The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub, Colwyn Bay

by **Pal Joey** Sat 17 Nov 2012, 2:31 pm

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 Colwyn Bay, where the Tier 2 AIs are currently taking place.

The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no tampering with the pictures of Bob Scott and Malele Kunavore above the bar.

Ale

Previous Pub: https://www.606v2.com/t36853-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub-jersey

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Thu 22 Nov 2012, 9:47 am

Luckless Pedestrian wrote:It's true that you don't become a bad side overnight, but even if we're at our best, we'll need them to have a relatively poor game if we're going to win.

Actually it's not true. Just ask the England cricket team Whistle

Morning all.

by Luckless Pedestrian Thu 22 Nov 2012, 9:50 am

That was just vertigo from becoming top-ranked Test side in the world. Wales don't have to worry about that!

by **Pal Joey** Thu 22 Nov 2012, 10:00 am

Pete C (Kiwireddevil) wrote:
Luckless Pedestrian wrote:It's true that you don't become a bad side overnight, but even if we're at our best, we'll need them to have a relatively poor game if we're going to win.

Actually it's not true. Just ask the England cricket team

Morning all.

You can add the South African cricket team to the list too now. Whistle

Poor buggers. Rotten luck with injuries.

by PenfroPete Thu 22 Nov 2012, 10:12 am

prop_lyd wrote:Morning all, penfro: guessing you bought that dvd for Sarries?

Thought you were getting it Erm

Would you like me to get the Carol-Oke DVD then ? thumbsup

by Luckless Pedestrian Thu 22 Nov 2012, 10:14 am

Rodders, I've just done my Sportbru and I went for Wales by 8. I got this:

'Friendly warning
You have selected Wales to win this game. This result will be considered quite an upset, so be sure about picking it.'

by **rodders** Thu 22 Nov 2012, 10:24 am

Sports Bru will be eating a bit of humble pie this weekend then Wink

We're going to see Wales side with the key GS units back in place - Warburton, Priestland, Roberts, Davies - plus an inform Ryan Jones and a very dangerous back 3. Wales have their backs to the wall and Gatland will have them fired up.

If the set piece is solid then the ABs won't know what's hit them..... Wink

...

Believe guinness

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Thu 22 Nov 2012, 10:25 am

Luckless Pedestrian wrote:Rodders, I've just done my Sportbru and I went for Wales by 8. I got this:

'Friendly warning
You have selected Wales to win this game. This result will be considered quite an upset, so be sure about picking it.'

SuperBru do their best to prevent typos Wink

by Luckless Pedestrian Thu 22 Nov 2012, 10:31 am

It would be a shock, seeing as we haven't beaten New Zealand since 1953, but we're at home and we won the Grand Slam not so long ago (some posters here may have mentioned it). So a shock, but not out of the question.

by **Pal Joey** Thu 22 Nov 2012, 10:37 am

It is possible I suppose. I think France might be favourites for it in 2013 though.

by Luckless Pedestrian Thu 22 Nov 2012, 10:46 am

I haven't seen either of France's games this autumn, but it sounds like they're getting back to their best. It's great for the game, because when France are on song they're fantastic to watch.

by **Pal Joey** Thu 22 Nov 2012, 10:52 am

So in many respects France are a bit like Ebbw Vale then?

by Luckless Pedestrian Thu 22 Nov 2012, 11:07 am

I can't say I've watched Ebbw Vale play recently. Wink

by **Pal Joey** Thu 22 Nov 2012, 11:10 am

I just love the name. Wink

What does it mean?

by Luckless Pedestrian Thu 22 Nov 2012, 11:13 am

Ebbw is the river (Ebwy in Welsh). Do you need me to explain the 'Vale' bit?

by **Pal Joey** Thu 22 Nov 2012, 11:16 am

No need.
'Eb' is also an old Hungarian slang word for dog. "kutya".
I was kind of hoping it meant Vale of Mutts. Dog

by PenfroPete Thu 22 Nov 2012, 11:17 am

Here you go LB - EBBW VALE

EBBW VALE / GLYNEBWY (Gwe) Ebboth Fawr (1296). Earliest record: Eboth (river name) (1101-20). Meaning: Ebbw Vale, ‘the vale of River Ebwy', is an artificial 19th century name. Ebwy comes from WELSH eb- ‘horse' and either gwyth ‘anger' or gwydd ‘wild'. WELSH glyn means ‘glen'.

Vale of Wild Horses

by **Pal Joey** Thu 22 Nov 2012, 11:24 am

Cheers Pete.

Jó a vén eb ugatására kitekinteni.

An old dog barks not in vain. Smile

That's a good expression.

by prop_lyd Thu 22 Nov 2012, 11:29 am

Penfro: I thought it would be easier for you to get it as you have the Sarries bank details!!

by PenfroPete Thu 22 Nov 2012, 12:04 pm

Ok Prop - maintain the zen

I'll sort it thumbsup

by prop_lyd Thu 22 Nov 2012, 12:21 pm

Ta fella!!

by WillyGilly Thu 22 Nov 2012, 1:00 pm

One positive in the Irish team announcement - it was on time.

Actually 2 if you include Gilroy getting his first cap. Same old same old though.

by Luckless Pedestrian Thu 22 Nov 2012, 1:02 pm

Great news about Gilroy, he's a real talent. Who does he replace?

by MrsP Thu 22 Nov 2012, 1:06 pm

Trimble.

