The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub

by Guest Sat Sep 03, 2011 9:48 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 David Pocock photo on the bar. That's a banning offence

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

Ale

by Luckless Pedestrian Mon Sep 05, 2011 5:33 pm

Newport's like that. But that just comes with being one of the great cities of the world.

People from Cardiff are jealous of Newport's verve and optimism.

by Guest Mon Sep 05, 2011 5:34 pm

Kiwireddevil wrote:
Gibson wrote:BTW, how did that sexy Pocock get his picture up behind the bar. I want his nemesis - Jenno, in the next Pub roysh. Proper South Dub.

It depends on which mod sets up the next pub Gibbo. I was planning on McCaw if it was me

I was going to go with McCaw next myself, but don't mind putting Jenno up

Hughie - that's brilliant news on the job! Ale

And evening all, hope everyone's well today Smile

by Luckless Pedestrian Mon Sep 05, 2011 5:36 pm

Oh yeah, great news Hughie - glad the trip to Southampton was worth it!

Dreamer, since when haven't you been able to come here during work time?

by perthshirepuma Mon Sep 05, 2011 5:36 pm

Just read back - great news, Hughie The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub - Page 6 1023959950

Mickado, Gibbo, if you are still there - what do you think about this one? http://www.acerdirect.co.uk/ACER_EZ1711_Intel_Atom_D525_3GB_500GB_DVD-RW_19_INCH_Touch_Screen_WiFi_W-le_PW.NC4E2.022/version.asp?PID=576

Hope this link works!

by Thomond Mon Sep 05, 2011 5:37 pm

Congrats to the Hughmeister.

by Gibson Mon Sep 05, 2011 5:39 pm

Hi Dreamer. How's things pal? Happy with the win yesterday? Points make prizes. cider

Sure put Stephen up if ye like. I'm sure you would. Very Happy

by Guest Mon Sep 05, 2011 5:43 pm

Lucky - erm think it's been about 2 weeks now, although I haven't tried to get on here at work for that long either. Don't want to risk it in case they are monitoring me or something. Plus I'm getting so much more work done, and with re-structuring coming up, I'm keeping my head down and just getting on with work.

Heya Gibbo, yeah things are alright with me. Really pleased to be back at Y Parc yesterday despite the rain! Happy with the win, although not the 1st half performance, that was awful. Think we're going to sturggle away from home big time until we get our internationals back for sure. How're you? guinness

by Gibson Mon Sep 05, 2011 5:48 pm

perthshirepuma wrote:Just read back - great news, Hughie

Mickado, Gibbo, if you are still there - what do you think about this one? http://www.acerdirect.co.uk/ACER_EZ1711_Intel_Atom_D525_3GB_500GB_DVD-RW_19_INCH_Touch_Screen_WiFi_W-le_PW.NC4E2.022/version.asp?PID=576

Hope this link works!

Oh Jebus sorry Puma, I meant to send you some links. Soorrry pal.

Have to say, that looks a wee bit sexy. Touchscreen and all. 1.8 Dual Core is grand. Not a super fast PC, but more than enough for your needs. And it has some nice features. All-in-one. Prefer to go for separates myself. I like the ease of upgrading them. I'm wary of all-in-ones, but I'm old fashioned. It looks great for the price too. Read some online reviews of it 1st though. Ya never know...

by Hound_of_Harrow Mon Sep 05, 2011 5:49 pm

Hello all, and great news hughie...

Enjoy all those Butcombes!!!

Run

by Gibson Mon Sep 05, 2011 5:54 pm

Im grand pal. Had a nice BBQ down the Cricket Club on Sat. The Sun shone and we had Carribean music eats and drinks (lots of Rum). Took me 3 hours(only takes 30 mins) to get home by bike. Was so pished, it was a massive Thunder & Lightening storm blowing by then and I kept stopping off at bars on the way home. I enjoyed myself immensely. zen

by Guest Mon Sep 05, 2011 6:01 pm

Gibbo that sounds absolutely amazing! glad you had such a great time Smile

by Cari Mon Sep 05, 2011 6:04 pm

Afternoon All. Been in another office this week so I haven't been here...not that anyone noticed. Whistle

Hughie - glad to hear the work situation has worked out.

by poissonrouge Mon Sep 05, 2011 6:07 pm

How was the new office Cari?

Gibbo, can you get done for DIC of a bike in Holland? A friend of ours got done for that in Belfast.

by Cari Mon Sep 05, 2011 6:09 pm

poissonrouge wrote:
How was the new office Cari?

Gibbo, can you get done for DIC of a bike in Holland? A friend of ours got done for that in Belfast.

