The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub

by Guest Thu 08 Mar 2012, 9:57 am

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!

Ale

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

by Hound_of_Harrow Thu 15 Mar 2012, 9:25 am

Aye rodders, those are the comments. In terms of recent results he is right. But as you say, why put those views in the public domain?

by Mickado Thu 15 Mar 2012, 9:27 am

I cringed when i read that this morning. Disappointed in Kearney, he's never struck me as a mouthy player, Ferris too.

by Guest Thu 15 Mar 2012, 9:31 am

ha, well I guess that's a minor blessing Lucky....

by **rodders** Thu 15 Mar 2012, 9:39 am

Hound_of_Harrow wrote:Aye rodders, those are the comments. In terms of recent results he is right. But as you say, why put those views in the public domain?

Yeah not happy if thats the way the camp our thinking. I suspect Rob is speaking for himself and perhaps giving a rallying call to the team to raise the expectations, which have dropped recently.

I'd rather he just shut his gob and shown a bit more respect to England. Sometimes I think there's a bit of self delusion in the Ireland camp these days. We've been tom kite for two seasons now and aren't in a position to look down our noses at anyone.

This Ireland side has a lot to prove so I'd prefer we did our talking on the pitch. We have more to prove than England imo.

by Cari Thu 15 Mar 2012, 9:40 am

Morning All.

I haven't read Chilli's comments, but I did read Ferris' interview. Of course the national media here immediately quoted him saying "England are bad losers". I suppose the media egg the players on a bit to get their exclusive. It's all fighting talk, but it can make players look a bit daft at times. Still, Twitter does that to some without trying...!

by Luckless Pedestrian Thu 15 Mar 2012, 9:48 am

Feeling any better today, Cari?

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Thu 15 Mar 2012, 9:53 am

biltongbek wrote:single malt RD, when I had a few, I really don't care much about the spelling.

A wise wise man Biltong. Sadly there are some in here who insist on drinking that Irish stuff that has to be triple distilled and have a redundant "e" inserted before it's palatable Wink

Morning all. Fun night out at the Stoop with Asbo, Hughie, Ozzy and RiskySports last night. Oggy oggy oggy!

by Cari Thu 15 Mar 2012, 9:56 am

luckless_pedestrian wrote:Feeling any better today, Cari?

A bit...without getting too graphic, I feel like my respiratory system is full of glue. Other than that I should be able to have a shower and go out today. I was told by work not to go in until Monday anyway.

by **Notch** Thu 15 Mar 2012, 10:01 am

Mickado wrote:I cringed when i read that this morning. Disappointed in Kearney, he's never struck me as a mouthy player, Ferris too.

I'm worried that this Ireland team might believe their own hype. After all, we are consistent under performers.

Well, after he's come out and said that we must now win or face humiliation.

by **Ozzy3213** Thu 15 Mar 2012, 10:01 am

Kiwireddevil wrote:
biltongbek wrote:single malt RD, when I had a few, I really don't care much about the spelling.

A wise wise man Biltong. Sadly there are some in here who insist on drinking that Irish stuff that has to be triple distilled and have a redundant "e" inserted before it's palatable

Morning all. Fun night out at the Stoop with Asbo, Hughie, Ozzy and RiskySports last night. Oggy oggy oggy!

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by **Notch** Thu 15 Mar 2012, 10:24 am

A history of Ireland in 100 insults;

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/opinion/2012/0315/1224313320593.htm

A HISTORY OF IRELAND in 100 insults.

1. May a cat eat you, and may the devil eat the cat.

2. Short life to you on this side and hell on the other!

3. The curse of Cromwell upon you!

4. The Irish are a fair people. They never speak well of one another.

5. The man recovered of the bite\The dog it was that died.

6. He gave what little wealth he had\to build a house for fools and mad\And shew’d by one satyric touch\No nation wanted it so much.

