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 picture of newly retired Gareth 'Alfie' Thomas.

Also a special picture of Thomas Domingo and wishing him all the best on a speedy recovery.

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




Pāparakāuta tawhito/Hen dafarn/Old pub: https://www.606v2.com/t16896-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub

Prop,
I've been looking at train fares,cos I have to get from Soton airport to Asbo,and then from Kia's back to the airport,and to save time I may well get a car rental for about 45squid+gasoline whereas the train is silly hours and doesn't appear to be excellent value.

prop_lyd wrote:Didn't realise you could get Albino Penguins!!

I've only eaten chocolate ones.

Morning Chef,

Let me check out the trains from my end and ill let you know what the story is

Here we go, step forward, Mr Guard

Ah Asbo, just the man:

https://www.606v2.com/t17503-lateral-thinking#644551

P.S. I'm coming to Dublin in the spring

Morning guys.

Looks like I'm doing the Wales and the Scotland games in the new year. Oh happy days.

Warning, this will be stuck in your head all day


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPoNH4gidLg&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Remember the bottle of VC Rava

Blue countries home this year, I am going to try to get to Cardiff as much as I can. I have a feeling this 6N will be a classic.

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:Here we go, step forward, Mr Guard

Not at all, sure this stuff is my bread and butter moat days


Right Chef


Two options, you can go Southampton - Reading (with cross county) and on from there, its the more expensive route at about £70 return, takes 2hr 46 min


Or once an hour from Southampton Airport you can go VIA Romsey (they leave at XX46), Romsey to Westbury, Westbury to Exeter and it takes 2hr 45 mins. But because of the changes its only around £35 return

Bore da pawb / good morning all, welcome to Thursday!

Hughie, have you heard the alternate version off the Anthology album?

https://youtu.be/4cCcxmBaucE

Morning All

Now let's all send Mickado some positive vibes today for his big interview....ommmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

In other news, it's nearly Saturday and I'm excited.

Speaking of good vibrations, my copy of The Beach Boys Smile Sessions arrived yesterday. I'm waiting until I get home today to listen to it.

Cari wrote:Morning All

Now let's all send Mickado some positive vibes today for his big interview....ommmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

In other news, it's nearly Saturday and I'm excited.

+1

Morning all! Lucky: I'll try to get my ticket this morning!! And it's almost the weekend woo!!

Off to see paranormal activity tonight and break a leg kado!!

Good luck Mickado,

Glas don't you worry mate I'll not forget the VC. Don't you forget the cash to reimburse me

LOGISTICS

OK, have been doing a wee bit of planning, and here's how I think the December meet is panning out:

• Staying at my place on Friday night - Mick , Hoog, Gib, KiwiPete, the Micks?
  
• Train from Tiverton Parkway to Llanelli on Sat morning - Mick , Hoog, Gib, KiwiPete, the Micks?
  
• Train from Llanelli to Cardiff on Sat evening - not planning to book this one in advance so doesn't really matter
  
• Minibus from Cardiff back to my place post-gig on Saturday evening - Mick , Hoog, Gib, KiwiPete, the Micks, lucky, prop, dreamer?, Staggy [prop is thinking of driving this leg in his own car so can poss fit 3 others in, I believe - prop to confirm]
  
• Staying at mine Saturday night - Mick , Hoog, Gib, KiwiPete, the Micks, lucky, prop, dreamer?, Staggy
  
• Train to Bath from Tiverton Parkway on Sunday morning - Mick , Hoog, Gib, KiwiPete, the Micks, lucky, prop, dreamer?, Staggy
  
• Minibus from Bath to Exeter late Sunday afternoon - Mick , Hoog, Gib, KiwiPete, the Micks, lucky, prop, Staggy
  
• Minibus from Exeter back to Culm Valley Inn for party on Sunday evening - Mick , Hoog, Gib, KiwiPete, the Micks, lucky, prop, Staggy
  
• Staying at mine Sunday night - Mick , Hoog, Gib, KiwiPete, the Micks, lucky, prop, Staggy

I think that's it for the moment - pls advise of any corrections? I've ignored tickets for the time being - Hoog is in charge of that side of things!! Tee hee!! Anyhew, I've got 13 for the Chiefs vs Dragons game already sorted

Mick take a my good karma from the other day

Prop, I've heard that the Hazell terrace is sold out already - I'd give the ticket office a call to see what else is available. I doubt it's completely sold out yet but you never know.

