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The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Games of the XXX Olympiad Pub, Stratford
The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Games of the XXX Olympiad 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.
This week the pub has set up in the heart of the Olympic Precinct at Stratford, where we can watch the world's greatest athletes do their thing and strut their stuff during the best Modern Olympics Games ever.
"Citius, Altius, Fortius" has been the motto for the modern Olympic Games since their beginning in 1896 - and let's hope it stays that way.
The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no tampering with the pictures of Jessica Ennis, Kieran Behan, Oscar Pistorius, Bradley Wiggins, Leryn Franco, Michelle Jenneke, Victoria Pendleton, Aaron Cruden, Katie Taylor, Misty May, Usain Bolt, Mo Farah, Krisztián Berki (on that horsey thingy) and the the Winner of the Gold Medal at Wimbledon - Andy Murray.
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This week the pub has set up in the heart of the Olympic Precinct at Stratford, where we can watch the world's greatest athletes do their thing and strut their stuff during the best Modern Olympics Games ever.
"Citius, Altius, Fortius" has been the motto for the modern Olympic Games since their beginning in 1896 - and let's hope it stays that way.
The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no tampering with the pictures of Jessica Ennis, Kieran Behan, Oscar Pistorius, Bradley Wiggins, Leryn Franco, Michelle Jenneke, Victoria Pendleton, Aaron Cruden, Katie Taylor, Misty May, Usain Bolt, Mo Farah, Krisztián Berki (on that horsey thingy) and the the Winner of the Gold Medal at Wimbledon - Andy Murray.
Last Pawb: https://www.606v2.com/t33138p1000-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-games-of-the-xxx-olympiad-pub-london
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First to post...I'll connect up the pipes to sell proper british ale and some good old scrumpy from a keg!!
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Cheers prop.
Huge Sunday at the Games. I'm thrilled for Andy - hopefully he's got his Wimbo monkey off his back.
It's nearly 10am Monday here so I'll have a
Huge Sunday at the Games. I'm thrilled for Andy - hopefully he's got his Wimbo monkey off his back.
It's nearly 10am Monday here so I'll have a
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What ales? Can I request Tribute or Otter Bright?
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First time I've genuinely thought Andy might be able to win a major. Crying shame that the Olympics is seen as less than a major
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They both sound great - may I start with a Tribute thanks. ...and chase it with an Otter later.
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By the way, saw your post about my posts being " 10.8", LB, thanks v much mate
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Morning Pub. since breaker is lurking but being a general lazy feicar i will get the brews going.
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Morning Billy... just watching the Mars Rover landing on Mars... 2.5 bill well spent.
Milk and a couple of sugars thanks and don't spill any like you did last time.
CJ, "10.8" was as much as a bullseye in the Archery.
Milk and a couple of sugars thanks and don't spill any like you did last time.
CJ, "10.8" was as much as a bullseye in the Archery.
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Thought that you would be on the Beer about now breaker
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In a few hours maybe. Has the physio been yet?
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Nah, thats in a few hours
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How long is the session... about 45 mins or more? Do you use the green band or yellow or red one for stretching?
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Morning LB, Morning Sirpostalot, morning guys.
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Good morning Mr Bond
So Day 5 needs to be carefully negotiated... should be no problems.
I'm still waiting for our 2nd Gold. I can't help but feel it's going to be a long wait.
So Day 5 needs to be carefully negotiated... should be no problems.
I'm still waiting for our 2nd Gold. I can't help but feel it's going to be a long wait.
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Off to Judge sheep, crook in hand.
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What percentage of the medals are still available?
Cause we have run out of chances.
I was praying we end in the top twenty, but it seems there are a number of countries just behind us and one more gold puts them above us.
Cause we have run out of chances.
I was praying we end in the top twenty, but it seems there are a number of countries just behind us and one more gold puts them above us.
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Glas a du wrote:Off to Judge sheep, crook in hand.
What's your injury now?
Good luck... enjoy the judgin'.
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Linebreaker wrote:How long is the session... about 45 mins or more? Do you use the green band or yellow or red one for stretching?
I have two hour long sessions followed by Infra Red treatment for 15mins. They use small shocks of electricty, massage and stretching. Evil people are Physio's
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Wow what a weekend of sport. Amazing. Never seen anything like it.
Aw shoite its monday again .
Billser get some down ye!
Aw shoite its monday again .
Billser get some down ye!
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Got too many down me rodders, slightly hyperactive
Hows you?
Hows you?
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Got so little sleep last night, now going to be so late for medschool!
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Apart from seasonal deficit disorder, a sprained wrist and a mild hangover I'm doing good Billser....
Holidays booked and looking forward to the new ruggerball season so there's reason to hang in there for another while yet anyways...
Hows the bones doing? You back on top form yet?
Holidays booked and looking forward to the new ruggerball season so there's reason to hang in there for another while yet anyways...
Hows the bones doing? You back on top form yet?
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Mark!
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rodders wrote:Apart from seasonal deficit disorder, a sprained wrist and a mild hangover I'm doing good Billser....
Holidays booked and looking forward to the new ruggerball season so there's reason to hang in there for another while yet anyways...
Hows the bones doing? You back on top form yet?
How many times must i tell you to have herself help you out there so as to avoid injury
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We can't all afford a physio Billser.....
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Lucky you best clean that mess up!!
Morning all, actually booked today off first day off in months so I'm happy plus under 2 weeks till USA!! Anyone got some sausages and bacon going spare?
Morning all, actually booked today off first day off in months so I'm happy plus under 2 weeks till USA!! Anyone got some sausages and bacon going spare?