7. He was a fiddler, and consequently a rogue.

8. Being born in a stable does not make a man a horse.

9. Amadán.

10. Ludramawn.

11. Sleeveen.

12. Shoneen.

13. Póg Mo Thóin.

14. They took the soup.

15. He took the Queen’s shilling.

16. You have disgraced yourselves again.

17. Remember the Duke of Gloucester\the dirty oul’ imposter\He took his mott and lost her\Up the Furry Glen.

18. Ireland is the old sow that eats her farrow.

19. Get up ye bowsie, and clean out your cell.

20. You scumbag, you maggot, you cheap lousy faggot.

21. The unspeakable in pursuit of the uneatable (Oscar Wilde on fox-hunters).

22. He hadn’t a single redeeming vice.

23. If you laid all the economists in the world end to end, they still wouldn’t reach a conclusion.

24. The cream of Ireland: rich and thick (Samuel Beckett on Trinity College).

25. Bog-trotter.

26. Biffo.

27. Baluba.

28. Blueshirt.

29. Ye chancer, ye!

30. Fur coat and no knickers.

31. Pure mule.

32. Plastic Paddy.

33. A face that would turn milk.

34. A face only a mother could love.

35. The head on him, and the price of cabbage.

36. He wouldn’t get a hug off a bear.

37. The tide wouldn’t take her out.

38. Persil wouldn’t shift her.

39. He’s an eejit.

40. He’s a buck-eejit.

41. He’s the two ends of an eejit.

42. He’s thick out.

43. Gurrier.

44. Langer.

45. Latchico.

46. Thooleramawn (c. Myles na gCopaleen).

47. Turnip-snagger (ditto).

48. A streptococcus-ridden gang of natural gobdaws (ditto again).

49. Skanger.

50. All to one side, like the town of Fermoy.

51. Beef to the heels, like a Mullingar heifer.

52. A bigger Love sacks never put his arm through a coat.

53. He’d eat his dinner out of a drawer.

54. He’d peel an orange in his pocket.

55. He still has his Communion money.

56. He wouldn’t spend Christmas.

57. He has a great welcome for himself.

58. He’s running around like a dog with two mickeys.

59. Mountainy.

60. Muck-savage.

61. They’re only a bunch of Mullockers.

62. A mouth on her like a skipping rope.

63. He couldn’t beat nails into a bog with a saucepan.

64. He’s as useful as jubblies on a bull.

65. Lundy.

66. Croppies lie down!

67. Fenian.

68. Kick the Pope.

69. Black Orange Bar Steward.

70. The Government of Éire.

71. The dreary steeples of Fermanagh and Tyrone.

72. Bandit Country.

73. A failed political entity.

74. Mexicans.

75. One team in Ireland\There’s only one team in Ireland.

76. Michel Platini – not a great player.

77. It was only handbag stuff.

78. You were a crap player. You’re a crap manager. The only reason I have any dealings with you is that somehow you are the manager of my country . . . (etc, etc).

79. Puke football.

80. Five-in-a-row me arse.

81. If it was raining soup, he’d be holding a fork.

82. Stickie.

83. West Brit.

84. Holy Joe.

85. Head-banger.

86. Distinguished bodhrán player.

87. As thick as manure but not as useful.

88. Brilliant but useless, like a lighthouse in a bog.

89. “Try the f***ing window!” (Charlie Haughey to a TD struggling to find the exit door in his wood-panelled office).

90. People need to know where the Taoiseach sleeps at night.

91. That’s women for ye!

92. Droning on like a monsignor down a bad line from Medjugorje.

93. Trying to ask a question of the Taoiseach is like playing handball against a haystack.

94. You’re only a waffler.

95. The evil of two lessers.

96. Creepin Jesuses.

97. Left-wing pinkoes.

98. He’s just a shiver looking for a spine to run up (copyright former Australian prime minister Paul Keating – Irish granny rule invoked).

99. Ye’re all a bunch of wife-swapping sodomites.

100. He has Irish Alzheimer’s: it makes you forget everything except the grudges.

by Mickado Thu 15 Mar 2012, 10:31 am

Love it Notch.

music

The queen she came to call on us, she wanted to see all of us
I’m glad she didn’t fall on us, she’s EIGHTEEN STONE!
“mister milliard mayor” said she “is this all you’ve got to show to me?”
“why no ma’am there’s so more to see”
PÓG MO THOIN!

