The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub, Bridgend

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Thu 19 Jul 2012, 14:47

First topic message reminder :

Hello and welcome to the Dew Drop Inn, 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.

This week the pub has set up in Bridgend, the birthplace of ex Wales and Lions centre Dr. Jack Matthews, who has sadly passed away.

The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no tampering with the pictures of Dr Jack Matthews and his Welsh centres partner Bleddyn Williams.

Ale

Previous Pub: https://www.606v2.com/t32320p950-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-antananarivo-arms-madagascar

by Thomond Mon 23 Jul 2012, 12:49

Hmm, Ravenhill or Manhattan?

I think that's pretty obvious, sure you can always check out a newish sport like Basketball, ice hockey or American football.

Or possibly the most insane thing ever.

Spoiler:

Agree Munsty, Dublin are a very good side, they will be contending as much as I don't want to say it. Pro dublin bias in other sports though. Not mentioning it but it's rather obvious. What national league has 5 Dublin teams in it's top tier?

by ChequeredJersey Mon 23 Jul 2012, 12:57

Ice Hockey is a wonderful sport, I really advise trying to see a live match

by Thomond Mon 23 Jul 2012, 12:59

I saw some teenagers playing it while I was on holiday before (my cousin was playing in the match) and I would say it is probably one of the oughest sports to paly on the planet. Two very different disciplines, you need to have for it. Not many sports have that.

by **rodders** Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:03

Ah sure come on lads I could watch the Belfast Giants any friday night at the Odessey if I wanted....

by MBTGOG Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:05

T,

Could be something to do with the fact that the population of Dublin City is 5 times larger than the next closest city?

by Thomond Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:07

Could be and more than likely is. Not too much wrong with it but saying there isn't a Dublin bias is a bit of a joke.

by eirebilly Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:08

Afternoon all. Whats this new titel Thomond? Rather impressive Wink

by eirebilly Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:11

I want a titel as well.

Bold and green with CULCHIE as the text Wink

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:11

eirebilly wrote:Afternoon all. Whats this new titel Thomond? Rather impressive

billy, afternoon - don't be fooled, they're giving them out to anyone, even Glas has one Wink

by Thomond Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:11

It means I have delusions of grandeur and I get to be a pompous ass, it makes people think I'm better than I am.

So it's like a badge for Cork people basically.

I do an odd spot for this place here: http://v2journal.com/

by eirebilly Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:13

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:
eirebilly wrote:Afternoon all. Whats this new titel Thomond? Rather impressive
billy, afternoon - don't be fooled, they're giving them out to anyone, even Glas has one

I want a CULCHIE one Wink

by eirebilly Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:13

Thomond wrote:It means I have delusions of grandeur and I get to be a pompous ass, it makes people think I'm better than I am.

So it's like a badge for Cork people basically.

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by ChequeredJersey Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:13

Heya Billy, ltns

by eirebilly Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:14

Hey CJ, hope all is well?

by red_stag Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:15

Thomond wrote:Could be and more than likely is. Not too much wrong with it but saying there isn't a Dublin bias is a bit of a joke.

Im not sure its a "bias". Its perfectly logical that Dublin will have many top flight clubs as there is more local sponsorship and a larger population base.

by ChequeredJersey Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:16

Yeah, I'm good all in all. Got a lunch meeting now, will be back later. Good to see that you're on the road to recovery mate

by eirebilly Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:17

Grand so CJ, have a good one

by Thomond Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:17

The coverage they get is biased Stag. If you and others actually paid attention to the LOI you might know that. The FAI are a joke but that's not completely regards to Dublin clubs (Bohemians and Derry were convicted of more or less the same situation, Derry got relegated Bohs did not).

FAI CEO took a 10% paycut but is still getting 360k a year. A joke. Nothing to do withmy rant but a gneral observation.

by **rodders** Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:18

Bout ye Bill guinness

by red_stag Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:20

But thats true of anything.

Cork hurlings get more coverage than Kerry hurlers.

Man City get more coverage than Wolves.

Leicester Tigers get more coverage than Worcester Warriors.

by red_stag Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:21

Hows Billy?

by eirebilly Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:22

Staggy, rodders. Life is good here. No more casts and walking again (well shuffeling) Wink

Missed this place Very Happy

by Thomond Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:22

The majority of Dublin clubs aren't bigger than other LOI clubs therein lies the difference. They get more coverage than the likes of Sligo get but are not a better nor a bigger team.

by Luckless Pedestrian Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:25

I'm guessing that things in the ROI are Dublin-centric, just as everything in Britain is London-centric. It's just one of those things.

by **rodders** Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:26

billy you are a legend sir, I thought maybe they'd put you back together like Robocop or the Bionic man and you'd have superpowers.

Ah well just hearing you're back on your feet will have to do I suppose.... Whistle

Great news billser, good to have to back old bean king

by red_stag Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:27

Luckless Pedestrian wrote:I'm guessing that things in the ROI are Dublin-centric, just as everything in Britain is London-centric. It's just one of those things.

Exactly. Im amazed its such a talking point.

Billy - glad to hear it pal.

by Thomond Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:28

They don't have the technology Rodders.

by eirebilly Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:28

Got two extra pins to the collection rodders, thats 9 in total now so i am sort of robocop Wink

by **rodders** Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:29

You serious Thom, I thought they'd have it in the Dam.