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I'll get the mop and bucket now!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-19134950
That reminds me how horrible Emeli Sande's version of 'Abide with Me' was. I've never heard such nasal singing.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-19134950
That reminds me how horrible Emeli Sande's version of 'Abide with Me' was. I've never heard such nasal singing.
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Derval ran here season best (struggled with injury and form so far this year) now that's bottle. It's also shows you how great we Corkonians are. ROG may have played shoite for most HC games last year but when Munster needed him in the clutch he was there. United needed Keano in the 99 CL semi, he won them that match. We really produce on the day. Except our footballers.
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Katie Taylor on at 2.30pm against Natasha Jonas.
Sorry teamGB but I'm backing Katie in this one .
Sorry teamGB but I'm backing Katie in this one .
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Good we were going to send her after you. Annalise in 2nd but I think she gets silver as it stands at the moment. Katie should win with some comfort if she fights anywhere close to her top level.
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I think it will be tough...the scoring for the home fighters have been.. er .. generous... in the fights I've seen..... Katie is going to need to win comfortably to have a chance of the descison I think.
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If Katie loses this, I will have lost faith in boxing, mainly as it will probably have been rigged! Gutted for Annalise there to, 4th. The worst spot to come. Still youngest on the boats there, she will learn from the experience and Rio 2016 is achievable. Well done Annalise absolutely gutted though.
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You've built them up too much mate. These bouts have a history of dodgy decisions... just have to cop it on the chin and move on.
Our TV pundits have made the same mistake with about 10 athletes so you're not alone. Such is life. There will be better days for them both hopefully.
Our TV pundits have made the same mistake with about 10 athletes so you're not alone. Such is life. There will be better days for them both hopefully.
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Well that Joshua fella was used as a punch bag by the Cuban in the final round a few days ago and still got the nod despite having only a 2 point lead going into the final round. Anything can happen when you have a partisan crowd.
for Annalise.
for Annalise.
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Also did you lot hear that Limerick fans threw a banana at Gael Clichy last night in their friendly with Man City? Absolutely disgraceful. Limerick should be banned from playing friendlies with overseas clubs for 5 years and not be giving the gate receipts. Not good for Irish football and disgraceful in this day and age.
Their match with Shamrock Rovers tonight is a potential banana skin...
I know boxing at the Olympics has a history of dodgy decisions, the dodgiest being Roy Jones Jr. in Seoul (wasn't alive at the time but have seen it since what a farce). Katie should be too good for her opponent, I don't think it will come into play. I imagine it won't. I think boxing is corrupt in some areas but it's been like that for a long time and I'm not even a huge fan.
Their match with Shamrock Rovers tonight is a potential banana skin...
I know boxing at the Olympics has a history of dodgy decisions, the dodgiest being Roy Jones Jr. in Seoul (wasn't alive at the time but have seen it since what a farce). Katie should be too good for her opponent, I don't think it will come into play. I imagine it won't. I think boxing is corrupt in some areas but it's been like that for a long time and I'm not even a huge fan.
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I've long since lost faith in Boxing Thom. Scoring is subjective thats the main problem. At least in the pro game you have a chance of a KO.
The other thing is the hometown fighter usually gets more points because the crowd cheer every time a punch lands, even if its on the gloves.
That RJJ fight was unbelievable! Thankfully theres been nothing that bad. Just expect any tight rounds to go to the home fighter.
The other thing is the hometown fighter usually gets more points because the crowd cheer every time a punch lands, even if its on the gloves.
That RJJ fight was unbelievable! Thankfully theres been nothing that bad. Just expect any tight rounds to go to the home fighter.
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Not having a go at anyone but you have to understand that 4 years prior to the Seoul Olypmics (The LA Olympics), the same thing happened to Sth Korea when they had several boxers lose to Americans in very similar situations. There will always be home advanatage but some decisions are bizare.
I dont like what the Sth Koreans did but the Americans did it to them first.
I dont like what the Sth Koreans did but the Americans did it to them first.
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Fair point Billser, obviously most of us would be far too young to recall these things.
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Looking back, it was Jerry Page (he eventually won the Gold) who was fighting the Sth Korean favourite (cant remember name and cant find it) and won 4-1 despite being beaten. Even the Americans booed the result and it almost caused the Sth Koreans to leave the Olympics if i remember.
Thats why i am always very cautious of discussing the RJJ incident as, although terrible for him, was a precedent set in his own country 4 years earlier.
Thats why i am always very cautious of discussing the RJJ incident as, although terrible for him, was a precedent set in his own country 4 years earlier.
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Remember the Russians opening the door when their javelin guy had his throw? Then they closed it again for the next guy.
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Didn't know about that at all Billser.
Take yer oil RJJ! Ya must've all forgot!
Take yer oil RJJ! Ya must've all forgot!
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Cant remember that one, would be dead funny to see though
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Wow, I'm seriously nervous watching this women's boxing bout.
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Australia eventually gets its 2nd Gold... a sailor called Tom.
Just to put it in perspective
Sydney 16-25-17
Athens 17-16-16
Beijing 14-15-17
so 47-56-50 in the last 3 Olympics
London 2-12-7 so far...
Talk about free falling.
Just to put it in perspective
Sydney 16-25-17
Athens 17-16-16
Beijing 14-15-17
so 47-56-50 in the last 3 Olympics
London 2-12-7 so far...
Talk about free falling.
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MBTGOG wrote:Wow, I'm seriously nervous watching this women's boxing bout.
Katie Taylor? - cracking fight isn't it?
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2nd standing count for the GB woman
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Medal for Taylor - lovely sport(wo)manship at the end of that bout. Well done Jonas (GB).
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