And we took her up to Monto, Monto, Monto
We took her up to Monto – langer-ohh! clap

to you!

by Guest Thu 15 Mar 2012, 10:35 am

See I have allegedly won two tickets for Wales v France on Saturday? I am very very sceptical about it. Is that thing that Ozzy retweeted. Somebody won some for Wales v Italy I see and he doesn't say anything bad about it like as if it turned out to be a lie. I just can't see how it's true.

by Hound_of_Harrow Thu 15 Mar 2012, 10:36 am

Notch wrote:
Mickado wrote:I cringed when i read that this morning. Disappointed in Kearney, he's never struck me as a mouthy player, Ferris too.

I'm worried that this Ireland team might believe their own hype. After all, we are consistent under performers.

Well, after he's come out and said that we must now win or face humiliation.

A few keyboard warriors on hrre might resurrect those comments if England win. Ireland may have been better than previous England teams they have faced, but this year's model is proving to be more resolute than their predecessors. So far I have been pleasantly surprised, and expect a very good contest on Saturday.

by MBTGOG Thu 15 Mar 2012, 10:39 am

Some crackers in there Notch!

by Mickado Thu 15 Mar 2012, 10:46 am

Doing a REALLY boring generic soft skills training thing over the phone right now. The trainer is talking to about 60 people, she decends into the "light banter" area with this cracking piece of patter

"I don't know if you've seen this movie, it's called Groundhog day. It's about an actor called Bill Murray, it's really hilarious.......... <REALLY long uncomfortable pause>

It's kind of a comedy..."

She should write a movie blog.

by Luckless Pedestrian Thu 15 Mar 2012, 10:48 am

If I was Irish I'd be concerned about the relative size of D'Arcy and Earls and Barritt and Tuilagi.

by Glas a du Thu 15 Mar 2012, 10:49 am

Don't worry Lucky, Earles wont get swatted aside as easily as McFadden was.

by Guest Thu 15 Mar 2012, 10:55 am

I have to be honest, even the possibility of these tickets has got me very excited. I am setting myself up for a fall.

Nice bit of fog for a change on Dragons v Blues day. Sure we've had every other bit of weather Very Happy

by Guest Thu 15 Mar 2012, 11:02 am

Rev - really hope those tickets are legitimate ones for you, that would be amazing!

by Luckless Pedestrian Thu 15 Mar 2012, 11:14 am

What sort of crowd do you reckon there'll be, Rev? I'm miffed they've rescheduled it for a Thursday.

by PenfroPete Thu 15 Mar 2012, 11:18 am

Tonights offering at the Natatorium Wink

by Guest Thu 15 Mar 2012, 11:23 am

Full Lucky. There were still only a handful left that were handed back, so they'll be snapped up I expect. Thursday is a shocker of a day yeah.

Dreamer, it sure would be. Would be my most memorable Slam if we win and I'm there. 2 games in Afghan, 1 in Cyprus, 1 in Risca RFC and one in the Millennium.

by SecretFly Thu 15 Mar 2012, 11:24 am

Hound_of_Harrow wrote:
Notch wrote:
Mickado wrote:I cringed when i read that this morning. Disappointed in Kearney, he's never struck me as a mouthy player, Ferris too.

I'm worried that this Ireland team might believe their own hype. After all, we are consistent under performers.

Well, after he's come out and said that we must now win or face humiliation.

A few keyboard warriors on hrre might resurrect those comments if England win. Ireland may have been better than previous England teams they have faced, but this year's model is proving to be more resolute than their predecessors. So far I have been pleasantly surprised, and expect a very good contest on Saturday.

England last year were swashbucklers though. Everyone, including the Irish, thought they were on their way to a Slam (and we all know they themselves thought so too and didn't give much thought to Ireland stopping them). No, on evidence, England were a pretty effective weapon last year... Ireland weren't evidently better until they proved it on the day. Same this year. Players must stop talking and prove their worth - on both sides.

by Mickado Thu 15 Mar 2012, 11:27 am

I’ve gone for a draw in the Dragons Blues game in SG. Risky move, big pay off if it happens though.

by Guest Thu 15 Mar 2012, 11:29 am

Risca Rev wrote:Full Lucky. There were still only a handful left that were handed back, so they'll be snapped up I expect. Thursday is a shocker of a day yeah.

Dreamer, it sure would be. Would be my most memorable Slam if we win and I'm there. 2 games in Afghan, 1 in Cyprus, 1 in Risca RFC and one in the Millennium.

That would be a really special Slam, Rev.

