The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub, Mendoza

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Hello and welcome to the 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 made its way to Mendoza - the city at the foothills of the Andes and one of the venues for the inaugural Rugby Championship.

The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no tampering with the pictures of Rory McIlroy, Sam Cane, Juan José Imhoff, Eben Etzebeth, Jake Schatz and Rob McCusker.



Last Pub: https://www.606v2.com/t33388p1000-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-games-of-the-xxx-olympiad-pub-stratford

Wasps are Bath's first home game, will you be making the trip up the M4 Hound?

Cheers CJ.

Losing Broster is a blow, not sure we have a decent enough th. Tim Payne was pretty good last season at 2, and Lindsay should push on.

Wentzel, Birkett, and Joe Launchbury will see is ok at lock. And I agree our back row could be outstanding.....could be.

No issues with the backs if they stay fit. Chris Bell is a very under rated centre, with a great undertstanding with Wade.

Shug is skipper for the season, so solid if unspectacular at full back. I expect Jack Wallace to get game time there as well.

I still think it will be a couple of years for it all to gel. Plus we have had too few real leaders on the park since Dallaglio, Vickery, Waters, Ibanez, Lewsey (shoite, I'm gonna stop there) hung up their boots.

Sorry PJ, I won't make the Bath game. It's Ealing's first home game, and I'll be going to that.

Night all. zzzzzzzzs beckon.

Stroppy letter to the council now written

Followed by hot bath, glass of wine and some tunes. Heaven Forgotten just how long Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands is! A tune though

Dylan or Baez Swanny?

Dylan this time Gibbo. Finally got around to loading Blonde on Blonde onto my ipod. One of the best albums of all time for me, just love it!

Oh yes. A top 10 album. Essential.

One to thank my late Dad for . I'm ashamed to say I had a phase in my teens when I foolishly thought I hated it. I was so wrong. It spoke to me when I was a little kid and spoke again when I was mature enough to not give a rats ass what anyone else thought. Fortunately the time between those two periods was mercifully brief and I came to my senses pretty quickly!

This is my favourite Baez track. I took my mum to see her about 2 years ago and she was amazing. I would (almost) literally kill to have a voice like hers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ue7EglWk1VI

ChequeredJersey wrote:Nah I think you'll do OK, could get a HEC place. Your backrow (let's say 6- Haskell, 7- Poff, 8- Johnson, with cover in Launchbury, Everard, du Plessis, Jones and Vunipola) is as good as any and you have some real weapons out wide. Just up front is weak and maybe 9/10 though SJ might help there.

I've got a soft spot for you guys

*bestLesDawsonimpression*

"...I told the wife I had a soft spot for her mother...a patch of quicksand (raises fist, curls top lip)..."

Wooohooooo first post this morning.

Currently on route back from the land of the scots. Security did a full search of my car for drugs/bombs/bodies before they'd let me on. Searched through my boot, made me take my luggage out so they could check my spare tyre, made me pop the hood, used that wee mirror job to check underneath and then finished it off by frisking me. Talk about excessive like?

Just reading back before I start work.

for Gibbo. All the best in the new job! You do remember what work is don't you?

Morning folks. please.

Willy you must have the look

Bore da pawb / good morning all, two days 'til I'm off to Gogland!

Huge congratulations to Gibbo on getting the job. Virtual and on me!

Glas a du wrote:

ChequeredJersey wrote:Nah I think you'll do OK, could get a HEC place. Your backrow (let's say 6- Haskell, 7- Poff, 8- Johnson, with cover in Launchbury, Everard, du Plessis, Jones and Vunipola) is as good as any and you have some real weapons out wide. Just up front is weak and maybe 9/10 though SJ might help there.

I've got a soft spot for you guys

*bestLesDawsonimpression*

"...I told the wife I had a soft spot for her mother...a patch of quicksand (raises fist, curls top lip)..."

Here's my favourite Les Dawson joke:

The mother-in-law and I had words last night. I didn't get to use any of mine.

"I can always tell when the mother in law's coming to stay... the mice throw themselves on the traps."

Is that another Les Dawson joke, Rava, or is your mother-in-law really that bad?

No Comment Lucky.

Quickly - get on here before Sin É et al arrive - https://www.606v2.com/t33966-paul-o-connell-to-step-down-as-munster-captain

- what time are you arriving on Saturday ?

I've always found mother in laws very pleasant. Mind you our relationships have never managed to stand the test of time. And they never call me back if I stop seeing their daughters.

Jebus we're even feeling the effects of the "economic downturn" in here !!

I saw six men kicking and punching the mother-in-law.

My neighbour said 'Are you going to help?'

'No’, I said ‘six should be enough’

Jasus where is everyone?

Hoog wrote:Jasus where is everyone?

I was just wondering the same. But seeing as the jukebox is free ...