Obviously the Dubliners wouldn't be allowing that sort of thing in Cork.... Smile

by Thomond Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:30

Stag, I don't mind it too much in the media (annoys me when people deny it though) it annoys me when things that happen with Derry and Bohs as that was a complete joke. Bohs didn't even get a slap on the wrist. That's the only real problem I have with bias and one or two dodgy ref calls (a referee who is a former Shamrock Rovers season ticket holder should not be allowed ref Shamrock Rovers matches) not necessarily agaisnt my own club but in general.

by Rava Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:30

Wouldn't Sligo Rovers get more coverage in the Sligo Champion or Weekender than any of the Dublin based teams Whistle

by **rodders** Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:31

eirebilly wrote:Got two extra pins to the collection rodders, thats 9 in total now so i am sort of robocop

The future of 606v2 enforcement is here!

Keep the chin up Billser, glad you are on the mend. Keep her lit!

by **Pal Joey** Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:32

Interesting topic.

As Stag says, the bigger centres naturally will get more attention. In Ireland's case - you have that greater sense of Dublin v the Rest, no?

In Oz, it's usually a two-way tug-of-war between the big two cities but Brisbane is catching up (in terms of pop'n, economics, etc) and we're starting to feel their emergence - they got the G20 summit even. (building works going on here at the convention centre so that makes sense... but some will still make a big issue of it.)

However, being a very egalitarian society we also tend to spread things around and try and bring Adelaide and Perth into the mix more... which is a good thing, imo... but as I said above, some people will always feel left out.

by eirebilly Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:32

Defo on the men rodders man. Happy as well and as much as i hate to say this, i am giving up the dangerous work and going into the same field as Rava Shocked

by MBTGOG Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:37

Trying to freeze out Melbourne though Breaker? Wink

by **rodders** Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:38

eirebilly wrote:Defo on the men rodders man. Happy as well and as much as i hate to say this, i am giving up the dangerous work and going into the same field as Rava

You're going to play for Ballymoney RFC?! .... ah ok not that type of field... Whistle

Well then I wish you the best with whatever you do, and as little pins in your limbs whilst you do it Billser.... You're due a bit of luck sir! king

by eirebilly Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:39

Yep, going to do a HSE course and get accredited. Kind of looking forward to it Very Happy

by **Pal Joey** Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:41

MBTGOG wrote:Trying to freeze out Melbourne though Breaker?

No, they are the other one in 'the big two', Munsty.

by Rava Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:43

eirebilly wrote:Defo on the men rodders man. Happy as well and as much as i hate to say this, i am giving up the dangerous work and going into the same field as Rava

Back to picking spuds is it Billy? Very Happy

Interesting move for you. If I can be of any help please let me know.

by MBTGOG Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:45

Ah, I see what you mean. I thought you meant Brisbane were part of the big two. Australia is an incredibly interesting place the way it works.

by Guest Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:45

Hi Billy and all.

Congratulations Rava.

Macedonia was alright with work. Got incorrect data charges from O2 when I was on wifi with data roaming off though. £17 to claim back ( though I'm not holding my breath). O2 are rubbish.

by eirebilly Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:46

Good man Rava, picked out where i am going to study. Had no idea it was such a broad course. Looking forward to it, i am used to writing my own PTW, TRA's, RIE's and LMRA's so it should not be too difficult Smile

by **Pal Joey** Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:47

eirebilly wrote:Yep, going to do a HSE course and get accredited. Kind of looking forward to it

Funny you mentioned it - I was thinking of exactly the same thing yesterday. Need to continually add more skills. Huge money is being offered here - especially in WA. It's a tough environment though but you can FIFO and the big companies offer very good rosters.

You would do very well there Billy - the oil & gas projects are screaming out for people with HSE/OH&S experience and quals. I've got my White Card but maybe I will have to get a Cert IV accreditation for building projects.

by eirebilly Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:49

I have accreditation for QHSE offshore breaker but i need to get a full accreditation.

Its a very funny turn for me as i really used to hate HSE people onsite Wink

No offensive Rava but you understand Wink

by red_stag Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:52

Tomorrow should be interesting.

Herself is coming in to work part-time for us! Shocked

by Rava Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:52

eirebilly wrote:I have accreditation for QHSE offshore breaker but i need to get a full accreditation.

Its a very funny turn for me as i really used to hate HSE people onsite

No offensive Rava but you understand

None taken Billy Wink

I sometimes hate myself Rolling Eyes

by Thomond Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:52

Any Ulster workers Stag? They better hide.

by **Pal Joey** Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:55

MBTGOG wrote:Ah, I see what you mean. I thought you meant Brisbane were part of the big two. Australia is an incredibly interesting place the way it works.

We are very similar to the USA in the 1850's Whistle

(in terms of population) however without their proximity to Europe... but as you know we are closer to Asia - the Pacific Century and all that. Get in here 'early' if it appeals to you Munsty - we are 'home away from home' for you good folk. We need more of you!!!

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Mon 23 Jul 2012, 13:56

Afternoon all, 'tis a lovely day, and was a lovely weekend Very Happy

I got to watch the Crusaders' match, and half of the 2nd playoff Saturday morning. Then RiskySports and his better half put on a great barbecue for their housewarming out in the Surrey countryside.

And yesterday I caught up with a couple of mates who're over from NZ on holiday. Plus there was the TdF, the golf and the F1 Very Happy

Hiya Billy,

And Rev, Macedonia hasn't made the papers yet, nice work Wink

NZ has an Auckland vs the rest thing, dating right back to when the capital was moved to Wellington from Russell in the Bay of Islands (north of Auckland) to be more central. Nearly 1/3 of the population are in Auckland, along with a lot of the national news media so that tends to drive agendas.

by eirebilly Mon 23 Jul 2012, 14:00

Rava wrote:
eirebilly wrote:I have accreditation for QHSE offshore breaker but i need to get a full accreditation.

Its a very funny turn for me as i really used to hate HSE people onsite

No offensive Rava but you understand

None taken Billy I sometimes hate myself

Aahh man, i hated you rule setters when i was a young man. Safety meant nothing Wink

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