Simon Danielli has decided to retire from rugby due to a back injury which has plagued the winger throughout this last season.

http://www.ulsterrugby.com/news/10528.php

“I feel privileged to have been playing for over a decade and have thoroughly enjoyed my time as a professional rugby player, particularly my last five years here at Ulster.

“I would like to thank everyone who has helped me throughout my time here, to all the players, coaches, other members of staff and not least the fantastic supporters at Ulster that rival anywhere else in Europe, creating an atmosphere that has given me many special lifelong memories.

“I wish the boys the very best of luck for the biggest of games next week and long into the future, the club is well on the path to becoming a leading force in European rugby and I will be in the stands cheering them towards this for years to come.”

Thanks Simon!

Simon Danielli guinness

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Thu 10 May 2012, 12:20 pm

Hoog wrote:
AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:
Hoog wrote:
Notch wrote:Great job Asbo. Do we chip in for the cost of the buffet/private room? How much is that?

Not us Rava, we're flying early Saturday morning.

That has been covered by Aonghus winning on the grand national, he insists on using the winnings for the room

Pm for rodders
Hugh, are you sure? That's too much. Its only £10/head, so hopefully not too much of a sting for folk?

I mentioned to him about the room he asked how much it was and said "Sound use the National winnings on that, sure its only going to be spent in beer anyway like"

Rava, stick 20 on it, whatever you don't use you can reuse next time your over

I don't think we should hold the lad to mutterings during drunken conversations.

Don't forget the Deuchars Ale

is on the house (wrong 'uns, i.e lager drinkers, will have to fend for themselves!!)

by **Notch** Thu 10 May 2012, 12:20 pm

To Simon

Thanks for everything.

by red_stag Thu 10 May 2012, 12:21 pm

Well done on a good career Simon. It seems players don't last as long as they used to.

by Suspicious lurker Thu 10 May 2012, 12:28 pm

Well tis up to yourselves, he was sober enough the other day when he mentioned it,but sure we van sort it out on the day if needs be

by Rava Thu 10 May 2012, 12:33 pm

Hughie, I agree with As, its not fair on the lad.

If it was you who offered then that would be another story altogether Rolling Eyes

by **rodders** Thu 10 May 2012, 12:37 pm

Notch wrote:To Simon

Thanks for everything.

+1 Lovely statement from Danielli there! guinness

Is the big man staying in Belshaft then?

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Thu 10 May 2012, 12:37 pm

Rava wrote:Hughie, I agree with As, its not fair on the lad.

If it was you who offered then that would be another story altogether

Good idea, Rav, we can take Hughie up on his alternative offer of shouting for one sausage roll between us all Laugh

by Suspicious lurker Thu 10 May 2012, 12:45 pm

You know me lads that's what I'm all about,

Sex drugs and sausage rolls

by **rodders** Thu 10 May 2012, 12:48 pm

Jeebus christ theres no tea bags left so I have to have instant coffee with my lunch! steam

On the plus side my project status meeting is tomorrow instead of this afternoon so I can have a nice relaxing afternoon... Whistle

by **Notch** Thu 10 May 2012, 12:56 pm

This was my favourite try from Simon Danielli in his Ulster years;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1juI8sve_U

Class kick, class finish from Danielli

And Ulster still found a way to lose the game Rolling Eyes

by red_stag Thu 10 May 2012, 1:05 pm

Notch I would have said that the try v Bath in the ERC was a far better one.

by **rodders** Thu 10 May 2012, 1:06 pm

Just heard on the radio that Joe Schmidt may be off to Aukland blues.... Whistle

Apparantly hes being targetted by them.

by red_stag Thu 10 May 2012, 1:07 pm

rodders wrote:Just heard on the radio that Joe Schmidt may be off to Aukland blues....

Apparantly hes being targetted by them.

Wow, would he go? It puts him on the path to All Blacks coach.

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Thu 10 May 2012, 1:08 pm

rodders wrote:Just heard on the radio that Joe Schmidt may be off to Aukland blues....

Apparantly hes being targetted by them.

Nice one, rodders, taking lessons from Staggy and me - keep up the good work! Now on to the Club section and let's have an article - don't forget to include some mischievous Muppet quotes to add an air of authenticity

by Rory_Gallagher Thu 10 May 2012, 1:09 pm

Thanks for the memories Simon! I remember getting his autograph when I was about 14 Very Happy

by red_stag Thu 10 May 2012, 1:09 pm

Ah Rodders man I bought it. Well done pal. Anyway you write an article I'll play the fool and write a big list of pros and cons.

by Rava Thu 10 May 2012, 1:10 pm

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:
rodders wrote:Just heard on the radio that Joe Schmidt may be off to Aukland blues....

Apparantly hes being targetted by them.
Nice one, rodders, taking lessons from Staggy and me - keep up the good work! Now on to the Club section and let's have an article - don't forget to include some mischievous Muppet quotes to add an air of authenticity

by **rodders** Thu 10 May 2012, 1:11 pm

Nope no wum chaps...it was on 2FM news there.... apparantly theres newspaper reports in in NZ...... Cool

by PenfroPete Thu 10 May 2012, 1:13 pm

RAVA, MRSP, NOTCH, PUMA, MICKADO, GIBBO, HOOG - ignore the PM when you get it. It's been taken

by Pete330v2 Thu 10 May 2012, 1:14 pm

Right......I've been off here for too long but our IT department has relaxed the rules for now and hey presto I can access this in work now.

Good day to all the old 606 pub folk.

Can you all get me up to speed as I've forgotten what on earth goes on in here Smile

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Thu 10 May 2012, 1:16 pm

rodders wrote:Just heard on the radio that Joe Schmidt may be off to Aukland blues....

Apparantly he's being targetted by them.

It makes sense, he's worked there as an assistant before. And with Anscombe off to Ulster there's no-one in NZ ready for promotion. And he's got the HEC tick on his cv, if he can win an SXV he'll walk into the ABs job.

How's that for supporting documentation? Wink

PS, there was an article in the NZ Herald a week or 2 back on prospects talking about why Cotter and Schmidt would be tough to persuade home. A couple of readers' comments about "coming to the real deal from minor league NH teams" made me smile Wink

So for the next pub we had Namibia nominated, we have Danielli for the wall, anyone else?

by prop_lyd Thu 10 May 2012, 1:18 pm

biltongbek wrote:prop, my son played again yesterday, this time his opponent wasn't that much bigger, but in the first scrum the guy went totally sideways, the whole scrum lost it's bind and collapsed with my son on the bottom.

He got a knock to his head, so they took him off for a while and put the reserve on, man this guys was like putting putty onto a window frame, then eventually my son went on after some straight talking from me, explaining to him, I don't care where the other prop goes, he just keeps his bind and scrum straight.

Once again he scrummed the toffee out of the kid.

After the match the coach made special mention of how well these boys scrum.

They won their first league game yesterday after the friendlies were done with on the weekend. so all is looking rather good for the season ahead.

Sounds like something my old man would do!! Now I normally have to be dragged off the pitch if injured....sure Penfro can vouch Wink

One thing he always said to em was: if the scrum goes down, make sure you stand up before the opposite prop as it can sometimes show the ref who's at fault. Also, if they want to take it down, let them but get a dig in on the way down!!

by Suspicious lurker Thu 10 May 2012, 1:18 pm

I read that story about Joe this morning myself in the heraldam

Not good for Leinster

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