Great for Craig.

clap

by Luckless Pedestrian Thu 22 Nov 2012, 1:09 pm

It's a shame for David Trimble, though. Wink

by Luckless Pedestrian Thu 22 Nov 2012, 1:27 pm

George North's out. Liam Williams steps in, but they should be moving Halfpenny to the wing.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/20372688

by **rodders** Thu 22 Nov 2012, 1:28 pm

Trimbs is hard done by... but will put in a stormer down in Treviso...its win win.....

by **rodders** Thu 22 Nov 2012, 1:29 pm

Luckless Pedestrian wrote:George North's out. Liam Williams steps in, but they should be moving Halfpenny to the wing.

Aw flip I'm going to have to change my prediction again! ABs by 12!

by Luckless Pedestrian Thu 22 Nov 2012, 1:32 pm

At least Liam Williams will try to beat his man, rather than run through him.

by Glas a du Thu 22 Nov 2012, 1:40 pm

Linebreaker wrote:No need.
'Eb' is also an old Hungarian slang word for dog. "kutya".
I was kind of hoping it meant Vale of Mutts.

It's full of mutts....

The steel for the Sydney bridge came from there.

by **Pal Joey** Thu 22 Nov 2012, 1:45 pm

Wow. I might give the 'old coathanger' a lick next time I walk over it. I'm only 2 traffic lights... about 3 km from it. Very Happy

I know the stone came from Moruya which is a nice little town on the Sapphire Coast (southern NSW).

We used to say to the old man "we're gonna take the eb for a walk..."
I always think of that when I see Ebbw Vale.

by Glas a du Thu 22 Nov 2012, 1:45 pm

Luckless Pedestrian wrote:At least Liam Williams will try to beat his man, rather than run through him.

Until the coach tells him different...

by Luckless Pedestrian Thu 22 Nov 2012, 1:48 pm

I'm not too upset that George North is out. He's been great for us, but not recently, and Liam Williams is a slippery customer. I'm excited to see how he goes - and it's good that there's another couple of Scarlets in the backs who'll be on the same wavelength as him.

by PenfroPete Thu 22 Nov 2012, 2:39 pm

prop_lyd wrote:Ta fella!!

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by perthshirepuma Thu 22 Nov 2012, 4:15 pm

Tickets for Warriors v Leinster tomorrow printed out Yahoo

. Isa and Seanie are back Yahoo

Mr Puma is taking me to the opening of a new Italian restaurant near the stadium before the match RedWine

Seems that the last time he was at Scotstoun, he was running in the Glasgow Schools athletics tournament. Shocked

We may need the satnav!!

by MrsP Thu 22 Nov 2012, 5:07 pm

Luckless Pedestrian wrote:It's a shame for David Trimble, though.

Ching!!!!!

The sound of the penny dropping...extremely belatedly!

Laugh

by prop_lyd Thu 22 Nov 2012, 7:14 pm

Man.......there is nothing on tv tonight!!!! Oh well, not long till another rugby-packed weekend!!

by PenfroPete Thu 22 Nov 2012, 7:45 pm

21:00 - BBC2 - GREAT CONTINENTAL RAILWAY JOURNEYS (Yes, the presenter was a bit of a 'door handle' as a politician, but he's a very good presenter. He was excellent when he did journeys through Spain a while back

22:00 - SKY ATLANTIC HD - FALCON

There you go

by prop_lyd Thu 22 Nov 2012, 7:58 pm

I'm not privelliged enough for Sky Atlantic!! Currently watching the Eng vs Oz highlights.

by Cari Thu 22 Nov 2012, 8:00 pm

Evening All mug

Hope everyone's well. I think I'm what's described as "tired and emotional" right now. Can't wait for the weekend. Had a long convo on the bus with this dude who works in my building - bascially we b*tched about Welsh rugby. Rolling Eyes

Would've done some overtime on the day of the Oz game next week but work changed the date to the following week when I'm on leave. Still think I might try and boycott it. Gutted about Hanno Dirksen's injury too. raspberry

At least Tommy's playing on Saturday...every cloud...oh yeah and well done Gilroy for getting noticed.

by Glas a du Thu 22 Nov 2012, 8:02 pm

19 wins on the bounce for the All Blacks...no pressure...

by Cari Thu 22 Nov 2012, 8:09 pm

Glas a du wrote:19 wins on the bounce for the All Blacks...no pressure...

Actually I don't think there's any pressure on Wales at all (at least there shouldn't be)...or did you mean no pressure on the ABs?

by Glas a du Thu 22 Nov 2012, 8:11 pm

I meant that the pressure is on the All Blacks.

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Thu 22 Nov 2012, 8:17 pm

Dan Carter might be out. No pressure Wales Wink

by Cari Thu 22 Nov 2012, 8:18 pm

Ah I see. There's always pressure on them cause of their reputation alone. They're used to it.

by Glas a du Thu 22 Nov 2012, 8:33 pm

They're complacent you mean...

by Gibson Thu 22 Nov 2012, 8:47 pm

Ah yeah.

by Cari Thu 22 Nov 2012, 8:49 pm

Ah nooo... mug

by Rava Thu 22 Nov 2012, 9:03 pm

Gibson wrote:Ah yeah.

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by Cari Thu 22 Nov 2012, 9:05 pm

Evening Rava - where you been? Very Happy

by Gibson Thu 22 Nov 2012, 9:07 pm

Woss occurrin, me Ballymoney dream-boy? guinness

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