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 Nigel Walker, Stephen Ferris, and Planet Rugby's team of the round above the bar!

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Thomond wrote:

hughie1986 wrote:Ah Gibbo the rebel county huh?? The only rebel they ever had they shot in the back

As opposed to the great Dublin lads who got our independence........ (Arthur Griffith died negotiating FFS)

Sorry his brain hemorrhage got in the way T

Thomond,

There's no point in trying to teach Gibbo any Irish History. He was there when it was made.

In fact, he probably started all the bother!!

Depends what you're looking for,Honeymonster. Drama wise and US tv wise, the Wire is great, I enjoyed the Sopranos and heard good things about Six feet Under. Comedy wise, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Community are great.

Hughie, depending on who your source is it was either a heart attack or brain haemorrage or stroke.

Contains language and you will laugh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EL7hmxScho

Thomond wrote:James Connolly of Edinburgh you realise? The Pale were one of the groups most against the rising or the thought of one. It wasn't until the executions that public mindset changed ,all over Ireland. Also the Conscription issue helped later too. Kia can put me in my box if she likes but I'm pretty sure I'm correct.

The Pale is where it all kicked off and finished T. The Capital, will always be, The Capital.

Even Belfast knows that by now. Why cant Cork?

In History, Cork is like Ireland's Dallas.

Told you!

Home of possibly the greatest NFL franchise of all time with 17 billionaires, a city that was key in America's Industrial Revolution and the home of an iconic TV show? How bad.

MrsP. Used your balloon analogy today, to explain why the Moon disappears.

Thanks pal.

Not easy, but.


I love this program.

Love to have a pint with that guy.

It's still the best city in Ireland though. There/s more than one reason why Dublin and it's surrounding areas are called the Pale. It's due to it being dull and boring.


I don't think MrsP will take kindly to being called a guy Gibbo!

Thomond wrote:Home of possibly the greatest NFL franchise of all time with 17 billionaires, a city that was key in America's Industrial Revolution and the home of an iconic TV show? How bad.

They shot Kennedy.

To whom were you explaining Gibbo?

Myself.

Sherlock is he on of the Dingles

Hey Thomond,

Ideally am looking for Drama/Crime or Drama/Thriller. Yeah have heard of The Wire and watched part of the first episode the other day. Think I just need to give it more time. Having said that I do like the realism that a BBC series brings and so am hoping there is something along the lines of what I mentioned that I have simply missed. All of The State of Play, The State Within, Luther and Sherlock were on TV a good while before I realised they exixted, I only came across them later. But yeah I should prob give The Wire a crack if I can't think of anything else.

By the way whoever mentioned Stargazing Live - Good call I badly need a telescope!

Em... Liz Bonnin? Chaps? There is one exotic French/Irish burd.

Ah grand.

Swanny's wee neice should be able to follow it then!

What part of Ireland are you from Monster? Myself,Stag and Musnty are being outnumbered a fair bit by the Jackeens like.

MrsP wrote:Ah grand.

Swanny's wee neice should be able to follow it then!

Seriously, it was good.

Making it simple and understandable to a child's mind. Im thankful.

Thats a talent.

Gibson wrote:Em... Liz Bonnin? Chaps? There is one exotic French/Irish burd.

Shes related to Allan Roland

Talking of music by the way, one lesser known tune by good oul van the man is this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eVZIVir1ZE . Is feicin brilliant, one of my favourites

Was in two minds about whether to even mention Van Morrison when putting the above link up. Basically because I realise some people can be put off by him, if that's the case still don't let it stop you, is great trust me!

I cant stand im!

Monster,


I've been watching a new series on sky one lately called The Chicago Code, crime drama. I think its class well worth a look if you can get a hold of it

Second to none
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDckgX3oU_w

Ok maybe Kylie's Locomotion but I wont admit that in public.

Gibson wrote:I cant stand im!

Me neither

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNsmF9JTpuI

Ha Gibbo like I say don't let that put you off!

And Thomond not sure I want to say where I'm from cause then when I start mouthing off about all our great provinces when I'm hammered, at the very least you won't be able to accuse me of being biased

Cheers Hughie will check it out at some point! Much appreciated

Heard about that Hugh, supposed to be decent. I have been watching some American football the last few days and considering both America and Ireland are both pretty poor economically, the bang for your buck is a lot better in America. 2 main courses and a starter for $20 you could be paying that for one in Ireland!

Americans should double the price hey bingo that's cured their huge obesity problem.'

