The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub

by Guest Sat 23 Jul 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 red_stag Wed 27 Jul 2011, 9:10 am

I remember when we went out second time it was to watch a soccer match in the bar. I remember the barman telling me I was lucky to found a girl who likes soccer. I said loudly enough for him (and her) to hear "Yea but I'm a rugby fan" Smile

by Cari Wed 27 Jul 2011, 9:12 am

Mickado - that sounds cool. Not sure I've heard of that one, but Dempsey's (the best pub in the Diff) do an Indie night called Twisted by Design. There's a couple of other venues for live bands and stuff. Then there's Metros which is (or was?) more of a rock club. I haven't been there for donkeys..

by **rodders** Wed 27 Jul 2011, 9:17 am

Cari wrote:
Rodders, can we leave that convo back there please?

Sorry Cari it's just I hate when people come out with condescending and misinformed rubbish like that.

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Wed 27 Jul 2011, 9:18 am

Usual for me pls: egg

&

- thank you

Braveheart

by red_stag Wed 27 Jul 2011, 9:21 am

If ever we meet Asbo I'll be sorry if I don't get to see you eating the Asbo special Smile

by Suspicious lurker Wed 27 Jul 2011, 9:24 am

red_stag wrote:Yea basically a gay place. But not a gay bar. Very into the arts and that. Very linked to poetry and drama and that.

Sound like your talking about prop..........

by Cari Wed 27 Jul 2011, 9:25 am

No worries Rodders, i just think that convo has been done to death, and didn't fancy it coming up again. Smile

Morning Asbo! egg

by littleswannygirl Wed 27 Jul 2011, 9:25 am

Morning people!

Crabby, crabby mood on me today for some reason. furious

Better have cuppa

with a few sugars, see if that sweetens me at all. Oh and cake

That oughta do the trick!

by Cari Wed 27 Jul 2011, 9:26 am

Swanny - it's half past week (altho a Friday for me!) and won't be long til the weekend. You off to Chefs too aren't you?

by red_stag Wed 27 Jul 2011, 9:27 am

Actually did I tell you what they said to me when I interviewed for my place. They said one of my great qualities is that on paper I read like a "nerd" - a referee, worked in a bookshop, studied law, good grades, starting a new degree in literature etc - but that when you meet me face to face you can see I can have sense of humour, or I'd be good craic to have a few pints with etc.

Am I that geeky or nerdish?? Rolling Eyes

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Wed 27 Jul 2011, 9:33 am

red_stag wrote:Actually did I tell you what they said to me when I interviewed for my place. They said one of my great qualities is that on paper I read like a "nerd" - a referee, worked in a bookshop, studied law, good grades, starting a new degree in literature etc - but that when you meet me face to face you can see I can have sense of humour, or I'd be good craic to have a few pints with etc.

Am I that geeky or nerdish??

I'll be looking forward to meeting you face-2-face then, Staggy!! Ok!

by Cari Wed 27 Jul 2011, 9:33 am

Staggy - you ARE a rugby nerd, but in a boffin kind of way not a weirdo...and we love you for it! Hug

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Wed 27 Jul 2011, 9:33 am

Morning all, egg

I can't remember how may eggs were in that full English brekkie at Paddington station at the start of HEC weekend, but and I believe Asbo had a beer instead of a coffee, but it was close to the "Asbo Special" Wink

Staggie, you just have a serious writing style Hug

by Guest Wed 27 Jul 2011, 9:34 am

always does the trick Swanny!

Am going to do some baking either tonight or tomorrow night, I find it strangely relaxing Smile

by Guest Wed 27 Jul 2011, 9:35 am

Stag - I wouldn't say nerdish, you just really know your stuff Smile

by Cari Wed 27 Jul 2011, 9:36 am

I wish I could bake. Actually it's just as well I don't...I'd be HUGE from all the cakes I'd eat. My brother makes brilliant fairy cakes and to look at him you wouldn't think so - he's a rocker.

by red_stag Wed 27 Jul 2011, 9:37 am

Asbo - I still have that token to give you anyway. So we HAVE to meet up!!

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Wed 27 Jul 2011, 9:38 am

red_stag wrote:Asbo - I still have that token to give you anyway. So we HAVE to meet up!!

Yes indeed, mon brave Smile

by Guest Wed 27 Jul 2011, 9:40 am

Cari - I bake but I don't think I'm all that good at it, getting better though (although I still need lots of practice!). Brought a victoria sponge cake into work last week which everyone said was yummy, but I couldn't figure out if they were just being polite or not Headscratch

by littleswannygirl Wed 27 Jul 2011, 9:44 am

Cari, you're right on all points. Plenty of reasons to be cheerful. Very Happy

I love baking Dreamer but rarely actually do any. Might have to rectify that.

by Luckless Pedestrian Wed 27 Jul 2011, 9:46 am

Bore da pawb / good morning all. It's been a busy start to the day but enjoyably so. It's a cracker of a day outside to boot Very Happy

Gibson wrote:Reset.

