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 pictures of Rhys Priestland, Cian Healy, or the special one of Charlize Theron and Gibbo above the bar!


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



Old Pub:https://www.606v2.com/t18722p1000-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub#723943

That's what I was thinking MrsP. Just hope my boss knows when I ring in what office I'm to be based at tomorrow due to the strike.

Mrsp,


What's the best way to great tendonitis on the hand???

(que the dirty jokes but its not for me)

Uh oh only woke up at 8.40 gonna be fairly badly late

Finally!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/15934117.stm

https://www.606v2.com/t19197-andy-tuilagi-signs-for-the-dragons#728402

Sorry Hughie,

Was off taking the weeuns to school straight after I posted to Dreamer.

The weather is terrible here today. Absolutely tipping down with rain. My jeans are in the tumble dryer just now as they were soaked through.

And our youngest has an "Outside" school trip today. I should have sent her Armbands in with her as well as her wellies!

Tendonitis.

The best treatment is rest. Sometimes we would even put someone in a plaster cast to ensure that they rest it although that would be in the most severe cases. Often it happens when someone has been using their hand/wrist for a prolonged period doing something they are not accustomed to. My friend got it when she offered to make a load of Christmas Puddings one day.

Tell them to rest it. And I mean REALLY rest it! And take anti-inflammatories such as Brufen (so long as they have no problems with this sort of medication).

Morning all!! I'm going for Luke Donald to get sports personality!! Wonder if the welsh rugby team and Gatland'll get a look in....

Morning all!! I'm going for Luke Donald to get sports personality!! Wonder if the welsh rugby team and Gatland'll get a look in....

Can you vote twice?

Apparently I can!! It's odd the net at work is down but my mobile net works when normally it's vice versa! So far it's taken b.t 2 days to even come and look at it which is a joke in my line of work!!

Morning all. and please.

I think Cavendish has a good chance in Sports Personality. Would like to see either Wee Mac or Darren win but I think that vote will be split.
The only thing in Darrens favour, though, is Mrs Tindall hasn't been nominated

I may be wrong but: is there anyone who calls themselves English coming to the big meet?

If not could we call it 'The Celtic Invasion?!' May bring my flag with my for those of you who haven't signed it!!

MrsP wrote:Sorry Hughie,

Was off taking the weeuns to school straight after I posted to Dreamer.

The weather is terrible here today. Absolutely tipping down with rain. My jeans are in the tumble dryer just now as they were soaked through.

And our youngest has an "Outside" school trip today. I should have sent her Armbands in with her as well as her wellies!

Tendonitis.

The best treatment is rest. Sometimes we would even put someone in a plaster cast to ensure that they rest it although that would be in the most severe cases. Often it happens when someone has been using their hand/wrist for a prolonged period doing something they are not accustomed to. My friend got it when she offered to make a load of Christmas Puddings one day.

Tell them to rest it. And I mean REALLY rest it! And take anti-inflammatories such as Brufen (so long as they have no problems with this sort of medication).

I am no longer able to concentrate

prop_lyd wrote:I may be wrong but: is there anyone who calls themselves English coming to the big meet?

Asbo

You know how I always pretend to my kids that I don't know what a Wii is and "misunderstand" and think it's a wee?

Well, someone has taken that to the next level!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-15923438

Lots of places have done similar. Theres a pub I know in Limerick with targets painted on the urinals - the idea is to stop drunken men piddling on the floor.

I was born in England, if that helps

Well, in fact no, I was born in Skegness

Cheers for that MrsP, appreciate it


Question for the day

Is there any need for the B&I Lions to still be called the B&I Lions?? Should the first bit be dropped and should it just be called The Lions??

I think it should, everyone knows who and what The Lions are these days so there is no need for the B&I part.


And yes, its mainly because they are constantly referred to as the British Lions in the media and it annoys me

prop_lyd wrote:Morning all!! I'm going for Luke Donald to get sports personality!! Wonder if the welsh rugby team and Gatland'll get a look in....

Wales rugby team would be my choice for team of the year, they'll face stiff competition from the England cricket team though. For the big award I'd quite like to see Clarkey get it. Great to see 3 golfers get on the shortlist.

Regrettably for me - Mrs P has now gone to get her jeans out of the tumble dryer as she is worried about Asbo having a stroke (a cerebrovascular accident that is not what some of you are thinking! )
PS Asbo - we are thinking of getting a Kindle for the eldest daughter - MrsP says you have one - which sort? and does the one with the keyboard have any big advantages as it seems to me the only big difference is a keyboard, which I'm not sure the use for (I don't have a habit of scribbling in books myself)

hughie1986 wrote:Cheers for that MrsP, appreciate it


Question for the day

Is there any need for the B&I Lions to still be called the B&I Lions?? Should the first bit be dropped and should it just be called The Lions??

