The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub

by **Pal Joey** Mon 29 Aug 2011, 9:27 am

First topic message reminder :

The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub
by rugbydreamer on Wed 24 Aug 2011, 6:45 am

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 David Wallace photo on the bar. That's a banning offence

So pull up a chair....what'll it be?

Ale

by Cari Thu 01 Sep 2011, 12:46 pm

Breaker - that's cool. I live down the road from the Blues home ground. There's a guy who lives across the road from me who's something to do with the Blues and he's from Oz or NZ. I don't know if he plays - he's big enough, but I don't recognise his face. I could be nosy...I mean, neighbourly I suppose...

Gibbo - Haven't you?! It's sitting in my outbox...I'll check again...

by Gibson Thu 01 Sep 2011, 12:46 pm

Linebreaker wrote:Just to let you guys know I've sort of got family playing in the Celtic... I mean RABO League.

Michael Paterson's great grandfather and my grandfather were brothers (on Mum's side). He is Canterbury through and through but obviously the competition was stiff so he played for the Canes in 2009, then first season at the Blues last year.

So I guess I'm a Cardiff Blues fan now. Feel quite proud of him actually. I hope has has a better season this year... put last year down to finding his feet in the NH. I hope he combines well with Pretorius!

That's excellent Breaker. Gives you a real interest in it. Have you seen their new website mate?

http://www.rabodirectpro12.com/index.php

Woah, thats a strong enough Leinster side to face the O's. 17 players out an all. Nae bad. Nae bad atall atall.
http://www.rabodirectpro12.com/news/10921.php

by **Pal Joey** Thu 01 Sep 2011, 12:50 pm

Cari wrote:Breaker - that's cool. I live down the road from the Blues home ground. There's a guy who lives across the road from me who's something to do with the Blues and he's from Oz or NZ. I don't know if he plays - he's big enough, but I don't recognise his face. I could be nosy...I mean, neighbourly I suppose...

Gibbo - Haven't you?! It's sitting in my outbox...I'll check again...

Big strapping lad... about 24 years old. Wears the headgear and quite a fearless player always sniffing out the ball.

Go easy on him Cari... Very Happy

by Cari Thu 01 Sep 2011, 12:51 pm

Gibbo - is there nothing showing at all on your profile? I've asked the mods to clarify if there's a problem with the email on here or not. I definitely emailed you last night cause it's still sat in my outbox waiting for you to open it.

Breaker - hmmm this guy could be a little older, but then having said that you can't really tell ages with some players!

by perthshirepuma Thu 01 Sep 2011, 12:54 pm

We've just changed our ISP, brand new router and my download speeds are just getting slower and slower. I think it must be my superannuated PC - it makes what I can only describe as a creaking noise all the time. Been looking into a replacement but I'm a bit out of the loop now that I no longer have a workplace with IT dept. Any ideas out there on specs for RAM, HD capacity, processor speeds suitable for a little old lady who does not play PS games?

by **Pal Joey** Thu 01 Sep 2011, 12:55 pm

Gibson wrote:
Linebreaker wrote:Just to let you guys know I've sort of got family playing in the Celtic... I mean RABO League.

Michael Paterson's great grandfather and my grandfather were brothers (on Mum's side). He is Canterbury through and through but obviously the competition was stiff so he played for the Canes in 2009, then first season at the Blues last year.

So I guess I'm a Cardiff Blues fan now. Feel quite proud of him actually. I hope has has a better season this year... put last year down to finding his feet in the NH. I hope he combines well with Pretorius!

That's excellent Breaker. Gives you a real interest in it. Have you seen their new website mate?

http://www.rabodirectpro12.com/index.php

Woah, thats a strong enough Leinster side to face the O's. 17 players out an all. Nae bad. Nae bad atall atall.
http://www.rabodirectpro12.com/news/10921.php

That's great Gibbo. I've already joined the 606v2 league and selected my players. Headscratch

Patto's there of course!

