The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub

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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 only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no defacing the Tommy Bowe photo on the bar. That's a banning offence

So pull up a chair....what'll it be?

I say Miles Davis, I meant happy hardcore

Hobo - I can't see that because I'm in work, so I can't comment at the moment.

Like most fights, what started it was probably a number of niggly incidents in the build up, although it's possible someone went all Mike Tyson in the front row.

I see Hugh Heffner's wedding is off. Poor man. I don't know how he'll console himself.

I find it just drowns out all the thoughts in my head.

Admins/Mods, could you pls merge the McKie Glee? thread with the original one? Ta

red_stag wrote:I find it just drowns out all the thoughts in my head.

Your thoughts come from yor head, Staggy?!

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what, even classical music Stag? I only listen to really mellow music when I'm writing otherwise it would distract me. I don't have it on loud either, tis just nice to have it there.


As - was just about to

I've never tried listening to classical music really.

Asbo

I like some classical music but a lot of it sounds samey and boring. I like Dvorak's ninth symphony and Beethoven's sixth. Tchaikovsky's 'Pathetique' is good, too.

luckless_pedestrian wrote:I like some classical music but a lot of it sounds samey and boring.

See thats what I thought too. I don't get music really. Or maybe music doesn't get me.

red_stag wrote:I don't get music really. Or maybe music doesn't get me.

The irresistible force meets the immovable object!

luckless_pedestrian wrote:

red_stag wrote:I don't get music really. Or maybe music doesn't get me.

The irresistible force meets the immovable object!

Like when Soane Tonga'uiha meets John Hayes

Stag, you're missing out on the richest part of life

Notch wrote:Stag, you're missing out on the richest part of life

I can't help being poor. Money isn't everything Notch

Nah I love all of it, couldn't tell you what my favourite piece of classical music is though, am rubbish at remembering composers (I have the same problem with remembering band names/artists too).

I just, I dunno....I just love it where you here just this one part of a piece of music that's just to beautiful it really just makes you stop and listen. It just properly relaxes me, sort of opens my mind I guess so I can write what's in my head down on paper properly.

Stag - music isn't suited to everyone, we all have different things we enjoy or understand, that's what makes us all special

People who don't like music are dead inside. FACT.

True that. It's hard to make yourself like something.

Notch wrote: True that. It's hard to make yourself like something.

Its like trying to get people to like Paddy Wallace

Here you go Classical fans:

youtube in the spoiler - Classical followed by classic!

Spoiler:

red_stag wrote:

Notch wrote: True that. It's hard to make yourself like something.

Its like trying to get people to like Paddy Wallace

Sure everyone loves Paddy Wallace.

For me, writing music is either Gary Kennon, Antony and the Johnsons or a string tribute band I found that does muse/foo's/rise against etc!!

Morning again all, just checking in quickly before my 10am meeting.

NZ Herald video interview, post Monday's quakes

Spoiler:

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On a slightly more postive note, Canterbury have been given the OK to use Rugby Park in Christchurch as a venue in the INL Cup this season (it's normally a club venue, but has one stand, and is the Crusaders' training ground)

Morning all, got tickets to the premier of the Green Lantern tonight for free. Doesn't look great but it's an excuse to watch popcorn and swoon over Ryan Reynolds.

https://www.606v2.com/t7164-irish-provinces-weak-backrows-leinster-aside#184512

I know we like to big up the provinces but a concern

Had to be done - https://www.606v2.com/t7166-british-and-irish-lions-coaching-team-2013#184537

I can't imagine my life without music, but each to their own. Some people are really into films and games which I'm not.

Mickado - a freebie is always good. Enjoy the premier!

Good point, Cari. I've loved some films but there are so many I haven't seen and I'm not too bothered about it. I can think of better ways to spend my time than watching a film.

I've said it before I wish I liked it more.

luckless_pedestrian wrote:Good point, Cari. I've loved some films but there are so many I haven't seen and I'm not too bothered about it. I can think of better ways to spend my time than watching a film.

There are loads of popular films I've never seen - The Godfather films, The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter films. I've got lots of DVD films at home. I'll put one on in the background and do something else at the same time usually. I used to go to the cinema a lot when I was a child, but I haven't been to the cinema for years. The last film I saw in the cinema was (I think) in 2002.

Cari wrote:

luckless_pedestrian wrote:Good point, Cari. I've loved some films but there are so many I haven't seen and I'm not too bothered about it. I can think of better ways to spend my time than watching a film.

There are loads of popular films I've never seen - The Godfather films, The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter films. I've got lots of DVD films at home. I'll put one on in the background and do something else at the same time usually. I used to go to the cinema a lot when I was a child, but I haven't been to the cinema for years. The last film I saw in the cinema was (I think) in 2002.

Thats so weird from my point of view Cari. I think storytelling is great. I love drama, books, films, myth - stuff like that.

