The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub

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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?



Previous pub: https://www.606v2.com/t11223p1000-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub#366751

Rugbydreamer I bought myself a guitar 10 years ago because I always wanted to play one, I got sietracked for nine years never learning how.

I had a serious illness in the last year and whilst in hospital reflected on all the things that were important to me, music being one of them.

When I came out I chatted to one of my cruiser mates and suggested we start jamming, every friday afternoon there is three of us having a grteat time, learning fast and my philosophy is, don't wait, you might never get time to do it

Cari wrote:I love music, and if I could I would've gone for a piano or a guitar but I could never access lessons or instruments to practice on. I had a go at drums once cause I used to go out with a drummer, and both my brothers are drummers, but I didn't do it properly.

Maybe think about getting a 2nd hand guitar? My brother did that and ended up teaching himself (there are some pretty good dvd's/books out there).

One of the biggest things I regret about being a teenager was giving up playing the piano. I absolutely love it, but I was just too darn lazy

I have a drum kit back home as well that I bought off a friend when we were leaving uni, but since graduating I've not ever lived somewhere that has enough space for it one day.....

biltongbek wrote:Rugbydreamer I bought myself a guitar 10 years ago because I always wanted to play one, I got sietracked for nine years never learning how.

I had a serious illness in the last year and whilst in hospital reflected on all the things that were important to me, music being one of them.

When I came out I chatted to one of my cruiser mates and suggested we start jamming, every friday afternoon there is three of us having a grteat time, learning fast and my philosophy is, don't wait, you might never get time to do it

brilliant philosophy

One of the reasons I haven't bought a ukulele yet is because I wasn't sure I'd have the discipline to stick to learning how to play it, am pretty determined to do it this year though

Jeez I wouldn't know where to start teaching myself. James Dean Bradfield (Manics) is a self taught guitarist though and he's amazing now. He learnt by listening to music and copying the chords and sounds.

Start by learning all the notes within the first five frets of the guitar, then learn how to construct chords.

Cari, Rugbydreamer, there is no such thing as can't do it or nothaving the disipline.

You don't need lessons either. The one guy that joins us can play quite well, we let him take the lead, I bought a book that shows you where the 7 major7 minor and 7 maj7 chords are. Those are your most common base chords.

You go to Guitar tabs where you can find the chords for almost all popular songs, you then buy the cd and listen to the song, and before you know you can play a few songs.

I have roughly 20 songs that we play every friday, I know a handful of them very well and as a group we are quite competent with the others.

Most songs only use 5 or 6 chords

well I shall be teaching myself the ukulele, and if I can manage to do that, you should definitely be able to teach yourself guitar! Tis a bit daunting mind, I haven't attempted to read music for years, I've probably forgotten a lot and I'll be for a lot of it.

I could not read a note till I started learning to play the piano about ten years ago im now a grade 6 with distinction

Cymro - showoff!


and this just made me http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-14517566

Yvonne - brilliant name.

biltongbek wrote:my philosophy is, don't wait, you might never get time to do it

Along those lines, I had a job interview on Friday, and when I was researching the company they had quotes in the page header, and one of the ones that caught my attention was: ‎"When you really want to do something you’ll find a way - and when you don’t you’ll find an excuse." Trying to bear that in mind more and more now.

rugbydreamer wrote:Cymro - showoff!


and this just made me http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-14517566

Yvonne - brilliant name.

I read that this morning, "the cow that wants to be a deer"

rugbydreamer wrote:I used to play the flute and piano biltong, and I am soon to buy a ukulele (fingers crossed anyway, I've wanted one for ages!).

Well there was this one time at band camp.......

Hobo, did they have pies at bandcamp?

Evening all,

A bit tired after two days sightseeing. Going to the cinema tonight for a change of pace. I really hope I don't fall asleep.

biltongbek wrote:Hobo, did they have pies at bandcamp?

American ones only

Evening all - sorry I havent been around much recently - you know whats it lie running a multi million Lira organisation.

Enjoyed the Wales game on the weekend - I have stupidly high hopes for the WC.

A quick question for you all but is Falateua one of the smallest No8's ever - he looks like a winger to me.

Hobo wrote:

rugbydreamer wrote:I used to play the flute and piano biltong, and I am soon to buy a ukulele (fingers crossed anyway, I've wanted one for ages!).

Well there was this one time at band camp.......

I hope you aren't being serious about having high hopes for the RWC. I want to go in with as few hopes as possible to avoid any disappointment. Plus that way I'll be really happy with whatever success we have.....

Just an FYI, we're about 65 posts behind the Boxing board now! We can overtake them tonight!

I believe you mean boxing, no?

Yeah, that's what I said...

....how did you change that without the edit message appearing at the bottom of your post?

Yeah, I have come to that point about the Boks as well, its like lending $oney to someone you don't expect anything from

rugbydreamer wrote:....how did you change that without the edit message appearing at the bottom of your post?

I think you can do it if no one posts on the thread before you change it.

yes, but I'd posted on it.... ah man I'm confused.

I need my ginger beer

I've just tried editing a post several times and the time edit message didn't appear. I may carry out further testing

Probably all that fresh air, drinking and listening to music has turned your brain to mush

I realised my mistake pretty much as I posted it, so I guess while I was editing you saw my error and wrote a reply, then as you were writing I finished my edit and saved it then you posted your reply. I think.

