The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub, Georgia

by Guest Thu 05 Apr 2012, 6:55 pm

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 pub has ventured to Georgia, because rugbydreamer wants the Scarlets to find a nice forward out there.

The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no defacing the pictures of birthday boy Hughie, Chris Budgen, Leo Cullen, Brian O'Driscoll, Paddy Wallace, Tomas O'Leary and a red faced Ronan O'Gara on the wall.

Ale

Old Pub:https://www.606v2.com/t26870p1000-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-shebeen-queen-at-ellis-park-johannesburg#1115697

by Thomond Mon 09 Apr 2012, 10:36 pm

So Cork is the city you come for the whole dirty partying? I would have thought Amsterdam would have been the perfect place for that.....

Happy birthday Dave, this man has a message for you Wink

Spoiler:

by **rodders** Mon 09 Apr 2012, 10:37 pm

Sorry we didn't catch you again after the game mrs P! Next time! cider

by Rava Mon 09 Apr 2012, 10:37 pm

Tomorrow I will know. I am expecting to be STANDING UP with Hughie, Asbo, Mickado, Micky T and Chris. Can't be better than that!!

Is that better?

by MrsP Mon 09 Apr 2012, 10:39 pm

We hit the road straight after Rodders.

A-hem!!!

I'm sure you have made a slight error there Rava!

Whistle

by Gibson Mon 09 Apr 2012, 10:40 pm

WillyGilly wrote:
Dodger Dave wrote:Because I don't want to turn out like you.

That's appalling you know. There are far worse people out there (and in here for that matter)

Not in your league tho Willser. You are the master of late night repartee. Its essential.

by Hound_of_Harrow Mon 09 Apr 2012, 10:41 pm

Evening all, and Happy Birthday to you Dodger.

I'm sure the Chef

will sort out you Leinster regs about Bordeaux, but I went there with Wasps earlier in the season and could give you a few pointers if needed.

Knackered now after a long weekend, so I'll catch up tomorrow at some point.

by Rava Mon 09 Apr 2012, 10:43 pm

Rava wrote:Tomorrow I will know. I am expecting to be STANDING UP with Hughie, Asbo, Mickado, Micky T and Chris. Can't be better than that!!

Is that better?

by MrsP Mon 09 Apr 2012, 10:47 pm

Errrr, no!

by Guest Mon 09 Apr 2012, 10:47 pm

Booked my train for London today and the Heino final. I guess if Ulster make it, I'll have to sing the SUFTUM song you nicked off the Dragons Whistle

Ben Arfa's goal today was a pretty decent one.

by Rava Mon 09 Apr 2012, 10:49 pm

MrsP wrote:Errrr, no!

Please explain! In my present state I cannot unerstaun what I've done wrang!

by Gibson Mon 09 Apr 2012, 10:50 pm

Good man Rev. Great news butt. I'd miss our yearly cwytchses (or summat like that) Hug

by Rava Mon 09 Apr 2012, 10:50 pm

Risca Rev wrote:Booked my train for London today and the Heino final. I guess if Ulster make it, I'll have to sing the SUFTUM song you nicked off the Dragons

Ben Arfa's goal today was a pretty decent one.

If I remember right you did practise a wee bit last year Rev Ale

by Thomond Mon 09 Apr 2012, 10:51 pm

You forgot to include the Ps. I mean they have their uses Rav. I hear M&S sea salt and Gouda Cheese crisps are to die for. The Prawn Cocktail not so much. Prawn Sandwiches from M&S is another thing they bring!

by WillyGilly Mon 09 Apr 2012, 10:52 pm

I think she's referring to the 'Chris' bit Rava? Proof I can still be sober and in control of facalties this late at night. Stick that in your Dutch pipe and smoke it gibbo!

(Apologies that's probably a tad stereotypical.)

12 pubs is plenty Dave. On my way to you now bro.

by **Notch** Mon 09 Apr 2012, 10:52 pm

I've never had such a good away trip as I did this weekend. Not just a monumental win but the people, the pubs, the atmosphere- wonderful, warm Munster hospitality and a pretty feicing good rugby match to boot.

Only downside today was meant to go to the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren but we ended up just driving home because the weather was atrocious!

