The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub

by Guest Tue Oct 25, 2011 3:57 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 life size photo of Thierry Dusautoir.

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

Ale

Pāparakāuta tawhito/Hen dafarn/Old pub:https://www.606v2.com/t16660p950-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub#616819

by Gibson Sun Oct 30, 2011 11:01 pm

So. We are looking for a very tidy roofer with a strong interest in local architecture.

by Glas a du Sun Oct 30, 2011 11:07 pm

And a devious mind. I reckon one of the two break-ins was to throw the scent off what he was actually after. Say he wanted some info off one file in one office. If he steals that file, all the clues are there. If however he steals five files each from two offices there are significant permutations.

by Glas a du Sun Oct 30, 2011 11:23 pm

Right, nos da, I'm starting to go cross-eyed. See you anon.

by Suspicious lurker Mon Oct 31, 2011 6:31 am

Morning all

I see asbo was being very honest about things last night.....

by Luckless Pedestrian Mon Oct 31, 2011 7:54 am

Bore da pawb / good morning all.

I failed my driving test for the second time on Friday afternoon, so afterwards I did what any sensible person would do: I went to a pub quiz and got smashed. I woke up Saturday morning with a hangover and a stinking cold. It was a wonderful weekend.

EDIT: Calan Gaeaf / Hallowe'en! ghost

(pretend that's an apple for apple bobbing.)

by Cari Mon Oct 31, 2011 8:16 am

Morning

Lucky - Sorry to hear about the driving test. Are you going to go for Third Time Lucky? Smile

The filling I had done Friday has decided to be sore and sensitive this morning. Oucho.

by Luckless Pedestrian Mon Oct 31, 2011 8:21 am

I've just had a look and the next available test is in December, Cari, so I'll try again later, hopefully I can get an earlier slot. I just want to get it done now, I know I can drive, I just need to show it over forty minutes.

I don't know what to recommend for sore teeth. Iced water wouldn't be a good idea...

by Cari Mon Oct 31, 2011 8:26 am

That's frustrating when you know you can do it.

The pain'll wear off, I think it's just sensitive because it's a new filling.

Sooo another day in paradise...more chucking out for me to do then. Whistle

by Rava Mon Oct 31, 2011 8:27 am

Cari wrote:Morning

Lucky - Sorry to hear about the driving test. Are you going to go for Third Time Lucky?

The filling I had done Friday has decided to be sore and sensitive this morning. Oucho.

Sorry to hear about the test Lucky. Cari's comment made me laugh though. Keep trying.

Anyone see the Google vid this morning?

by Luckless Pedestrian Mon Oct 31, 2011 8:30 am

Which Google vid's that, Rava?

by Cari Mon Oct 31, 2011 8:32 am

It won't play on my work PC Rava. They've disabled most multi media raspberry

by Cari Mon Oct 31, 2011 8:32 am

luckless_pedestrian wrote:Which Google vid's that, Rava?

Check out Google's homepage...

by Rava Mon Oct 31, 2011 8:34 am

On the Google search page. It's people carving pumpkins, speeded up and finishes up with the word Google spelled out and lit up. Crap I know but I couldn't think of anything else to say. Very Happy

by Luckless Pedestrian Mon Oct 31, 2011 8:37 am

That's pretty clever.

Rava wrote:Crap I know but I couldn't think of anything else to say.

And that's very honest! Laugh

by Glas a du Mon Oct 31, 2011 8:45 am

luckless_pedestrian wrote:I've just had a look and the next available test is in December, Cari, so I'll try again later, hopefully I can get an earlier slot. I just want to get it done now, I know I can drive, I just need to show it over forty minutes.

I don't know what to recommend for sore teeth. Iced water wouldn't be a good idea...

I can't help there, I passed first time Whistle

What you should do is arrange with your significant other a randy

just before you take the test. Relaxation guaranteed.

by Rava Mon Oct 31, 2011 8:47 am

Just checked my SG picks for the weekend. Mixed bag. Can't believe Dreamer is getting so many picks correct in the footy. Amazing mad

Interestingly more Ulster fans (self included) went for a Scarlets win than for an Ulster win. I didn't expect a win so I am not terribly disapppointed. A losing bonus point was welcome. McLaughlin/Humphries have two weeks to get it sorted or the season will be over before Christmas.

by Glas a du Mon Oct 31, 2011 8:51 am

My parents enjoyed in Castlereagh Rava, although my Dad did say that on the bus tour of Belfast the guide just spoke about the troubles for an hour.

by Cari Mon Oct 31, 2011 8:52 am

Rava - I was saying in here yesterday that Ulster are producing some handsome players....Thomond reckons it's Magic Soup.... Very Happy

by Luckless Pedestrian Mon Oct 31, 2011 8:52 am

I wouldn't want to fall asleep at the wheel, Glas!

by Glas a du Mon Oct 31, 2011 8:57 am

See, you worry too much. PMA.

by Rava Mon Oct 31, 2011 8:59 am

It's defo the soup Cari Very Happy

Who is it this time woman?

