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 collage of great current props' pictures on the bar. We've got Castrogiovanni, Beast, the Franks brothers, Mas, Tonga'uiha, Roncero, Cian Healey (as demanded by Hughie), Stevens, Murray, Mike Ross, Adam Jones and Steenkamp all in action. Graffiti's a banning offence

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




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red_stag wrote:Asbo - i was at a pub quiz yesterday and there was a signed Exeter Chiefs jersey on the wall. Nice one too.

Was it from one of our Irish lads, Staggy? We still have Hayes, Andress and Steenson, and over the years, we've had McKenzie, Tuohy, Stevenson and Grace

Happy birthday for the wee p.

Stag - what pub was that?

Hound_of_Harrow wrote:Yeah - see you later As.

Grand

MrsP wrote:Lying about your age AGAIN Asbo?

Did you have a good day?

Actually, it was one of the little Ps Bday too.

A lovely day, MrsP - took the kids to school, went to the British Museum to just focus on a couple of rooms for an hour or two, met a mate for lunch, picked the kids up from school, fell asleep on the couch mid-homework, and had a surprise visit from a Dutch pal in the evening. H-b'day to little P

It was from Tom Hayes Asbo.

Hound- it was the Old Quarter Pub in Limerick. Think its called O'Connells Irish Bar now.

Sounds like a great day Asbop.

Those P3 homeworks can be tricky. Not surprised you needed a wee nap.

My brain's wandered off...

Mine wandered off years ago!

Well, I've just had a weight lifted from my shoulders: it's a work-related thing and difficult / boring to explain, but let's just say I'd been worrying unnecessarily!

Awh that's a great feeling isn't it Lucky?

I'm still waiting to hear about redeployment. I shouldn't complain cause I'm still getting paid and coming to work, but I've no work to do

It's a great feeling, Cari. Relief is lush.

I don't have too much work to do at the moment either - it comes in fits and starts, and not that often. But as you say, I'm getting paid regardless so it's really not that bad.

True. We shouldn't complain. I think this is just the calm before the storm really. If I do get redeployed to the other place (in Newport) it'll be whole new challenge for me. A completely different job.

Anyway, it gives me the chance to come on here and talk shoite as well

Do you know when you're likely to find out about that?

MrsP wrote:Sounds like a great day Asbop.

Those P3 homeworks can be tricky. Not surprised you needed a wee nap.

P3 would be a tad advanced for moi, MrsP, it was just some colouring with Finn!

No idea. They wanted it sorted sooner rather than later. Trouble is all our HR is now done through a centralised service centre and there's been loads of complaints about the length of time it's taking to sort things out. It could be a while....

I hope you kept inside the lines!

Lucky!

Great to hear that your worry has been removed.

Cari,

Will you stay in your current home or do you see yourself moving closer to the new job if that is what happens?

Hmm, sometimes being in limbo is worse than not knowing one way or the other. At least the World Cup'll be going on for a while yet, which is a decent enough distraction!

luckless_pedestrian wrote:Bore da pawb / good morning all.

Thomond wrote:Why is it only Welsh people who believe the referee is at fault for everything?

That's quite a generalisation, isn't it? But then I shouldn't be surprised, Irishmen always make generalisations.

In fairness, that's a massive, nay - a huge, no, I mean a humongous generalisation, in itself.

Don't forget exaggeration as well Lucky. We are pre-programmed to double or triple everything to suit our purpose. Good or bad. Just sayin...

P.S. I love you.

Thanks, Mrs P.

They're playing 'Enjoy the Silence' by Depeche Mode on the radio. I'm not the fan of theirs but that's a brilliant record.

Gibbo, I though as much.

Lucky - yes, I just feel more like a spare part at the moment, and have far too much time on my hands to think a lot, which is dangerous...

MrsP - no, I won't have to move. It's only half an hour on a bus straight there.

Selsig is one of my favourite Welsh words.

Really liked Depeche Mode. There is a Bar in Tallin called the Depcehe Mode. Yes, everything in it, was related to them or their music (walls, ceiling, floor, cocktail drink names etc) and they only played their music. Nothing else. Ok for one night but...