The last time I went to the cinema was in 2008. I haven't seen any trailers that have made me want to go since - and if a film looks half-good, I'm happy to wait until they show it on TV.

Just settling in now for SoO should be great

red_stag wrote:

Cari wrote:

luckless_pedestrian wrote:Good point, Cari. I've loved some films but there are so many I haven't seen and I'm not too bothered about it. I can think of better ways to spend my time than watching a film.

There are loads of popular films I've never seen - The Godfather films, The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter films. I've got lots of DVD films at home. I'll put one on in the background and do something else at the same time usually. I used to go to the cinema a lot when I was a child, but I haven't been to the cinema for years. The last film I saw in the cinema was (I think) in 2002.

Thats so weird from my point of view Cari. I think storytelling is great. I love drama, books, films, myth - stuff like that.

Songs? Some wonderful narrative songs out there, like this one.

See Notch doesn't work for me. The missus had this out with me recently. She loves music - well certain kinds anyway. But I just don't get it. It will rarely really get me thinking or send shivers down my back or anything.

Cant believe that Cari just slated Tom Jones. How dare thee girl?

https://www.606v2.com/t1082-tom-jones

I'm sort of with Cari on the films, although I do go to the cinema a bit, I prefer watching films there then I do on the tv at home. I just don't seem to have the patience to sit down and watch one now, at least not often.

My big big love though is books, always has been, just wish I had more time to read nowadays

Staggy - that was my point - you enjoy films in the way that I enjoy music. Notch is absolutely right about songs telling stories too. I guess I just get more emotionally moved by music than films - music sets off my imagination more. Also, I don't appreciate fantasy type films e.g. The Lord of the Rings, so I'd find it quite uninteresting to sit through somethign like that, but I can understand how others get into them.

I'd only previously heard Bob Dylan's version of that song, Notch.

That's the original meaning of ballad - a song telling a story. I like true ballads. 'Long Black Veil' as done by the Band is a great example, and Fairport Convention had some crackers too.

Dreamer I was thinking down the line it might be cool to do some kind of 606 Pub short story writing thing. I know you, me, Luckless, Munsty and few more all like to jot and pen things. Could be interesting down the line.

red_stag wrote:Dreamer I was thinking down the line it might be cool to do some kind of 606 Pub short story writing thing. I know you, me, Luckless, Munsty and few more all like to jot and pen things. Could be interesting down the line.

Carpe Diem staggy.

Dreamer - I'd go with books as well (for setting off my imagination) - but as you say it's more time consuming than music, so I get into the music more. Like I listen to music as I'm walking to work, doing stuff around the house...can't do that with a book - unless I do what my sister does and download some talking books...

Glas a du wrote:

red_stag wrote:Dreamer I was thinking down the line it might be cool to do some kind of 606 Pub short story writing thing. I know you, me, Luckless, Munsty and few more all like to jot and pen things. Could be interesting down the line.

Carpe Diem staggy.

As in do it today? Actually I've a busy day today. I'm gonna be on the go until 22.30 tonight. I have my German interview thing tonight and then I am giving lessons for 2 hours today.

seize "the" day, not today necessarily, just before the WC warm up games I'd suggest.

red_stag wrote:See Notch doesn't work for me. The missus had this out with me recently. She loves music - well certain kinds anyway. But I just don't get it. It will rarely really get me thinking or send shivers down my back or anything.

But if you love stories... every song is a story.

I'm going to (or hoping to anyway!) Fairport Conventions festival this August Lucky, I went last year as well, they're still amazing

Stag - definitely could be interesting and might actually get me to sit down and write constructively again. All it would need is for me to get over my dislike of other's reading my work Good idea though

Good idea that, Stag. We could have a set title or theme and each write a piece. It would be interesting to see how differently we'd interpret the starting point.

Cari wrote:Dreamer - I'd go with books as well (for setting off my imagination) - but as you say it's more time consuming than music, so I get into the music more. Like I listen to music as I'm walking to work, doing stuff around the house...can't do that with a book - unless I do what my sister does and download some talking books...

I love audio books, they're great to put on if you're doing some cooking, cleaning etc. Sometimes listen to one as I'm going to sleep to, really relaxes me

Bollix! I'm going to the Isle of Man for the weekend to see some sheep and also hoped to catch the Bay Festival, but its been cancelled!

My sister's big on audio books Dreamer. The last one I listened to was Under Milk Wood read by Richard Burton. If you've not heard it, give it a listen it's great

luckless_pedestrian wrote:Good idea that, Stag. We could have a set title or theme and each write a piece. It would be interesting to see how differently we'd interpret the starting point.

It definitely would. I think it would be very good. Maybe use Facebook as the medium to do it.

Notch - yea I know that. Just even songs that have quite good stories I find it hard to get enthused by.