I was pretty disappointed that a few eejits saw fit to bring a Union Jack to the game, not sure what the point of that was. But all in all the Ulster fans and Munster fans were mixing and getting on great. I do think if Ulster Rugby followed Munsters example on issuing flags with the club crest a lot of unnecessary nonsense could be avoided. We've so many bugbears about flags; give the fans something non-political and rugby orientated to wave! It'll help everyone get on better and feel more together.

by Gibson Mon 09 Apr 2012, 10:53 pm

Rava wrote:
MrsP wrote:Errrr, no!

Please explain! In my present state I cannot unerstaun what I've done wrang!

Well bud, its like this...

Remember that redhead you took to the corporate box once?

If you dont mention her in dispatches, she gets mad. And you wont like it when she gets mad.

Me? I love it.

by MrsP Mon 09 Apr 2012, 10:54 pm

Rava wrote:Tomorrow I will know. I am expecting to be STANDING UP with Hughie, Asbo, Mickado, Micky T and Chris. Can't be better than that unless we were all lucky enough to be beside MrsP!!

There, fixed it for you!

Very Happy

by **Notch** Mon 09 Apr 2012, 10:54 pm

The Munster fans even had fake blood in the Limerick fountains, it's a whole other level of organisation down there. Ulster fans are just as loud and passionate but we don't have anywhere near the same co-ordination.

by Guest Mon 09 Apr 2012, 10:54 pm

Can't wait Gibbo.

Yeah that was class stumbling into you and Gibbo coming out of the Arms Park.

Just realised I've messed up here, as I've only booked a single. What a complete plum.

by Rava Mon 09 Apr 2012, 10:55 pm

Notch wrote:I've never had such a good away trip as I did this weekend. Not just a monumental win but the people, the pubs, the atmosphere- wonderful, warm Munster hospitality and a pretty feicing good rugby match to boot.

Only downside today was meant to go to the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren but we ended up just driving home because the weather was atrocious!

I was pretty disappointed that a few eejits saw fit to bring a Union Jack to the game, not sure what the point of that was. But all in all the Ulster fans and Munster fans were mixing and getting on great. I do think if Ulster Rugby followed Munsters example on issuing flags with the club crest a lot of unnecessary nonsense could be avoided. We've so many bugbears about flags; give the fans something non-political and rugby orientated to wave! It'll help everyone get on better and feel more together.

Really wasn't necessary to post this.

by Thomond Mon 09 Apr 2012, 10:56 pm

Notch, you see that in soccer as well. Cork City and Derry City fans have a kind of odd love affair. It is great and a bit odd and sometimes it goes too far!

Also the best HC weekend I had was either Wasps v Munster in 03 or that game against Leinster in 06. The Wasps game because it was the best HC game ever and the Leinster game for obvious reasons.

I suspect Rav will no longer be getting M&S crisps gratis.

by littleswannygirl Mon 09 Apr 2012, 10:56 pm

Evening pub guinness

Finally managed to catch up on watching all the HC games I missed this weekend! Big congrats to those who made it through and equally big commiserations to those that didn't Hug

MrsP, glad you all had a lovely holiday, reminds me just how nice it is round there and that I must make a return trip.

TT, I've been to Clonakilty and Courtmacsherry. It was 20+ years ago and I remember it being beautiful. Also remember lots of Murphys and a really cute guy that worked in a fishing trip place in (I'm pretty certain) Courtmacsherry Whistle

Made some lemon ice cream this afternoon whilst catching up with the rugby. Whisking loads of double cream is cream crackering Erm

And Happy Birthday Dave! Ale

by **Notch** Mon 09 Apr 2012, 10:56 pm

It really was mate.

by Rava Mon 09 Apr 2012, 10:57 pm

MrsP wrote:
Rava wrote:Tomorrow I will know. I am expecting to be STANDING UP with Hughie, Asbo, Mickado, Micky T and Chris. Can't be better than that unless we were all lucky enough to be beside MrsP!!

There, fixed it for you!

Gibson wrote:
Rava wrote:
MrsP wrote:Errrr, no!

Please explain! In my present state I cannot unerstaun what I've done wrang!