Ah Mrs Browns Boys


Time to laugh my jubblies off

A guy in work metnioned Mrs Brown's Boys and he did say that it seems cr@p at first but ended up really good. Have to admit I gave it 5mins before I just had to turn it off! I literally could not take any more even though it may well be good if given the chance!

Just been watching it for the first time myself honeymonster, really undecided if I like it or not.

Dreamer, I don't like it but I think in general it is something Irish people will like. It has a very strong Irish theme to it. We all had an aunty/Nan/Mammy like that.

Not sure that's just an Irish thing, Thomond! I've an aunty a bit like it myself.

Love bawdy Aunties. They cut through all the family... erm protocol.

Rava... the rock!

http://img577.imageshack.us/slideshow/webplayer.php?id=rock046.jpg

Just measured it: 2.6m x 1.2m x 0.8m. Would have made a mess of the car; the back of which was less than a meter away!

Thanks for stereotyping us there T.
Not sure where you got that from. Maybe it's Cork aunties/nans and grans

All the other characters are kinda Irish stereotypes aswell. It has always struck me as an Irish show/format. It's popular with the oldies over here.
From a fella on Munsterfans

Can't believe all the half (3/4..?) empty glasses still lurking around here. Lads, ease up, we won. Might not have played champagne rugby or gotten a 4 try BP (do we often..?), but 'it's better than playing great rugby and losing.

And Munster was always like this.

We don't have Ferraris or Lamborghini's, so we should never try showing off down O'Connell street or if we've to go up to the big smoke we'll park at the Red Cow and take the Luas before going incognito down Grafton Street. This isn't X-factor, 'tis rugby as we know it.

As I see it we've a mixture of something between a John Deere and a Ferguson 20 up front, out back it's between a Skoda (Octavia TDI with a few dents...) and a trusty old Carina II. Not the flashiest, fastest nor most up-to-date, but reliable and getting the job done in the end.

Now where did I put my keys or shure maybe that old screwdriver will do.

Come off it Rav, if you didn't have a relation or neighbour like that you're not Irish. Most of my relations are from the Northside so that hardly counts as Cork!

That's brilliant T!

I understand you're point Thomond about the Irish connection, that was even obvious from first 5mins. But that still doesn't mean any Irish person will be able to get over how cringeworthy it appears to be. To be fair I really can't give a reliable opinion after just 5mins but that is how it seemed it would be like to me. Dreamer you will have to let me know after you have seen a full episode. Or Thomond if you have watched a good bit of it is it cringeworthy throughout?

I do realise though that the cringeworthy element may well be intentional and maybe it's that that makes it work overall in a weird way. But if the makers of the show aren't intentionally making it cringeworthy then I don't think I could take it. Guess I will just have to watch for myself properly and see. Come to think of it it kind of reminds me of the show that Ricky Gervais' character produced in Extras. The one with the character who had the catchphrase ' Is he havin a laugh?' lol

Breaker, works out at around six tonne. Would certainly leave you with a black toenail if it landed on yer foot.
I can see how you thought it was a dead animal as well.

Monster, as I have said I don't like it. It is a bit cringe but I can see why people particular those older heads like it. It reminds them of their youth I think it is based on the main actor's real life family.

That was a great episode of Mrs Brown. Funny funny stuff

Guys Mrs Brown is pure class. Mrs R and myself saw the live show before Xmas. It was hilarious. Lmao

Wow Rava. That sounds about right.

The bloke here reckons there's been about 3 rock falls in the last 7 years.
I just showed a Japanese guy who was down in the garage. His jaw nearly hit the ground!

Linebreaker,

I love the way the "rock" is so bad you have to keep it behind wire!

Really looks like it's trying to break out too!

Very glad no one was under it!

I'd love to see it live rava, id say it would be class

Yeah fair point Thomond fair enough

Right,

Off to watch some telly too.

Night all!

Slaap those nos das!

MrsP wrote:Linebreaker,

I love the way the "rock" is so bad you have to keep it behind wire!

Really looks like it's trying to break out too!

Very glad no one was under it!

Maybe we should fly it over to hold down the Corporate Box at Ravenhill when the gales start to blow, Mrs P?

(you did say you were in the private box the other day... didn't you?)

Stumbling in a bit late to this pub it appears....been out training safeguarding to people again so just sat down with a cider woo!!

evening all, just thought I'd pop in to say detox SUCKS!

That's all.

Goodnight.