They have a fairly decent squad and they should be in the top half I'd say.

by Cari Thu 01 Sep 2011, 12:56 pm

Long time no see Puma! I was wondering where you'd got to! Smile

Everything OK?

Gibbo - the mods say everything should be fine with the PMs. Headscratch

by perthshirepuma Thu 01 Sep 2011, 1:03 pm

Hi, Cari! All OK here in the frozen north, but had some internet problems, been visiting my aunt in Kent etc. Been sticking my head round the bar door, lurked in the dark corner with my glass of vino a few times, but you know what shy retiring types we pumas are. Have my claws crossed for you on the new office front BTW, here's hoping you have some good news soon.

by Cari Thu 01 Sep 2011, 1:06 pm

Gibbo - if you're still lurking, you might have to delete some sent/received emails to make room for more?

I'm probably talking to myself there...

Cheers Puma. Hope the internet problems are sorted now. On the work front, apparently someone called here yesterday when I was on leave about my application so we'll see... Smile

by red_stag Thu 01 Sep 2011, 1:18 pm

Cheers for PM Gibbo Smile

Anyone else see Luke Fitzgerald picked at 12 for Leinster?

by Gibson Thu 01 Sep 2011, 1:20 pm

Cari,
I just posted on your O's v Leinstuur article.

On the mail/PM, you may be roysh. Im sooooooooooo popular. Wink

by red_stag Thu 01 Sep 2011, 1:21 pm

https://www.606v2.com/t12912-luke-fitzgerald-to-inside-centre#424464

Leinnnnnster Orticle

by Mickado Thu 01 Sep 2011, 1:42 pm

Puma, are you looking for a desktop or a laptop?

You could pick up either with perfectly adequate specs for 300/400 quid I’d say, no problem.
I would say 2/3 GB of ram, 250GB of HD space and a processor of 2.2 GHz would be well within the “basic” spec category these days and that would do the job very well. most of them come with windows 7 which I hear is very good thumbsup

by Gibson Thu 01 Sep 2011, 1:45 pm

perthshirepuma wrote:We've just changed our ISP, brand new router and my download speeds are just getting slower and slower. I think it must be my superannuated PC - it makes what I can only describe as a creaking noise all the time. Been looking into a replacement but I'm a bit out of the loop now that I no longer have a workplace with IT dept. Any ideas out there on specs for RAM, HD capacity, processor speeds suitable for a little old lady who does not play PS games?

Hi Puma girl.
I'll have a scan online and get you a good selection. All depends how much you want to spend. If you only use the Internet and play with pics etc, it should be pretty good and reasonably priced. I'll Email you pal.

by WillyGilly Thu 01 Sep 2011, 1:46 pm

Strikes me that Lukey Fitz at 12 can only end badly. Leinster's seconds not as good as first thought. I reckon we could take them. Whistle

by perthshirepuma Thu 01 Sep 2011, 1:56 pm

Thanks for the input, lads. I'm really looking at PCs rather than laptops - Himself has a laptop - and I rather fancy one of those all-in-one jobs. Is that being a bit girly and choosing on the basis of style rather than content? Don't want to spend more than about £500.

See Cillian Willis on the bench - didn't know he had returned out of the Wesht. Pity he never really got much game time with Ulster or Connacht - will it be any different back 'home'? I am soooo excited about the new season starting - roll on tomorrow! The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub - Page 11 2927775184

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by Guest Thu 01 Sep 2011, 2:01 pm

Linebreaker wrote:Just to let you guys know I've sort of got family playing in the Celtic... I mean RABO League.

Michael Paterson's great grandfather and my grandfather were brothers (on Mum's side). He is Canterbury through and through but obviously the competition was stiff so he played for the Canes in 2009, then first season at the Blues last year.

So I guess I'm a Cardiff Blues fan now. Feel quite proud of him actually. I hope has has a better season this year... put last year down to finding his feet in the NH. I hope he combines well with Pretorius!

