The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub

First topic message reminder :

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 Gibbo's Ma and Brad Thorn above the bar!





Old Pub: https://www.606v2.com/t24993-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub

Mickado wrote:

Spoiler:

Does this work?

It would work if we all had access to a folder called C:\Documents and Settings\mickado's real name\My Documents\My Pictures\
That had a file called 207618_1016431923981_1020592043_30046985_3100_n.jpg in it

You need to click the "host it" button, then copy and paste the new IMG link.

Hmmm, well it worked before. which is possibly because I did it from my personal laptop, and now I’m in work.

I don’t see a “host it” button…?

Kiwi, I tried it again in google images this time, when you drag the photo over it says drop the image, but once you have dropped the image, where do you see the "host it" icon?

luckless_pedestrian wrote:She's doing really well, Dreamer. She's been so easy to house-train - she loves being in the garden - and although she bites quite a bit, I know she's only playing.

Ah yeah they get like that, especially when they are going through the "teething" stage. The only draw back is that their teeth are so needle sharp at that age, it can really hurt!

I know my dog used to have a facination with feet when she was a puppy, needless to say as a 6yr old, I did not appreciate my toes being nibbled by v sharp teeth.

Nice one on the house training though. I know my uncle had a nightmare with his new dog, she'd just get so over excited to see new people, she'd have "accidents" all the time, took them a while to get her to remember to go outside!

She's had a few excitement wees when people have come over, but better an excitement wee than a protest dump!

Mickado wrote:Hmmm, well it worked before. which is possibly because I did it from my personal laptop, and now I’m in work.

I don’t see a “host it” button…?

When you click on the "host an image" button above the v2 post editor box a box will come up with space for the file location, and a "host it" at the bottom. Clicking that brings up 3 different codes - an html link coded link, a pure url link and another one I can't remember right now. I normally copy the bottom one (the pure url link), and paste that into the box that comes up when you click the "image" button. Then spoiler it and you're done.

biltongbek wrote:Kiwi, I tried it again in google images this time, when you drag the photo over it says drop the image, but once you have dropped the image, where do you see the "host it" icon?

Haven't tried that. If it's in google images you shold be able to just copy the URL path, click on the "image" button above your editor box on V2 and paste. Then spoiler.

luckless_pedestrian wrote:She's had a few excitement wees when people have come over, but better an excitement wee than a protest dump!

so true!

luckless_pedestrian wrote:She's had a few excitement wees when people have come over, but better an excitement wee than a protest dump!

Never had any of those myself

Spoiler:

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Wohoo!

Thanks Kiwi. I thought that just dropping the image onto the google search bar meant that google hosted the image, rookie error.

Yeah, how did you do that?

On 606 click the host image button. Then it will have browse button that will let you browse to you file. Then select "host it". It will give you 3 different URLs when it’s done, copy and paste the last one and click “host”. Then on 606 click the “image” button, paste in the URL, then click ok. then highlight all of the text that’s been populated into the text box below, then select “spoiler”.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/17365063

The first half of this, seriously, why not just write the changing room team talk for them? Silly.

Rava wrote:

luckless_pedestrian wrote:She's had a few excitement wees when people have come over, but better an excitement wee than a protest dump!

Never had any of those myself

I almost did an excitement wee when I met you for the first time, Rava.

Spoiler:

Hehe, it works.

Spoiler:

Lovely spiral there Biltong!

It's a bit unfair that your lock is taller than the ref though!

Well it took forever, but thanks Kwi and Mickado for your assistance, when it comes to technology, I am a little slow on the uptake.

Mickado wrote:Lovely spiral there Biltong!

It's a bit unfair that your lock is taller than the ref though!

And you will never know he could jump that high, eh?

Oh wow I didn't realise they made young 'uns do scrums like that. Is that not a wee tad dangerous?

Lucky I'm flattered

WillyGilly wrote:Oh wow I didn't realise they made young 'uns do scrums like that. Is that not a wee tad dangerous?

Not really they don't "hit" on the engage, they bind safely and then only when the ball is in do they push.


Plus the fact that us Boertjies have thick superman like necks.

I thought you said they weren't allowed to lift?

I must be honest, I didn;t know they could lift, but then they do get pro contracts at age 10, so I suppose it is the pre curser.

See, that's why the Saffers have some of the best forwards on Earth. They start them really early in technique. The NH is full of child & adult wusses.

Cotton wool kids!

Why, when I were a lad our parents wouldn't wrap us in cotton wool like the kids of today. Used to serve us half-cooked chicken and the like. Food Poisoning? More like 'character building!'. Every time I was naughty my Dad would chop off a limb. Soon learned not to cheek him.

Gibbo is absolutely right mind you.

Half-cooked? See that's exactly the kind of thing I mean. Raw, give it to em raw. Nay - alive. Let them wring its neck. That'll learn em.

Notch wrote:Cotton wool kids!

Why, when I were a lad our parents wouldn't wrap us in cotton wool like the kids of today. Used to serve us half-cooked chicken and the like. Food Poisoning? More like 'character building!'. Every time I was naughty my Dad would chop off a limb. Soon learned not to cheek him.

Gibbo is absolutely right mind you.

Luxury!

Notch wrote:Cotton wool kids!

Why, when I were a lad our parents wouldn't wrap us in cotton wool like the kids of today. Used to serve us half-cooked chicken and the like. Food Poisoning? More like 'character building!'. Every time I was naughty my Dad would chop off a limb. Soon learned not to cheek him.

Gibbo is absolutely right mind you

trying to hide something Notch?

Gibson wrote:Half-cooked? See that's exactly the kind of thing I mean. Raw, give it to em raw. Nay - alive. Let them wring its neck. That'll learn em.

And get out and catch them first!

