The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub

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 team photos of the World Cup finalists. Or the action shots (put up especially for Cari) of McCaw, Kahui and Corey Jane.

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



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We're all grand thanks.

The son is off at a disco too although I'm not allowed to call it that!

I'm busy packing for him as he heads off tomorrow.

Hound_of_Harrow wrote:

red_stag wrote:Theres a girl behind me on the bus. I havent seen what ahe looks like but she has a voice that has me convinced shes a looker. More updates to follow.

There was a comment with that last one but the wi-fi failed.

The visual concept is what we call a 'Kronenbourg'

She looks like 16 from the back...

I'm sure you can work the rest out...

Lads it is not about the outside it is about the inside, even if that inside contains most of the cakes sold at M&S this afternoon

maestegmafia wrote:Lads it is not about the outside it is about the inside, even if that inside contains most of the cakes sold at M&S this afternoon

I think we might get in trouble here...



Anyone for a sticky toffee pudding?

Very good...!


Anyhow

Cracking game going on on sky sports 2 here with London Welsh and Bristol

25-33

66 mins gone

Hoi MrsP. Miss yer face. And your sweet, soft, lilting - Belfast voice.

Stag mate... are you taking notes here lad?


Pete.. Halloween. Samhain. Magic for kids and big kids. I love it. It reminds me of my dear mate Big John (LI man) ... used to have theme-bashes that were legendary. Food had everything to do with Halloween. Even produced detailed menus. No entry unless fully disguised. Used be fun. That lad could feed 30 people at a sitting and still have the craic. God I miss him soo.

Not a downer.. just glad I knew him. Looked like a big aggressive Cockanee bouncer.. (2 metres tall) but he had the sweetest, kindest, warmest soul. Gorgeous man.

I think its vitally important to remember and talk about people you loved. It means they are still alive. In your heart and soul.

MrsP wrote:We're all grand thanks.

The son is off at a disco too although I'm not allowed to call it that!

I'm busy packing for him as he heads off tomorrow.

MY little Leinster-bound speedster is going to discos already!? I'm not sure I''m ready for...

Good man!

Where is he off to MrsP? Athletics Meet?

virtual for yerman Big John Gibbo, sounds like the right stuff.

Love Halloween, can't wait to go trick or treating with the kids again this year.

maestegmafia wrote:Lads it is not about the outside it is about the inside, even if that inside contains most of the cakes sold at M&S this afternoon

I'm liking this Welsh guy.

Tell me about it Gibbo!

It was all I could manage not to walk him in by the hand and wait outside the door for him.

He's off to Scotland to try out for a team to represent NI in some sports programme to be shown in the build up to the Olympics. They have selected 24 kids from each country and will whittle them down to a team of 4.

We aren't allowed to go and watch which will be very strange.

Just watched Bristol v LW. cracking game. Bristol won it at the end. 35-33

I wish Bris were back in the Prem. Used to love the the away trip to Bris.

Hound could the South West support another team in the Prem?

bloody close game...

Brizzle behind for 78 minutes and snatched it at the death. Very entertaining game.

MrsP wrote:Tell me about it Gibbo!

It was all I could manage not to walk him in by the hand and wait outside the door for him.

He's off to Scotland to try out for a team to represent NI in some sports programme to be shown in the build up to the Olympics. They have selected 24 kids from each country and will whittle them down to a team of 4.

We aren't allowed to go and watch which will be very strange.

Wow!

I can almost see you buzzing with warm pride. And why shouldn't you? He is such a lovely lad. Great talent but so well reared.
Its hard to let go. Tell me about it. Ye goys have done a fantastic job there. Simple as. FACT.

To Mr & MrsP.

That's some achievement already for him MrsP. That would be amazing if he makes the final 4, you must be really proud.

Wales v Aus highlights now on Setanta.

Ah yeah, I'm chuffed for him. Just hope it is a positive experience.

They are doing some basic testing on the first proper day and then will send some kids home if they don't make the "cut". I just hope he's not one of those, or if he is, that it doesn't annoy him.

We are actually having a bit of a week of it on the TV front as the eldest's school choir were singing in a competition mid week which was recorded by RTE. They won and the final will be shown live apparently.

Of course, you know I won't be mixing with the likes of you lot when we are famous, don't you?

Great news MrsP. Go on the Fisher King!

This is what I imagine his nickname amongst fans will be if he was ever to compete at a high level

Maybe Notch.

How are you? Long time no see.

Jeez Welsh regs you were not wrong about Hook. what a shocker.
Big performance from Ryan Jones.

