The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub, The Patch

by **Pal Joey** Sat Sep 22, 2012 9:11 am

First topic message reminder :

Hello and 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 made its way to The Patch - a tiny rugby union* community nestled in the Dandenong Ranges east of Melbourne in the week before the AFL Grand Final.

The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no tampering with the pictures of Willie Falloon, Joel Conlon, Peter Murchie, Lewis Jetta, Lance "Buddy" Franklin and Frazier Climo.

Ale

Last Pub: https://www.606v2.com/t34889p1000-the-hillsborough-memorial-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub-liverpool

* "Tell him he's dreaming..."

by Rava Tue Sep 25, 2012 3:42 pm

Luckless Pedestrian wrote:In fairness, the diary industry usually has a mid-~~year~~ day lull.

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Tue Sep 25, 2012 3:52 pm

Hoog wrote:
AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:
Glas a du wrote:Buy apples.
I thought you wanted us to buy milk?

Only from local shops and not big supermarkets. They are driving the diary industry to its knees. You should tell the doris about it, she loves causes like that no??

Only if it's organic! Rolling Eyes

by Rava Tue Sep 25, 2012 4:02 pm

Leinster players warming up for last weekends game against Edinburgh.

Spoiler:

by Gibson Tue Sep 25, 2012 4:11 pm

Hoog wrote:
AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:
Glas a du wrote:Buy apples.
I thought you wanted us to buy milk?

Only from local shops and not big supermarkets. They are driving the diary industry to its knees. You should tell the doris about it, she loves causes like that no??

Mrs As only buys organic. So she is saving the day for real food. And milk.

But Glas is right, invest in apples. Cos it don´t rain in Indianapolis in the Summertime.

by Suspicious lurker Tue Sep 25, 2012 4:15 pm

Aye aye she does Gibbo. It's nice to know that she will buy ANYTHING with the word organic on it.

She spoils you asbo

by PenfroPete Tue Sep 25, 2012 4:23 pm

Risca Rev wrote:I think it's www.allwalessport.co.uk. I bookmarked it on the rugby results on my iPhone. I think that it gets the scores pretty quickly, as I remember thinking how they do it in such a timely manner (they must phone around the clubs). Maybe I got my days muddled up though and it didn't get updated till Sunday?

Indeed they do

by Guest Tue Sep 25, 2012 4:29 pm

There you are then. Cheers Penfro.

At least they publish all the leagues I want to read. Don't think they do Risca 2's kind of level, but that's nitpicking. At least they offer a lot more leagues than the Beeb etc.

by PenfroPete Tue Sep 25, 2012 4:47 pm

Yep - even down to the dark depths of Div 6 SE Smile

Is a very good service

by Hound_of_Harrow Tue Sep 25, 2012 7:05 pm

I usually check the WRU website for the Sarries result.

by Guest Tue Sep 25, 2012 7:30 pm

I just assume the Sarries have won, so don't check their result out.

by prop_lyd Tue Sep 25, 2012 7:31 pm

Risca Rev wrote:I just assume the Sarries have won, so don't check their result out.

This response I like ALOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Hound_of_Harrow Tue Sep 25, 2012 7:45 pm

Oh well, I'll post a brief update on some of the Welsh players plying their trade in France. Courtesy of TRPs weekly round ups.

James Hook - going very well for Perpignan, despite another season of toil for the Catalans (W2 - L4). He has signed an amendment his contract allowing him to leave in the close season if Perpignan do not qualify for the HC.

Gethin Jenkins - not much to report, and was on the bench for Toulon last weekend. W6 - L0

Mike Phillips - the Bayonne crowd are getting on his back after several lacklustre performances. Doesn't help when you're hockeyed 6-35 at home though (by Toulouse). W1 - L5.

Aled Brew - going great guns at Biarritz in the early games. No try this week*. W5 -L1

* but there is a pic...

http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9989_8064015,00.html

by Guest Tue Sep 25, 2012 7:53 pm

I have been reading about Bayonne's struggles. I would rather play them first now, instead of a trip to Gomez Park.

So happy for Brewy, but by Christ do we miss him.

by Hound_of_Harrow Tue Sep 25, 2012 8:00 pm

Only Mont de Marsan keeping Bayonne off the bottom, Rev.

Of course you're missing Brewy; a very good finisher, and he tracks play well.

The Amlin pool may be a shoot out between our teams if Bayonne decide to field a weakened team to concentrate on the T14.

by littleswannygirl Tue Sep 25, 2012 8:42 pm

Evening pub cuppa

Not been in for a few days, hope everyone is well. And really hope Scotty's op went ok yesterday.

