The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub, Taihape

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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

That's mean, Penfro. He might not even be able to whistle!

PenfroPete wrote:

rugbydreamer wrote:excellent from the Scarlets: http://www.scarlets.co.uk/eng/news/5241.php

really hope we get the funding to help with it.

Pretty bloody brilliant if it can go ahead

Af'noon all. That's a great idea – not sure what they mean by 140 years of history though. I mean, we’ve only had regional rugby for 10 years ……………..

Oh don't be such a pedant Penfroth

PenfroPete wrote:

Hoog wrote:Blasted myself with antibiotics yesterday and am beginning to feel the difference already, still can't open my mouth properly but I'm sure it'll all be ok by Saturday

Every cloud Hoog, every cloud

Get out of it!!

PenfroPete wrote:

rugbydreamer wrote:excellent from the Scarlets: http://www.scarlets.co.uk/eng/news/5241.php

really hope we get the funding to help with it.

Pretty bloody brilliant if it can go ahead

Af'noon all. That's a great idea – not sure what they mean by 140 years of history though. I mean, we’ve only had regional rugby for 10 years ……………..

And only had a capital city for 50 odd

Luckless Pedestrian wrote:ETA at Adams Park is quarter past seven. Is there a clubhouse at the ground?

There is the Vere Suite*, which is towards the left rear of the car park, and opposite the Green King tent…..which probably won’t be allowed on Saturday as Heinefizz are the official ‘beer’ sponsor

* It is for STHs only, but as it was built for the football club it has all the welcoming ambience and atmosphere of an asteroid. I went in there once –‘nuff said.

I will see what the others in my crew are up to and will call or text you if I can get up to the ground a bit earlier.

Okay, keep me posted!

Typical blydi town, 4x4's everywhere but not a towing hitch in sight.

Are any of them white? I've seen plenty of white 4x4s, which is the least practical colour if you're going to take it offroad - which, of course, most of the owners have no intention of doing.

There are 3 schools within 500m of my apartment and if I’m late for work or early coming home the roads are JAMMED with bloody 4x4’s. Pointless bloody things living in a suburb.

Heard a great quote the other day, can’t remember who said it though – “an advanced society is not one where the poor drive cars, it’s one where the rich use public transport”

I’d happily never own a car for the rest of my life to be honest.

Hound_of_Harrow wrote:

Luckless Pedestrian wrote:ETA at Adams Park is quarter past seven. Is there a clubhouse at the ground?

There is the Vere Suite*, which is towards the left rear of the car park, and opposite the Green King tent…..which probably won’t be allowed on Saturday as Heinefizz are the official ‘beer’ sponsor

* It is for STHs only, but as it was built for the football club it has all the welcoming ambience and atmosphere of an asteroid. I went in there once –‘nuff said.

I will see what the others in my crew are up to and will call or text you if I can get up to the ground a bit earlier.

We were in a bar last time on the halfway line(ish), in the stand opposite the WWFC printed stand. I strongly suspect they'll go in there again.

Mick that was the Venezuelan minister for development.

Saw it myself and that it was great

4x4’s - so called because they carry 4 children 400 yards/metres* to school

* - delete as appropriate

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/19910510

Not a bad wee kick eh?

MrsP wrote:http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/19910510

Not a bad wee kick eh?

Not bad. I've seen clips of Aussie League-ies doing that too.

Now doing this kind of thing in a match is impressive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMXomOLcaJM

rugbydreamer wrote:http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/19907069?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

happy sigh

followed by swoon

followed by sad sigh

Miss him.

I'm with you there Dreamer

I think the Wasps - Dragons game is on live on S4c followed by highlights of Clermont-Scarlets on Saturday night so make sure you've set the record button!!

Rava wrote:

Glas a du wrote:I asked Mrs G where she wanted to go on holiday, she said Umbria. I wasn't sure which one she meant, so being the model husband I've taken her to both Cumbria and Northumbria, just to be safe.

She could have been referring to Umbria mate.

Spoiler:

Umbria is bordered by Tuscany to the west, Marche to the east and Lazio to the south. Mostly hilly or mountainous, its topography is dominated by the Apennines, with the highest point in the region at Monte Vettore on the border of the Marche, at 2,476 m (8,123 ft), and the Tiber valley basin, with the lowest point at Attigliano, 96 m (315 ft). It is the only Italian region having neither coastline nor common border with other countries.

