The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub

by Guest Sat 23 Jul 2011, 1:34 pm

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? appletini

by **Notch** Sat 23 Jul 2011, 1:36 pm

Diolch Dreamer thumbsup

by Guest Sat 23 Jul 2011, 1:39 pm

Dim problem Notch Smile

by WillyGilly Sat 23 Jul 2011, 1:41 pm

Mark.

Got burnt at football this morning. Presently rubbing cream onto the tender Gilly pegs. Off for a round of golf now.

Dissapointed I missed the rugby. Sounds like a cracker by all means, can't help but fear for our meeting at the WC though. The 'a' game would be required.

by **Notch** Sat 23 Jul 2011, 1:42 pm

??? Is there a problem with the pub lights?

En anglais, s'il tu plais! Whistle

by PenfroPete Sat 23 Jul 2011, 1:47 pm

NOTCH - was just having a wee bit of lunch there. Your post in the last pub, that would be 'bendigedig' Hug

Will keep you posted on any developments

Right, of out in to the countryside for a 'spin'. Pretty pleased with my 8 mile hill walk this morning in just over 2 hrs 15m this morning Cool

by Guest Sat 23 Jul 2011, 1:50 pm

Notch -

I missed it too Willy, surprised by how much Australia won by really!

Been in the garden this morning with my mam and just had a lovely lunch with nearly everything in it coming from the garden. I've also been given the job to pick the garden peas today, think a lot of them might accidently get eaten instead Whistle

I love this time of year.

by The_Hound_of_Harrow Sat 23 Jul 2011, 1:52 pm

Hello new pub (well done dreamer thumbsup

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by Guest Sat 23 Jul 2011, 1:53 pm

The_Hound_of_Harrow wrote:Hello new pub (well done dreamer )

I'll echo

's sentiments.

Anyway, time to get ready for a lot of beer in Cardiff. Soooooo excited. Have a good day all.

by Mick(TEFC) Sat 23 Jul 2011, 1:56 pm

We get the Tri N game at 5pm,so haven't read back.
Almost sorted flights for Belfast for November,only problem is I'll have to be there for a week;may consider walking.

Just watched a film about Alain Bashung, doubt if any of you know/knew him, this is a great tune, don't need to understand the words thumbsup

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiOHAlkNZa8

by **Notch** Sat 23 Jul 2011, 2:01 pm

You're coming to Belfast Mick? I hope you'll accept a pint at Ravenhill

by Guest Sat 23 Jul 2011, 2:09 pm

Enjoy your beers Rev!

Penfro - nice one on the walk

will be going for one later with my parents but that one's only about 3 miles (luckily)

by Mick(TEFC) Sat 23 Jul 2011, 2:13 pm

They sell beer at Ravenhill,Notch?<doh>Otherwise it'll have to be the stuff with an 'e' in it

yeh, I've found a cheap way of flying to Belfast, but requires leaving here on Thursday and returning the following Tuesday/Wednesday; I'll sort it out with Rava next week. thumbsup

by **Notch** Sat 23 Jul 2011, 2:14 pm

Well... they sell Heineken. You can make your own mind up thumbsup

But I know a restaurant in South Belfast relatively near the ground that is affiliated with a local micro-brewery so I'll point you in that direction! Ale

by The_Hound_of_Harrow Sat 23 Jul 2011, 2:43 pm

Is the Hilden brewery still going Notch? Anyhow, Chef

I'm sure Wetherspoons have outlets in Belfast.

Watching Griquas v Golden Lions. I can't help thinking that this Lions team would have given Aus a sterner test earlier. Jano Vermaek is a v. good scrum half.

by **Notch** Sat 23 Jul 2011, 2:44 pm

The very same

They do a good Chocolate Stout.

by prop_lyd Sat 23 Jul 2011, 2:51 pm

Dreamer: were you just stalking the pub waiting to pounce?! :p currently sat in the sun with the cricket and there's a wendyball match about to kick off soon next to it.

by The_Hound_of_Harrow Sat 23 Jul 2011, 2:57 pm

Cheers Notch. Hilden were the only real ale brewery in NI for some time. We managed to collar some of their beer at the Ealing Beer Fest a few years ago

by Luckless Pedestrian Sat 23 Jul 2011, 4:34 pm

Afternoon all. I'm not ashamed to say that I fell asleep during the second half of the Australia - South Africa match. It was a wonderful nap.

by Thomond Sat 23 Jul 2011, 4:38 pm

by Luckless Pedestrian Sat 23 Jul 2011, 4:53 pm

Naps rule, I don't care what anyone says (or doesn't say).

I got back from a bit of shopping in Cardiff about an hour ago. I'd normally go first thing but I wanted to watch the rugby, the second half of which I missed due to the aforementioned bliss-nap. Is was so ridiculously busy, people dawdling all over the place. I have issues with dawdlers.

by Mick(TEFC) Sat 23 Jul 2011, 4:57 pm

Just got to half time of OzSa and if the refs turn up, then the NH teams have nothing to fear in the WRC(albeit 5/8ths of the SA pack missing)

by Mick(TEFC) Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:02 pm

Naps rule, I don't care what anyone says (or doesn't say).

Naps, being the surname of Naplioni Nalaga?

(who MAY return to ASM,as a back row)

by Luckless Pedestrian Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:10 pm

Okay, he rules too!

How's tricks, Chef?

by MBTGOG Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:16 pm

Really in a ratty mood. Trying to book flights for this Turkish holiday has been a nightmare. It's really peed me off!

by nottins Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:28 pm

In other news, a friend of mine say's there's loads of rumours on Twitter that Amy Winehouse shuffled off this mortal coil. As I say it's rumours from a friend, so don't ask me for further details.

by Gibson Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:36 pm

No she's gone. What a waste. 27 years of age, so much talent, but with a huge self-destruct button.

It's sad.

by nottins Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:39 pm

Indeed. What a waste.

by Cari Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:43 pm

Amy Winehouse is dead? No. really?

I'm actually watching some rugby league.

by nottins Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:43 pm

Cari wrote:Amy Winehouse is dead? No. really?

I'm actually watching some rugby league.

Yes Cari, it's on Sky News now.

by Cari Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:45 pm

I just saw it on the BBC. To be honest, it shouldn't be a surprise.

by Gibson Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:53 pm

I'll miss her music. Hoped she get it back together with the help of her Da. Not to be. I know she lost it, so would a lot of us at that level and at that age. But it doesnt detract from her sublime talent.

RIP Amy.

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

by Cari Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:57 pm

I disagree Gibbo (but you know that). Her first album was horrendous. Back to Black's success is down to Mark Ronson's production. I don't think she was ever going to come back from that success without him.

by Gibson Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:57 pm

In other news...
THIS is the best rugby league game I have seen in years. Love it. Makes some RU games look so tame by comparison.

by Cari Sat 23 Jul 2011, 5:58 pm

Are you watching the BBC Gibbo? great isn't it?

by prop_lyd Sat 23 Jul 2011, 6:05 pm

What a try!! He must be phooked now!!

by Cari Sat 23 Jul 2011, 6:06 pm

prop_lyd wrote:What a try!! He must be phooked now!!

You wouldn't get a prop doing that! Wink

by Gibson Sat 23 Jul 2011, 6:09 pm

Cari wrote:I disagree Gibbo (but you know that). Her first album was horrendous. Back to Black's success is down to Mark Ronson's production. I don't think she was ever going to come back from that success without him.

I disagree with you on that one, but fair enough Cari. Who really knows what goes on in peoples minds. I mean she never killed anyone did she? Except herself. She made me smile and bop. That's what great artists do.

Yeah, loving the RL.

by prop_lyd Sat 23 Jul 2011, 6:09 pm

Oh I reckon I could Cari Wink

by Cari Sat 23 Jul 2011, 6:11 pm

You might be able to after doing the marathon Prop...you'd have had the practice then Smile

by MBTGOG Sat 23 Jul 2011, 6:12 pm

As a rugby league fan I think this is a farcical game an shows why I always think Union will be better. Wigan have been the far superior team but because both sides are almost guaranteed at least 40% possession, you can't dominate a game.

Some cracking length of the field tries though.

by prop_lyd Sat 23 Jul 2011, 6:12 pm

Yeah good point, would have to cut back on the cider

though which wouldn't happen!!

by Gibson Sat 23 Jul 2011, 6:18 pm

Great to watch though Munsty. Is that not the reason to follow sport? Its mine.

by MBTGOG Sat 23 Jul 2011, 6:18 pm

Sam Tomkins is a wonderful player. Would love to see him playing Union.

by MBTGOG Sat 23 Jul 2011, 6:18 pm

Which reason Gibbo?

by Gibson Sat 23 Jul 2011, 6:21 pm

Jeezuz, this guy was a Christian Funda-mentalist. How many people have died because of those bastaards from ALL religions over millenia? He looks like a rich stockbroker. Probably is.

by Suspicious lurker Sat 23 Jul 2011, 6:22 pm

I find it hard to feel sympathy for Amy Winehouse to be honest, all the talent in the world and thrown away on drugs.

by Gibson Sat 23 Jul 2011, 6:23 pm

Munsty,
A game that has you on the edge of your seat. I dont do grunge. Others love it. I dont.

by Cari Sat 23 Jul 2011, 6:24 pm

Hughie - it's eerie what you said about the 27 year curse Shocked

by Gibson Sat 23 Jul 2011, 6:26 pm

hughie1986 wrote:I find it hard to feel sympathy for Amy Winehouse to be honest, all the talent in the world and thrown away on drugs.

It wasnt really the drugs and booze that killed her Hughie. It was her mindset. She couldnt handle the fame. Or her talent.

Like George Best.

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