One quiz at a time

Doggett · Post by **Doggett** » 15:52 Wed 15 Feb 2017

Peso da Régua - Housing the head office of the IVDP?

Doggett · Post by **Doggett** » 15:52 Wed 15 Feb 2017

You beat me to it Derek

Old Bridge · Post by **Old Bridge** » 16:20 Wed 15 Feb 2017

Doggett wrote: ↑14:53 Wed 15 Feb 2017 Is the town...São João da Pesqueira?

Not São João da Pesqueira, sorry.

Old Bridge · Post by **Old Bridge** » 16:22 Wed 15 Feb 2017

DaveRL wrote: ↑15:03 Wed 15 Feb 2017 Duruelo de la Sierra?

Is the correct town, why?
What is the other link?

Old Bridge · Post by **Old Bridge** » 16:22 Wed 15 Feb 2017

DRT wrote: ↑15:50 Wed 15 Feb 2017Regua?

Not Regua.

Old Bridge · Post by **Old Bridge** » 17:05 Wed 15 Feb 2017

So, DaveRL got the correct town, Duruelo de la Sierra, the town near the start of the Douro river, and Doggett got the first link correct, the Douro river (without which there would be no Douro valley, no port wine and hence no port fora).
What is the second link between Oporto and Duruelo de la Sierra?

Post by **DRT** » 19:26 Wed 15 Feb 2017

Is it a love of cheese?

Old Bridge · Post by **Old Bridge** » 20:41 Wed 15 Feb 2017

He he, no it is not.

Due to an engagement with a surgeon tomorrow, I will be away for some time.
The answer will be posted early tomorrow morning, if no correct answer by then.
DaveRL and Doggett will then have to fight it out for who is to post a new question.

DaveRL · Post by **DaveRL** » 22:00 Wed 15 Feb 2017

Twin towns?

Doggett · Post by **Doggett** » 00:35 Thu 16 Feb 2017

Old Bridge wrote: ↑20:41 Wed 15 Feb 2017 Due to an engagement with a surgeon tomorrow

Nothing too serious I hope...and I wish you all the best for a speedy recovery.

Old Bridge · Post by **Old Bridge** » 05:08 Thu 16 Feb 2017

DaveRL wrote: ↑22:00 Wed 15 Feb 2017Twin towns?

Correct second link makes it two out of three for DaveRL, who will make the next quiz.

DaveRL · Post by **DaveRL** » 09:21 Thu 16 Feb 2017

Doggett wrote: ↑00:35 Thu 16 Feb 2017
Old Bridge wrote: ↑20:41 Wed 15 Feb 2017 Due to an engagement with a surgeon tomorrow
Nothing too serious I hope...and I wish you all the best for a speedy recovery.

Yes, best wishes for a speedy recovery.

DaveRL · Post by **DaveRL** » 09:22 Thu 16 Feb 2017

Old Bridge wrote: ↑05:08 Thu 16 Feb 2017
DaveRL wrote: ↑22:00 Wed 15 Feb 2017Twin towns?
Correct second link makes it two out of three for DaveRL, who will make the next quiz.

My first question.

DaveRL · Post by **DaveRL** » 11:32 Thu 16 Feb 2017

Slight delay. I was casting around for a suitable subject. I'm reading an account of a significant military battle. It is named after its location. What is the name?

Doggett · Post by **Doggett** » 14:44 Thu 16 Feb 2017

Battle of Côa

DaveRL · Post by **DaveRL** » 15:04 Thu 16 Feb 2017

Doggett wrote: ↑14:44 Thu 16 Feb 2017 Battle of Côa

No. Further away.

DaveRL · Post by **DaveRL** » 20:34 Fri 17 Feb 2017

Involved Navy and Marines, didn't involve British. Think this century and Pacific.

Post by **DRT** » 21:31 Fri 17 Feb 2017

DaveRL wrote: ↑20:34 Fri 17 Feb 2017 Involved Navy and Marines, didn't involve British. Think this century and Pacific.

Really? A naval battle since 2000? (or 1999 for those who care)

DaveRL · Post by **DaveRL** » 21:45 Fri 17 Feb 2017

Damn. Last century. Not concentrating on post so much as wine and telly. Sorry. Still, got your attention.

Post by **DRT** » 08:13 Sat 18 Feb 2017

Pearl Harbour?

LGTrotter · Post by **LGTrotter** » 08:45 Sat 18 Feb 2017

Iwo Jima?

Post by **jdaw1** » 11:35 Sat 18 Feb 2017

Falklands? (Battle, not War.)

