The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Fri 21 Oct 2011, 3:06 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 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?

Ale

Pāparakāuta tawhito/Hen dafarn/Old pub: https://www.606v2.com/t16370-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub#591293

by littleswannygirl Mon 24 Oct 2011, 3:01 pm

Afternoon people cuppa

You couldn't send that storm this way could you Stag? Would put an end to my manic Monday! Erm

Still, only 2 hours to go and off home Very Happy

by red_stag Mon 24 Oct 2011, 3:02 pm

Today the weather isn't that bad Swanny. Just the effects of the weekends weather.

by Rava Mon 24 Oct 2011, 3:04 pm

Thanks

. I was able to see it on ESPN on Saturday, or at least enough of it to be suitably concerned about our HC chances against ASM away Crying or Very sad

Still think we can beat anyone at Ravenhill though Very Happy

by Luckless Pedestrian Mon 24 Oct 2011, 3:14 pm

Creedence Clearwater Revival on the radio. Always welcome! Smile

by littleswannygirl Mon 24 Oct 2011, 3:19 pm

Which song Lucky? Up Around The Bend is my personal fave, always has me singing, loudly! Very Happy

by Luckless Pedestrian Mon 24 Oct 2011, 3:23 pm

They played 'Down on the Corner,' Swanny. Not my favourite (that's 'Have you ever Seen the Rain?') but still great to hear! Smile

by littleswannygirl Mon 24 Oct 2011, 3:29 pm

Excellent! I'm guessing you're listening to tried and trusted Radio 2 Very Happy

I'm singing Up Around now Laugh

Note to self: you are at work, do NOT sing out loud!

by **rodders** Mon 24 Oct 2011, 3:30 pm

No joke, I keep getting texts from some guy from the UWIC rugby team. No idea how my number ended up on his list,presumably a typo but I haven't the heart to text him back and tell him I don't know what the feck he's on about.

It feels nice to be part of a Uni rugby team again though. I wonder if they're a man down every week because some poor chap isn't getting the texts?

by **Ozzy3213** Mon 24 Oct 2011, 3:36 pm

This is a nonsense….

http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/RugbyWorldCup2011/France-fined-for-haka-breach-20111024

The French response was excellent, even Sean Fitzpatrick said so. The AB's laid downt he challenge, and France accepted it. The IRB are proving themselves to be ridiculous with things like this.

by greybeard Mon 24 Oct 2011, 3:38 pm

NZ should go halves

by **rodders** Mon 24 Oct 2011, 3:40 pm

That is BS. That haka and response were awesome. The world has gone mad. steam

Joubert should pay..... Whistle

by MrsP Mon 24 Oct 2011, 3:44 pm

Afternoon all,

Sick house here today. Me and P4 are both a bit poorly.

Who issued the directive to the IRB that they should take every opportunity to make themselves look very silly? Whoever it was must be delightened that it has been upheld so fervently.

Doh

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Mon 24 Oct 2011, 3:47 pm

Ozzy3213 wrote:This is a nonsense….

http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/RugbyWorldCup2011/France-fined-for-haka-breach-20111024

The French response was excellent, even Sean Fitzpatrick said so. The AB's laid downt he challenge, and France accepted it. The IRB are proving themselves to be ridiculous with things like this.

I commented to my mates at the time that the IRB would probably be killjoys and fine them, they (all kiwis) didn't believe me. Sheesh.

I do feel sorry for Julian Bonnaire, apparently Richie McCaw only wore 1 jersey in each of the pool game (Richie's 100th cap) and the final so Richie didn't want to do the jersey swap - surely Adidas could hand over a "spare" one.

by MrsP Mon 24 Oct 2011, 3:54 pm

On the subject of AB jerseys, did anyone else reckon that all the shirts for replacement OHs (sorry Kiwi, 2nd 17 and a quarters) were made for smaller men than Stephen Donald?

by Rava Mon 24 Oct 2011, 3:55 pm

The IRB are so out of touch they make the IFA look professional. I thought France's response was excellent and reminded me of the Willie Anderson led Irish response many years ago.

by red_stag Mon 24 Oct 2011, 3:58 pm

Frances response was excellent. They fronted up with a few metres of an advance. However they still kept their distance, didn't get overly confrontational nor cause a major scene in doing so.

Bad move IRB

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Mon 24 Oct 2011, 4:00 pm

MrsP wrote:On the subject of AB jerseys, did anyone else reckon that all the shirts for replacement OHs (sorry Kiwi, 2nd 17 and a quarters) were made for smaller men than Stephen Donald?

That's an odd one. I know England had jerseys tailored for each player, and got the numbers attached when the side was named - which didn't work to well in their 1st match. I presume Adidas were doing similar. Though I guess Donald inherited whatever jersey was left in the box by that point in the tournament as maybe Adidas didn't have time to get tailored ones run off?