Thanks Dreamer. So do I. Fed up with it now, and being home is actually a bit dull when you can't go off and do anything or see anyone.

Lucky - the pup's really cute. My sister's got another jack russell. They've already got one, and have had him for years, and now he's joined by an eight week old pup. Seem to be getting on though.

Gibson wrote:See, that's why the Saffers have some of the best forwards on Earth. They start them really early in technique. The NH is full of child & adult wusses.

Are you not the very one who is always advocating that we should not have our youngsters playing the adult game until they are well into their teens in all sports?

I have to say I'm not sure that having 8 years olds lifting in the lineout is a good idea.

What do you think Biltong?

Thanks, Cari - I won't tell her though, it might go to her head!

One of my neighbours got a Jack Russell puppy recently, he's cute as a button.

That particular post, was specifically aimed, at over-protective Rugby-Moms. Thank you for biting. Please come again

luckless_pedestrian wrote:Thanks, Cari - I won't tell her though, it might go to her head!

Ah yeah, you don't want to turn her into a little spoilt primadonna...besides, that sort of attention will be enough for you to put up with when she's on heat.

Cari - aye I bet. Seems to be a lot of nasty stuff going round at the moment though, there's a couple of people here off work with something that sounds like what you've got.

Guess all you can do is rest up, and watch a load of dvd's or something. You got any rugby ones to watch? that might make you feel better

MrsP wrote:

Gibson wrote:See, that's why the Saffers have some of the best forwards on Earth. They start them really early in technique. The NH is full of child & adult wusses.

Are you not the very one who is always advocating that we should not have our youngsters playing the adult game until they are well into their teens in all sports?

I have to say I'm not sure that having 8 years olds lifting in the lineout is a good idea.

What do you think Biltong?

I tihnk it is a good thing, if you learn the necessary skills at a young age like that, balance etc comes to you much quicker than when older. Remember it isn't gung ho tough yet, these boys are only learning the art of rugby now. I beleive it is more dangerous to all of a sudden learn a new skill when boys have been playing rugby for a number of years and are piling into line outs with a killer instinct.

These boys will naturally learn these skills as it becomes tougher.

[quote="Cari"]

luckless_pedestrian wrote:Thanks, Cari - I won't tell her though, it might go to her head!

Ah yeah, you don't want to turn her into a little spoilt primadonna...besides, that sort of attention will be enough for you to put up with when she's on heat.[/quote]

Dreamer! This is a respectable Pub. I mean...

rugbydreamer wrote:Cari - aye I bet. Seems to be a lot of nasty stuff going round at the moment though, there's a couple of people here off work with something that sounds like what you've got.

Guess all you can do is rest up, and watch a load of dvd's or something. You got any rugby ones to watch? that might make you feel better

I definitely caught this at work - our building seems to let germs thrive. Today's the first day I've been fit enough to stay awake and up. I've got quite a few rugby DVDs actually....not just Welsh ones either I've got a few things that I've yet to finish watching so I might get around to them at some point. Daytime telly's rubbish that's for sure!

No chance, Cari. She's a tomboy at heart and that's how I want her to stay!

biltongbek wrote:

MrsP wrote:

Gibson wrote:See, that's why the Saffers have some of the best forwards on Earth. They start them really early in technique. The NH is full of child & adult wusses.

Are you not the very one who is always advocating that we should not have our youngsters playing the adult game until they are well into their teens in all sports?

I have to say I'm not sure that having 8 years olds lifting in the lineout is a good idea.

What do you think Biltong?

I tihnk it is a good thing, if you learn the necessary skills at a young age like that, balance etc comes to you much quicker than when older. Remember it isn't gung ho tough yet, these boys are only learning the art of rugby now. I beleive it is more dangerous to all of a sudden learn a new skill when boys have been playing rugby for a number of years and are piling into line outs with a killer instinct.

These boys will naturally learn these skills as it becomes tougher.

So true. They dont have to go full contact at a young age, just learn the techniques to improve their game and to protect themselves also.

We could learn a lot from the respective SH nations ways. Take from them what suits us. In fact, we should make it our business to, if we ever want to consistently match em.

luckless_pedestrian wrote:No chance, Cari. She's a tomboy at heart and that's how I want her to stay!

So was I once!

Well ours will be playing full contact at U9s but not 15 a side till U12s and not lifting in the line-out till Medallion (Junior Cup).

Signed the over protective mum who encourages her kids to play rugby?????

Afternoon Pub

Fair enough MrsP. Of course kids MUST be sensibly protected. But, part of that is actually letting them do some things you may not like initially, at an early age. Its a tricky balance and one I had to learn too.

I learned a lot from the Dutch ways to be honest. Used fight most of them, but when I look around me now, Im glad I succumbed.
No choice anyway, they learned these ways in school, with friends and in sport.

Thats where the Saffers get it from. They had to earn it the hard way when young.

Zelfstandig, at the earliest age possible, is the way to go. Better for them in the long run.

Old man Gibbo.

I think we are at cross purposes here Gibbo?

I'm not sure how extolling the virtues of the "Dutch" way of teaching the basics and not getting too worried about playing matches or full teams till much later and encouraging the SA way of full teams and lifting at U9s?

I'm just confused as those 2 approaches seem at opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of developing kids.

MrsP,
I am talking about making kids as independent as possible and not over molly-coddlying them. That goes for sport and in Life.

Nothing complex there.

Have you ever just ripped somebody's knickers off in the heat of passion?

Glas a du wrote:Have you ever just ripped somebody's knickers off in the heat of passion?

Yeah, mine. Every night. I love me I does.

Glas a du wrote:Have you ever just ripped somebody's knickers off in the heat of passion?

Yes, but it wasn't worth the custodial sentence

Needs to be 'near to the knuckle joke' emoticon!