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 the pictures of Steve Shingler, Tim Visser and Sean Maitland above the bar!


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




Old Pub: https://www.606v2.com/t20962p950-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub#824735

ah yeah but at 5am, you still really need a snooze I reckon, no one should be up at that time unless they really have to be (or are still making their way home from the nighit before!).

Alarmingly enough Dreamer same thing happened to me. I had a shower, shaved, prepared a nice lunch, had breakfast and spent a few minutes reading over 606 with a mug of tea. That never happens. The winter blues are leaving us!!!!!

A 4 day week this week!!!

I usually snooze 'til half five, which still gives me plenty of time before I have to leave at seven.

I cycled in for the first time this year this morning, which wasn't too bad, seeing as it's not cold and it wasn't raining.

Yeah I made my lunch too Stag, and am feeling much more switched on in work than usual. Hope I manage to keep this up all week now.

And how come you get a 4 day week? no fair


Lucky - you driving in most days then? that must be really good for you to keep yourself in practice

I drove in the three days last week, but only because the car was free. Most days it won't be. I'm miffed no one bought me a car for Christmas. Boo my family.

how dare they, most unhelpful of them Lucky!

I am going to Toulouse on Friday (though technically it is work)

AAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH -- https://www.606v2.com/t21531-leamy-ruled-out-for-4-months#834769

PenfroPete wrote:

rugbydreamer wrote: but check out the ref!

I thought people knew that. He's related to Chris Foy isn't he

Hmm, I thought it was Générale Foy? Non?!

Morning all, usual pls: &

oh yeah your Toulouse trip! Even though that's work you'll still have an amazing time I bet. I am not envious. Not at all. Honest.

Morning all, really struggled to get up this morning, could be due to the time I got in on Saturday night/Sunday morning though!!

Cat sitting for the sis for the next couple of days so will be good to get a free house for a bit.

Penfro: there'll be a text coming your way because I can't make it tonight.

Yea looking forward to it so I am. I actually don't have all that much work to do. Friday at the airport and hotel, Saturday with coaches and then Sunday hotel and airport. The rest is free time.

I thought you didn't rate Denis Leamy, Stag?

ah that's such a cushy weekend!

(and I have just rediscovered my love of the word cushy. Cushy. It just sounds nice)

luckless_pedestrian wrote:I thought you didn't rate Denis Leamy, Stag?

Theres a phrase about beggars and choosers Lucky. Though I acutally have a lot of time for Dinny. Its a love hate thing.

Say hello to Jamie Roberts Stag, he's going to Toulouse as well.

The 5th region approacheth.

What's this about the tax break for rugby players getting pulled Stag? Is that true?

Glas a du wrote:Say hello to Jamie Roberts Stag, he's going to Toulouse as well.

The 5th region approacheth.

What's this about the tax break for rugby players getting pulled Stag? Is that true?

They have been talking about it for years. It doesn't just apply to soccer players but actors, artists, writers, atheles etc.

Whats Jamie Roberts doing in Toulouse? Wouldn't mind bumping into Wayne Barnes down there for a chat. Seems a nice bloke.

That Edinburgh fan who sat in front of us at the CCS would disagree, Stag!

Playing for them.

Quick in and out between physio, pool, helping Joce etc

Happy New Year;French protocol allows all January to wish HNY

Wayne Barnes is very approachable,Stag,ask Gibbo.

For those that didn't see last night's match:

http://www.asm-rugby.com/resume-video-J15-09012012.html

luckless_pedestrian wrote:That Edinburgh fan who sat in front of us at the CCS would disagree, Stag!

That incident raised my respect for Barnes

Mick! How are you both doing? both on the mend I hope

Cheers Chef. I'll save that for later.

Hope you and Joce are well on the way to recovery.

Stag, will you get any time to visit Chef in his "Hotel"?

Mine too, Stag. He showed he doesn't take himself too seriously.

Slowly, painfully but steadily progressing,dreamer;another3/4 weeks and it should all be finished.

At least there's progress there though Mick, and I hope it gets less painful very soon

Chef and Rava,

I wish I could. Not sure I'll have the necessary free time or the means to get to Chefs.

