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 the captains of the World Cup Quarter Finalists pictures on the bar. We've got Sam Warburton, Brian O'Driscoll, Lewis Moody, Thierry Dusautoir, John Smit, James Horwill, Felipe Contepomi and Richie McCaw.

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

Gibson wrote:Huge mistake having Leamy on the bench. Waste of a real positional and tactical change opportunity in the backrow, if Warburton does what he did to SA against us. If he does/is let - we are so phhoked. Hopefully, it wont come to that.

Would have started Sexton over ROG for this one. But, Ronan is playing at the top of his game, sooo. Alternative backup is on the bench if and when required.

Hope Rory makes it. Its great news that they are even considering him, I thought he was on the plane home. He may be ok for the SF...

Warburton wears SOB pajamas.

Secret of comedy, timing Gibbo

Hi Cari darlin. How's you today?

Son No.1 flew back this morn. Son No. 2 is leaving for Oz soon.

Ah well... it was great to spend precious time with them.

And they are happy.

MBTGOG wrote:I was just checking it out and we are the country the furthest away from New Zealand in this World Cup, yet you get up at 8 in the morning to watch a stadium full of green half way across the world supporting a team that covers the whole island of Ireland and it makes you so damn proud!

I'm not knocking rhe Irish support, there's lots of it, but looking at the clobber on view, the majority is already resident in NZ.

Its true Hound. SO many Paddies down in OZ and NZ already. Also been reading that a lot are coming in from nearer parts of Asia. There are plenty of tickets available. Even for the Final. I wonder why?

Kiwis are blaming the prices - which have been slashed massively for the Final and SF's.

The Paddies will scoop them up.

Or if not they'll print some more, for the crack.

Kiwi's on crack? May happen if they get knocked out/lose the Final.

Tis Craic.

Hound_of_Harrow wrote:

MBTGOG wrote:I was just checking it out and we are the country the furthest away from New Zealand in this World Cup, yet you get up at 8 in the morning to watch a stadium full of green half way across the world supporting a team that covers the whole island of Ireland and it makes you so damn proud!

I'm not knocking rhe Irish support, there's lots of it, but looking at the clobber on view, the majority is already resident in NZ.

Most definitely Hound. I’d say over half of the Irish people at the world cup were living in NZ or Aus anyway. We’ve probably picked up a few locals too, after the Aussie game like. No harm, it’s all a massive boost for the players so I don’t care where the support is coming from.

It is slightly sad to think the people in the crowd are the generation that was cast aside after the celtic tiger though. Off the top of my head I know about 10 people in their mid 20’s who emigrated to Aus and are now at the world cup. It would be nice to have them home, but I’m glad they’re having a good time!

Aye they will gibbo even at $NZ300 for the cheapest seat. But why bother with the final?

Some of the crowd at the weekend emigrated a while ago, judging by the shirts on view. They would have been at Ravenhill for Jackie Kyle's Grand Slam.

Fly update: there are eight on the flypaper and at least another four still flying around.

luckless_pedestrian wrote:Fly update: there are eight on the flypaper and at least another four still flying around.

Good man Lucky. Keep us updated. On the fly like.

No flies on you pal.

Hound_of_Harrow wrote:Aye they will gibbo even at $NZ300 for the cheapest seat. But why bother with the final?

Some of the crowd at the weekend emigrated a while ago, judging by the shirts on view. They would have been at Ravenhill for Jackie Kyle's Grand Slam.

Cos that's de why.

Yeah mate, there are lots of Irish in Oz for yonks. 1st prison-ships yeah?

I remember the 5 quid tickets, when they were screaming for people to come. Now, anyone over 30 is ooot. Unless they are sponsored by a company.

Afternoon all!

I read somewhere that the Kiwis felt the atmosphere for the Ireland v Australia game was the best they had ever experienced at Eden Park, AB matches included!

That is quite something.

Gibson wrote:Kiwi's on crack? May happen if they get knocked out/lose the Final.

Tis Craic.

Is it feic. Some bloke in an Irish pub spelt it that way to make it look more Oirish.

MrsP,my aunt who lives in NZ,who is now a Kiwi supporting Irish person, said it was the first time she heard an atmosphere in Eden Park.

Its to do with knowing your (or having a) history and culture like innit?

Afternoon, Mrs P!

Gibbo, I feel quite bad for luring these flies to their sticky end. But it has to be done. Gassing them wouldn't be any more pleasant for the poor blighters.