DaveRL · Post by **DaveRL** » 11:35 Sat 18 Feb 2017

DRT wrote:Pearl Harbour?

Very close.

DaveRL · Post by **DaveRL** » 11:38 Sat 18 Feb 2017

LGTrotter wrote:Iwo Jima?

Even closer. A little earlier.

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 12:52 Sat 18 Feb 2017

Guadalcanal?

DaveRL · Post by **DaveRL** » 13:19 Sat 18 Feb 2017

idj123 wrote:Guadalcanal?

Yes. Your turn.

Fascinating mix of luck and strategy. Must have been terrifying. No wonder those involved in such conflicts are least likely to talk about them.

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 20:39 Sat 18 Feb 2017

DaveRL wrote: ↑13:19 Sat 18 Feb 2017
idj123 wrote:Guadalcanal?
Yes. Your turn.

Fascinating mix of luck and strategy. Must have been terrifying. No wonder those involved in such conflicts are least likely to talk about them.

Yes and that's without the wildlife to contend with eg saltwater crocs!

Anyhow, my question. I don't go to many concerts these days but who am I due to see in June for the first time since 1985?

Post by **DRT** » 20:48 Sat 18 Feb 2017

Tom Jones, Shirley Bassey or Max Boyce?

Post by **PhilW** » 21:36 Sat 18 Feb 2017

Iron Maiden?

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 21:40 Sat 18 Feb 2017

DRT wrote: ↑20:48 Sat 18 Feb 2017 Tom Jones, Shirley Bassey or Max Boyce?

Nope Derek, there's no Welsh connection.

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 21:42 Sat 18 Feb 2017

PhilW wrote: ↑21:36 Sat 18 Feb 2017Iron Maiden?

That was 1980 not 1985.

Post by **DRT** » 21:43 Sat 18 Feb 2017

Phil Collins?

Post by **DRT** » 21:43 Sat 18 Feb 2017

idj123 wrote: ↑21:40 Sat 18 Feb 2017
DRT wrote: ↑20:48 Sat 18 Feb 2017 Tom Jones, Shirley Bassey or Max Boyce?
Nope Derek, there's no Welsh connection.

Sorry, couldn't resist

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 21:45 Sat 18 Feb 2017

DRT wrote: ↑21:43 Sat 18 Feb 2017Phil Collins?

A good answer but no.

Post by **flash_uk** » 22:28 Sat 18 Feb 2017

Doggett · Post by **Doggett** » 22:31 Sat 18 Feb 2017

Ritchie Blackmore

Post by **DRT** » 23:26 Sat 18 Feb 2017

Depeche Mode?

Doggett · Post by **Doggett** » 00:04 Sun 19 Feb 2017

Reginald Dwight?

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 07:02 Sun 19 Feb 2017

Doggett wrote: ↑22:31 Sat 18 Feb 2017 Ritchie Blackmore

That didn't last long, yes, well done Simon, it was the ace axeman last seen amist the mud of the Knebworth festival and before he turned to lute music. Your turn.

Doggett · Post by **Doggett** » 15:05 Mon 20 Feb 2017

My bucketlist ports have been listed following Alex's post, but what is top of my bucketlist in terms of red wine?

Old Bridge · Post by **Old Bridge** » 18:40 Mon 20 Feb 2017

Ch. Latour 1945 of course.

Doggett · Post by **Doggett** » 20:39 Mon 20 Feb 2017

I would love to try a first growth '45... But that is not top of the bucket.

Doggett · Post by **Doggett** » 20:39 Mon 20 Feb 2017

Ps. Good to have you back...

Post by **DRT** » 23:03 Mon 20 Feb 2017

Is it this?

Doggett · Post by **Doggett** » 23:17 Mon 20 Feb 2017

It wasn't... But the next time the list is done, that will obviously be a serious contender for the top spot.

It is quite a unique style/winery/brand, and the wine maker has famously discussed this particular vintage.

Post by **DRT** » 23:50 Mon 20 Feb 2017

Is it a Chateau Musar?

Doggett · Post by **Doggett** » 00:57 Tue 21 Feb 2017

Indeed it is...

Doggett · Post by **Doggett** » 00:58 Tue 21 Feb 2017

Do you know the vintage and the story that the late great Serge used to tell?

Post by **DRT** » 08:31 Tue 21 Feb 2017

Doggett wrote: ↑00:58 Tue 21 Feb 2017 Do you know the vintage and the story that the late great Serge used to tell?

Not my turn

Old Bridge · Post by **Old Bridge** » 10:07 Tue 21 Feb 2017

It probably is early 1980s.