A workmate just sent this around - a program that runs in SAS and makes the PC speaker beep "Happy birthday to you" (we've named him "Geek of the Week" already. A mate of mine years back worked out a similar program for "Smoke on the Water", sadly I've long since lost the code.

/*=====================================================================
Happy Birthday to You - Triplet Quaver beats
======================================================================*/

/* A = &octave at 3*/
/* Happy Birthday – in Quaver-Triplet beats @ 120bpm (Crotchets @ 120bpm)*/
%let pc=0.5;
%macro df3(note,octave,length);
select(&note.);

when('A') call sound(55*(2**&octave.),&length.*166.5*&pc.);
when('A#') call sound(58*(2**&octave.),&length.*166.5*&pc.);
when('Bb') call sound(58*(2**&octave.),&length.*166.5*&pc.);
when('B') call sound(62*(2**&octave.),&length.*166.5*&pc.);
when('C') call sound(65.5*(2**&octave.),&length.*166.5*&pc.);
when('C#') call sound(69*(2**&octave.),&length.*166.5*&pc.);
when('Db') call sound(69*(2**&octave.),&length.*166.5*&pc.);
when('D') call sound(73.5*(2**&octave.),&length.*166.5*&pc.);
when('D#') call sound(73.5*(2**&octave.),&length.*166.5*&pc.);
when('Eb') call sound(78*(2**&octave.),&length.*166.5*&pc.);
when('E') call sound(82.5*(2**&octave.),&length.*166.5*&pc.);
when('F') call sound(87*(2**&octave.),&length.*166.5*&pc.);
when('F#') call sound(92.5*(2**&octave.),&length.*166.5*&pc.);
when('Gb') call sound(92.5*(2**&octave.),&length.*166.5*&pc.);
when('G') call sound(98*(2**&octave.),&length.*166.5*&pc.);
when('G#') call sound(104*(2**&octave.),&length.*166.5*&pc.);
when('Ab') call sound(104*(2**&octave.),&length.*166.5*&pc.);
when('R') call sleep(&length.*166.5*&pc.,0.001);
otherwise;
end;
%mend;

data _null_;
%df3('D',4,2);
%df3('D',4,1);
%df3('E',4,3);
%df3('D',4,3);
%df3('G',4,3);
%df3('F#',4,6);

%df3('D',4,2);
%df3('D',4,1);
%df3('E',4,3);
%df3('D',4,3);
%df3('A',5,3);
%df3('G',4,6);

%df3('D',4,2);
%df3('D',4,1);
%df3('D',5,3);
%df3('B',5,3);
%df3('G',4,3);
%df3('F#',4,3);
%df3('E',4,3);

%df3('C',5,2);
%df3('C',5,1);
%df3('B',5,3);
%df3('G',4,3);
%df3('A',5,3);
%df3('G',4,6);

run;

Ive no idea where to even begin with that Pete

Hoog wrote:Ive no idea where to even begin with that Pete

Lost me as well mate

Love it Pete. I'll be loading that program at work (just wanted to say that cos I can now) And as I am supporting SAS - amongst other products, must look for more choons. Funeral March for when an application system goes down comes to mind.

Howya Hoog babe?

Thanks to all for the good wishes regs. Big love.

Cant wait for Dreamers posts and interviews on the PRO12 League launch. Man, who out of all of us, wouldn't have given their eye-teeth to be there.

The Pub is proud of our Dreamer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCPjeOPjH5Y

Alright gorgeous,

You still coming to Dublin for the chiefs game now that you've got a new Hugh powered job??

I am Hoog, that I am bud. I'm going to as many HC games as I can this season. Just like daul days.

Heading out for drinks with ol workmates. Have a guddun regs.

Between waterloo and Clapham junction there are the roasting houses of both Costa Coffee and Cafe Nero, they both give off the most beautiful smell as you pass them on the train.

Just thought id share that with you all

Much appreciated Hoog.

I'm knackered here watching the football after 5 days camping. Really enjoying lounging on cushioned furniture.

Fantastic smell isn't it Hoog. That post has just taken me waaay back! There used to be a little shop in the centre of Sheffield called Pollards that sold its own coffee. My mum used to buy her coffee beans from there, and that smell is indelibly linked to my childhood . The shop has gone now but I believe they still have their roasting house elsewhere in Sheffield.

Did you have a good time Munster? Hope the weather was kind to you.

"Fantastic smell isn't it Hoog. That post has just taken me waaay back!"

Ditto, when I was on the train from Charing Cross to school in Sidcup. Passing the Sarsons Malt Vinegar factory between London Bridge an New Cross.

Yeah Swanny. It really was a fantastic time. The weather was fantastic. Got burned two of the days. Only on the last day did it rain.

