Barrel's Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub & Restaurant, Luderitz

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Thu 10 May 2012, 2:07 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 stayed in Africa this week as part of its build up to the Heineken Cup final, and attached itself to Barrels restaurant in Luderitz, Namibia, known for its beer, Eisbein and sing-a-longs.

The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no defacing the pictures of Simon Danielli, Federico Aramburu and the possibly Auckland-bound Joe Schmidt.

Ale

Old Pub: https://www.606v2.com/t28543p1000-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub-dar-es-salaam#1202251

by littleswannygirl Fri 11 May 2012, 8:42 pm

I must learn to plan in advance!! Rolling Eyes

I'm actually considering getting the train down just for the day and watching it in a pub somewhere! My last train home is 21:00 so it is doable.

by Guest Fri 11 May 2012, 8:46 pm

watch it in the pub with me, I've no ticket either!

by littleswannygirl Fri 11 May 2012, 8:50 pm

Seriously Dreamer?! I know you were almost as last minute as me but I kinda thought you'd managed to get a ticket? Hmmm, it looks like I could be heading south on Saturday!! Laugh

by Guest Fri 11 May 2012, 9:02 pm

ha, go for it! Seriously now you know it makes sense! Very Happy

by littleswannygirl Fri 11 May 2012, 9:06 pm

It makes a whole lotta sense! Very Happy

I am sooo tempted hon, are you heading there on Saturday? If so, which station and what time do you arrive?

by Guest Fri 11 May 2012, 9:10 pm

ah nah I'm headed up on the Friday, sorry hun Sad

We're all meeting in Richmond on the Sat though at lunchish time. Tink Asbo put details up earlier on in this pub, let us know if you're definitely going to travel down for it!

by Guest Fri 11 May 2012, 9:18 pm

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:Pls ignore, this is just a reminder for those in the need!

Weekend plan:

Begin to gather in London Friday lunchtime - looking at pub lunch in South End Green as poor weather option, possible Hoog bbq if weather ok
5pm-ish, travel from Hamptead Heath to Richmond on overground and on to Twickenham to meet with PcPete
8pm Amlin Challenge Cup final - Biarritz Olympique vs RC Toulon - more drinks afterwards nearby the Stoop or in Richmond

Saturday lunchtime, 12.30pm onwards, congregate at the Triple Crown in Richmond - maps and directions here: The Triple Crown
3pm onwards head off to Twickenham for Heineken Cup final - Leinster vs Ulster (3pm earlier depature for those heading to fanzone, later departure for rest) - should be a bus from the Richmond Athletic Ground (home of London Scottish) directly opposite the TC, else train from Richmond to Twickenham
Drinks post match back in Richmond at the Orange Tree (if taken over by footie fans, head to the Sun directly behind the OT) - maps and directions here: The Orange Tree

Give myself, Hoog or Dave a shout if there's anything there that doesn't make sense or you're not clear about

There ya go Swanny Smile

by **Notch** Fri 11 May 2012, 9:19 pm

Dreamer, enjoying some Schadenfreude at this Munster implosion? They've been as bad as I've ever seen, this is a result that will scar Munster for a long time.

by littleswannygirl Fri 11 May 2012, 9:26 pm

Fab! Thank you Very Happy

I can easily get to Richmond for 12.30 ish. May have to get a slightly earlier train home, the 21:00 has a change at Stafford. If the connecting train doesn't run I'm stranded! Earlier one is 20:20, which I could do, just have to be organised Rolling Eyes

I need a London reg to give me an idea of transit times! It's looking more and more likely I'll be there, will let you know Very Happy

by Glas a du Fri 11 May 2012, 9:26 pm

Where have this team been?

by Guest Fri 11 May 2012, 9:27 pm

Notch wrote:Dreamer, enjoying some Schadenfreude at this Munster implosion? They've been as bad as I've ever seen, this is a result that will scar Munster for a long time.

is it bad that I'm just sat here with a big Very Happy

on my face? Whistle

All though to be fair that's just because the tries have been so great, just the sort of rugby I like to see, and even better to actually here the O's fans getting involved. Welsh rugby needs them to be a strong region so I'm just happy to see that Smile

Munster regs Hug

Your young guys are going to learn a heck of a lot from this match.