It's not my new place MrsP. I wish it was, cause I know a few people there and it was a good laugh. I'm only there this week (well off for the RWC on Friday).

by Luckless Pedestrian Mon Sep 05, 2011 6:11 pm

He should be ashamed of himself Mr(s) P, riding a bike sloshed. At his age!

by Cari Mon Sep 05, 2011 6:12 pm

Only if he was caught MrsP.

by poissonrouge Mon Sep 05, 2011 6:13 pm

Yeah I knew you weren't moving there permanently, I just wondered if you liked it.

Would it be on your list of preferred options if a move there was possible?

by perthshirepuma Mon Sep 05, 2011 6:16 pm

Blimminheck, Cari, it's only Monday - we haven't had time to miss you yet! How was the new office? Are you going to get a 'hands-on' at the office in Newport before the 19th?

Gibbo, no worries, my friend, you have other things to do - and the things you've been doing sound like a lot more fun than trawling the internet on my behalf! Partial to a drop of ron de Habana myself. In fact, there's a bottle in the cupboard at this very moment .....

by Hound_of_Harrow Mon Sep 05, 2011 6:16 pm

Hiya Cari

Fair play to Dai Young, the news from the Wasps' camp is that he's got the squad spirit back and is working well with Paul Turner thumbsup

That spirit has been missing since we sacked McGeechan with less than good grace in 2008.

by Cari Mon Sep 05, 2011 6:17 pm

Yeah I'd love it, but I don't think there's a place for me there. That's the frustrating thing...the three other places I've been to I'd love to be in. Ah well...maybe a whole new place will be a positive challenge Smile

by Cari Mon Sep 05, 2011 6:19 pm

Puma - the first I'll see of it is when I get there on that Monday. Anyway, they might not want me! Very Happy

by poissonrouge Mon Sep 05, 2011 6:20 pm

Do the bosses have a rationale for sending you to offices that will not have any openings?

It seems a bit of a shame for you to like a place if it would not be possible to move there.

It must be nice getting to see around a bit though quite stressful getting to know lots of new people.

by Guest Mon Sep 05, 2011 6:24 pm

Hound - that's great news to hear about what Dai Young and Paul Turner are bringing to Wasps

by Cari Mon Sep 05, 2011 6:29 pm

MrsP - not really, it's just giving me something to do whilst I wait to be given a permanent position. All part of personal development I suppose. It's good to see so many new people anyway. Just a bit of a bummer when I have to leave them.

by poissonrouge Mon Sep 05, 2011 6:31 pm

Have you been to the Newport office yet to see what it's like?

by Gibson Mon Sep 05, 2011 6:34 pm

luckless_pedestrian wrote:He should be ashamed of himself Mr(s) P, riding a bike sloshed. At his age!

Feicer!

MrsP AND I had no lights or helmet. Anarchy! Braveheart

I have been doing that for 25 years. The bike knows the way home. Here's to another 25. guinness

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mF-QyvBqgs&feature=related

by Cari Mon Sep 05, 2011 6:35 pm

poissonrouge wrote:
Have you been to the Newport office yet to see what it's like?

No. I'll see it for the first time on the 19th. I hear it's a cracking place to work though.

by poissonrouge Mon Sep 05, 2011 6:37 pm

Lucky,

Riding a bike at all at his age is enough of a miracle!

Whistle

by Gibson Mon Sep 05, 2011 6:39 pm

Cari wrote:MrsP - not really, it's just giving me something to do whilst I wait to be given a permanent position. All part of personal development I suppose. It's good to see so many new people anyway. Just a bit of a bummer when I have to leave them.

Hi pal.

Its all good. Best to get used to moving around and meeting new people. Its the way of the Working World now. I think maybe that's why they are doing it. You will find your spot girl. And make it your own.
Believe.

by Cari Mon Sep 05, 2011 6:44 pm

You're right Gibbo. I'm enjoying it actually, and where I am this week I know a few people there anyway already, so it's been good catching up with them.

Anyway, off for some food...

by MBTGOG Mon Sep 05, 2011 6:58 pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMAVLXk9QWA&feature=relmfu

Listening to these guys a lot of late. They might be a little juvenile but I really like their music.

by Guest Mon Sep 05, 2011 7:22 pm

Who is it then? I can't get the YouTube at the minute.

by MBTGOG Mon Sep 05, 2011 7:26 pm

30 Seconds to Mars

by Guest Mon Sep 05, 2011 7:31 pm

I'm quite into them.

Closer to the Edge was one of my songs from Afghan. This is War was on a Dragons compilation video on YouTube. I have a few more like From Yesterday on my gym playlist too. Pretty upbeat at least.

by Cymroglan Mon Sep 05, 2011 7:41 pm

I asked a question earlier on one of the threads regarding the Haka but got no answer.
As we all know teams have been asked by the IRB to respect the Haka by staying a certain distance away from the side performing the ritual and thats fair enough.
I'm interested in knowing if the IRB would penalise a side for simply going to the other side of the field to continue with their warm-up?

by MBTGOG Mon Sep 05, 2011 7:43 pm

That link is for This Is War. Another good one is Kings and Queens.