Don't know what you are on about, I said Boxing all along!

ah see now Robbo you could have just said that you didn't edit it at all and that it had never said anything other then boxing. That really would have me

Thank you for not doing so

Right I know England have no game this week, but ive just read in the paper that MJ is off on holidays this week. A bizarre time for a holiday no??

hughie1986 wrote:Right I know England have no game this week, but ive just read in the paper that MJ is off on holidays this week. A bizarre time for a holiday no??

You're not married then are you.

Just so long as their backs coach is around

Glas a du wrote:

hughie1986 wrote:Right I know England have no game this week, but ive just read in the paper that MJ is off on holidays this week. A bizarre time for a holiday no??

You're not married then are you.

Only to Pam and her five sisters Glas.



But seriously, a holiday now?? Surely he'd be better off I'm camp with his team for the week

Notch wrote:Just so long as their backs coach is around

I'd rather the backs coach took a holiday and we drafted in someone who had a clue

from the guardian website:

"Johnson will also be taking this week off to enjoy a brief family break, though Mrs Johnson may struggle to relax with such a dark thundercloud hanging over the breakfast table. Was this a good time for a family holiday? "Not with me," replied Johnson, grimly"

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/aug/14/england-wales-world-cup

Sounds like it'll be a fun holiday

hughie1986 wrote:

Glas a du wrote:

hughie1986 wrote:Right I know England have no game this week, but ive just read in the paper that MJ is off on holidays this week. A bizarre time for a holiday no??

You're not married then are you.

But seriously, a holiday now?? Surely he'd be better off I'm camp with his team for the week

The holiday was probably booked long before the Ireland match was arranged. I'm sure the coaching staff can continue to coach the skills out of the England players whilst he's away.

nottins wrote:

hughie1986 wrote:

Glas a du wrote:

hughie1986 wrote:Right I know England have no game this week, but ive just read in the paper that MJ is off on holidays this week. A bizarre time for a holiday no??

You're not married then are you.

But seriously, a holiday now?? Surely he'd be better off I'm camp with his team for the week

The holiday was probably booked long before the Ireland match was arranged. I'm sure the coaching staff can continue to coach the skills out of the England players whilst he's away.

But not long before the WC cup was announced, is it just me who finds this a bit strange??

nah it is a bit odd Hughie, I'd have thought it would be an obvious no go time for a holiday.

I know he wont get much time away from the squad next month but surely his timing could have been a bit better.
I see the Ireland game now being a crucial match after the loss last Saturday and the boss being away in my opinion sends out the wrong signals.

hughie1986 wrote:

Glas a du wrote:

hughie1986 wrote:Right I know England have no game this week, but ive just read in the paper that MJ is off on holidays this week. A bizarre time for a holiday no??

You're not married then are you.

But seriously, a holiday now?? Surely he'd be better off I'm camp with his team for the week

You know that, I know that, he knows that. His problem is how he gets Mrs J to work that out.

He announces his squad this day next week for the WC, a week in training with the team would surely help with the decisions no??

For Asbo if he comes in - https://www.606v2.com/t11687-new-year-new-start-newport#371622

Or Rev or any Welsh fans.

Glas a du wrote:[quoteYou know that, I know that, he knows that. His problem is how he gets Mrs J to work that out.

Simple he tells her if I don't get this right we wont be able to afford any more holidays

I'm not sure if the England squad are together at all this week. Ugo Monye tweeted earlier today that he was back training with Quins this week.

This Auguero is outstanding!!

Why do Man City celebrate with their backs to the pitch?

LDCPete wrote:I'm not sure if the England squad are together at all this week. Ugo Monye tweeted earlier today that he was back training with Quins this week.

Are you serious? That just seems like a major oversight. Pretty sure every other team is in camp together from this point in.

I'm sure MJ is a bit annoyed, because it looked like England had some work to do on a lot of aspects of their game.

Cymroglan wrote:

Glas a du wrote:[quoteYou know that, I know that, he knows that. His problem is how he gets Mrs J to work that out.

Simple he tells her if I don't get this right we wont be able to afford any more holidays

There you go see, applying logic!

This was his tweet Notch...

ugomonye ugo monye
Good morning all! Bk with @QuinsRugbyUnion this wk. Look forward to seeing the boys! Been a while! Have a great week guys x
14 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply


I actually wondered if he'd been cut from the squad, but now am thinking maybe the whole squad is not together this week.

A selection of recent England squad members tweets...

ben_foden Ben Foden
After a tough weekend, una has taken me away to Babington House spa to relax.....it is seriously bi**hing! #keptman
14 Aug Favorite Retweet Reply

jameshaskell james haskell
Tough day in the office last Saturday for us all. A week off to reflect away from the mix.
10 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply

I think it's safe to say the England players aren't in camp this week.

Pete, I've heard of 10 man rugby, but not when the 10th man is the full back not the outside half! You've got to sort out your midfield mun.

That's very strange Pete, why break up the squad now??

Glas, don't tell me mun, tell Johnno.

Hughie, it is a phooking ridiculous decision, as is not having a game this weekend, then announcing the squad on Monday before playing Ireland the following weekend and losing 5 players from the squad through injury, as is bound to happen!!!

hughie1986 wrote:

Only to Pam and her five sisters Glas.



But seriously, a holiday now?? Surely he'd be better off I'm camp with his team for the week

. Why are you camp? You've never stuck me that way, but fair enough, big call to one out on t'interfeic - but you're among friends, so :applause: