The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub

by Guest Sat Jul 23, 2011 1:34 pm

First topic message reminder :

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 Rava Mon Jul 25, 2011 4:28 pm

Mick(TEFC) wrote:Yeah, Sharks fans over here for a Thursday evening game;and you talk about hen's teeth

Could make for another great weekend though Chef

. Starting on a Thursday......

by Mick(TEFC) Mon Jul 25, 2011 4:29 pm

Btw,I also bought my Agen season ticket today Chef

Only a terrace job(one end of the ground)but at least I'll get to see all these stars for 135 yoyos ,Amlin compris!

by MBTGOG Mon Jul 25, 2011 4:29 pm

https://www.606v2.com/t10206-ireland-team-for-scotland-warm-up-clash#308570

by prop_lyd Mon Jul 25, 2011 4:47 pm

Not sure if it's been mentioned but I see Paul Turner has followed Dai Young to Wasps....

by **Notch** Mon Jul 25, 2011 4:49 pm

Mickado wrote:
Notch wrote:
PenfroPete wrote:
Notch wrote:O'Stag, Ulster are at home .... Versus Cardiff.

BLUES !!!

Sorry Penfro...

Yes, Cardiff Blues. As they still call themselves! That would be great craic actually, if we can persuade any other posters to join us! An open invitation extended.

I won’t go unless I’m invited specifically.

Could be a runner though lads. What was the plan, off to Standulsterman’s pub for the game?

You're invited specifically Smile

I think thats what we talked about indeed!

by red_stag Mon Jul 25, 2011 4:57 pm

Decision time for real Headscratch

by PenfroPete Mon Jul 25, 2011 5:06 pm

prop_lyd wrote:Not sure if it's been mentioned but I see Paul Turner has followed Dai Young to Wasps....

https://www.606v2.com/t10202-wasps-appoint-turner-as-attack-skills-coach-the-welsh-link-up-continues

Have you seen our fixtures ? Radical shake up of the division - 5 'new' teams including 2 we've never played before as far as I know - Aberbargoed and Crickhowell (other new teams are Wick, Cefn Fforest and CIACS)

by **Notch** Mon Jul 25, 2011 5:07 pm

I have, with some foresight, booked that Saturday off work (too be able to watch the game regardless). So IF there is enough interest I will happily act as tour guide/host. I can probably only put up one or at the very most two people in my pretty small flat, there isn't much space, but I could easily check out hotels/hostels.

There is actually a hostel directly across the road from me, so that part will be easy.

The game against Cardiff will hopefully be on Friday night, if not then it will be Saturday night- I honestly can't remember the last Sunday game we've had outside of the HC.

Up to you guys really.

by nottins Mon Jul 25, 2011 5:26 pm

Well done England (and Wales)

by WillyGilly Mon Jul 25, 2011 5:32 pm

and south africa...

by nottins Mon Jul 25, 2011 5:39 pm

WillyGilly wrote:and south africa...

by **Notch** Mon Jul 25, 2011 5:59 pm

WillyGilly wrote:and south africa...

+1

by WillyGilly Mon Jul 25, 2011 6:08 pm

Oh technically Ireland as well...

by Glas a du Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:14 pm

What's the best way to get from here to Blessington?

by Mick(TEFC) Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:17 pm

Blessington from where..?

by Guest Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:18 pm

Cheers Cari and Rav for the wishes.

Penfro, I'm a valley boy, Bach. Can't be expected to find my way round the big cities. Oh and I told you a story about Cefn Forest last season where they came to fight and the ref agreed to a no sin binning and offending players get sub ed instead.

So the Amlin draw is no good for me really in that both Exeter games are when I'm away. Hopefully the LV game down there is October, so I'll be alright for that.

Just in Montreal awaiting my connection. Long day. Anyway, off I pop.

by Mick(TEFC) Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:21 pm

Rev,the Source of Armagnac is in Montreal,ask Gibbo!!

http://www.montrealdugers.com/

by Cari Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:22 pm

Mick(TEFC) wrote:Blessington from where..?

Over by there! Very Happy

Glad to hear your ticker's all right Chef.

Risca - hope the trip goes well thumbsup

by Mick(TEFC) Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:25 pm

Thanks,cari, seems to be OK as far as those that know are concerned,and if their machines confirm the verdict, all I have to do is stay zen

Am\

nd what on earth is this one?? :hump2:

by Mick(TEFC) Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:26 pm

banana spilt?

by Cari Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:27 pm

Fecking bananas I'd say chef Very Happy

I notice the hump is back so maybe that has something to do with it. I don't like that one though.

by PenfroPete Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:27 pm

Risca Rev wrote:Penfro, I'm a valley boy, Bach. Can't be expected to find my way round the big cities. Oh and I told you a story about Cefn Forest last season where they came to fight and the ref agreed to a no sin binning and offending players get sub ed instead.

Yeah, we played them in the old Worthington Cup a few years ago and they really wanted to take on the 'city slickers'. Shame about the way the Exeter fixtures worked out for you, stay save mate thumbsup

by Guest Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:29 pm

Chef,

Pity I aren't staying. Though as it stands I'm at the gate and I have no aircraft. A night here would suit me just fine, then I'll have a look for that. Nice on the old jam tart too Wink

Cari, cheers again.

Penfro, not surprised really. I did expect it. Sure I can just do a Chiefs game with As some other time otherwise.