I reckon it kind of smells of what it wood smell like if you toasted a croissant, a really realty sweet toasty smell

Evening all, just back from Belshaft.... was at the Tennant's Vital thing last night. Amazing gig but maybe overdid it on the a bit .

Glad you enjoyed it Munster, apart from the sunburn. Did you not take suncream?... Ok, I'm starting to sound like your mum now, I'll stop. Camping when it's raining isn't fun. Damp sleeping bags are cold!!

That's a good description Hoog but there's something else to it that I can't quite work out. I'm going to have to head to the roasting house next time I'm home and see if I can figure it out.

Hound, vinegar factory?! <eyeswatering>

There's a Bassetts factory in Sheffield (at least I assume it's still there) and that just has a really sickly sweet smell.

Your right swanny there is that little something else to it that I canny put my finger on. It's delicious though



Was reading back yesterday, loving the talk about my city on the scilly isles. I think your and hounds natter has convinced me to take a trip there as well, it always beena place I've fancied visiting but I've no idea why

It smelt a bit like a brewey, swanny.

Ahem.

Really Hound? I'm struggling to imagine that. I grew up not too far from Ward's Brewery, and my nan lived just up the road in her later years. I didn't expect a vinegar factory to smell like that!? Have to confess I never really liked the smell from Ward's, somewhat cloying.

Go for it Hoog, perfect photo opportunity by the city sign!

I discovered recently that there is a place in Norfolk called Swannington! How did I miss that when I was down that way recently! Instantly made me think of Mickado. If you see this Mick, you'll understand

Will have to find a young one to come with me swanny, canny be going by myself like

Swanny,

Don't worry, everyone else was berating me for bot putting it on.

Hughie,

I have been to the Isles of Scilly and honestly they are the most beautiful part of Britain I have been to. Loved the holiday I had there.

littleswannygirl wrote:Really Hound? I'm struggling to imagine that. I grew up not too far from Ward's Brewery, and my nan lived just up the road in her later years. I didn't expect a vinegar factory to smell like that!? Have to confess I never really liked the smell from Ward's, somewhat cloying.

Go for it Hoog, perfect photo opportunity by the city sign!

I discovered recently that there is a place in Norfolk called Swannington! How did I miss that when I was down that way recently! Instantly made me think of Mickado. If you see this Mick, you'll understand

OMG, Wards (part of Vaux from Sunderland) was shoite. No wonder it smelled bad

Thankfully Yorkshire produces some great beers nowadays.

Oh that makes me feel better Munster, thank you. I hate to sound like an old fart but it's a little personal crusade of mine. I wear sun screen 70% of the year now but it took skin damage to make me really appreciate the need for it. It's boring and time consuming but you'll be thankful in the long term.

I remember you talking about the Isles of Scilly Munster, you started me off thinking about the place.

Hoog, I think you're mixing your cannys! Cannae = cannot. Canny = cautious, shrewd.

As is best placed to confirm but I'm half Geordie and lots of Geordie words/expressions are nicked from north of the border!

Ah you see swanny the Scots don't like there E's and canna just doesn't look right so I went with canny

Fair point Hound, no arguments from me! Never touched the stuff myself, even though it was available in pretty much every single pub in Sheffield (not a surprise really). Newcastle Brown Ale was my poison of choice for many years, I blame my Geordie mum, though she never really drank it! My grandfather did though

They're just contrary Hoog. They'll add an E when it suits them

... I'll just now... just in case there's any kilts lurking...

Not sure where he is swanny, whether its Scotland still or devon but your fairly safe as internet is crap in both places

He has my mobile number though Hoog, an abusive text is a distinct possibility.

Where's the 'off' switch on this damn phone...

Bore da pawb / good morning all, today is my Friday and I'm so fecking glad about it!

It's been such a busy week here - both phones ringing all day. I don't know what's going to happen tomorrow when there's no one here to answer them, but hey ho.

littleswannygirl wrote:Fantastic smell isn't it Hoog. That post has just taken me waaay back! There used to be a little shop in the centre of Sheffield called Pollards that sold its own coffee. My mum used to buy her coffee beans from there, and that smell is indelibly linked to my childhood . The shop has gone now but I believe they still have their roasting house elsewhere in Sheffield.

When I was little (before my youngest sister came along, so I was four or five) we used to go into town shopping as a family every Saturday morning. We'd always go to a cafe called the Coffee Pot (I'm pretty sure it's not there any more) where I had a bottle of Coke with a straw. The smell of coffee still reminds me of those days.

littleswannygirl wrote: I discovered recently that there is a place in Norfolk called Swannington! How did I miss that when I was down that way recently! Instantly made me think of Mickado. If you see this Mick, you'll understand

Lady Catherine of Swannington.

I think i've found a new member of the "people in my company with really silly names" group. Tom Von Horn will be joining, Ash Rasher, Otto Von Deth and Harry Treblecock.