I think it should, everyone knows who and what The Lions are these days so there is no need for the B&I part.


And yes, its mainly because they are constantly referred to as the British Lions in the media and it annoys me

I agree. It was decided in 2001 that we would stop saying British Lions and say British and Irish Lions. Its a mouthful. The Lions is how most people refer to them - why not make it official.

Morning all. I hope you get shot of that stomach bug dreamer; nasty things.

We're off to Dubai this evening, and back next Wednesday. Here are the Pools. Dubai is 4 hours ahead of the UK & Ireland.


HSBC SEVENS WORLD SERIES XVIII ROUND 2 DUBAI - 2nd and 3rd December 2011.

POOL A - Fiji, Samoa, Argentina, UAE

POOL B - New Zealand, South Africa, USA, Portugal

POOL C - France, England, Kenya, Zimbabwe

POOL D Wales, Australia, Scotland, Canada

Pools A and B have five of the usual top seven sides between them. Beeeetch!!

England have drawn a relatively easy Pool with Kenya's team now strapped for cash. Aussie will be the main threat to Wales.

Wales and Scotland have the honour of kicking off the tournament at 9:20 local time on Friday.

We'll be watching some of the club sides in action on Thursday; that's always an enjoyable day.

poissonrouge wrote:Regrettably for me - Mrs P has now gone to get her jeans out of the tumble dryer as she is worried about Asbo having a stroke (a cerebrovascular accident that is not what some of you are thinking! )
PS Asbo - we are thinking of getting a Kindle for the eldest daughter - MrsP says you have one - which sort? and does the one with the keyboard have any big advantages as it seems to me the only big difference is a keyboard, which I'm not sure the use for (I don't have a habit of scribbling in books myself)

MrP, thank you for that update - work has resumed. Don't have a kindle tho - KiwiPete would be the resident expert

red_stag wrote:

hughie1986 wrote:Cheers for that MrsP, appreciate it


Question for the day

Is there any need for the B&I Lions to still be called the B&I Lions?? Should the first bit be dropped and should it just be called The Lions??

I think it should, everyone knows who and what The Lions are these days so there is no need for the B&I part.


And yes, its mainly because they are constantly referred to as the British Lions in the media and it annoys me

I agree. It was decided in 2001 that we would stop saying British Lions and say British and Irish Lions. Its a mouthful. The Lions is how most people refer to them - why not make it official.

Think it should stay as B&I Lions - soon it'll be the British-ex-Scotland, Irish and Scottish Lions

Kindle with keyboard stops sticky fingers on tactile screen(if it is tactile) I'm pleased with mine;in fact am going to buy a 2nd one,for MEwhen I'm over in 10 days time,MrsM won't give me a look in on the first one I bought.Why am I going over to Britain next week?

It wasn't Marmite in the tanker, only yeast extract;had it been frosty and the road had been salted, then it would have become Marmite

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:

red_stag wrote:

hughie1986 wrote:Cheers for that MrsP, appreciate it


Question for the day

Is there any need for the B&I Lions to still be called the B&I Lions?? Should the first bit be dropped and should it just be called The Lions??

I think it should, everyone knows who and what The Lions are these days so there is no need for the B&I part.


And yes, its mainly because they are constantly referred to as the British Lions in the media and it annoys me

I agree. It was decided in 2001 that we would stop saying British Lions and say British and Irish Lions. Its a mouthful. The Lions is how most people refer to them - why not make it official.

Think it should stay as B&I Lions - soon it'll be the British-ex-Scotland, Irish and Scottish Lions

Surely saying "The Lions" stops it going down that route.

Problem with them being just "The Lions" is that there already is a team in South Africa called "The Lions".

A good point Munsty. Isnt that what prevents Cardiff Blues being called the Blues.

[/quote]Think it should stay as B&I Lions - soon it'll be the British-ex-Scotland, Irish and Scottish Lions [/quote]

Or the British-ex Scotland, Ulster (Says No), United Irish and Scottish Lions

Clearing out my drawer at work and I've found a grand total of 8quid so far!!

Isn't there also an NFL team from Detroit called The Lions?

Mick,

I think they are officially branded as the Detroit Lions.


