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 Rhys Thomas, Ben Castle, Andy Fenby and Bill McLaren above the bar!




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Morning from freezing Zeewolde. Got the fires well and truely lit today

Just watched Van Persie for Arsenal on BEEB highlights. Hat-trick. The inter-play between him and Henry was sublime. That boy Chamberlain is brilliant. He will play for England. What a talent.

What was it last night, Billy? -12?
I saw those poor buggers in the Ukraine and Poland... -38!!

Keep warm.

Mornin to ya Billy pal. De koffee is klaar.

Its -8 here now. Warm compared to yesterday. I think I'll go for a walk in the park. Dont need a coat, just my wooly jumper.

It was dead cold breaker. Hasnt been in the + side for a week now. Hoping for it to continue so that we get the big ice skaing race between 11 cities here

Missed the highlights Gibbo as i am watching the cricket

Where are you in de Damm, Gibbo... just south of de rings of canals, near one of those big parks? Vondelpark?

Scratch that last foolish comment. Just stepped outside. Its -16 with the wind-chill.

Ah ja man, De Elfstedentocht. I was at that years ago. It truly is a most wonderful ocassion.

TheY ARE getting ready for it! Just checked mon. Im goin up. HAVE to. Last time was 1997.

http://nieuwsuit.com/2011/elfstedentocht-2012-laatste-nieuws-elfstedentocht-2012/

Linebreaker wrote:Where are you in de Damm, Gibbo... just south of de rings of canals, near one of those big parks? Vondelpark?

Breaker, Im right beside the Sloterplas. Just off the A10.

Here.

http://www.panoramio.com/photo/661868

I have never seen it Gibbo. Was not in Holland when it was last done in 97 so if it happens, i am there

Just checked on my meter, min temp last night was -20.....

Are you near the IBM buildings Gibbo?

eirebilly wrote:Are you near the IBM buildings Gibbo?

Not far Billy. Bike-ride. I worked there in the 80's. The OLD building, not the new one. It was called HDK.

Actually IBM reared / paid for my family. Bless em. Worked in Zoetermeer for years. And Uithoorn. Both gone now.

Do you live near that centre there then. The one that has that thing on the roundabout that looks like a bomb but is supposed to be a rabbit?

Errm. I think you mean Sloten.

Mrs had me pushed to move nearer the City. Right near the Vondelpark. But to be honest, when I leave this apt it will be to leave NL. 26 years and I only came for a feicin weekend!

It was a very strong joint...

Martin O Neill. What a fantastic manager. Look what he's done in a few months at Sunderland. Unreal.

United should line him up when Fergie falls off his perch.

Sloten then

I could not live in any other place in Holland than where i do now. 100mtrs from the lake, in the woods and have a fantastic house with 3 hectaers of land for my horses and cows. I love my room

Only spent 5 days in Amsterdam a few years back. Lovely city with some nice parks. I am fascinated by all the water too!

That looks like a cool spot Billy. I came in on the train line past the Arena then had to change onto the metro line. Stayed in the centre somewhere... had no idea really (tourist!) but I liked it around Weesperbuurt (the Plantage) and Rembrandtplein.

I live in a very nice place breaker. I am really lucky to live where i do

Bore da pawb / good morning all. I slept like a log, it's a beautiful morning and it's Ireland v Wales this afternoon. I approve of these things.

A few points on Scotland v England yesterday:

1) It's not England's fault that Scotland didn't take their chances - but it's not to their credit either.

2) England didn't give away many penalties at the breakdown, but that had more to do with George Clancy being content to tell them to get their hands out of the ruck and allow them to take their time doing so. Net result: no penalty conceded but much slower ball. Another ref might not have been so lenient.

3) This is as significant a win for England as it is a defeat for Scotland. It will give England so much confidence that they've won at Murrayfield for the first time since 2004 despite not playing their best and with a largely new-look side. A huge boost for them. They could really build and build now.

eirebilly wrote:Sloten then

I could not live in any other place in Holland than where i do now. 100mtrs from the lake, in the woods and have a fantastic house with 3 hectaers of land for my horses and cows. I love my room

Ah its lovely up there Bill. Im not surprised you love your space. I have lived in some nice places in the country. Specially when the kids were young. I loved Brabant. Lived on a farm there too. Nothing for miles around. When we got there in 86, it was Summer and 35 degrees C. In the winter, it was -25. The bog froze for weeks and we had to get water in. It was dangerous having a pee...

