The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub, Taihape

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 Taihape - The Gumboot Capital of the World!

http://www.taihape.co.nz/

We also welcome our newest member, Amber ...who no doubt will have an interest in those boots!

The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no tampering with the pictures of Aaron Smith, Topsy Ojo, Jason Shoemark, Tom Rees, Gonzalo Garcia, Leo the Leinster Lion and Lalakai Foketi up on the wall.



Last Pub: https://www.606v2.com/t35494p1050-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub-oxford

Where's my bodhran...

Glas a du wrote:

Hoog wrote:Morning all.


Couple of days off now which is exactly what I need.

Snap. Fancy meeting up in Cumbria?

Three o'clock good for you???*




*where's cumbria??

I could tell you but it would potentially spoil the ending of the last book, suffice to say my answer was written in the style of the book - something like " he crapped his chino's and passed out from loike, embarrassment?"

Luckless Pedestrian wrote:

Thing is lucky, I posted that reply before I say yours. My UK geography is not what it used to be, and honestly I don't know where it is.

It's kind of like Coventry, a place I've heard so much about but couldn't for the life of me tell you where it is.

The Lake District, setting of Withnail and I.

(Wait for it...)

Hoog wrote:

Luckless Pedestrian wrote:

Thing is lucky, I posted that reply before I say yours. My UK geography is not what it used to be, and honestly I don't know where it is.

It's kind of like Coventry, a place I've heard so much about but couldn't for the life of me tell you where it is.

And this man is in charge of public transport.

That's fair enough thought Hughie, my geography of Ireland isn't the best.

Lucky there's rails under him say I.

Ah now in general its ok like, is have a good idea where most counties in England are, well I'd get them in the general vicinity anyway

Cumbria is northwest England Hughie, Selafeild is there.

I love Boris Johnson's speaches. He effectively gets up and runs through an hour of comedic material with the odd policy thrown in. Riveting stuff.

Ah of course mick.

Discussion: We all have great stories about meeting rugby players who took the time to sign things, meet the fans and did it in nicest possible way.

Have you every been let down after meeting a top class rugby player who was just rude.

The only rugby player I've ever met (as in spoken to) is Charlie Faulkner. We were in a pub so I didn't ask him to sign anything.

I remember when Leinster played Racing Metro in the RDS there was a gang of kids outside the changing room waiting for Chabal to come through, he had 2 body gaurds and wouldn't stop for anyone. Then i heard a fella say to his son "don't worry about him, here comes Frans Steyne, he's won a world cup", and Frans Steyne stopped and signed stuff for the kid. Which was nice. But yeah, Chabal's a bell end, and he was never really all that good in the first place.

Bad: Mark Ring-spoke at our dinner and was just whining. Henson (shock horror)-spoke to him years ago after a match, said I thought he played well and he glared and pushed past me, james hook apologised onhis behalf!!

Best: Rick o'shea-partying till 3am at our club dinner one year. Adam Jones (dragons 2nd row)-played touch with him down roath park with mates and just a very down to earth guy...he gave me a couple of shocking passes too!!

Did anyone see Bordeaux v Toulouse at the weekend. Toulouse were losing 32-0 and won the game!!!

Gordon Darcy told me to Flock Off after the hc final.

Two minutes later he apologised and took photos with me and the rev

Hoog wrote:Gordon Darcy told me to Flock Off after the hc final.

Two minutes later he apologised and took photos with me and the rev

Really? That's not good to hear! At least he apologised though.

Things are still tense between Shaggy and I, we might never get our friendship back to where it was before

Hoog wrote:Gordon Darcy told me to Flock Off after the hc final.

Don't fecking blame him.

Well to me fair it was as he was still on the pitch and he wanted to chat to his bird. And I was pi$$ed

Has anyone seen Cian Healy's bird? My good god, google Holly Carpenter. Then oogle Holly Carpenter.

Mickado
I just did, and all I can say is that I wouldnt climb over Holly Carpenter to get to Cian Healy.

I've met a good few Ulster players and to a man they have been very friendly and approachable. I can't think of any bad experiences.

I shook hands with Marcus Horan after the recent game with Munster. That was nice because we are both around the same age.

Rava wrote:I've met a good few Ulster players and to a man they have been very friendly and approachable. I can't think of any bad experiences.