PS, I loved the French response (after a brief "WTF" when they linked arms before they advanced), I reckon most Kiwis felt the same way. And they barely crossed the line!

IRB idiots.

by greybeard Mon 24 Oct 2011, 4:01 pm

Have the iRB made a single announcement in this entire tournament that wasn't a massive PR disaster?

by MrsP Mon 24 Oct 2011, 4:05 pm

Poor Mr Donald was trying to haul his far too short jersey down to cover his middle.

Only bettered by the time George North was called up as a very late replacement for Shane Williams and clearly ended up with his training jersey for the warm up!

Crop top wouldn't be in it!

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Mon 24 Oct 2011, 4:08 pm

roddersm wrote:That is BS. That haka and response were awesome. The world has gone mad.

Joubert should pay.....

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Mon 24 Oct 2011, 4:09 pm

MrsP wrote:Poor Mr Donald was trying to haul his far too short jersey down to cover his middle.

Only bettered by the time George North was called up as a very late replacement for Shane Williams and clearly ended up with his training jersey for the warm up!

Crop top wouldn't be in it!

Actually, maybe they used his old size measures from last year. Donald had been off whitebaiting* for a few weeks after the end of NPC and may have gained a few pounds Wink

*I miss whitebait fritters Sad

by MrsP Mon 24 Oct 2011, 4:27 pm

That may have been it alright Kiwi.

Have you come back to earth yet?

by Glas a du Mon 24 Oct 2011, 4:45 pm

Ozzy3213 wrote:This is a nonsense….

http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/RugbyWorldCup2011/France-fined-for-haka-breach-20111024

The French response was excellent, even Sean Fitzpatrick said so. The AB's laid downt he challenge, and France accepted it. The IRB are proving themselves to be ridiculous with things like this.

NZ can't have it both ways. They want to lay down a blood curdling challenge, throats slit and all, but demand 'respect' for it. In other words "you will be intimidated". I like Rugby's quaint traditions, but the prissyness around the Haka does nothing to dispel the notion that the IRB are in NZ's pocket. And another thing, it's about time the slit throat was done away with.

NZ should go halves

They couldn't afford it.

by Glas a du Mon 24 Oct 2011, 4:47 pm

MrsP wrote:On the subject of AB jerseys, did anyone else reckon that all the shirts for replacement OHs (sorry Kiwi, 2nd 17 and a quarters) were made for smaller men than Stephen Donald?

or all of that 'fishing' is taking it's toll!

by red_stag Mon 24 Oct 2011, 4:49 pm

I agree with you Glas. I know Ireland has a "second anthem" but we can't sing it at away games. I'd quite happily see the FFR refuse to pay the fine and hold firm.

by Glas a du Mon 24 Oct 2011, 4:50 pm

Stag, start one of those petitions!

by MrsP Mon 24 Oct 2011, 4:51 pm

So,

Whitebait fritters????

Are these just deep fried little fishes?

Shocked

Makes mental note to never invite Kiwi to meet the kids.

by Luckless Pedestrian Mon 24 Oct 2011, 4:51 pm

Ozzy3213 wrote:This is a nonsense….

http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/RugbyWorldCup2011/France-fined-for-haka-breach-20111024

The French response was excellent, even Sean Fitzpatrick said so. The AB's laid downt he challenge, and France accepted it. The IRB are proving themselves to be ridiculous with things like this.

I can't find the words to describe how unnecessary and pathetic this is.

by Glas a du Mon 24 Oct 2011, 4:56 pm

how about "completely unneceassary and absolutely pathetic"

Whistle

by Luckless Pedestrian Mon 24 Oct 2011, 5:02 pm

Beyond unnecessary. And uber-uber-uber-pathetic.

by Gibson Mon 24 Oct 2011, 5:03 pm

That is ridiculous on the disrespect for the Haka, It is a known fact that the AB's love a challenge to it. In fact, they respect you more for it. Then, they bate the livin shoite of out you in the match. If yer not France that is...

If the IRB pursue this - they will be, and should be - attacked World Wide for it.

by prop_lyd Mon 24 Oct 2011, 5:03 pm

That reaction is nonsense....surely it fired both teams up more?! And it added to the entertainment.

In other news...just got my foot x-rayed and it's ankle ligaments gone that's been my problem.....looks like i'm out for close to 6-8 weeks Sad

However......tomorrow's my Thursday Yahoo

and i'm off on-call by tomorrow morning so can drink tomorrow night AND i'm practicing with a new band tomorrow.

by Glas a du Mon 24 Oct 2011, 5:04 pm

Gibbo, start a petition thingy!

by Luckless Pedestrian Mon 24 Oct 2011, 5:05 pm

Well it's a potential 6-8 weeks of extra band practice Prop, that's one way of looking at it!