Also loved Alkmaar/Bergen - best coastline in NL. Lived there for 9 years. Kids went to The Europese School in Bergen. Beautiful spot.

But as one gets older, I prefer being near the Big City.

Looks great there near the Sloterplas... are you one of those 6 blocks on the edge off Vrijzicht? The standard of living there is top notch too I know.

Linebreaker wrote:Looks great there near the Sloterplas... are you one of those 6 blocks on the edge off Vrijzicht? The standard of living there is top notch too I know.

Exactly Breaker. I took it over from my mate when I moved down from Alkmaar.

Check the 2nd room down on Ladyboy Straat, C/O de Red Light.

Mornin Lucky bud! Feeling Lucky today? Im starting to get nerves now. This game could go either way, besides all the blagging I do outside. Shuuushhh.

I'm nervous about the game, Gibbo. I'd say our chances of winning have improved now that Priestland and Jamie Roberts are playing, but Ireland are favourites and we could get a real hiding if we're not careful.

Can't wait for it. What a magic time of year this is.

luckless_pedestrian wrote:Bore da pawb / good morning all. I slept like a log, it's a beautiful morning and it's Ireland v Wales this afternoon. I approve of these things.

A few points on Scotland v England yesterday:

1) It's not England's fault that Scotland didn't take their chances - but it's not to their credit either.

2) England didn't give away many penalties at the breakdown, but that had more to do with George Clancy being content to tell them to get their hands out of the ruck and allow them to take their time doing so. Net result: no penalty conceded but much slower ball. Another ref might not have been so lenient.

3) This is as significant a win for England as it is a defeat for Scotland. It will give England so much confidence that they've won at Murrayfield for the first time since 2004 despite not playing their best and with a largely new-look side. A huge boost for them. They could really build and build now.

+1

I totally agree with all of that. Its how the 6-N works. Momentum is everything and a tricky win away from home, is commendable. Specially when you consider England have a new coach and a new squad.

England fans should be well happy this morn. They will only get better.

Dont know what to say about Scotland... Best not.

Hee hee, i just found out that i am a retarded loon with nothing worth saying . Got to love forums

eirebilly wrote:Hee hee, i just found out that i am a retarded loon with nothing worth saying . Got to love forums

What happened mate? another thread on here?

I'd say you were a loon, Billy, but a retarded loon? That's below the belt!

eirebilly wrote:Hee hee, i just found out that i am a retarded loon with nothing worth saying . Got to love forums

I'll see yer retarded loon and raise you a Schizophrenic Paddie. Love it. Sometimes (most times), its far too easy to get the kids and proles out there - going. I just cant help it Ma.

Its that Mystiroakey fella breaker, its on the Scotland thread

Nah, its pretty accurate luckless to be fair ;-)

He has twisted everything i have said to try and make me look anti England Gibbo, thats what i hate the most as i consider myself to be a pretty fair and unbiased poster

luckless_pedestrian wrote:I'd say you were a loon, Billy, but a retarded loon? That's below the belt!

Ah Lucky man, I love yer quips. Class.

Just been reading through it. You handled it well!

viewtothegym is back again... double

Its pretty funny breaker. I dared say that Italy will feel confident against England based on the two performances and suddenly i was anti English

eirebilly wrote:Its that Mystiroakey fella breaker, its on the Scotland thread

Nah, its pretty accurate luckless to be fair ;-)

He has twisted everything i have said to try and make me look anti England Gibbo, thats what i hate the most as i consider myself to be a pretty fair and unbiased poster

Bill, they go looking for it, even when its not there. But man, sometimes, on a few vinos, I do get below the belt. The ones that know me, know me... the ones that dont... dont.

Phhok it, sure where is de craic in us all agreeing?

Kind of negates the whole process of a real discussion.

Ya know what we should do mate? Get Lucky, PJ you and I, arguing with each other and see what we catch. Am I wrong to do that? I hope so.