My cold seems to like me, I can't get rid of the blydi thing! Proper cough I've got now Rolling Eyes

Consoling myself with a glass of (medicinal) RedWine

and the Great British Bake Off, which includes Mr Hollywood Very Happy

No need to worry about my low blood pressure right now Very Happy

by Cari Tue Sep 25, 2012 8:51 pm

- thanks for that update. It's good to know how the lads are doing en France. The interview with Brew and Phillips on Scrum V last Sunday was interesting. Catch it on the iPlayer if you can get that.

Swanny - I was only thinking about how you're doing up there. Must be drenched I expect. It's raining again here now. I love watching TGBBO. Bad idea watching it if you're hungry though Very Happy

by Glas a du Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:02 pm

@VaughanRoderick: RT " @Steffan_Rhys Tomorrow's Western Mail front page: McDonalds fired me after I sprinkled too much chocolate on a McFlurry" No comment.

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by PJHolybloke Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:04 pm

WTF?!

by Guest Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:10 pm

ooooooh a dilemma.

Just bought myself a tartan skirt online, looking for boots to go with it, and I've found some. Only ya know a teeeeensy problem in that they are £100.

Well I lie, they're actually£99.95.

Still. Ouch. Why can't they be less?!

by Hound_of_Harrow Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:13 pm

Cari - I don't think I can access that on the phone. You are lucky to have Scrum S4/C etc. The cost cutting Beeb dropped the regional channels from freeview a while back.

mad

by littleswannygirl Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:17 pm

Hi Cari, we're doing ok just here, thanks for thinking of us Very Happy

I went out earlier in the car and there is a lot of standing water around. The dual carriageway at the bottom of the village (about 2 miles away) looks like a lake in places. We seem to have escaped the worst of it though, some areas here have really struggled.

TGBBO is great isn't it?! Makes me hungry watching it even after I've had my tea! Take my hat off to those taking part. The variety of stuff they have to produce is tough, I'd fall at the pastry. It's my nemesis Rolling Eyes

by Cari Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:19 pm

Oh that's a shame Hound. I guess you only use the phone then, not a PC? I would be on the iPlayer for anywhere I think.

Dreamer - There are lots of shops that do perfectly good clothing and footwear but at a much cheaper price, so shop somewhere else. You'll probably get the same sort of designs that you want. Also depends on how much you'd wear them as well I reckon. Are tartan skirts and boots back in fashion?! That's so '90s...I suddenly feel old. You'll all be wearing puffa jackets next...

by Cari Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:21 pm

littleswannygirl wrote:Hi Cari, we're doing ok just here, thanks for thinking of us I went out earlier in the car and there is a lot of standing water around. The dual carriageway at the bottom of the village (about 2 miles away) looks like a lake in places. We seem to have escaped the worst of it though, some areas here have really struggled.

TGBBO is great isn't it?! Makes me hungry watching it even after I've had my tea! Take my hat off to those taking part. The variety of stuff they have to produce is tough, I'd fall at the pastry. It's my nemesis

Glad you're all right up there Swanny Smile

I heard it was pretty bad in the North of the country. Did you see what they got in Aberdeen though? Freaky!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-19716141

I'd like to do the tasting on TGBBO...but that's about as far as my talent would go in any baking! Erm

by Guest Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:22 pm

ha Cari I don't give a hoot about fashion! Just wear what I like Smile

Right, closed the webpage, will not by them. Maybe......

by Hound_of_Harrow Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:24 pm

Blydi heck, I hope you're ok there swanny. The conditions look awful.
Shocked

by Cari Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:25 pm

Well if you're paying that much for a pair of boots, I'd hope you'd like to wear them alot. A good par of Doc Martens are much less than that, and they last for yonks. I love mine. Always have a good pair of Docs in my house.

by Guest Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:28 pm

ah my ankles are too scrawny for Doc Martens Cari, look blinkin ridiculous with them on which is horrible because I really really like the look of them Sad

My last pair of expensive boots I think were £80 and they've lasted me 5 years, so they are deffo worth investing in if you can find a good pair.

hmmmmmm.....

but on a much brighter note, just had confirmation through that my match ticket for Clermont v Scarlets has been booked Very Happy

Everything booked for that now, soooo SO can not wait!

by Hound_of_Harrow Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:39 pm

Nice one on the Clermont trip, dreamer.
thumbsup

I need a noo pair of boots myself.

by Guest Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:43 pm

Aye Hound, my first proper away trip. Not sure places the likes of Swansea, Cardiff and Newport count see Whistle

And judging by the stories that come out from all the other Scarlets fans' trips, tis going to be a pretty epic weekend Very Happy

by littleswannygirl Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:50 pm

Thanks for the concern people Hug

We are ok, honestly, this little bit is kind of protected. It is very, very wet, I'm not denying that, but we don't suffer from floods like others do. We're just up in the hills so most of it flows down and away from us. Some poor souls have got it pretty bad though.