O's regs - Yahoo

what a win! Should have got Tandy coaching sooner Wink

by Guest Fri 11 May 2012, 9:27 pm

littleswannygirl wrote:Fab! Thank you

I can easily get to Richmond for 12.30 ish. May have to get a slightly earlier train home, the 21:00 has a change at Stafford. If the connecting train doesn't run I'm stranded! Earlier one is 20:20, which I could do, just have to be organised I need a London reg to give me an idea of transit times! It's looking more and more likely I'll be there, will let you know

I soooo so hope you can make it!

by Glas a du Fri 11 May 2012, 9:31 pm

Munster regs Your young guys are going to learn a heck of a lot from this match.

Look at you and your political correctness Very Happy

Learn what, to get away with it you have to be on top?

by Guest Fri 11 May 2012, 9:32 pm

Glas a du wrote:
Munster regs Your young guys are going to learn a heck of a lot from this match.

Look at you and your political correctness

Learn what, to get away with it you have to be on top?

No. Their defence was taught a lesson today I thought, and just the aggression you need to bring to a game. The O's dominated in that respect Smile

by Glas a du Fri 11 May 2012, 9:33 pm

Robert Jones

Munster aren't the team they were THEY HAVE LOST THE MENTAL ATTITUDE OF HOW TO WIN

Big claim!

by Pete330v2 Fri 11 May 2012, 9:36 pm

Notch wrote:Aw, it's a shame I won't get to meet you Swanny but there's always next year in Dublin!

Sods law dictates that after having had an all-Irish final in London there'll be no Irish sides involved in Dublin next year but I'm planning to go down for it anyway

Ditto Notch. I am kicking myself for missing this season's final and won't be making that mistake twice.
My word that was the softest Munster side I've ever seen. It was painful to watch a side I've always admired so easily brushed aside.

by Hound_of_Harrow Fri 11 May 2012, 9:37 pm

Been getting score updates from Andy W. Didn't see that score coming. Perhaps Munster would rather lose away to the Os (no shame really) than get munched by Leinster in the final.
Whistle

I guess the Rabo (Provinces*) doesn't have the same stipulation about fielding your strongest team available** in league fixtures.

* same as with England, there are mandatory 'stand down' periods for players in the national squad. I can't believe that is the case in the Rabo this weekend.

** The Sale team v Quins game, which had Cockers up in arms.

by Guest Fri 11 May 2012, 9:37 pm

Glas a du wrote:Robert Jones

Munster aren't the team they were THEY HAVE LOST THE MENTAL ATTITUDE OF HOW TO WIN

Big claim!

Oof, after some of those last minute drop goal wins?? not sure I agree with that.

by **Notch** Fri 11 May 2012, 9:37 pm

Pete330v2 wrote:My word that was the softest Munster side I've ever seen. It was painful to watch a side I've always admired so easily brushed aside.

Ditto Pete, would have been an impossible result a few years ago.

Sic Transit Gloria indeed.

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Fri 11 May 2012, 9:41 pm

Risca Rev wrote:Mark Ring (@MarkRing10)
11/05/2012 16:33
Just saw munster squad for semi v ospreys. 11 of them were involved for munster 'A' in B & I Final v The Keys! 8 of them in the forwards!

Cheating buzzards those Munster types. Moral victory for the Keys woohoo.

From the scoreline, looks like X Keys got a fair deal - but why they put Munster A out against the Buzzards I have no idea?! Whistle

by **Notch** Fri 11 May 2012, 9:42 pm

Right, only one thing for it.

IRISH RUGBY IN CRISIS!

Munster crumbled like a soggy digestive in Swansea, Joe Schmidt ditching Leinster for Auckland Blues and Ulster are just a lot of foreign mercenaries* Whistle

(*Dey tik arr jabs!!!)

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Fri 11 May 2012, 9:43 pm

rugbydreamer wrote:
littleswannygirl wrote:Fab! Thank you

I can easily get to Richmond for 12.30 ish. May have to get a slightly earlier train home, the 21:00 has a change at Stafford. If the connecting train doesn't run I'm stranded! Earlier one is 20:20, which I could do, just have to be organised I need a London reg to give me an idea of transit times! It's looking more and more likely I'll be there, will let you know

I soooo so hope you can make it!