Asbo, I'm going to head back to Newport on Saturday evening and make my own way to Bath for the Leinster game on the Sunday. Otherwise, your plan's spot on where I'm concerned

My mate Aonghus is coming now as well asbo

Sound

Thanks for that Asbo. Yea I've just booked my flight to Cardiff on the Friday.

Prop if your there I'd love a lift to Bath/Exeter.

Morning all,

Amlin Sportsguru is up http://www.sportguru.co.uk/amlinchallengecup/pool.asp?p=10013128

Pool name: 606V2
Pool code: junodint

Stag: your place is not booked!!

So I have 3 spaces left on the saturday and 3 left on the monday (unless stag wants a lift back too?)

Lucky: it's sold out, what's the odds of me sneaking through if I get north terrace?

They've cracked down on that now, Prop - security guards and everything.

I'll take a seat for the journey back to Cardiff on the Monday if that's okay.

No Prop don't need a lift back. Ideally just a lift to there.

My plan on Monday is to head to Chester and see Munsty for few days.

Kiwireddevil wrote:Morning all,

Amlin Sportsguru is up http://www.sportguru.co.uk/amlinchallengecup/pool.asp?p=10013128

Pool name: 606V2
Pool code: junodint

Pete, I'm in. I've become an honorary Chiefs fan for the Amlin Cup.

Rava wrote:

Kiwireddevil wrote:Morning all,

Amlin Sportsguru is up http://www.sportguru.co.uk/amlinchallengecup/pool.asp?p=10013128

Pool name: 606V2
Pool code: junodint

Pete, I'm in. I've become an honorary Chiefs fan for the Amlin Cup.

Sound judgement, as per

Morning all. Best of luck to Mickado. Got a very surprising package in the mail, a copy of the Rugby World Cup final programme!

Rava wrote:Good luck Mickado,

Glas don't you worry mate I'll not forget the VC. Don't you forget the cash to reimburse me

Yoyos OK

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:LOGISTICS

OK, have been doing a wee bit of planning, and here's how I think the December meet is panning out:

• Staying at my place on Friday night - Mick , Hoog, Gib, KiwiPete, the Micks?
  
• Train from Tiverton Parkway to Llanelli on Sat morning - Mick , Hoog, Gib, KiwiPete, the Micks?
  
• Train from Llanelli to Cardiff on Sat evening - not planning to book this one in advance so doesn't really matter
  
• Minibus from Cardiff back to my place post-gig on Saturday evening - Mick , Hoog, Gib, KiwiPete, the Micks, lucky, prop, dreamer?, Staggy [prop is thinking of driving this leg in his own car so can poss fit 3 others in, I believe - prop to confirm]
  
• Staying at mine Saturday night - Mick , Hoog, Gib, KiwiPete, the Micks, lucky, prop, dreamer?, Staggy
  
• Train to Bath from Tiverton Parkway on Sunday morning - Mick , Hoog, Gib, KiwiPete, the Micks, lucky, prop, dreamer?, Staggy
  
• Minibus from Bath to Exeter late Sunday afternoon - Mick , Hoog, Gib, KiwiPete, the Micks, lucky, prop, Staggy
  
• Minibus from Exeter back to Culm Valley Inn for party on Sunday evening - Mick , Hoog, Gib, KiwiPete, the Micks, lucky, prop, Staggy
  
• Staying at mine Sunday night - Mick , Hoog, Gib, KiwiPete, the Micks, lucky, prop, Staggy

I think that's it for the moment - pls advise of any corrections? I've ignored tickets for the time being - Hoog is in charge of that side of things!! Tee hee!! Anyhew, I've got 13 for the Chiefs vs Dragons game already sorted

I'm driving up to Bath on Sunday and will be able to pick 2 people up in Cardiff on the way Penfro and Mrs Penfro are involved. I know they are going to see Caerdydd v Caeredin on Friday and the Scarlets v Munster on Saturday, don't know their plans after that.

Glas I might link in with you for that if Props car cant fit.

Thomond wrote: Got a very surprising package in the mail, a copy of the Rugby World Cup final programme!

That's cool. I have a copy of the Wales/France semi matchday programme from NZ. They were selling them at the MS when I went to see the match on telly.