As a diver for near 30 years, I am loving this BEEB program.Journey to the Bottom Of The Ocean. But that gobshoite is presenting it. It's such a waste. Wondrous content and an apprentice Jeremy Clarkson - dick, presenting it.

For me, the Deep Blue is like travelling in Deep Space. Jacque Cousteau and Carl Sagan.
But this 2nd-hand car salesman?! Hammond. Dont think so.

BEEB. For shame!

I couldn't agree more that Richard 'Sycophant Total Wipeout-ruiner' Hammond was totally the wrong choice for this programme. The BBC's attempt to justify it by getting him to call it 'the earth machine' is so tenuous a link it's untrue. If not that Scottish Coast bloke, there's another great Scottish presenter who's already done a similar series for the BBC -and he's a GEOLOGIST. But no, Hammond gets the gig.

It could have been worse, I suppose. They could have had Nick Knowles presenting it.

by Guest Wed 27 Jul 2011, 9:47 am

I don't do it half as much as I should Swanny, the cake I baked last week was the first one I'd done in months!

Think I'm going to try a chocolate one for my next one, or I might be brave and try and bake a carrot cake. Decisions, decisions....

by red_stag Wed 27 Jul 2011, 9:48 am

Dreamer, thanks so much for the title for that book. I'm gonna get it at the weekend!! Smile

Really excited about it. Haven't read fantasy series in years.

by Guest Wed 27 Jul 2011, 9:51 am

No problem Stag. I really hope you like it! I seriously couldn't put it down, but then I love all things fantasy so that's perhaps not so unusual for me with a book Smile

by littleswannygirl Wed 27 Jul 2011, 9:53 am

If you do decide on carrot cake Dreamer let me know. I have a recipe I've used many times and is delicious and pretty simple. I could email it to you.

by Guest Wed 27 Jul 2011, 9:55 am

ooo cheers Swanny Smile

by red_stag Wed 27 Jul 2011, 9:56 am

Dreamer when I read fantasy or adventure books I get the same. But I have some hangup about them. I never ever read them.

Read the Ghengis Khan series, Sword of Truth series, Dark Materials, Harry Potter, the Magician, Hobbit and LOTR etc and loved them all.

But I will rarely buy them or go for them.

by MBTGOG Wed 27 Jul 2011, 9:57 am

Stag,

You are a nerd!

by red_stag Wed 27 Jul 2011, 10:00 am

MBTGOG wrote:Stag,

You are a nerd!

by **rodders** Wed 27 Jul 2011, 10:00 am

luckless_pedestrian wrote:
I couldn't agree more that Richard 'Sycophant Total Wipeout-ruiner' Hammond was totally the wrong choice for this programme. The BBC's attempt to justify it by getting him to call it 'the earth machine' is so tenuous a link it's untrue. If not that Scottish Coast bloke, there's another great Scottish presenter who's already done a similar series for the BBC -and he's a GEOLOGIST. But no, Hammond gets the gig.

I think Hammond has been ok actually. Good point on that coast guy, who is actually a archeologist and not a gelologist but I can see why the BBC would have went for Hammond to try and appeal to a more mainstream audience.

by Mickado Wed 27 Jul 2011, 10:01 am

I think it’s fairly safe to say we’re all nerds!!

Luckless / Gibbo – I adore BBC shows about the sea, but I might have to give that one a miss, Hammond is a bad choice!

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Wed 27 Jul 2011, 10:02 am

luckless_pedestrian wrote:Bore da pawb / good morning all. It's been a busy start to the day but enjoyably so. It's a cracker of a day outside to boot

Gibson wrote:Reset.

As a diver for near 30 years, I am loving this BEEB program.Journey to the Bottom Of The Ocean. But that gobshoite is presenting it. It's such a waste. Wondrous content and an apprentice Jeremy Clarkson - dick, presenting it.

For me, the Deep Blue is like travelling in Deep Space. Jacque Cousteau and Carl Sagan.
But this 2nd-hand car salesman?! Hammond. Dont think so.

BEEB. For shame!

I couldn't agree more that Richard 'Sycophant Total Wipeout-ruiner' Hammond was totally the wrong choice for this programme. The BBC's attempt to justify it by getting him to call it 'the earth machine' is so tenuous a link it's untrue. If not that Scottish Coast bloke, there's another great Scottish presenter who's already done a similar series for the BBC -and he's a GEOLOGIST. But no, Hammond gets the gig.

It could have been worse, I suppose. They could have had Nick Knowles presenting it.

Neil Oliver is the Coast presenter, not sure who the geologist is tho?