Off again. Seems to be some handlers waiting, so perhaps I will make Calgary.

by Mickado Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:29 pm

Ok, last week when I said we had decided on a place to move into, I was being hasty. The search has now been called off, we will be giving the landlord of our beautiful place in Rathgar a deposit tomorrow!! Happy happy days!!

by Mick(TEFC) Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:32 pm

So,Kado,yous uptown, or what?

Rev,my uncle planned the electricity system for Calgary;be careful

by **Notch** Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:38 pm

Mickado wrote:Ok, last week when I said we had decided on a place to move into, I was being hasty. The search has now been called off, we will be giving the landlord of our beautiful place in Rathgar a deposit tomorrow!! Happy happy days!!

Moving up in the world? Wink

That place is, roysh, soooo posh!

by Glas a du Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:47 pm

Mick(TEFC) wrote:Blessington from where..?

Ammanford.

by MBTGOG Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:57 pm

Rathgar? Oooo, very nice.

by Glas a du Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:00 pm

Is that by Blessington?

by Mick(TEFC) Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:01 pm

glas,taking the sheep?They walk on salt water? Otherwise,lorry Whistle

by Mick(TEFC) Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:04 pm

http://fr.mappy.com/itinerary_homepage#d%5B%5D=Ammanford,+SA18+2,+SA18+3,+Pays+de+Galles,+Royaume+Uni&d%5B%5D=Blessington+Orchard,+Wicklow,+Irlande&endPos%5By%5D=53.165915&endPos%5Bx%5D=-6.541763&ipo=1&lm=r&p=itinerary

by Mickado Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:11 pm

I know man! They won't see me coming. And as for herself! Wiston Village Liverpool to Bandon Cork to Rargooor (Dawling). Some culture shock.

by **Notch** Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:17 pm

Man, I already told ye before my sister lives in Rathgar. That place is seriously... well overheard conversations in pubs make me feel like I'm in a Ross O'Carroll-Kelly novel laughing

I'd say the whole area could do with some real class thumbsup

by MBTGOG Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:22 pm

Are you going to be those annoying neighbours, like the Beverly Hill Hillbillies for all those unsuspecting residents who've lead nice, quiet comfortable lives up until this point.

by Glas a du Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:26 pm

Thanks Mick. I won't be taking sheep though. I was wondering whether to fly o'r ferry and Rosslare on Dun Loighaire.

by Thomond Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:33 pm

Rathgar,when the likes of DeValera spent a lot of their time their you know it's a posh place Wink

Congrats!

by Rava Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:39 pm

I can't wait for an invite to the posh place Very Happy

Glas, Blessington is the site of the biggest manmade lake in Ireland. Pollaphuca Reservoir. Feeds most of the Dublin population with drinking water I believe.

by Rava Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:40 pm

Ferry to Dun Loighaire would be a good bet. Quite a distance from Rosslare.

by Glas a du Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:43 pm

Cheers Rava.

by Glas a du Mon Jul 25, 2011 11:16 pm

by Rava Mon Jul 25, 2011 11:27 pm

Cheers Glas RedWine

by red_stag Mon Jul 25, 2011 11:49 pm

Decision made - thanks pub Hug

by Suspicious lurker Tue Jul 26, 2011 4:47 am

Morning all,

I'm up before Glas this morning it seems,

Today editions

http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/
http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/rugby/
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport?mobile-redirect=false
http://sport.scotsman.com/rugby
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/rugbynation/
http://www.thisisexeter.co.uk/rugby

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=80
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union

by Mickado Tue Jul 26, 2011 8:06 am

Mick(TEFC) wrote:Blessington from where..?

Hi Glas,

Sorry I didn’t see your post last night, I was in the pub and just posting on my phone.
Blessington is easily reached from Dun Laorighe or Dublin port, when you get into Dublin city centre, find Dame street, then turn onto Georges street. Follow that for about 30 miles and you’ll be there.
This route will take you through West Tallaght though, so when you see a large shopping center with a glass pyramid on top, roll up your windows and don’t stop at red lights for the next 3 miles Wink

If you need any other pointers don’t hesitate to ask, Blessington is not far from me.

by Mickado Tue Jul 26, 2011 8:08 am

Notch wrote:Man, I already told ye before my sister lives in Rathgar. That place is seriously... well overheard conversations in pubs make me feel like I'm in a Ross O'Carroll-Kelly novel

I'd say the whole area could do with some real class

RO’CK quote on Twitter this morning:

“I’ve been doing some of my famous deep thinking today. okay, here it is.
I think we can win the world cup”

Cian Healy comes back with:

“good…. So do I”

by Cari Tue Jul 26, 2011 8:39 am

Bore da

Glad you've found a tidy new pad Micka Very Happy

They're interviewing the new Miss England on the radio - and she sounds as Welsh as me!

by red_stag Tue Jul 26, 2011 8:44 am

Sure Wales is basically England anyway Whistle

by Mickado Tue Jul 26, 2011 8:44 am

Cari wrote:Bore da

Glad you've found a tidy new pad Micka

They're interviewing the new Miss England on the radio - and she sounds as Welsh as me!

So in my head the interview is going like this:

"how does it feel to be Miss England?"
"oohhhhhh it's lush!"
Laugh

by Cari Tue Jul 26, 2011 8:46 am

Mickado - it's almost as bad as that, although she's got that posh-Welsh accent going on, when they've lived in London for a while...thankfully I don't have that, innit, butt Very Happy

by Guest Tue Jul 26, 2011 8:47 am

ha I was just listening to that Cari! it did make me chuckle Smile

Congrats on the new place Mick!

And Stag - what did you decide in the end?

Also bore da pawb/good morning all.

Am a little bit tired today, stayed up far too late watching Game of Thrones last night, twas good though.

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