Stag. Just let me know in advance that's all!

Rava, you are a shameless bum licker! I've gone for Perpignan, they need all the help they can get! Also my mate's brother in law has just retired after a long stint there.

Rava wrote:

Kiwireddevil wrote:Morning all,

Amlin Sportsguru is up http://www.sportguru.co.uk/amlinchallengecup/pool.asp?p=10013128

Pool name: 606V2
Pool code: junodint

Pete, I'm in. I've become an honorary Chiefs fan for the Amlin Cup.

Rava best case senario I reckon Ulster could squeeze into the Amlin. Save your support.

In which case Glas I'll pencil myself in now if possible unless Asbo needs my in the minibus to spread costs better?

red_stag wrote:In which case Glas I'll pencil myself in now if possible unless Asbo needs my in the minibus to spread costs better?

Nah, go for it, Staggy

Cool in which case that leaves my schedule as:


Thursday: Train from Limerick to Dublin. Meet the Micks in Dublin for pints

Friday: Fly from Dublin to Cardiff and go to Blues v Edinburgh

Saturday: Train from Cardiff to Llanelli and go to Scarlets v Munster

Sunday: Drive from Cardiff to Bath and go to Bath v Leinster

Sunday: Minibus from Bath to Exeter and go to Chiefs v Dragons

Sunday: Minibus from Exeter to Culm Valley Inn

Monday: Train from Exeter to Chester and some quality time with Musnty

Wednesday/Thursday/Friday: Fly from Liverpool to Shannon

Just had to get that down on paper so I can plan properly.

Morning.
Thanks for the info Hughie,but the times are a bugger for the flight back;and as I was counting on popping in to see the new animal at Kia's place on the Monday and stay the night(return flight Tuesday) I've rented a car that costs little more than the train

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:

red_stag wrote:In which case Glas I'll pencil myself in now if possible unless Asbo needs my in the minibus to spread costs better?

Nah, go for it, Staggy

Poor Stag - not wanted in the Minibus

Can't say I'm surprised though

Morning all.

how's everyone?

best of luck to Mickado. text him there but not sure what it is/was at.

I will chat with Mickado tomorrow about the Bath trip (I know you are looking for numbers AS) - It was looking doubtful for me but I think might be able to swing it.

so depending on Micks plans *which I am sure hinder on his job prospects* then I will start trying to get something organised once and for all.

Sorry if I am messing anyone about for it. I really would love to get to the Bath game.

Hello Micky! Is it true you're going to the Ireland/Wales game next Feb? I'm looking at heading over meself...

Yeh well Stag mentioned it this morning so defo up for that.

be good to host a greet over here

how's gibbo folks? havent spoken to him in yonks

Cari, I've ordered you a ticket with me and the Micks. Don't feel pressured to take it; if you decide not to come I can give it to someone else - they aren't megamoney and there will be no shortage of people who want to come. But you know that the tickets there for you if you need.

Gibbo's grand Micky - got a text from him last night. He had visitors and he's meeting Ummm tonight I think.

Oh cheers Staggy. I'd really love to go cause I haven't been to the new stadium yet and to watch an Ireland match there would be fab.

Right ok, think I may give it a miss then, cba to watch it on my own! Will have a think.

So far in my car then: to exeter-stag. From exeter: chef, lucky.
3 spaces free there and 2 free back

Sorry don't know why I said it wasn't booked stag!! Fine for a lift!!

Prop, I haven't decided on my route as of yet.

but hope to get something sorted soon.

Ummm, how has he been? he hasn't been on here has he?

I must drop Gibbo a text myself.

I was reading this:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/15565682.stm

and they mention almost in passing that Fran Cotton's review of England's performance at the World Cup has been scrapped. Does anyone know why it's been scrapped?

Prop - let me know if you decide to come down.

lucky, I think that the players (and their body) refused to participate, and once Thomas had been pushed, there was nobody to push for it

So that was you Mick! I lost my numbers bro so now I've got yours

I think the Interview went well, I was prepared for a really tough set of questions and I didn't get it. Got to tell him all my strengths and why I'd add value to the team etc. it's a new role so he said once they hire the manager I'll get a second interview. Now we play the waiting game...

Here do most companies do drug tests before they hire ya? Coz I've. Een burning this insense you see and...ah forget it!