I shook hands with Marcus Horan after the recent game with Munster. That was nice because we are both around the same age.

My grandad was telling me that when he was a boy he met John Hayes after a match. John would have been only in his late 20s then - he said he was no craic at all.

aucklandlaurie wrote:
Mickado
I just did, and all I can say is that I wouldnt climb over Holly Carpenter to get to Cian Healy.

I wouldn't be going anywhere near her if Healy was about

Rava wrote:I've met a good few Ulster players and to a man they have been very friendly and approachable. I can't think of any bad experiences.

I shook hands with Marcus Horan after the recent game with Munster. That was nice because we are both around the same age.

There is only one Munster player I have found to be unapproachable and when he does smile with fans it appears to be smiling through gritted teeth.

I wont mention names but he can't tackle, he can't get the backline moving and he should be wearing #22 instead of #10 this weekend against Racing Metro.

I've never had a bad experience meeting a rugby player.

My brawd had his picture taken with Percy Montgomery once, said Percy was moody and not very friendly.

Then again mind, I have this irrational dislike of Percy, so maybe that's coloured my memory a bit

Rava wrote:I've met a good few Ulster players and to a man they have been very friendly and approachable. I can't think of any bad experiences.

I shook hands with Marcus Horan after the recent game with Munster. That was nice because we are both around the same age.

I’d say you’re a better scrummager.

'Fnoon all, anyone for a slice of pie:

And I can recommend the Tricky to wash it down, but only a thimbleful for Prop, don't want him being

Ah sure, I met Luke Charteris in a pub opposite Wellington Railway Station the night before Wales ' opening RWC game. One of us was drinking orange juice

Top bloke, had a photo taken with him

Penfro, I've met you a couple of times and had my picture taken with you. I'm sure Luke Charteris was as impressed as I was

After a quiet few weeks.....tensions are running high on the rugby boards......which can only mean one thing....

HEINO TIME!

rodders wrote:After a quiet few weeks.....tensions are running high on the rugby boards......which can only mean one thing....

HEINO TIME!

Cant wait. Gonna watch Ulster, Munster and Leinster games this weekend for sure!

Hoping for all for 4 Irish teams grabbing the win

red_stag wrote:Discussion: We all have great stories about meeting rugby players who took the time to sign things, meet the fans and did it in nicest possible way.

Have you every been let down after meeting a top class rugby player who was just rude.

Hmm I've met a few about over the years. I've been disappointed with all of them because they made me look short in the photos.

So far I haven't managed to catch up with Paul Marshall or Shane Williams though.....

https://www.606v2.com/t35841-racing-metro-v-munster-heineken-cup-round-1

Looks like Penney is sitting on the fence on the O'Gara/Keatley debate.

ROG owns the fence stag....

Oh, just thought I'd say that I watched Magical Mystery Tour on the iPlayer last night. It's really not that good at all, but the psychedelic bit set to 'Flying' was niiice.

I went to Oakwood with Luke Charteris once. He's very tall.

Glas a du wrote:I went to Oakwood with Luke Charteris once. He's very tall.

So are you!

Just found out I have to work on Saturday. It involves going to the RDS for the Leinster v Chiefs game.

red_stag wrote:Just found out I have to work on Saturday. It involves going to the RDS for the Leinster v Chiefs game.

You lucky barsteward. And to think we had to coax you to take that job ahead of one in a call centre

Rava wrote:

red_stag wrote:Just found out I have to work on Saturday. It involves going to the RDS for the Leinster v Chiefs game.

You lucky barsteward. And to think we had to coax you to take that job ahead of one in a call centre

It wasn't a call centre. It was office work. The other job paid an additional €7,000 per annum.

However, the Craic > Money

Aw man, thats not a bad wee job!

There are worse things to get paid for. Happy belated birthday btw! I wasn't in here on the day.

Thanks Notchy

Ahhh good man Stagger. Will you be doing anything at it or can you sit down and watch the game with us?

Our Stag'll have the very important task of hobnobbing.

He better bring some for the lot of us!

Lucky, I'll dazzle them with my new found wit.

Im not sure how they'll react to hearing my new love of the Dragons. Its kind of like when some inner city Limerick type tells you that their 17 year old daughter is pregnant. You feel sorry for them even though they are happy with the situation.

I've always wanted to give someone news and witness the emotional struggle. Telling people I like the Dragons will do that.