Slightly better weather maybe??

Mick - I'd be glad never to have a car too, necessity dictates I must get one though, but then living in the sticks is a bit different.


And I'm on the train to the diff!

Don't know how much more I'll be able to post in here so just want to say good luck to everyone's teams this weekend. Hope that everyone who is meeting up has an utterly brilliant time!

And a special to asbo, welcomeo to.the heino

Evening All

Hope everyone who's going to a match this weekend enjoys it (unless you're a Treviso fan ).

I'm freeeee until next Tuesday!! Going to head to Westest Wales on Saturday for a day or two. That means I can watch Tommy's match tomorrow night online but then I'll have to wait until the highlights programme Saturday for the others. Priorities...priorities...

One for Lucky, as I know he loves quality article writing by the Beeb. It concerns Sid (but I know he'd have spotted that anyway). Excuse the mobile link.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/mobile/rugby-union/19882426

Just saw a certain Mr Bowe in work. He was filling up to the max with slices of chicken and taking advantage of our excellent 2 for £4 or 4 for £7 offer. Only available at your m&s.

Mickado wrote:There are 3 schools within 500m of my apartment and if I’m late for work or early coming home the roads are JAMMED with bloody 4x4’s. Pointless bloody things living in a suburb.

Heard a great quote the other day, can’t remember who said it though – “an advanced society is not one where the poor drive cars, it’s one where the rich use public transport”

I’d happily never own a car for the rest of my life to be honest.

Dublin could do with a lot more like you Mick. As they could in most cities. If I ruled the World, I would ban them from all cities. People would be healthier, richer and the environment & quality of life in the cities, would take a quantum leap forward.

But, most people are fairly selfish about and in - their cars. They'll drive em 200 metres to the shops. The fat, lazy, selfish, stupid, polluting, basterds.

See you on Sat bud. Looking forward to it.

Hope everyone has a great weekend. Off to Belfast tonight and Dublin tomorrow.

My season starts here.

Believe.

Gibson wrote:

But, most people are fairly selfish about and in - their cars. They'll drive em 200 metres to the shops. The fat, lazy, selfish, stupid, polluting, basterds.

you talking about me? Cloggy bike riding barsteward

Hope you have a great weekend bud. Sorry we won't get together this time. I'm on the fence with regard to your game on account of Asbo.
Good luck to both teams in that one.

rugbydreamer wrote:Mick - I'd be glad never to have a car too, necessity dictates I must get one though, but then living in the sticks is a bit different.


And I'm on the train to the diff!

Don't know how much more I'll be able to post in here so just want to say good luck to everyone's teams this weekend. Hope that everyone who is meeting up has an utterly brilliant time!

And a special to asbo, welcomeo to.the heino

Enjoy your trip Dreamer

WillyGilly wrote:Just saw a certain Mr Bowe in work. He was filling up to the max with slices of chicken and taking advantage of our excellent 2 for £4 or 4 for £7 offer. Only available at your m&s.

Willy. I am with jealousy at that. I only get to see him on my desk at work. That is a picture from Rugby World...not him actually on my desk. As awesome as that would be....

This is genius...(excuse the publication it's on...)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2216072/The-Picca-SILLY-line-Tube-pranksters-liven-London-Underground-journeys-comedy-stickers.html

Cari wrote:

WillyGilly wrote:Just saw a certain Mr Bowe in work. He was filling up to the max with slices of chicken and taking advantage of our excellent 2 for £4 or 4 for £7 offer. Only available at your m&s.

Willy. I am with jealousy at that. I only get to see him on my desk at work. That is a picture from Rugby World...not him actually on my desk. As awesome as that would be....

Having Tommy on your desk eh?

I''ll leave it there.



Evening pubbers. Wet and cuffing miserable here.

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/soldier-sues-hospital-over-Winkle-amputation-16219186.html

It's a gripper -

Man glos are making it hard for ourselves....all we need to do is maul it and we'd get tries galore...Tim Taylor's goal kicking has been shocking!!