Glas, I haven't been on the bus tour but I know it takes in areas of West Belfast where the republicans and loyalists have their strongholds. In those areas there isn't much else to talk about unfortunately. A walking tour of the City Centre would have been better for them, although there isn't a lot to see there either. Belfast isn't a very old City in terms of history.

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:00 am

Rava wrote:Just checked my SG picks for the weekend. Mixed bag. Can't believe Dreamer is getting so many picks correct in the footy. Amazing
Interestingly more Ulster fans (self included) went for a Scarlets win than for an Ulster win. I didn't expect a win so I am not terribly disapppointed. A losing bonus point was welcome. McLaughlin/Humphries have two weeks to get it sorted or the season will be over before Christmas.

Rav, What has happened to them? A fairly promising start, and then furious

? All teams go thru bad patches, but I really believed that Ulster would kick on this year from an excellent season last year? Hug

by Rava Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:01 am

What were your parents doing in Castlereagh? Did you know that's the area where the P's live?

by Rava Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:08 am

As, its difficult to put a finger on what is happening. Coaches have to accept responsibility for the way we are playing but players are making so many basic errors and giving away stupid penalties that keep the team under pressure. They haven't become poor players overnight and I expect (or is that hope Rolling Eyes

) them to play their way out of it soon. Problem is they have lost a lot of ground already in the Rabo on the top 4 and in the HC, well that was always going to be difficult with Leicester and ASM in the group.

by Luckless Pedestrian Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:10 am

It could have been worse, Rava. You could have gone to Aironi and conceded seven tries. Crying or Very sad

by Hound_of_Harrow Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:11 am

Morning pub.

There’s a good article by Brian Moore in today’s Telegraph about coaches blaming referees for their teams’ defeats. I have to agree with him; there was a LOT of whinging at the weekend.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/ club/8858431/Brian-Moore-stop-blaming-the-referee-every-time-you-suffer-defeat.html

by Cari Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:12 am

Rava wrote:It's defo the soup Cari Who is it this time woman?

Niall O'Connor. To be fair, I fancied him when he stood in for iHump with Ulster. I was watching the Connacht game yesterday with interest when I commented about Ulster players... Smile

I must go and have a squiz at Belfast one day...

....it's got a fascinating history about it too. thumbsup

by Rava Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:14 am

Cari wrote:
Rava wrote:It's defo the soup Cari Who is it this time woman?

Niall O'Connor. To be fair, I fancied him when he stood in for iHump with Ulster. I was watching the Connacht game yesterday with interest when I commented about Ulster players...

I must go and have a squiz at Belfast one day...

....it's got a fascinating history about it too.

Yes, why do you have to wait until they leave? Some good looking fans there as well Wink

by Cari Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:19 am

Hound_of_Harrow wrote:Morning pub.

There’s a good article by Brian Moore in today’s Telegraph about coaches blaming referees for their teams’ defeats. I have to agree with him; there was a LOT of whinging at the weekend.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/ club/8858431/Brian-Moore-stop-blaming-the-referee-every-time-you-suffer-defeat.html

- that's an interesting article. I wonder if that's what rubs off on the fans too? Blaming the refs rather than their players/coaches?

by Mick(TEFC) Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:22 am

well, I wasn't the winner of the ASM Centenary Under Armour draw this weekend.First prize was free flights to Belfast and a night at Rava's for the HCup Sad

by Cari Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:24 am

That's a shame Chef

Just go anyway.

I might consider a trip to Ravenhill this season...the O's aren't playing there until end of February.

by Rava Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:28 am

Chef

. Question is would you have made the trip?

Cari, Penfro is thinking of coming over in the new year for a game. Ospreys was under consideration.

"Ospreys - weekend of 24th Feb ???? England v Wales same weekend ? I'd only be watching it on the TV, not dragging my ar$e up to HQ (sic) This could be a runner, depends if you boys are heading down for Ireland V Italy on the Sunday"

Give it a bit of thought.