Im just an ol defenceless Paddy, lookin for a slice of Fun-pie.

Morning all!!! Should be a good day....grandparents cooking dinner then back to introduce the woman to rugby and finishing the night with a bit of Reel Big Fish!!!!

Gibbo, you can be one of the biggest wums at times but you do it with humour. I love it when you get people going. We should get a big argument going before the match today, that would suck a few people in

HERSH is by far and away my favourite though, i pee myself laughing at him. He is very clever and funny. biltong isnt bad either, especially on the cricket threads

eirebilly wrote:I dared say that Italy will feel confident against England based on the two performances and suddenly i was anti English

That's a perfectly fair assessment to make, Billy. (Yours, not his.)

Do you know, Prop, I've never heard as much as a note by Reel Big Fish. They're American, aren't they? Quite big in the '90s?

Aye that's them Lucky.....say them on their 20year anniversary tour last year.....here you go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCgX4ixCRcQ

Ah most of them are grand. Its just the vicious ones who need a virtual spanking.

In fact, they wind themselves up. Its amazing how much you can judge a person under virtual-stress.

All the decent ones, those Ive met in real-life, are exactly as I thought they'd be. Cool out.

I was thinking the same too about Italy's confidence. But after a good lie down I think England will prevail... just - by about 1-3 points.

Go easy on the 'so-called bickering' guys... us poor baastards have to put out the fires that potentially may be created.
Honestly... just had a few Reports pop up on that one from left field. It always happens. Believe (me)

Mornin Prop!

Hows that smiling Wesh soul of yours today?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2BavhwpIJg

I wasnt innocent, i did call him a pisvlek .

Just cant stand being labeled anti English for simply sayin that Italy will feel confident.

Were their a few complaints about me breaker?

No, not you Billy. So what's a pisvlek? A Polish simpleton?

Linebreaker wrote:I was thinking the same too about Italy's confidence. But after a good lie down I think England will prevail... just - by about 1-3 points.

Go easy on the 'so-called bickering' guys... us poor baastards have to put out the fires that potentially may be created.
Honestly... just had a few Reports pop up on that one from left field. It always happens. Believe (me)

Ah sorry Breaker. Extra work for ye goys. I, for one, will be a good boy in future. I promise.

:wheredefeicisthatfingerscrossedbehindyerbackemoticonwhenyaneedit?:

I'll just wind up the Munster biys... Keep it in the family like.

Linebreaker wrote:No, not you Billy. So what's a pisvlek? A Polish simpleton?

Its a Dutch term for pee stain

You are free to create a special thread for it if you wish - like the "England-Wales Bickering Thread" - no holds barred but you still need to be careful.

Some eedyit went below the belt on Dan Parks - had to stomp it out before others got wind of it. Think Abe Lincoln in the theatre... a big no-no.

I think getting nasty & personal, about a player as a man/human is despicable.


Ok to have go at his rugby abilities. But, NOT the man.

Gibson wrote:I think getting nasty & personal, about a player as a man/human is despicable.


Ok to have go at his rugby abilities. But, NOT the man.

Nothing worse than that. Dan Parks did his best and is actually a decent chap, met him once and he was very down to earth. We talked about Wagga Wagga as i went there when i was in OZ land.

Some of the personal abuse that was aimed at him was very poor.

Well it wasn't Dan Parks's fault he was selected, was it?

Morning all.

Billy, there were some complaints in (from 3rd parties) about the exchange, so I cleaned it up. I was having a good chat with mistiri on the cricket section yesterday re the use of Hawkeye to review umpire calls, he's all right.

Lovely white blanket out this morning. My mate managed to rebook his flight out of Heathrow, and he managed to get the hire car back there this morning, now he has a long wait for the re-booked flight.

Gibson wrote:Mornin Prop!

Hows that smiling Wesh soul of yours today?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2BavhwpIJg

Mornin Gibbo....It's good cheers.....forgot how lovely the forest looks with a white sheet, may have to drive the long way home!!

prop_lyd wrote:Aye that's them Lucky.....say them on their 20year anniversary tour last year.....here you go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCgX4ixCRcQ

Bet they put on a good show!