The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub

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?


FYI, the last pub was :
https://www.606v2.com/t10092p950-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub#316272

Suppose it would be a similar experience if you told someone you met your wife/girlfriend via online dating.

it is a tough way to explain you all.. you're like my dirty little secret.

Morning all. I am shaking like a pooping dog about this presentation this afternoon.. hate them.

You were right not to sign the card Micka if you didn't like the girl. I tend to sign everything but just but best of luck if I don't overly like them.

Yea exactly. I find it really interesting how the whole dynamics of it work.

Ona: hope things go ok.

Stag: Mmy housemates thought it was weird till they met the two Micks! Now they definately think it's weird!

Kado: The way you described how he talks makes him sound a bit west country!

All: Morning, feeling rough as a badger's bum today after the gig last night I ended up going out for a few more. Pondering booking the time off already for As' trip.........training tonight

Yeah that's true Stag. Some of my friends think it's really weird, other's think it's pretty cool. Tis just a different way of meeting people I guess. Can be a bit awkward explaining to people sometimes though, so in those situations I do the whole "know them through rugby" thing.

I did a lot of writing about this place recently. How it came together, kinda like a mix of Facebook and the sports terraces.

ONA - you off load away as much as you like in here fella These guys were great last year when my Mam and Dad had a season ticket & their own revolving door at Withybush Hospital.

It's at times like these we need MrsP's lurve

Think of all the bad news stories you hear about internet meet ups. I think that's why some people are wary talking about it.

We should have like a Batman signal for MrsP. That way she would always be on alert!

MBTGOG wrote:Think of all the bad news stories you hear about internet meet ups. I think that's why some people are wary talking about it.

Very true Munsty. That was one of the reasons why I was a bit hesitant at first with meeting up with people from here, you've no idea how glad I am I decided to do it now though

rugbydreamer wrote:

MBTGOG wrote:Think of all the bad news stories you hear about internet meet ups. I think that's why some people are wary talking about it.

Very true Munsty. That was one of the reasons why I was a bit hesitant at first with meeting up with people from here, you've no idea how glad I am I decided to do it now though

I think I might just have an idea.

Dreamer, we are all awesome people...

hesistation not required.. with Drink on us we are even more awesomer

Ride the snake, to the lake

hughie1986 wrote:Ride the snake, to the lake

random

I am the Lizard King. I can do anything.

Morning people

Ona, hope everything goes well People in here are always willing to listen should you need it.

I do the "know them through rugby" thing too. My mum and sister and a few others know the full story but it just takes too long to explain it, so I take the easy option.

But it was rugby that brought us all together, ultimately.

rugbydreamer wrote: [That was one of the reasons why I was a bit hesitant at first with meeting up with people from here

And with every reason too. The 1st set of people you met up with are a right bunch of loons

Ah i just know the lads through rugby, worked a treat till Sara copped on to what it was code for.



Let's swim to the moon.

Mickado - I feel your pain. When I started here I was the only male employee. (the Partners were both men though - go figure!...erm, anyway). All of the girls sent each other Christmas Cards. I told them I would not be sending them cards, but would give my greetings personally. I was quickly installed as office pariah until I bought a big card to all of them and put it in reception. We decided at that Christmas party to all chip in for charity in lieu of cards and that system remains 13 years later. Almost all of the girls then told me privately that they were relieved as they thought it was a nonsense as well! One of them that has started subsequently though is a bit mad and still gives us all cards even thought she has chipped in!

PenfroPete wrote:

rugbydreamer wrote: [That was one of the reasons why I was a bit hesitant at first with meeting up with people from here

And with every reason too. The 1st set of people you met up with are a right bunch of loons

well I didn't want to say...

rugbydreamer wrote:Yeah that's true Stag. Some of my friends think it's really weird, other's think it's pretty cool. Tis just a different way of meeting people I guess. Can be a bit awkward explaining to people sometimes though, so in those situations I do the whole "know them through rugby" thing.

When I first met up with a few from on here, they announced a welcome over the tannoy at Welford Road to the 606 Pub members. Sadly I missed it as I was getting some beers in.

In other news. My Dad is back in hospital tomorrow for more work on his left shin now the infection has cleared up. Hopefully they'll be taking the "concrete" out and doing a skin graft.

Is that still going on Nottins. Poor guy.

PenfroPete wrote:ONA - you off load away as much as you like in here fella These guys were great last year when my Mam and Dad had a season ticket & their own revolving door at Withybush Hospital.

