The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub

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I see God(awful)man has been called into the squad Asbo

Also Mick, I know your having Shovey to stay in spare room. Any chance I can use the sofa on the Saturday. I can't justify a hotel room for what will be just a few hours sleep.

red_stag wrote:Surely it has to be:

09 Greg Laidlaw
10 Duncan Weir

Nope - Laidlaw has been making his mark as a 10 for Embra, altho I think that when Cus/Blair/Rory Lawson retire, wee Greig will revert to scrumhalf, esp as we have other young talented 10s coming thru (ie Weir). Plus a rookie halfback combination in the Calcutta Cup? No, would prefer to stick along club lines

luckless_pedestrian wrote:Both quality half-back pairings, but do you see Andy Robinson leaving out Dan Parks? He seems to be a fan.

Yes, he does

Rava wrote:I see God(awful)man has been called into the squad Asbo

Every squad needs someone to cut the orange segments for half-time

Afternoon pub. I hope Penfro's mam makes a full recovery.

II've not been to good in recent days. Managed to get to work but I have been absolutely shattered afterwards and couldn’t be arsed to do much of anything for most of the last week. Couldn't even make the Ealing and Wasps games at the weekend

Much been happening?

And well done to all the HC quarter finalists by the way

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:George Skivington seems like a very decent signing for Irish, Pete (when you come in)?

Very good signing for us, will form a strong second row unit with Matt Garvey next season. What we need is a tighthead and we will have a front 5 that can compete with the best in the league. I know the club are looking, but not sure who is one the shortlist.

Sorry to hear you've been unwell Hound.

Hope your nose is soon back to being cold and wet, as any healthy 's should be!

(Only a virtual one mind as I don't want to catch whatever it is you've had!)

red_stag wrote:Also Mick, I know your having Shovey to stay in spare room. Any chance I can use the sofa on the Saturday. I can't justify a hotel room for what will be just a few hours sleep.

We can always smuggle you into our Hotel Stag, Subsbench doesn't take up much room, you can sleep with him, unless you'd prefer to sleep with Shovey of course.

Ah we'll figure something out anyway Glas. Sadly I can only head out on the Saturday night.

I have to head back to Limerick after the match. Work Monday and it will be a busy week as we have a tour to Paris that week. Would have loved to take the Monday off too.

I was looking to take Monday off too, but we’ve a consultant in to build our sharepoint site and I need to….

….sorry, just fell asleep there. Moral is, I can’t take the day off.

I hate Sunday fixtures.

Is Dreamer OK ? not seen her on here for a couple of days.

I think she is at some training thing at work but I'm sure she was in last night, no?

I cant remember her being online last night but she could well have been though.

That's half the problem MrsP. The old nose has been too wet!

On the mend now, thankfully.

Ozzy - that's two heading out of Leicester, what with 36 signing for Glaws. Is it something Cockerill is doing?

I can't listen to his interview posted earlier, but I'm guessing it's a whinge. One thing I like about Dai Young is that he doesn't make excuses, despite an horrendous injury list. We are not alone in the AP on that score mind.

Cymroglan wrote:Is Dreamer OK ? not seen her on here for a couple of days.

I think she said something about 'flu the other day?

Afternoon all, grumpy day. One of my netball teammates sprained an ankle last night so we've had to scramble a replacement, I spilt chilli sauce on my shirt at lunch and had to race out and buy a replacement, and our work servers are being fickle and crashing every half hour.

On the plus side, I may have to get up to Newcastle to see the Falcons play, just to test the pies - http://www.gourmetpie.co.uk/

Hound, hope you're feeling better soon.

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Congratulation on the home Amlin quarter final (and Semi-final if you can manage it)

Cheers Kiwi and yes she did mention the flu.

Wasn't Dreamer in yesterday saying the training had finished ealy and so she could watch the tennis?

She was, Mrs P. She was on about some book or other on Facebook yesterday, too. 'Fly Fishing' by J R Hartley, I think it was.

What time is your train home on Sunday Stag. will you have time for a pint or two after it?

I have booked the Monday off but not sure if I will need it. il see how I am when I wake up

Hound_of_Harrow wrote:That's half the problem MrsP. The old nose has been too wet!

On the mend now, thankfully.

Ozzy - that's two heading out of Leicester, what with 36 signing for Glaws. Is it something Cockerill is doing?

I can't listen to his interview posted earlier, but I'm guessing it's a whinge. One thing I like about Dai Young is that he doesn't make excuses, despite an horrendous injury list. We are not alone in the AP on that score mind.

My understanding is that 36 wants to play 12, but Cockers favours Anthony Allen, so he's decided that for the sake of his own career he needs a move. If Gloucester get a couple more tough b ugger s in the pack, witht he backs they have, they will be a force next season.

mickyt wrote:What time is your train home on Sunday Stag. will you have time for a pint or two after it?