K, what're you thinking, lass, you're sorted for a bed if you can make it down - you know it makes sense

by Rava Fri 11 May 2012, 9:56 pm

Swanny

Would be brill if you could make it down. You know it makes sense.

by Cari Fri 11 May 2012, 10:01 pm

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Yahoo

by Glas a du Fri 11 May 2012, 10:01 pm

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:
Risca Rev wrote:Mark Ring (@MarkRing10)
11/05/2012 16:33
Just saw munster squad for semi v ospreys. 11 of them were involved for munster 'A' in B & I Final v The Keys! 8 of them in the forwards!

Cheating buzzards those Munster types. Moral victory for the Keys woohoo.
From the scoreline, looks like X Keys got a fair deal - but why they put Munster A out against the Buzzards I have no idea?!

Oi! Don't diss Ringo. Coz eel av sum maites ool ave a werd like.

by littleswannygirl Fri 11 May 2012, 10:17 pm

Think Cari may just have spontaneously combusted! Very Happy

As, you are a star, thank you Hug

I'll look into it, will let you know tomorrow.

And I so can't get used to me and "it makes sense" in the same sentence! Laugh

by Thomond Fri 11 May 2012, 10:20 pm

If there's a shot gun behind the bar, I'll borrow it. Or 3/4 Naggins will do.

music

Nobody knows the trouble I've seen, Nobody knows my sorrow music

by **Notch** Fri 11 May 2012, 10:20 pm

I'd say she has alright Swanny. Whoever is locking up the pub tonight, don't forget to tie some string to Caris ankle so she doesn't float away over night Smile

by Rava Fri 11 May 2012, 10:21 pm

Thomond wrote:If there's a shot gun behind the bar, I'll borrow it. Or 3/4 Naggins will do.

Nobody knows the trouble I've seen, Nobody knows my sorrow

Feel for you mate. Probably the most inept Munster performance of the professional era.

by Guest Fri 11 May 2012, 10:22 pm

Thomond wrote:If there's a shot gun behind the bar, I'll borrow it. Or 3/4 Naggins will do.

Nobody knows the trouble I've seen, Nobody knows my sorrow

I know how it feels to lose to the O's by a point margin like that (although I think ours was even worse!) Not nice.

by **Notch** Fri 11 May 2012, 10:22 pm

Certainly the most inept I've ever seen them. It was a sad sight really, a once great team reduced to chasing shadows.

Thomond Ale

by Glas a du Fri 11 May 2012, 10:24 pm

That's not helping Notch.

It's a blip

by **Notch** Fri 11 May 2012, 10:27 pm

Glas a du wrote:That's not helping Notch.

I don't really do consoling very well censored

Hey! I've never pretended to be a people person, as regular posters know. I try though. I've been where Munster fans are tonight and it is a pretty awful place to be.

by Cari Fri 11 May 2012, 10:30 pm

rugbydreamer wrote:
Thomond wrote:If there's a shot gun behind the bar, I'll borrow it. Or 3/4 Naggins will do.

Nobody knows the trouble I've seen, Nobody knows my sorrow

I know how it feels to lose to the O's by a point margin like that (although I think ours was even worse!) Not nice.

Dreamer - did you shiver when Paul James replying to Phil Steele's question said the highlights of his entire O's career was scoring two tries against the Scarlets...? devil

Russell Howard! Run

by Guest Fri 11 May 2012, 10:33 pm

Cari wrote:
rugbydreamer wrote:
Thomond wrote:If there's a shot gun behind the bar, I'll borrow it. Or 3/4 Naggins will do.

Nobody knows the trouble I've seen, Nobody knows my sorrow

I know how it feels to lose to the O's by a point margin like that (although I think ours was even worse!) Not nice.

Dreamer - did you shiver when Paul James replying to Phil Steele's question said the highlights of his entire O's career was scoring two tries against the Scarlets...?

Russell Howard!

My expression has never turned from a smile to a scowl quicker! the cheeky so and so, I thought he was going to say captaining the O's to a win against Australia!

by Glas a du Fri 11 May 2012, 10:33 pm

Notch wrote:
Glas a du wrote:That's not helping Notch.

I don't really do consoling very well

Hey! I've never pretended to be a people person, as regular posters know. I try though. I've been where Munster fans are tonight and it is a pretty awful place to be.

I know

You are mellowing slightly. I'm getting worried about you. If Ulster win, will you train as a Social Worker?

by **Notch** Fri 11 May 2012, 10:35 pm

Probably have to go into a monastery or the like. Of course loud chants of 'Stand Up for the Ulstermen' are possibly detrimental to that way of life so I'd imagine I'd be back posting before too much longer.