I met Michael Paterson and Paul Tito when I was in the Cardiff Blues hospitality box for the recent Wales v England game. He's a good lad.

by Gibson Thu 01 Sep 2011, 2:02 pm

Puma, you want a desktop yeah? Good choice. You get more bang for yer buck. 500??!! Bet I get you a super-computer for 300-400. Mine cost 399 and has 8 processors. INPUT! WANT INPUT!

by **Notch** Thu 01 Sep 2011, 2:02 pm

Willis is just on a three-month temporary contract during the RWC. He had intended to retire from the game but Leinster came calling with a SOS call so he'll leave professional rugby after the World Cup is finished.

by Luckless Pedestrian Thu 01 Sep 2011, 2:04 pm

Dai Greene won 400m hurdles gold in Daegu! Very Happy

by Guest Thu 01 Sep 2011, 2:05 pm

He does look a bit older than 24 or whatever though.

Great news for Dai Greene. That our first gold?

by Luckless Pedestrian Thu 01 Sep 2011, 2:06 pm

I think it is, Rev. It's Wales first, anyway!

by **Pal Joey** Thu 01 Sep 2011, 2:07 pm

Risca Rev wrote:He does look a bit older than 24 or whatever though.

Great news for Dai Greene. That our first gold?

You're right...he's 26 now. How time flies!

by perthshirepuma Thu 01 Sep 2011, 2:09 pm

I thought I had heard something about Willis packing it in, Notch - but he's not that old, is he? Just disillusioned? That spelling doesn't look right but I can't be bothered to check

by Gibson Thu 01 Sep 2011, 2:10 pm

WillyGilly wrote:Strikes me that Lukey Fitz at 12 can only end badly. Leinster's seconds not as good as first thought. I reckon we could take them.

Yeah roysh Willser. Dems foighten wurds. Our Saffers are better than your Saffers. We will racially abuse your kids into submission. Whistle

by **Notch** Thu 01 Sep 2011, 2:12 pm

We do have some very talented young ginger players coming through at Ulster. Better keep them away from the Leinster forwards of we want to keep their spirits up.

by Mickado Thu 01 Sep 2011, 2:12 pm

Acer do some lovely all in one PCs and they're well within that price range. thumbsup

by **Notch** Thu 01 Sep 2011, 2:13 pm

Total moot point anyway given we don't play Leinsturrr until the 26th December like.

by Hound_of_Harrow Thu 01 Sep 2011, 2:18 pm

Hi all.

Linebreaker - this must be your rello...

http://www.cardiffblues.com/rugby/blues_squad.php?player=97067&includeref=dynamic

by Hound_of_Harrow Thu 01 Sep 2011, 2:24 pm

And well done Dai Greene thumbsup

Saw him run about 2 years ago and reckoned he would get silver or gold at the Olympics. Fantastic that he's got a gold at the Worlds.
Smile

by Cari Thu 01 Sep 2011, 3:11 pm

Hey regs! I've got an interview on the 19th about moving jobs! Very Happy

Only bummer is it's in Newport Shocked

But that's cool I can live with that Wink

by red_stag Thu 01 Sep 2011, 3:12 pm

Cari- I don't think you realise thats Dragon country Erm

Well done on the interview though

by Gibson Thu 01 Sep 2011, 3:12 pm

Notch wrote:We do have some very talented young ginger players coming through at Ulster. Better keep them away from the Leinster forwards of we want to keep their spirits up.

Leinster lineout call at Ravenhill. Gingerbread Man!

by Cari Thu 01 Sep 2011, 3:15 pm

Staggy - Ah I'll be all right....just keep my head down and won't wear my O's shirt!

by Luckless Pedestrian Thu 01 Sep 2011, 3:16 pm

Good news on the interview, Cari - and working in Newport wouldn't be too bad, you could just hold your nose until you're on the train back to Cardiff! Wink

by **Notch** Thu 01 Sep 2011, 3:19 pm

Gibson wrote:
Notch wrote:We do have some very talented young ginger players coming through at Ulster. Better keep them away from the Leinster forwards of we want to keep their spirits up.