Well bud, its like this...

Remember that redhead you took to the corporate box once?

If you dont mention her in dispatches, she gets mad. And you wont like it when she gets mad.

Me? I love it.

by MrsP Mon 09 Apr 2012, 10:57 pm

Can I just point out that it's not just us Ulster fans who have posh potato based snacks!

Mentioning no names.

Whistle

by Thomond Mon 09 Apr 2012, 10:59 pm

Swanny, could well have been my Dad, used to go fishing and out on a boat a lot!

by Rava Mon 09 Apr 2012, 11:00 pm

Mrs P I'm tirelessly trying to sort out some accommodation for ye and me at the home game against Leinster in that side show called the Rabo!!

by **rodders** Mon 09 Apr 2012, 11:02 pm

Notch not sure if it was after you left but do you remember the local lads in Clohessy's who were waving your Ulster flag and singing suftum?

One of them changed into an Ulster top and they were singing Stand up for the Ulstermen over and over again.

Every Munster fan we spoke to said they wanted Ulster to go on and win and how great it was for Irish rugby that we won.

If all rugby fans were like the Munster fans we met then the world would be a better place Hug

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by Gibson Mon 09 Apr 2012, 11:03 pm

Evenin Swanny. Homemade lemon ice-cream. Droolicious. Marry me and use Sharpey like a boy-toy. guinness

by Thomond Mon 09 Apr 2012, 11:04 pm

Rodders, most Munster fans are like that . We'll f and blind every fan and ref during the match but after you're getting a glass of coke or Beamish/Murphys.

by WillyGilly Mon 09 Apr 2012, 11:04 pm

Here Ravster. I work at said posh crisp place. I can get you all the lobster cocktail crisps you want dirt cheap. Just saying my prawn sandwich brigade buddy? Eh?

by MrsP Mon 09 Apr 2012, 11:05 pm

Awh Rava, sure I knew it was the kind of thing that was so obvious that it didn't need saying!

Hug

Swanny, it is a beautiful part of the world alright.

Wouldn't it be really funny if it was T's Dad, but, of course, you're much too young for that to be true!

by Rava Mon 09 Apr 2012, 11:06 pm

WillyGilly wrote:Here Ravster. I work at said posh crisp place. I can get you all the lobster cocktail crisps you want dirt cheap. Just saying my prawn sandwich brigade buddy? Eh?

Willser we need to get you and Mrs P together mate. She does have an eye for a young Ulsterman though.

by **Notch** Mon 09 Apr 2012, 11:07 pm

Yeah it was brilliant in Clohessys. Just all the Munster and Ulster fans together having the craic. Such a fantastic atmosphere. You couldn't speak highly enough of the Munster crowd.

by Thomond Mon 09 Apr 2012, 11:07 pm

My dad is only a few years older than Swanny so it is a very likely possibility!

by MrsP Mon 09 Apr 2012, 11:08 pm

Rava,

MrP hasn't been called that in a while!

by **rodders** Mon 09 Apr 2012, 11:09 pm

Thomond I don't doubt it man, Limerick is everything great about rugby union in a nutshell. Having finally seen it 1st hand now, it's easy to see why Munster have been so successful, and will continue to be so imo guinness

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by Rava Mon 09 Apr 2012, 11:12 pm

Ooohh I love this Pub!!

by Gibson Mon 09 Apr 2012, 11:15 pm

Me too mo chara. Love you man. You have shown me so much of a stunning part of Ireland, places I had never seen before. I treasure it dearly guinness

BTW, I am finishing off that nagon of Bushmills you left behind. Tastes like Heaven. Tastes like a Winner. zen

by prop_lyd Mon 09 Apr 2012, 11:15 pm

Evening all, Rava sorry about the skype thing!!! Just p.m me fella Ok!

by littleswannygirl Mon 09 Apr 2012, 11:16 pm

TT, I've just worked out it was 1988, I was 19. He was probably my age or a little older. Can still remember his face now so he certainly made an impression Smile

The one and only time in my life I've taken an interest in fishing Laugh

How bizarre would it be if it was him!