Dreamer, these boots. I confess I've paid that much for a pair of boots but I've had them for years and wear them regularly. Look at it this way. You pay what, £30.00, for a pair of everyday boots that you wear frequently and regularly until they're knackered then you throw them out. If these boots will last and you'll get your money's worth out of them then do it.

And I agree with Cari on the DM's. I've worn them for years and love them, I currently have 2 pairs on the go. There are ways to disguise thin ankles, don't let that put you off.

If you'll definitely wear the boots and they put a smile on your face then blydi go for it Very Happy

by Guest Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:56 pm

aaah Swanny that's like being a little devil

on my shoulder!

I've talked myself into not liking the heel on them anyways, so my search continues Wink

Glad you've missed the worst of the weather mind, it's been utterly awful in some places.

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:57 pm

Evening all. Back into a new season of netball and we started with a solid win Smile

And I got player of the match Very Happy

And it didn't rain during the match Yahoo

blinking cold mind you

by Guest Tue Sep 25, 2012 10:04 pm

nice one Kiwi!

Righty, I'm off to get some kip and ya know...not buy things....maybe....

Nos da pawb Hug

by littleswannygirl Tue Sep 25, 2012 10:13 pm

Chuffin' freezin' isn't it Pete? Well up here it has been anyway, we had a proper frost on Saturday night Erm

Dreamer, sorry! Didn't mean to play devil

! Keep looking hon, you'll find the right ones Smile

by Hound_of_Harrow Tue Sep 25, 2012 10:45 pm

"There are ways to disguise thin ankles, don't let that put you off."

Most blokes won't be paying too much attention to your ankles.

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Wed Sep 26, 2012 3:27 am

Morning all. Early egg

on the go for the early risers with some cuppa

&

to wash them down

by Rava Wed Sep 26, 2012 7:09 am

Morning All.

Couldn't sleep the Asbo? Too excited?
Has the telegram arrived?

Happy Birthday! Bubbly

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Wed Sep 26, 2012 7:14 am

Morning all.

Happy birthday Asbo
Whisky

by Mrs Penfro Wed Sep 26, 2012 7:36 am

rugbydreamer wrote:Aye Hound, my first proper away trip. Not sure places the likes of Swansea, Cardiff and Newport count see

And judging by the stories that come out from all the other Scarlets fans' trips, tis going to be a pretty epic weekend

Don't let yourself get led astray by your two travelling companions now!! They could very well be bad influences you know. Rolling Eyes

by Mrs Penfro Wed Sep 26, 2012 7:38 am

Sorry!! Morning all and 'Pen-blwydd Hapus' Asbo! cake

by Luckless Pedestrian Wed Sep 26, 2012 7:48 am

Bore da pawb / good morning all, and penblwydd hapus, Asbo! <organic cake

>

I have a pair of Doctor Martens as my work boots. I'm office based, but I have to go out into the yard to help out a fair bit and shoes would get wrecked in no time (I know this from experience). Mine weren't that expensive, I got them in a sale and they were definitely under £80, if not under £70.

Anyway, time for cuppa

!

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Wed Sep 26, 2012 8:21 am

Morning all, muchas grassy-arse for pebblwydd hapus - no telegram from queenie as yet, but am delighted to see that my age has chalked up to 3 figures in my profile, when it will only allow you to enter a date that would give an age of 2 figures - it feels just like defeating the system!

cake

by Hound_of_Harrow Wed Sep 26, 2012 8:22 am

Morning folks. Happy Birthday As.
Ale

by Luckless Pedestrian Wed Sep 26, 2012 8:29 am

Morning Hound - I'm all paid up for the Wasps away trip, so hopefully we'll be able to rendezvous for half a bitter shandy Very Happy

by PenfroPete Wed Sep 26, 2012 8:38 am

Pen-blwydd Hapus Asbo cuppa

Last night - TV, OMG, WTF Shocked

by **Pal Joey** Wed Sep 26, 2012 9:01 am

Happy Birthday As! cake

Have a wonderful day mate.

Southland 13 Northland 0 after 25 mins. (our Team) Smile

by Luckless Pedestrian Wed Sep 26, 2012 9:12 am

Was that the Valleys show, Penfro? They showed a bit of that on Wales Today, it didn't look the greatest.

by prop_lyd Wed Sep 26, 2012 9:23 am

Happy Birthday Asbo!! cider

Sounds like this valleys show was a right hit in Wales........how long till it gets cut?! Going to have to youtube it I think for a laugh!

by Luckless Pedestrian Wed Sep 26, 2012 9:32 am

It's probably quite funny Prop, a bit of car-crash TV. It's full of cliches, but nothing to get angry about as I see it.

by PenfroPete Wed Sep 26, 2012 10:01 am

Yeah Lucky, it was a bit like CCTV. It was very lazy and stereotyped though

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