And I'm really looking forward to tonight's match, I know it's a pain that it's a Thursday match, but at least it means the weekend seems to start that much quicker!

Please please Dragons, get the win (I have noooo ulterior motives for wishing that Whistle

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by Guest Thu 15 Mar 2012, 11:32 am

Kado and Dreamer.

I would be gutted if we had anything less than a win tonight to be honest. I know we lost to Munster B at home last week and we are a bit powderpuff in our pack, but I just expect a performance in front of a full house.

I appreciate the game is happening tonight though yeah Dreamer, it takes my mind off Saturday quite nicely.

by Luckless Pedestrian Thu 15 Mar 2012, 11:44 am

We need to take our chances, that's the thing. We played some great stuff against Munster only to knock on at the crucial moment (Andy Tuilagi usually, so hopefully they've done some work with him on that). Our attitude and ambition are good, but we need to convert good work into points.

by **Biltong** Thu 15 Mar 2012, 11:45 am

Kiwireddevil wrote:A wise wise man Biltong. Sadly there are some in here who insist on drinking that Irish stuff that has to be triple distilled and have a redundant "e" inserted before it's palatable

Nice on Kiwi.

by Guest Thu 15 Mar 2012, 11:52 am

luckless_pedestrian wrote:We need to take our chances, that's the thing. We played some great stuff against Munster only to knock on at the crucial moment (Andy Tuilagi usually, so hopefully they've done some work with him on that). Our attitude and ambition are good, but we need to convert good work into points.

Least Adam Hughes is back, so Chav can come on for Teflon Tuilagi if needs must. Yes we do need to be clinical.

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Thu 15 Mar 2012, 11:54 am

biltongbek wrote:
Kiwireddevil wrote:A wise wise man Biltong. Sadly there are some in here who insist on drinking that Irish stuff that has to be triple distilled and have a redundant "e" inserted before it's palatable

Nice on Kiwi.

Clever, se what you'v don ther, biltong

by **Pal Joey** Thu 15 Mar 2012, 12:01 pm

I was cleaning out some old boxes a few weeks back and found this old Rugby magazine. That kid in the back row second from the left looks pretty uninterested. Also Julian Huxley's brother in there too. Think it was around 1982.

Spoiler:

by Rava Thu 15 Mar 2012, 12:08 pm

biltongbek wrote:
Kiwireddevil wrote:A wise wise man Biltong. Sadly there are some in here who insist on drinking that Irish stuff that has to be triple distilled and have a redundant "e" inserted before it's palatable

Nice on Kiwi.

Pity you said that Bil. Still means there will be more for those that appreciate good whiskEy Whistle

RIGHT Asbo? thumbsup

by **Biltong** Thu 15 Mar 2012, 12:15 pm

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:
biltongbek wrote:
Kiwireddevil wrote:A wise wise man Biltong. Sadly there are some in here who insist on drinking that Irish stuff that has to be triple distilled and have a redundant "e" inserted before it's palatable

Nice on Kiwi.
Clever, se what you'v don ther, biltong

Sharp ASBO, very sharp. notworthy

by Rava Thu 15 Mar 2012, 12:22 pm

Kiwireddevil wrote:

A wise wise man Biltong. Sadly there are some in here who insist on drinking that Irish stuff that has to be triple distilled and have a redundant "e" inserted before it's palatable

You won't be wanting any of the Bushmills I am having shipped to London for the HC Final then? Rolling Eyes

by Submachine Thu 15 Mar 2012, 12:23 pm

Ladies and gents. I know some of you bar flies rarely venture from this place of worship but I have posted a question on the main board looking for help with a scrum machine. If you can be of any assistance it would be greatly appreciated.

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Thu 15 Mar 2012, 12:28 pm

Rava wrote:
Kiwireddevil wrote:

A wise wise man Biltong. Sadly there are some in here who insist on drinking that Irish stuff that has to be triple distilled and have a redundant "e" inserted before it's palatable

You won't be wanting any of the Bushmills I am having shipped to London for the HC Final then?

Where's that fishing line emoticon, I got a bite Wink

I never said whiskey wasn't palatable after the 3rd distillation Wink

. And I'd take a Jamesons over a blended Scotch or a Bourbon. I just really really like a good, properly aged single malt. Whisky

by Glas a du Thu 15 Mar 2012, 12:30 pm

Looking for an expert witness on drainage - legal nuisance claim. Rava do you know anyone?

by Rava Thu 15 Mar 2012, 12:42 pm

Glas a du wrote:Looking for an expert witness on drainage - legal nuisance claim. Rava do you know anyone?