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:30 am

Gutting, Mick, that would have been a great prize

Hound, tis indeed a good article - that is the first time since we've risen to the AP that I've heard Rob Baxter have a whinge about the officiating - I'll watch the game properly tonite and comment. mug

by Mick(TEFC) Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:35 am

Too expensive or long winded to get there,Cari.Least hassle costs nearly 500yoyos!!

Rava, if it had been free, then there would have been no second thoughts. thumbsup

by Guest Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:43 am

Rava wrote:Just checked my SG picks for the weekend. Mixed bag. Can't believe Dreamer is getting so many picks correct in the footy. Amazing
Interestingly more Ulster fans (self included) went for a Scarlets win than for an Ulster win. I didn't expect a win so I am not terribly disapppointed. A losing bonus point was welcome. McLaughlin/Humphries have two weeks to get it sorted or the season will be over before Christmas.

awww why the mad

face? I can't help being good at guessing football scores! Wink

Am fully expecting my luck to run out after Christmas mind.

by Rava Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:49 am

Dreamer I did so well on SG last year, a first and two second places, so I am very disappointed at my performances Sad

A bit like Ulster really......... Headscratch

by Hound_of_Harrow Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:50 am

Yeah Cari, I agree. I like the way he points out the errors the players make which cost their teams points, but which are not mentioned by the head coaches.

We're quite a circumspect lot at Wasps, and you won't find many of us criticising referees. Some stuff goes for you and some against. And the referee is usually much closer to what is going on than we are.

Geech made the only positive comment about TV replays being made available at all prem. games. One of the 2 incidents he referred to was when Bath were not awarded a good try at our place because the ref didn't see the ball grounded before it was lost.

We commisserated with the Bath fans, but that's all you can do as a fan.

by Cari Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:51 am

Rava - oh! If Penfro's going, it could definitely be a runner.

WOOOOP! Just officially heard fromt he second job that I've got it, so I can email the first lot now and tell them thanks, but no. I was worried that the second lot wouldn't contact me in time Very Happy

by prop_lyd Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:52 am

Morning all!

Lucky: don't worry I passed 4th time Whistle

Dreary day to go back to work and I'm the only one in the office so pretty boring too as I'll have to do work and not gossip! Rehab for ankle begins today with some swimming Yahoo

by Guest Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:53 am

Rava - Yeah I'm really disappointed in my Pro12 form this year. I was in the top 15 for most of last year, but am only about 30th at the moment, dreadful Sad

Ulster are a funny one this year, you aren't doing a lot wrong but for some reason things just aren't clicking. Not sure why not. Hopefully for you it's just a bad patch. Scarlets went through one not long back where we were on a 4 match losing streak, but thankfully the LV has helped us turn that around.

Cari - excellent news!

by Cari Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:56 am

Prop - what do you mean no gossip? You can gossip on here! Smile

Dreamer - what's the plan for Saturday....or isn't there one? I'm sooo excited!!!

by Guest Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:58 am

Cari - not sure yet, got no plans set out just yet anyway. Guess will have to start looking at train times etc.

Nerves are building for that one. It would be amazing if the Scarlets could win, it would be exactly what we need going into our HEC game against Castres but I'm just not sure how it'll go. Depends on how our forwards decide to play I guess!

by Rava Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:00 am

Great news about the job Cari. That's the one you wanted most Yea?

Dog

I have to say I am like you. Accept the good decisions with the bad ones. I can, and do, shout at refs a bit during games but once the game is over I get to the bar asap and forget about it.

by Cari Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:10 am

Rava - it is. Looking forward to starting there now. Just got to sort out me bus fare - £50 a month it'll be by the looks, but my department will pay that for me for the next three years.

Dreamer - Ah OK, we'll sort something out anyway. I'm hoping my O's curse will lift being as it's at the Liberty. If they lose I'll never be able to see them again Crying or Very sad

by MBTGOG Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:12 am

Helllllllooooooooo

by Cari Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:14 am

MBTGOG wrote:Helllllllooooooooo

HELLLOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUNSTY!

by Luckless Pedestrian Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:15 am

Fourth time, Prop? There's hope for me yet!

Great news, Cari. Well done you. clap

by Glas a du Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:17 am

Rava wrote:What were your parents doing in Castlereagh? Did you know that's the area where the P's live?

Texel Society AGM at Le Mon Hotel. They loved Belfast City Centre.

Just been to the Physio - crocked. Sad

by Cari Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:17 am

Oh dear Glas. So do you have to stay lying down somewhere?

by Glas a du Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:31 am

No, they say to keep going. I'll call in the office to sort out what I can shortly.

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