Ryan Jones is a quality player. I've always rated him even though he doesn't have that explosive ball carrying ability he had in 2005. He's a real grafter and is a great leader.

Thought Ryan Jones was magnificent, Rava. Huge performance.

Ireland talk about our backrows. We have been seriously trumped by Wales in the RWC imo.

Early Feb will be interesting.

Spot on Rava. He was man if the match for me. As he has not been required to concentrate on the running aspect of his game he has developed into a pain in the harse at the breakdown. My MOTM.

After Sunday International rugby will take a back seat as the HC comes on board but in reality I can't wait for springtime. I think the next 6N will be an absolute cracker. So little between these teams. If Scotland could figure out how to cross the whitewash then any of five could win it. And Italy could hold the balance as they are now capable of beating anyone in Rome.

Agree. It will be close in the 6-N.

If Scotland get the best winger in the Celtic League, for the last 2 years - on-board, that will help their cause.

De jongen is zo snel en zo sterk.

I do believe he qualifies next year.

Mijneer Visser.

The LOI is coming to an end. I'm getting a bit sad. Going up as champions could change that though. The rugby will take over I suppose. Congrats to the WeeP (it's probably been about 2 weeks since I said something like that, that's a bit long for the P family!)


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

A trip to Dublin is on the cards.

Glas, word to the wise. It's a sh!thole.

Fionn Carr? No just thinking out loud.

Evening regs: lovely evening of a swim, sax practice and then a meal with friends I haven't seen for almost a year:

Here's a song for you all: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aiPuDjkyxk&ob=av2e

Thomond wrote:Glas, word to the wise. It's a sh!thole.

Ja Glas, get yerself down to Cawrk. Its a much smaller and nicer... shoitehole.

Actually. Forget Dublin and Cork. Get to Belfast and especially - Galway.

Connacht Abu!

How is Cork a smaller sh!thole? Biggest county in Ireland kid. Dubs thinking they're the berries since they won the All Ireland. Play soem decent football and we'll see where ye go.

Glas you want to get a visit to Derry/Londonderry. Full of history, both ancient and modern.

Rava wrote:Fionn Carr? No just thinking out loud.

Fionn Carr for a fading Bowe, looking for instant silverware (thats Ulster out of the equation), Rav? Are ya mad?

Ok, but its dayloysh robbery I tell ya!

We get a spent, massively overrated - auld man. Ye get the Future.

He's lightening.

Leinster. Ireland's breeding ground for excellence. Feed the World. Feed the provinces.

Al right T? Goedenavond Prop.

I can't wait for Bordeaux in 3 weeks.

European competition, and the chance to go somewhere different for a few days.

Love it!

Allo allo Gibbo

Getting set for my match tomorrow....last time I played these the hooker kicked back in my face in a ruck.....I think these scrums could get tasty!!

I'm a wee bit mad alright. But Bowe will be at Ulster. Just you wait and see! It's going to happen very soon.

Thomond wrote:How is Cork a smaller sh!thole? Biggest county in Ireland kid. Dubs thinking they're the berries since they won the All Ireland. Play soem decent football and we'll see where ye go.

Fair enuf.

I love Cork. Just love it.

Its like France, Everything beautiful and perfectly in place... except de peepil.

But the 6N match is in Dublin. I wouldn't Flip go there otherwise.

?No sheep?

Hound_of_Harrow wrote:I can't wait for Bordeaux in 3 weeks.

European competition, and the chance to go somewhere different for a few days.

Love it!

+10 to de power of dix.

Love traveling with my Tribe. Best trips ever Hound.

Kate Winslet I want to be her dependent baby.

Alright Glas, feic off then. I was going to take on some sheep seeing on the Sperrins as well

Rava wrote:I'm a wee bit mad alright. But Bowe will be at Ulster. Just you wait and see! It's going to happen very soon.

Nah, dont go for that.That would be a step down - in fairness, Rav.

Province loyalty? He is getting on and needs to win stuff.

Its South or France.

prop_lyd wrote:Allo allo Gibbo

Getting set for my match tomorrow....last time I played these the hooker kicked back in my face in a ruck.....I think these scrums could get tasty!!

Not on. Do im Prop! Do im for de Pub!

Just dont get caught lad.

Last time I got caught I got sent off and banned for 7 weeks............never been cought since

Rava wrote:Alright Glas, feic off then. I was going to take on some sheep seeing on the Sperrins as well

You know I'm kidding Gibbo. There'll be plenty if time for sheep. In fact a fortnight later I will be elbow deep in them, literally. Maternity ward 10.

Gibbo? Rava?

Yeah... but hes thinner than me now. And can hauld his pints. In fairness.

Evening