MrsP, it is gorgeous isn't it? We spent a week staying near Cork and then moved over to Kerry and spent a week near Dingle Bay. Just a beautiful area Smile

by Thomond Mon 09 Apr 2012, 11:17 pm

I'm scared.

by **Notch** Mon 09 Apr 2012, 11:17 pm

It is. And I don't want to stumble into any more aggro like, cause thats silly.

I'm just worried about two things;

1) Flags that are (rightly or wrongly) associated with political positions might make people feel that they aren't welcome supporting Ulster Rugby. That would be sad; rugby is about bringing people together. We should focus on what unites us (obviously not politics!) Everyone from all over the nine counties of Ulster should support this team, plus anyone else who wants to jump on the bandwagon! We are recruiting all the time.

2) This could potentially aggravate fans of other teams. Even if they are being too sensitive or not, the best part of my trip was the bonhomie and craic with the Munster fans. It had nothing to do with our teams really; just the fact we all loved rugby and pretty much all loved drinking together and talking rugby. Wouldn't want to risk anything endangering that like. Because it's special, and it's great.

Once again, I've opened the pandoras box of controversy. I never learn but then again- I am an incredibly blunt, obnoxious little Poopie Whistle

Peace and love Hug

by Gibson Mon 09 Apr 2012, 11:20 pm

Thomond wrote:I'm scared.

Just call her Mammy Swanny, T. Sure Hugs is my long lost son.

Maryfield gals rock.

by MrsP Mon 09 Apr 2012, 11:20 pm

Well MrP proposed to me in Kerry so it's a bit of a special place for us.

We took the kids to a few of the places we had told them about and it was great fun. We even totally shocked them by telling them that we walked across the top of the arches on the bridge at Kenmare. They couldn't believe i would do such a thing!

Shocked

by Thomond Mon 09 Apr 2012, 11:23 pm

Notch there are always one or two ghouls who will try and ruin it for the rest of the lads with NI/ROI rubbish . But the craic with the fans is where it's at. To show you how much progress has been made, when Derry City got promoted last season Cork City presented Derry with a crystal bowl in congratulations. Something was exchanged when Cork got promoted this year.

by Rava Mon 09 Apr 2012, 11:24 pm

Notch wrote:It is. And I don't want to stumble into any more aggro like, cause thats silly.

I'm just worried about two things;

1) Flags that are (rightly or wrongly) associated with political positions might make people feel that they aren't welcome supporting Ulster Rugby. That would be sad; rugby is about bringing people together. We should focus on what unites us (obviously not politics!) Everyone from all over the nine counties of Ulster should support this team, plus anyone else who wants to jump on the bandwagon! We are recruiting all the time.

2) This could potentially aggravate fans of other teams. Even if they are being too sensitive or not, the best part of my trip was the bonhomie and craic with the Munster fans. It had nothing to do with our teams really; just the fact we all loved rugby and pretty much all loved drinking together and talking rugby. Wouldn't want to risk anything endangering that like. Because it's special, and it's great.

Once again, I've opened the pandoras box of controversy. I never learn but then again- I am an incredibly blunt, obnoxious little Poopie

Peace and love

I'm not saying you are wrong but sometimes your timing is Poopie.

by Rava Mon 09 Apr 2012, 11:26 pm

Gibson wrote:Me too mo chara. Love you man. You have shown me so much of a stunning part of Ireland, places I had never seen before. I treasure it dearly

BTW, I am finishing off that nagon of Bushmills you left behind. Tastes like Heaven. Tastes like a Winner.

Enjoy Mo Chara Very Happy

Lots more where that came from thumbsup

by **Notch** Mon 09 Apr 2012, 11:26 pm

Yep. Never quite got the hang of that. Wouldn't get too annoyed about it though. I don't mean any harm. Just short on tact.

by Gibson Mon 09 Apr 2012, 11:27 pm

Risca Rev wrote:Can't wait Gibbo.

Yeah that was class stumbling into you and Gibbo coming out of the Arms Park.

Just realised I've messed up here, as I've only booked a single. What a complete plum.

Yeah. Love the pics of you me and De Rav. A Rav A Rev & A Gibbo. What a day.

Heres to lots more of em regs. guinness

Rev, sure just stay in London with As. He has room for you AND Huggie.

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