I have booked the Monday off but not sure if I will need it. il see how I am when I wake up

Well for some! I'll be in either way. But if you do take the day off you can drop dreamer to her next destination from my place. I'll let you do that.

Cheers kiwi/rava

Rava - Wasps won't be going any further in Europe as things stand. Might be different if Rees and Robinson (plus a few others) get fit.

We are where we are, and most fans just want this godawful season over with.

haha well I did offer that with Dreamer already but she did say she has the buses sorted.. But I have no problem even using that as my excuse to take that day off

MickyT,

Train is at 21.25 from Heuston so I'd imagine we have time afterwards. Its a 3pm kickoff so loads of time.

red_stag wrote:Well there are 8 tickets all same category in 2 groups of 4.

So yea Glas + 3, and all the people with Irish names

Eire, you are first reserve.

Thanking you kindly stag but i fear that my ears will get a workover from Gibbo in Coco's

Ok all, anyone know of anybody who needs a job in or around the Limerick area?

My old company called me today. They asked have I any pals who want a 3 month contract. Literally only qualification is that you aren't a dunce and can hold your own in German.

If you have a pal who fits the bill please let me know.

we will get you rat arsed and send you back on the train merry so. possibly with a zaytoons in your suit case

Ooohh Im excited now Micky!!!

Bloody long day today, just leaving basingstoke.




That is all

The main thing is that you're leaving Basingstoke, Hughie.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/welsh/16707164.stm

Aaron Shingler called up to the Wales squad!

So happy for him, he was unlucky to miss out in the first instance.

That's three new Scarlets players involved with the Wales squad this season already now: Rhodri Jones, Liam Williams and now Aaron. So proud of them, and the Scarlets!

Slight negative, with injuries to Rob Gog and Turnbull, back row cover is now going to be a big issue.

Good for him, he's earned it. Lewis Evans will be disappointed, but it's great that we have such competition for places.

Having said that, I really hope Dan Lydiate's injury isn't so bad that he misses the opening match.

Were your ears burning earlier Dreamer?

Hello. I've no idea what's going on in the pub, can't be arsed to read back.

Is the site running slow ?

Evening, Cari. Nothing earth-shattering has happened today, as far as I can remember.

Well that's some cheery howdoyado I must say!

I think I could sumarise by saying we talked a lot.

Oh, and Penfro's mum fell and broke her hip but she had her op yesterday.

Oh, and Rava is rebuilding Ravenhill!

How's you?

I think Lewis Evans would have been in with more of a shout Lucky, but he's missed out a bit of the season with injury, no?

Surprisingly not MrsP, after reading back they certainly should have been!

I am onto day 14 of headaches, and day 10 of swollen glands. slightlygrumpy.com

Still, training was good today, auditing is starting to make more sense even if there is loads to remember. I have however realised that there are tons of things I should have been doing in the office as a green team rep to meet standards, that I wasn't even aware of!

Hound - just seen your post, hope you feel better very soon!

MrsP wrote:Well that's some cheery howdoyado I must say!

I think I could sumarise by saying we talked a lot.

Oh, and Penfro's mum fell and broke her hip but she had her op yesterday.

Oh, and Rava is rebuilding Ravenhill!

How's you?

Sorry, just being honest. I can't lie about these things, and there's probably too much to read through.

PENFRO - sorry to hear about your mum. I hope she's on the road to recovery and progressing well.

Jebus, all I'm hearing is bad news at the moment though. When does the world get better...?

That's true, Dreamer. He was involved in the Wales squad for the Australia game last year, so he's on the management's radar anyway.

3.30 Friday.

luckless_pedestrian wrote:The main thing is that you're leaving Basingstoke, Hughie.

+1



Wotcher Cari how goes it? Shame your Os didn't get through in either competition.

and just seem more posts:

Stag - no worries about the tickets, having them in two blocks of 4 is still brilliant

Rava - congratulations on your news! so happy for you!

Not all bad news Cari, Rava's rebuilding Ravenhill

Cymro - yep the site does appear quite slow at the moment.

Just right too Cari!

Oh and I'm sure I didn't mention it, but I was watching the Ulster v Tigers match from one of the very nice boxes.

But Rava has promised to build me one of my very own in the new New Stand!

Hey - long time no speak. Hope you're all right in Lahndahn. Yeah it's a shame they couldn't make it to the Amlin at least. Oh well...maybe next year *sigh*

Congratulations to Rava...since when did he become a builder/architect? I definitely have been away too long...

luckless_pedestrian wrote:That's true, Dreamer. He was involved in the Wales squad for the Australia game last year, so he's on the management's radar anyway.

Aye exactly, he'll get his chance for sure, if they'be picked up on him already