I'm listening to the best of Creedence now. Cracking stuff.

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Mon 24 Oct 2011, 5:07 pm

MrsP wrote:So,

Whitebait fritters????

Are these just deep fried little fishes?

Makes mental note to never invite Kiwi to meet the kids.

Little fishes dusted with flour then mixed with whisked egg and pan-fried in butter. Served with a squeeze of lemon Wink

by red_stag Mon 24 Oct 2011, 5:07 pm

I thought that read . . . .mixed with whiskied egg. That would have been interesting.

by MrsP Mon 24 Oct 2011, 5:14 pm

You'll have to catch them and then deal with me first!

Run

Stag,

Adding beer to a batter recipe is common, never heard of a Whiskied one though.

Although, it would be a great way to use up all that Whisky Asbo is always on about!

by Gibson Mon 24 Oct 2011, 5:15 pm

luckless_pedestrian wrote:Well it's a potential 6-8 weeks of extra band practice Prop, that's one way of looking at it!

I'm listening to the best of Creedence now. Cracking stuff.

+10.

Suzie Q, Have you Ever Seen The Rain, Bad Moon Rising, Midnight Special, Down On the Corner, I Hoide It Through The Grapevine (my fav)... the list goes on and on and on. All classic. They were brilliant. Still are.

by prop_lyd Mon 24 Oct 2011, 5:19 pm

Is the +10 for me being injured, lucky's music or me joining a new ska band?

by Luckless Pedestrian Mon 24 Oct 2011, 5:22 pm

Gibbo, I haven't listened to them for ages. I love it when you listen to a band / song and it hits you all over again how f___ing awesome it is. Very Happy

One of my brothers-in-law plays in a ska band. Prop - but they do covers. They get plenty of gigs, though.

by Gibson Mon 24 Oct 2011, 5:25 pm

Ah Prop. Course not bud. I was just to about to answer that pal. Bummer. You are my Page 3 Prop Hero man. Hug

It just means you will get more band practice, have a rest and perfect the music more . Think positive. zen

Ska band?! Excellent!

And always Remember...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDr3-ygpd_w&feature=player_detailpage

by prop_lyd Mon 24 Oct 2011, 5:27 pm

Yeah I think this band is looking at mainly their own stuff but possibly a ska'd version of jackson 5's want you back....just managed to play most of it by ear too.

Gibbo: this band's going to be so big we'll be able to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3NJwyzFlTE

I'm once again addicted to pointless.....currently defrosting my venison burgers on my foot Very Happy

by Gibson Mon 24 Oct 2011, 5:33 pm

luckless_pedestrian wrote:Gibbo, I haven't listened to them for ages. I love it when you listen to a band / song and it hits you all over again how f___ing awesome it is.

One of my brothers-in-law plays in a ska band. Prop - but they do covers. They get plenty of gigs, though.

Pure definition of quality Lucky. You can go back to it again and again, over time, and it sounds as good, if not even better.

Really good wine always improves with age. Whistle

For de Pub...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=zVdfANgPAz4

by MrsP Mon 24 Oct 2011, 5:35 pm

Prop,

You may have left the "icing" of your ankle a little late to have much effect.

It will still defrost the burgers though.

The question is, will you still want to eat them?

by prop_lyd Mon 24 Oct 2011, 5:41 pm

MrsP I've been icing it constantly and the (rather rude) nurse (who told me I couldn't have pain in 2 parts of my foot) said to continue with the process...I was a bit shocked because most of the swelling seems to have come out anyway.

by MrsP Mon 24 Oct 2011, 5:44 pm

It's the cut backs Prop.

The NHS has been told to ration pain. Each patient is limited to one pain at a time!

How long agao did you injure your ankle?

by Gibson Mon 24 Oct 2011, 5:46 pm

Excellent. coffee

by Cari Mon 24 Oct 2011, 5:48 pm

MrsP - sorry to hear you're not well. I mentioned on the match thread that Douglas' top looked like it had shrunk in the wash....not that it affected his performance anyway.

As for The Haka response I thought it was great, and I don't think the ABs or their fans were bothered by it. Perhaps the IRB are being homophobes objecting to men walking along holding hands... Whistle

by prop_lyd Mon 24 Oct 2011, 5:49 pm

Well I may have done it quite a while ago but it's progressively gotten worse so I told a'n'e I did it this morning.......my sis and mum are nurses and were telling me to go but i'm my fathers son so didn't! 'I told you so has been said a few times!'

Worrying thing is that this is what ended my old man's career!

by Luckless Pedestrian Mon 24 Oct 2011, 5:53 pm

How was your Monday, Cari? Have they given you a start date for your new job yet?

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