Braveheart

by **rodders** Wed 27 Jul 2011, 10:03 am

Stag you should read The Stand, it's awesome.

by Guest Wed 27 Jul 2011, 10:04 am

red_stag wrote:Dreamer when I read fantasy or adventure books I get the same. But I have some hangup about them. I never ever read them.

Read the Ghengis Khan series, Sword of Truth series, Dark Materials, Harry Potter, the Magician, Hobbit and LOTR etc and loved them all.

But I will rarely buy them or go for them.

That's so strange that if you love them you don't look for more in that genre. I don't buy books often (I have to ration myself!) but when I do it's usually always sci-fi/fantasy.

Otherwise I stick to re-reading some series. The Belgariad and The Mallorean by David Eddings are two of my favourites Smile

by Thomond Wed 27 Jul 2011, 10:06 am

Stag,this is for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_R32qu3mBc&feature=related Wink

I have never met you but from my perceptions on here I wouldn't say you're a nerd. heart

by Adam D Wed 27 Jul 2011, 10:07 am

Full English please Landlord.

No ketchup though - https://www.606v2.com/t10335-the-great-ketchup-debate

by red_stag Wed 27 Jul 2011, 10:07 am

I know Dreamer its weird. And growing up I lived off that stuff. Enid Blyton was probably my favourite author as a kiddie.

Thomond sadly can't open that link at work!

by Luckless Pedestrian Wed 27 Jul 2011, 10:09 am

I don't know his name Asbo, but he presented a series about the earth for the BBC a few years ago. He had that knack of explaining complicated things in an easily-understood way and it was an excellent series.

On books, I started The Idiot by Dostoyevsky last night. I began reading it in 2007 and only got so far (page 223 to be precise, so I'll know when I'm breaking new ground). I've started to think which books to take on holiday in September too.

by MBTGOG Wed 27 Jul 2011, 10:12 am

I still wish Shane Geraghty had chosen to represent Ireland. He's a cracking player.

by Thomond Wed 27 Jul 2011, 10:13 am

Dreamer,I tried to find a non youtube link but didn't work. You will find out later on...

by Guest Wed 27 Jul 2011, 10:13 am

ah Enid Blyton books are awesome. The Enchanted Wood was always my favourite Smile

by red_stag Wed 27 Jul 2011, 10:14 am

rugbydreamer wrote:ah Enid Blyton books are awesome. The Enchanted Wood was always my favourite

Yes and the Faraway Tree Smile

by Luckless Pedestrian Wed 27 Jul 2011, 10:16 am

The Magic Faraway Tree is brilliant. I love all those characters. Plus, how much did you want to go down the Slippery-slip?!

by Guest Wed 27 Jul 2011, 10:18 am

luckless_pedestrian wrote:The Magic Faraway Tree is brilliant. I love all those characters. Plus, how much did you want to go down the Slippery-slip?!

Ah the Slippery-slip! Love it!

Do you know they've had to change some of the names though?

I don't think Moon-Face is allowed to be called that anymore due to it being non pc. They've also had to change one of the childrens names to Franny.

I hate they they change things like that.

by Luckless Pedestrian Wed 27 Jul 2011, 10:21 am

I can't see what's wrong with Moon-Face! Have they changed Big Ears from the Noddy books too?

The best bit about the Faraway Tree was that there would be a different land at the top every time. Your imagination could run wild with those.

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Wed 27 Jul 2011, 10:22 am

rugbydreamer wrote:
luckless_pedestrian wrote:The Magic Faraway Tree is brilliant. I love all those characters. Plus, how much did you want to go down the Slippery-slip?!

Ah the Slippery-slip! Love it!

Do you know they've had to change some of the names though?

I don't think Moon-Face is allowed to be called that anymore due to it being non pc. They've also had to change one of the childrens names to Franny.

I hate they they change things like that.

Still 'Moon-face', am reading it to Niamh (middle one) at bedtimes at the mo

by Guest Wed 27 Jul 2011, 10:24 am

really As? oh that's brilliant, I could have sworn I'd read somewhere that they were going to change it, so glad they haven't.

Lucly - yeah I think Big Ears is called White Beard now, something like that anyway.

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Wed 27 Jul 2011, 10:25 am

I may be going from an old edition tho, come to think of it

by Cari Wed 27 Jul 2011, 10:25 am

Mickado wrote:I think it’s fairly safe to say we’re all nerds!!

That's nerd with a T Wink

I think they had to adjust quite a few Enid Blyton books considering the time in which she wrote them. Some of the stuff in them would be inappropriate today.

by Guest Wed 27 Jul 2011, 10:27 am

I'm not sure why they had to change the names though. I hate that they tamper with them, that's how they were written in the time, not sure why they can't be read as such.

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