Loved Personal Jesus...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNd4eocq2K0&feature=player_detailpage

Gibson wrote:Loved Personal Jesus...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNd4eocq2K0&feature=player_detailpage

I much preferred Johnny Cashs version!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyvFhrDzLfY

Good song.

Excellent version Notch. Only he could make it better than the original. For me - he can do no wrong.

He was and still is - unique. Ligind.

Sorry Cari, I was out picking up weeuns from all arts and parts.

Just found out today that the wee fella has been chosen for some competition which will be on the telly.

He doesn't even know himself yet as he's at training just now.

But it’s Scotland v England…….so all that bollox goes out the window.

Bottle that, it's the essence of Northern Hemisphere Rugby!

Do you think that is a good thing or a bad thing Glas?

Why is it different in the NH than the SH?

Is it because they play each other more often and in a much smaller pool?

The rivalry extends off the rugby field a lot more here MrsP. England are the common denominator.

Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Italy and France have all been at war with England at one stage or another.

I recorded the Italy game is it worth watching ?

The Welsh have never been at War with England, They just suc-cumb...

But would Oz and NZ not have similar rivalries?

Gibson wrote:The Welsh have never been at War with England, They just suc-cumb...

Now that's a WUM if ever I heard one!

Must... resist...!

Ah gowan Lucky! Love you. I really do.

Didn't see it Cymro.

Äverage ref experience for the Provinces matches so far:
Munster = 18 games
Leinster = 18 games
Ulster = 22 games
Connacht 6 games... And 3 Italians in 5 weeks!

Good job I don't believe in conspiracy theories.

Ummm,
By sms.

red_stag wrote:The rivalry extends off the rugby field a lot more here MrsP. England are the common denominator.

Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Italy and France have all been at war with England at one stage or another.

Whaddya mean HAVE been...

red_stag wrote:Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Italy and France have all been at war with England at one stage or another.

Oh and so have Argentina, USA, Russia, South Africa . . . .actually most of the RWC has I would say

Gibson wrote:Äverage ref experience for the Provinces matches so far:
Munster = 18 games
Leinster = 18 games
Ulster = 22 games
Connacht 6 games... And 3 Italians in 5 weeks!

Good job I don't believe in conspiracy theories.

Ummm,
By sms.

Pretty meaningless only 5 weeks into a 22 week season, though. It'll all even out.

Well, probably.

I'm with ummm,.

A couple of seasons ago Ulster seemed to be getting more than their fair share of... ...less experienced refs.

I brought it up at the time and was shot down in flames.

Peter Allan has 40+ games experience. Would you rather him?

I would genuinely rather Peter Allan than Roman Poite

Hmmm, now there's a rock or a hard place

Peter Allan was one of the ones I was talking about. I was just trying to find a way not to say Scottish!

A rescue operation is under way to reach two miners trapped underground in North Yorkshire, the National Union of Mineworkers said.

So its wind up the Welsh and English Day again? Doesn't time fly?

Man, we may pay for zis. IF we get by the Italians that is. Who are reknowned War cowards.

The French... as for the French. Its doesn't need saying really.

The Irish called the War - The Emergency. Yeah roysh.

Anyone left? Oh yeah... the Scots. They wear frocks and don't really count.

There will be some fierce NH Pub-tussles if all goes to plan...

Love it.

What is it about skangers that they all share the same squinty face? I mean, they hang around bus stops asking people for smokes and abusing you if you refuse but they're not exactly a "race", so how do they all look the same.

Oh, come on. The Italians love a good war. Sometimes they'll even be on both sides just to get involved.

Mickado wrote:What is it about skangers that they all share the same squinty face? I mean, they hang around bus stops asking people for smokes and abusing you if you refuse but they're not exactly a "race", so how do they all look the same.

Malnutrition and inbreeding.

Cymroglan wrote:A rescue operation is under way to reach two miners trapped underground in North Yorkshire, the National Union of Mineworkers said.

Ah man! Please God let them be safe.

greybeard wrote:Malnutrition and inbreeding.

I thought you were still on about Peter Allan and Roman Poite. It would explain a lot.