Sorry Glas, not really my field!

by **Biltong** Thu 15 Mar 2012, 12:59 pm

Glas a du wrote:Looking for an expert witness on drainage - legal nuisance claim. Rava do you know anyone?

If it doesn't drain, call a plumber. Whistle

by Hound_of_Harrow Thu 15 Mar 2012, 1:00 pm

Afternnon. There's a really good honest tgread about the England tesm for Sat - especially our bench options.

Cowshot's comment killed me Smile

by Guest Thu 15 Mar 2012, 1:01 pm

Glas - maybe get a contact with the Environment Agency? they should at least know someone who knows about all that sort of stuff.

by Guest Thu 15 Mar 2012, 1:01 pm

Warburton is fit and straight back in. Poor Justin Tipuric misses out.

by Glas a du Thu 15 Mar 2012, 1:03 pm

Rava wrote:
Glas a du wrote:Looking for an expert witness on drainage - legal nuisance claim. Rava do you know anyone?

Sorry Glas, not really my field!

No worries. Every Hydrogeologist I've spoken to so far won't look at anything less than the Channel Tunnel Rolling Eyes

In other news:

I had a ticket for Saturday that I have to give back as I am on call.

steam

Some blydi philistine police officer who isn't interested in rugby, is glad of the overtime and since is working wants to find something to do will arrest somebody who's Solicitor will be at the match meaning he will ask for the duty...

(I know because it happened to me in 2005!)

Sad

by Glas a du Thu 15 Mar 2012, 1:03 pm

rugbydreamer wrote:Glas - maybe get a contact with the Environment Agency? they should at least know someone who knows about all that sort of stuff.

I love this place. Cheers Dreamer thumbsup

by **Pal Joey** Thu 15 Mar 2012, 1:05 pm

Glas,

Just spent this morning listening to several experts (stormwater, hydraulics, waterproofing) talking about these sorts of problems at the institute. We've had a massive amount of rain here and legal/insurance claims are going through the roof. (even I had a little one but luckily I could blame the builder who cut corners, then was silly enough to document it by email...and got done for it.)

In the end you'll find it's one of the following:

Poor design or detailing
Wrong product selection
Poorly constructed
Wrong application of a certain drainage device/system
Material failure - due to weathering, corrosion, etc.
Damage by 3rd party
Inexperienced or incompetent installation
An Act of God.... or combinations of any or all of the above.

Too late now... but the cheap option will almost certainly fail. People (clients) don't understand the concept of value v initial cost.

Value = service life + performance + 'benefits'.... all over cost.

As you probably already know; it's always better to do things properly (maybe 1% of total cost) rather than have to fork out 30-40% or more money to remedy the failure after it has occurred.

Don't know much about your particular case but I hope this helps.

Right. I'm off to bed now. Have a good day everyone!

by Guest Thu 15 Mar 2012, 1:06 pm

Glas - ah that's horrible about the ticket, can't anyone else to the cover for you?

Rev - harsh indeed on Tipuric,but guess that's how competitive our squad is at the moment. No bad thing really, and he's put in 2 cracking performances for us. He'll have other chances I've no doubt.

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Thu 15 Mar 2012, 1:07 pm

Glas a du wrote:Looking for an expert witness on drainage - legal nuisance claim. Rava do you know anyone?

Glas, can probably help - I've got a civvie mate who had his own groundworks business - let me know?

by Glas a du Thu 15 Mar 2012, 1:10 pm

Glas - ah that's horrible about the ticket, can't anyone else to the cover for you?

What if I tell you that of the 32 of us on the rota, 30 are rugby mad men (mostly Scarlets supporters) and the women's view of Rugby is similar to yours?

by Glas a du Thu 15 Mar 2012, 1:11 pm

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:
Glas a du wrote:Looking for an expert witness on drainage - legal nuisance claim. Rava do you know anyone?
Glas, can probably help - I've got a civvie mate who had his own groundworks business - let me know?

Can he do Court reports and give evidence? If so PM me his details thumbsup

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