Prop - can't be ar$ed with all that 'Just Giving' bollix, just stick us down for £20 yer great lummox

Cheers penfro!!

0-5 at ht prop. Glaws are making heavy weather of it against a team who probably have no interest in this competition. They won't want to disappoint their fans though.

If I was still doing the sportsguru stuff* I'd have had you by 12 and no bp with the team you put out. Don't diss French front rows.


* I really can't be arsed to do the comps these days.

Who's effing reffing? One of the Dragons players said he is a bit whistle happy.

Risca Rev wrote:Who's effing reffing? One of the Dragons players said he is a bit whistle happy.

Neil Hennessy (Wales)

55 minutes. 8-3. <yawn>

Ooops hold a sec. Fisticuffs!!

Absolute lunacy from Gloucester- they just worked their way into the 22! It was there. Mont de Marsan want a scrap, because they're not very good. They've offered nothing. Now they have a shot because Glos couldn't keep their heads in the face of provocation and suddenly the French are back in it.

Idiocy from Gloucester.

Red Card Andy Hazell, Yellow for Matt Cox.

I think Mr Hazell will be putting his feet up for quite a while

Prop, I'll need a justgiving page pls?

I didn't know there was rugby on tonight. I'm watching Russell Howard now - he's funny as feic.

- yep it's blydi miserable out there.

Completely lost his head there Hazell.

Evening all.

Rava/Gibbo/Asbo and anyone else heading to Exeter for Leinsters trip there in January, the chips have all fallen into place and I am 99.9% there. Happy Days!!!

Rava wrote:

Risca Rev wrote:Who's effing reffing? One of the Dragons players said he is a bit whistle happy.

Neil Hennessy (Wales)

Well he is dump. I am not watching this, but I have obviously just seen on twitter a few people talking about it. Will seek a replay out on the YouTube. Sounds disgusting though.

Glaws making a mountain out of this...

Ozzy3213 wrote:Completely lost his head there Hazell.

Evening all.

Rava/Gibbo/Asbo and anyone else heading to Exeter for Leinsters trip there in January, the chips have all fallen into place and I am 99.9% there. Happy Days!!!

That's good news Oz, pretty sure Hoogs is on that one too.

PJHolybloke wrote:

Ozzy3213 wrote:Completely lost his head there Hazell.

Evening all.

Rava/Gibbo/Asbo and anyone else heading to Exeter for Leinsters trip there in January, the chips have all fallen into place and I am 99.9% there. Happy Days!!!

That's good news Oz, pretty sure Hoogs is on that one too.

Is he? I'll give it a wide berth then.

PJHolybloke wrote:

Ozzy3213 wrote:Completely lost his head there Hazell.

Evening all.

Rava/Gibbo/Asbo and anyone else heading to Exeter for Leinsters trip there in January, the chips have all fallen into place and I am 99.9% there. Happy Days!!!

That's good news Oz, pretty sure Hoogs is on that one too.

Brilliant News Ozzie You are on that one too PJ?

Good work on the tour Oz. Sounds like it'll be a blast

Rava wrote:

PJHolybloke wrote:

Ozzy3213 wrote:Completely lost his head there Hazell.

Evening all.

Rava/Gibbo/Asbo and anyone else heading to Exeter for Leinsters trip there in January, the chips have all fallen into place and I am 99.9% there. Happy Days!!!

That's good news Oz, pretty sure Hoogs is on that one too.

Brilliant News Ozzie You are on that one too PJ?

I most certainly am Rav, I have my pink slip signed and stamped and under lock and key - just in case.

They will write poems and sing songs about it...

PJHolybloke wrote:

Rava wrote:

PJHolybloke wrote:

Ozzy3213 wrote:Completely lost his head there Hazell.

Evening all.

Rava/Gibbo/Asbo and anyone else heading to Exeter for Leinsters trip there in January, the chips have all fallen into place and I am 99.9% there. Happy Days!!!

That's good news Oz, pretty sure Hoogs is on that one too.

Brilliant News Ozzie You are on that one too PJ?

I most certainly am Rav, I have my pink slip signed and stamped and under lock and key - just in case.

They will write poems and sing songs about it...

Piece of paper or undergarment?

Piece of paper sarge! Me undergarments are pure black lace, as you well know, Bally-scally.