My bank have changed around all the accounts and mine has been "upgraded". Basically the big "upgrade" is that I can now only withdraw money from certain banks, which means the only thing that has been upgraded is the amount of time that I have to walk to get to one which is the bones of a mile away.

The Jo'burg based Lions should revert to their previous name of The Cats (they've only been called The Lions for about 5-6 years). Problem solved.

Seemples.

I usually refer to 'our lot' as just The Lions. Although I'm surprised no one has taken umbrage at that name seeing as the lion is mainly part of English and Scottish heraldry.

Hound, Leinster used to be called the Leinster Lions.

Anyway, it might be part of English and Scottish heraldry, but it's not like their native.

Get a new bank Munsty. Convenience is everything.

Ah, Mickado - I'm just tweaking people's tails.

Aussie here we come in about 19-20 months time!

The ultimate pub tour.

Consider me outraged!

I’m really glad we dropped the Lions tag, clubs in England, Scotland, Wales and SuperXV countries do it but it was a bit silly to be the only Irish team with a nickname within the official name.

Will you be hitting HK for the BaaBaa’s match too Hound?

Hound_of_Harrow wrote:Aussie here we come in about 19-20 months time!

The ultimate pub tour.

And for all your Touring Needs don't hesitate to let me know For the UK regz, pay in Euro and your flight is cheaper!!

Oz Explorer Tour - All three Tests & the Rebels match

Koala Tour - 1st and 2nd Tests & the Rebels match

Skippy Tour - 2nd and 3rd Tests

Down Under Tour - All Ten Lions matches including the Barbarians in Hong Kong

Hopefully we'll be ready for the WISE Lions....

It's the ampersand I have difficulty with...

So how many thousand kegs will we need this time, Hound?

Also - a lot of urinals will need upgrading. How are you guys at the Downhill?

Hound_of_Harrow wrote:Ah, Mickado - I'm just tweaking people's tails.

Aussie here we come in about 19-20 months time!

The ultimate pub tour.

Are you going Hound? Gibbo and myself have discussed the possibility. Just awaiting some details on costs from Staggy's company. Having a sister living in Brisbane is a major factor for me. I would want to spend some time with her and the family when I am there.

Rava,

We (and by we I mean Trevor and my boss) are heading down early in the New Year for a site visit. We hope to have an approximate tour price by Christmas with the full packages details available by around 6 Nations. We then have a second site visit to all tour destinations in early 2013 which I will be on so we'll be sick of Oz and Hong Kong by the tour.

Also if you don't need accommondation in certain places that should be no probs - makes it cheaper and you can link with with the group after a few days staying there instead of in hotel.

Stag, you've been here before haven't you... in Melbourne?

Will be great to catch up with the group at some stage... before the Sydney match for sure... might even wing it up to Brisbane and/or Melbourne as well.

Are you going to be at the Tahs match on June 13 or do you arrive in Qld after that?

Jeez breaker don't go giving them cheap DIY alternatives

Are people going to making their own plans in small groups for the Lions tour, or to go in one big group?

Just been reading on wales on line that RobGog should be fit for Friday's game for the Scarlets against Ulster. That's a huge boost for us, he was on great form before he hurt his ankle.

Mickado, this one's been on my hit list for a number of years and gives me the chance to do two things I've long wanted to do. See Australia and go on Lions tour. The money has already been saved, but we'll be looking at what Trailfinders can offer us travel/tour wise seeing as my mate and I are members via Ealing RFC.

Right, scoff time then head into work for an hour or so before going to the airport.

Have a great time in Dubai, Hound.

Will you be going to the London Inn? Crazy place... I've never downed a pint so quickly! (it was 47 outside)

Just been reading back a bit further, and have a fantastic time in Dubai, Hound. That should be a great weekend for you

rugbydreamer wrote:Just been reading back a bit further, and have a fantastic time in Dubai, Hound. That should be a great weekend for you

Yep from me too Have a fantastic time

Enjoy, Hound!

For this Saturday:

Wales: Leigh Halfpenny; George North, Scott Williams, Jamie Roberts, Shane Williams; Rhys Priestland, Lloyd Williams; Gethin Jenkins, Huw Bennett, Scott Andrews, Bradley Davies, Ian Evans, Dan Lydiate, Sam Warburton (capt), Toby Faletau.

Replacements: Matthew Rees, Ryan Bevington, Ryan Jones, Justin Tipuric, Tavis Knoyle, Dan Biggar, Alex Cuthbert.

Mike Tindall has been reinstated to the England elite squad and has had his fine reduced to 15k.

Hound, I've just seen its DUBAI Thought it said Dublin.

Have an amazing time.