It's at times like these we need MrsP's lurve

+1

I'll put my cards on the table. When I came up to the meet in Cardiff you were all "my College pals and their mates they met through Rugby". Mrs G knows there is something up though: "I didn't think there were many Irish people in College with you..." and "Was so and so there (no). Was so and so there (no). Was so and so there (no)...there weren't many of your college pals there then?" "Erm...". She also reckons I spend far too much time on line "I hope you are not glued to that thing in the office!" "Erm..."

Glas there was a time that my girlfriend used call this place 666 and say no good could come from it

Yes 3336 posts man.

To be fair I think I had the strangest first meet up.

Ended up sharing a room in Belfast with a VERY VERY old man who I'd only met twelve hours earlier [left]

hughie1986 wrote:Ended up sharing a room in Belfast with a VERY VERY old man who I'd only met twelve hours earlier

If anyone asks - you're all coal buyers, OK?

red_stag wrote:Is that still going on Nottins. Poor guy.

I'm afraid so Staggy, nearly 2 1/2 years now.

MBTGOG wrote:Think of all the bad news stories you hear about internet meet ups. I think that's why some people are wary talking about it.

I have to say I would be pretty reluctant about meeting up with anyone on here. It's a bit like meeting your hero's you don't want to be disappointed. I mean in my mind the greyghost looks like the grim reaper from bill and ted.

I'm going to venture into StandUlstermans pub the next time I'm in belfast but might wear a disguise.

hughie1986 wrote:To be fair I think I had the strangest first meet up.

Ended up sharing a room in Belfast with a VERY VERY old man who I'd only met twelve hours earlier [left]

Old man and youngf bloke sharing a room. I wonder if there was any talk about what was going on ?

MBTGOG wrote:Think of all the bad news stories you hear about internet meet ups. I think that's why some people are wary talking about it.

Yeah but we are not meeting up for a quick knee trembler in an alley though, are we...Are we?...

Gibbo is a cougar so is he?

What he travels half way across America looking for a mate and then gets knocked down just outside New York?

nottins wrote:

hughie1986 wrote:To be fair I think I had the strangest first meet up.

Ended up sharing a room in Belfast with a VERY VERY old man who I'd only met twelve hours earlier [left]

Old man and youngf bloke sharing a room. I wonder if there was any talk about what was going on ?

Plenty of talk. Mainly about toasted sandwiches though.

And Jennings v Wally.

I'd be a bit disapponted too if Stag didn't really look like a cross between bambi and rudolf the red nose reindeer....

I can see your thinking, Rodders, but you should definitely meet some regs if you get the chance. This place is pretty darn good anyway, but when you know and have met the people behind the posts, it's a richer thing again.

I met Gibbo with Mick first if memory serves. I don't think that was in Belfast. I am sure it was before then.

Met Hughie in Belfast first time as well. He was an Aquired taste but I love him so much now. it hurts my eyes..

I am raging about that meet though as I wasn't too familar with the pub quite yet and never realised really who mrs p was when you guys where talking to her. Actually thought it was Notch's relative or something but I didn't end up chatting to her properly.

Oops my bad on that one.

Yep toastys and why the place "turns off the gas" at eleven at night, and a trouser press

luckless_pedestrian wrote:I can see your thinking, Rodders, but you should definitely meet some regs if you get the chance. This place is pretty darn good anyway, but when you know and have met the people behind the posts, it's a richer thing again.

Don't get excited young Scot, he means in a "why do I need money when I have you as friends" kind of a way.

I have a feeling that if I ever met Asbo and Gibbo it would be like seeing Statler and Waldorf from the Muppets. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:StatlerAndWaldorf.jpg

An acquired taste, I'm hurt, deeply deeply hurt

hughie1986 wrote:An acquired taste, I'm hurt, deeply deeply hurt

Ha no I didn't mean it like that Hughie.. you're a special breed of person.. and there is nothing wrong with that my friend..

You are now in my top list of rugby buddies.. you're a personal hero of mine too

Thomond wrote:I have a feeling that if I ever met Asbo and Gibbo it would be like seeing Statler and Waldorf from the Muppets. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:StatlerAndWaldorf.jpg

hughie1986 wrote:An acquired taste, I'm hurt, deeply deeply hurt

At least he says he managed to acquire you. He may have said you were an acquired taste he hadn't got round to appreciating yet. I remind you that it is the Aristocracy that invented the concept.

Thomond wrote:I have a feeling that if I ever met Asbo and Gibbo it would be like seeing Statler and Waldorf from the Muppets. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:StatlerAndWaldorf.jpg

Thom, you're not wrong - I'm more like Statler, Gibbo more Waldorf