Yeah Lucky, but they spread disease. No bad karma killing the feicers. You are doing Mankind a great service.

Believe.

And you can make loads of "Currant Squares" later!

Okay, but if Krishna strikes me down I'm blaming it on you!

Good aft MrsP.

Got a lovely PM from me bud Penfro, yesterday.

He is having a ball. Staying in a hotel full of Paddies and they have adopted him. I hope it continues, no matter what the result is. Id bet it will... whateva the weather.

Now that's Rugby in a nutshell.

Ah Penfro will be having a grand old time for sure.

I have hit the wall today, and still have an hour and forty minutes until I finish!!!

Missed my post in the last pub then Gibbo about what happens after Saturday?

Tommy had to wear a silly outfit around the hotel and gym today as a "punishment" for something from the rest of the squad. It's a bit of pointless act really cause he'd look lush in a binbag.

Nah.

He's staying in a hotel that is owned by a paddy but is filled with Welshmen just now.

See, he's my buddy too!

Even if the binbag had a load of smelly rubbish in it?

Love is blind and...whatever not being able to smell is called.

Correction. You are right MrsP. I had just read it again.. and was about to... but ye beat me to it. Senior moment.

I was going to be nasty to you there Gibbo but the spirit of rugby saved you at the last second.

Lucky - yes! I'll just wear a peg on my nose.

Glas - I don't know what the word is for not being able to smell....I'm going Wiki'ing

Anosmic!

I've just realised I am going to miss the England game on Saturday morning!!!!!

Take your pick, Glas:

The following are disorders of olfaction:

Anosmia – inability to smell
Cacosmia – things smell like poop
Dysosmia – things smell different than they should
Hyperosmia – an abnormally acute sense of smell.
Hyposmia – decreased ability to smell
Olfactory Reference Syndrome – psychological disorder which causes the patient to imagine he or she has strong body odor
Parosmia – things smell worse than they should
Phantosmia – "hallucinated smell," often unpleasant in nature

Mrs P! And there was me thinking you were a respectable protestant lady!

Cari I think I have at least three of those. Always happens when a list of medical complaints is put in front of me!

Some are to be expected in the farming industry Glas...

Even respectable ladies know stuff!

Ozzy3213 wrote:I've just realised I am going to miss the England game on Saturday morning!!!!!

That's constructive dismissal in my book Pete, I'll represent you, pro bono!

(as long as we win )

Glas a du wrote:I was going to be nasty to you there Gibbo but the spirit of rugby saved you at the last second.

Thanks pal. You are so unlike that MrsP... who always goes for the jugular

I mixed 2 emails up. Both happened... but not at the same time..
This is getting worse isin't it?

MrsPenfro flew home yesterday and Penfro continues the journey on his own.


Feic it. Im havin a

Ozzy3213 wrote:I've just realised I am going to miss the England game on Saturday morning!!!!!

Oh that sucks. There's really no way whatsoever you can get out of it?

MrsP wrote:Even respectable ladies know stuff!

Oi Hobo! we need a 'tipping my hat' smiley.

Not sure I can be constructively dismissed Glas, it's Dad duties getting in the way!

I will have to avoid contact with everyone in the world until the afternoon and try to avoid the result before watching it.

Ah, not a legal question then. MRS P!

That could be very difficult Pete, but good luck with avoiding the scores. The comment was from me BTW...I know I get ignored around here...easily done

Oi Hobo, we need a violin smiley

Glas,

Is the "we" to which you refer England or France?

And I wasn't being nasty, just correct!

Pete maate... Play this game with them in front of the telly.

Dead Donkeys. Whoever plays dead the longest .. gets a sweet. Just make sure ya have lots of sweets. They kop on pretty quick.

Glas,

Is the "we" to which you refer England or France?

sorry, I'm being a bit dim again, I don't get that?

Ah Gibbo, if only it were that simple. Two of the three girls will probably be watching it at home with the wife. Sadly I will be in car, driving the eldest to her rehearsal. Takes an hour and a half to get there, and rehearsal is 10am to 1pm, so have to hang around and then bring her home, so won't get to watch the game until half 2 at the earliest.

Ah man...

MrsOzzy will have to have to gag the girls when ya come home to watch the game. I bet you'll be able to tell by the looks on their faces. Big smiles I hope.

See ye in the SF's.

Believe.

I've always felt that Hoog is phantosmic