Land into Toulouse at 14.00 and will need to get people to their hotels and make sure they are settled in ok.

They Saturday coach to Stade Ernest Wallon is 15.15 and back at 19.15. Sunday flight is at 13.00.

red_stag wrote:

luckless_pedestrian wrote:That Edinburgh fan who sat in front of us at the CCS would disagree, Stag!

That incident raised my respect for Barnes

No, surely not? Barnes' response was provocative at best and childish too - he's supposed to ignore all that stuff? When you told me the story, I just thought what a numpty he is

Ah you had to be there Asbo. Anyway what would a Scotsman know about refereeing

What happened?

Barnes abused his position of authority that's what.

MrsP wrote:What happened?

This big loud fat angry Edinburgh fan spent the entire game screaming "BARNES!!!, BARNES!!! BARNES!!! BARNES!!!. I WAS IN WELFORD ROAD, YOU MISSED ASHTON DRAGGING HIM BY HIS HAIR, YOU HAVENT A CLUE" etc

We were all in the front row of the stadium and there were only about 5000 fans in the stadium and none were cheering so Barnes could hear everything.

At one stage Barnes looked up and caught his eye. The Scotsman roared "AYE YOU HEAR ME DONT YOU BARNSEY!!". Wayne allowed himself a giggle.

This continued and Dan Park was lining up a kick at goal and this guys screaming at Barnes was continuing. Barnes looked at the guy, and smiling at his antics walked about 25m across the field towards where he was seated. Barnes pointed as Cardiffs kick fly through the uprights, looked at the Edinburgh fan, winked at him and ran back towards the halfway.

red_stag wrote:Ah you had to be there Asbo. Anyway what would a Scotsman know about refereeing

Ha, ha, yes, very true. BTW I'm not excusing the fan's behaviour, merely criticising Barnes' response
PS I thought the hair-pulling incident happened after that?

He could have ignored the Edinburgh fan, but I didn't see any harm in his response.

Awful news. A schools player in Cork has lost his sight after being eye gouged in a match.

The hair pulling was the week before Asbo


Seriously was just so funny, all very good natured, and Barnes' reaction at the end just finished off the game so well.

That's terrible news, Stag.

Pht, another ref who thinks the game is all about him!

Even the Edinburgh fan appreciated it.

oh god that's horrible news Stag I absolutely hate hearing stories like that and that it's still a part of our game. Just ych.

Oh wow, busy workload. I must disappear for a while. This will need full attention.

Still trying to think of touristy things for Subsbench to do in Limerick are you?

Morning all,

In case Stag hasn't quite vanished, I've just sent him an email.

Glas a du wrote:Still trying to think of touristy things for Subsbench to do in Limerick are you?

Nope, there are simply none, no reflection requierd!

Morning all

Impromptu day off today to look after a poorly child who can't go to school. I would have said she was milking it but she's just turned down a milky bar with her lunch so I think she may actually be unwell!

Ozzy3213 wrote:Morning all

Impromptu day off today to look after a poorly child who can't go to school. I would have said she was milking it but she's just turned down a milky bar with her lunch so I think she may actually be unwell!

Did she turn it down or did you force her to so that you got 2 with your lunch?!

Ozzy3213 wrote:Morning all

Impromptu day off today to look after a poorly child who can't go to school. I would have said she was milking it but she's just turned down a milky bar with her lunch so I think she may actually be unwell!

You best have it then, Pete

Wow you can get amazing work done without 606. Anyway, Glas not received anything from Subsbench, when is he coming to Limerick. Is it with other lads, of the wife or alone? Also when is he coming?

I would have had it myself, but I was busy with a fresh cream apple turnover

Ozzy3213 wrote:I would have had it myself, but I was busy with a fresh cream apple turnover

I over-indulged a bit during the last two weeks so I'm not allowing myself anything like that.

red_stag wrote:Wow you can get amazing work done without 606. Anyway, Glas not received anything from Subsbench, when is he coming to Limerick. Is it with other lads, of the wife or alone? Also when is he coming?

I've no idea. He was going to PM you.