Leinster lineout call at Ravenhill. Gingerbread Man!

by Cari Thu 01 Sep 2011, 3:20 pm

Lucky - I'll be bussing it because it's on the outskirts and easier to get a bus straight there from the city centre here. Very Happy

by Luckless Pedestrian Thu 01 Sep 2011, 3:23 pm

Even better if you don't have to come into the city centre!

by Cari Thu 01 Sep 2011, 3:25 pm

No I won't have to it seems. I'll be able to meet up though for a brew in Nooport if you fancy it sometime? Very Happy

by Gibson Thu 01 Sep 2011, 3:27 pm

Ah Bless pal. I come from a family with 3 red-heads. Ok, yeah, I did give them Hell as kids like. Paying for it now...

Beware of the Ginge they call MrsP. She scares me. In a nice way. Rolling Eyes

by **Notch** Thu 01 Sep 2011, 3:30 pm

Yeah so do 40% of Paddies, made up statistics show. Red is beautiful Smile

Wait until you see this new kid Peter Nelson. Most ginger person ever. Makes me look rusty. Wears a scrum cap; wonder why? Wink

by **Pal Joey** Thu 01 Sep 2011, 3:32 pm

Hound_of_Harrow wrote:Hi all.

Linebreaker - this must be your rello...

http://www.cardiffblues.com/rugby/blues_squad.php?player=97067&includeref=dynamic

Yes, that's him.

by red_stag Thu 01 Sep 2011, 3:33 pm

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Peter Nelson - What a red head!!!

by Cari Thu 01 Sep 2011, 3:34 pm

Breaker - I think that could be the fella who lives across the road from me!

Staggy - that isn't ginger hair - that's flourescent orange! Bad lighting I think...

by red_stag Thu 01 Sep 2011, 3:38 pm

Anyone else know much about Rodney Ah-You for Connacht. I've heard it said by some that he is a really good project for the IRFU compared to any others they have used.

by **Pal Joey** Thu 01 Sep 2011, 3:41 pm

The John Eales Medal has been won by

Kurtley Beale 127 points
Stephen Moore 122
David Pocock 100
James Horwill 96
Will Genia 78
Adam A-C 74
Digby Ione 73
Drew Mitchell 66
Pat McCabe 56
James O'Connor 55

Will Genia was Australia's Choice Player of the Year and
Pat McCabe was named Rookie of the Year

Radiko Samo won Try of the Year... that one last week. "I couldn't remember what happened..."
What a humble guy. The aerodynamic hair got him there!

John Eales Medal 2011

No Quade Cooper? Don't know why he doesn't qualify?

by Guest Thu 01 Sep 2011, 3:55 pm

red_stag wrote:Anyone else know much about Rodney Ah-You for Connacht. I've heard it said by some that he is a really good project for the IRFU compared to any others they have used.

I watched him at RP and when he came on all he did was drop two scrums.

by **Notch** Thu 01 Sep 2011, 3:56 pm

red_stag wrote:

Peter Nelson - What a red head!!!

Properly Scottish looking bloke as well. Good player though, very young but with a lot of potential. Big cheer for him last week when he bundled a Quins backrow into touch in the corner in the final moments to deny them a consolation score.

by red_stag Thu 01 Sep 2011, 3:56 pm

Thats kinda what I though too Rev.

BTW

https://www.606v2.com/t12937-munster-v-dragons-game-discussion#425396

by **Notch** Thu 01 Sep 2011, 3:57 pm

Risca Rev wrote:
red_stag wrote:Anyone else know much about Rodney Ah-You for Connacht. I've heard it said by some that he is a really good project for the IRFU compared to any others they have used.

I watched him at RP and when he came on all he did was drop two scrums.

To be fair, thats what Connacht do. They drive me mental sometimes in the sense they try to mess up the scrums if they are at all under pressure.

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