Cymro,

I have no idea. I think they might send some kind of letter or something. I don't like this imposed distance they've brought in though. Some of the great moment are when the players are face to face.

by robbo277 Mon Sep 05, 2011 7:48 pm

rugbydreamer wrote:
Kiwireddevil wrote:
Gibson wrote:BTW, how did that sexy Pocock get his picture up behind the bar. I want his nemesis - Jenno, in the next Pub roysh. Proper South Dub.

It depends on which mod sets up the next pub Gibbo. I was planning on McCaw if it was me

I was going to go with McCaw next myself, but don't mind putting Jenno up

Hughie - that's brilliant news on the job!

And evening all, hope everyone's well today

How many pubs do we have to get through until Fourie gets his picture behind the bar?

by MBTGOG Mon Sep 05, 2011 7:50 pm

robbo277 wrote:
rugbydreamer wrote:
Kiwireddevil wrote:
Gibson wrote:BTW, how did that sexy Pocock get his picture up behind the bar. I want his nemesis - Jenno, in the next Pub roysh. Proper South Dub.

It depends on which mod sets up the next pub Gibbo. I was planning on McCaw if it was me

I was going to go with McCaw next myself, but don't mind putting Jenno up

Hughie - that's brilliant news on the job!

And evening all, hope everyone's well today

How many pubs do we have to get through until Fourie gets his picture behind the bar?

You don't want to know.

by Gibson Mon Sep 05, 2011 8:03 pm

The girls get to pick. So he'd have to be a man-babe.

by WillyGilly Mon Sep 05, 2011 8:06 pm

Gibson wrote:The girls get to pick. So he'd have to be a man-babe.

That's sexism. This is 2011. Consider yourself reported.

by Hound_of_Harrow Mon Sep 05, 2011 8:08 pm

Back again after charging the phone up.

dreamer, I was impressed with some of our newbies. Poff (basically McCaw's understudy at the 'Saders) is the pick of the bunch. Robinson is going great guns, and Chris Bell is showing what he can do when he gets the ball. At Sale Hodgson used to kick a lot of ball away. Wentzel has also been good and adds massively to what has been a poor line out for many years.

Good win for your guys yesterday thumbsup

kiwi - check out the interview with McCaw in the Sunday Telegraph if you can get it on line. T'was a good read; plus David Kirk's thoughts on some of the teams taking part. Oddly he wasn't asked for an opinion on Aus.

by Guest Mon Sep 05, 2011 8:12 pm

ha nah not always a man babe (although that is preferable Wink

) just any player that someone really likes I guess.

Always open to suggestions to who people want.

Fourie might have a bit of a wait though, maybe after the WC.

by MBTGOG Mon Sep 05, 2011 8:23 pm

I watched Scrum V today and for the first time got the buzz for the World Cup.

by Gibson Mon Sep 05, 2011 8:24 pm

WillyGilly wrote:
Gibson wrote:The girls get to pick. So he'd have to be a man-babe.

That's sexism. This is 2011. Consider yourself reported.

Willy. You are so roysh. I don't know what came over me pal. Who is your man-babe? Here's mine fella.
http://www4.pictures.gi.zimbio.com/Munster+v+Leinster+Heineken+Cup+Semi+Final+BlGSc9tE2cpl.jpg

by MBTGOG Mon Sep 05, 2011 8:24 pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqPD6MA-PLo

by Hound_of_Harrow Mon Sep 05, 2011 8:25 pm

I suppose it's a bit too much to for a pic of Chris Ashton?
Whistle

by Glas a du Mon Sep 05, 2011 8:25 pm

Can we have the woman off 'Hustle' or the woman off the 'Good Wife' up there then Willy?

by WillyGilly Mon Sep 05, 2011 8:29 pm

Gibson wrote:
WillyGilly wrote:
Gibson wrote:The girls get to pick. So he'd have to be a man-babe.

That's sexism. This is 2011. Consider yourself reported.

Willy. You are so roysh. I don't know what came over me pal. Who is your man-babe? Here's mine fella.
http://www4.pictures.gi.zimbio.com/Munster+v+Leinster+Heineken+Cup+Semi+Final+BlGSc9tE2cpl.jpg

http://www.google.co.uk/m/search?oe=UTF-8&client=safari&q=sergio+parisse&hl=en&site=images&tbm=isch#i=14

Nuff said.

by Thomond Mon Sep 05, 2011 8:31 pm

The Dublin boys have got mail.

by Cymroglan Mon Sep 05, 2011 8:32 pm

http://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/b/butch_woman.asp

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