The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Walkabout, Covent Garden

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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 the original Walkabout pub in London's Covent Garden, as it is set to close its doors at the end of the month.

The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no tampering with the pictures of Mark Ella or recent birthday boys Gibson and Glas a du above the bar.




Last Pub: https://www.606v2.com/t40864-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub-come-by-chance

I caught Mrs G this morning:

Mrs G: "Nobody has tried an April Fool trick on us yet"

Me "it's not April Fools day that's why, that's tomorrow"

Her "is it?"

Me "aye, aye."

Her "oh OK..."

Hook line sinker.

You should show her the new "smell" version of google.

One member of our household, who shall remain nameless, was extremely frustrated when they couldn't make it work!

Why do you all pick on Mr P?

MrsP, why do you keep posting completely blank posts? Or is there something wrong with my browser. This is the fourth time in the last few days were you've just posted... nothing

Well that's weird.

I actually posted,

: laughing :

: censored :

but they seem to have vanished. They must have been there or the site would not have let me post it. No idea what happened.

: headscratch :

They are appearing when I look back but, strangely, not everytime.



Maybe we could play,

Guess which emoticon MrsP tried to post!

Can you see the row of emoticons at the bottom of the

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or is it just mine which don't appear?

MrsP wrote:Well that's weird.

I actually posted,

: laughing :

: censored :

but they seem to have vanished. They must have been there or the site would not have let me post it. No idea what happened.

: headscratch :

I have an

Use words and not silly pictures to express your emotions!

That was the lightbulb emoticon btw (idea) and I can't see the row of emoticons in the OP, didn't even know they were meant to be there and I've glanced over it a hundred times most likely.

There was also a winking one after my comment to show it was in jest. The effect of it's potential absence ironically contradicts the post it appended!

: laughing :

: oh the irony :

: hug :

: I didn't need at emoticon to know it was meant in jest but some folks find picking up non-verbal cues on the internet difficult so the emoticons can be very useful :

: whistle :

I think sometimes the emotions don't appear straight away. I can't see them on my PC but I can on my mobile. I think they take a while to download for some reason.

We seem to have a new one.... 'EDD'

Emoticon Deficiency Disorder.

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Thanks for coming back to me last night Notch. I kinda figured what you meant. No point gping over all that stuff in here. There have been numerous threads on the HC proposals. The Regions' joining the Prem just won't happen as things stand.

Evening people. I had reboot my phone this morning. Blydi thing had freaked out. But I lost loads of texts, emails etc.

Not the end of the world.

Just waiting for Kiwireddevil to pop in with big sack full of the stolen emoticons and shout "APRIL FOOLS!"

Hound of Harrow wrote:Thanks for coming back to me last night Notch. I kinda figured what you meant. No point gping over all that stuff in here. There have been numerous threads on the HC proposals. The Tegions' joining the Prem just won't happen as things stand.

No worries bud. You getting over to Dublin in May? If so, save up all your grievances and hit me with them when I can't hide behind a computer screen! Don't go letting me off the hook now... <whistlingemoticon>

Or for those without.....

: laughing :

(: smiling a big daft grin

Ha ha ha!

My translation of the emoticon is short hand for another emoticon!!!!

: ) or

Notch wrote:Just waiting for Kiwireddevil to pop in with big sack full of the stolen emoticons and shout "APRIL FOOLS!"

I wouldn't put it past him.

Aye, me and my Wasps sidekick will be in Dublin for the HC. We managed to get accomodation sorted over the weekend. I thought a load of rooms had been booked by stag, but apparently not.

Quite surprised that we got away with €359 for three nights, give the tales of hotel banditry I've heard from others.

Notch wrote:

Hound of Harrow wrote:Thanks for coming back to me last night Notch. I kinda figured what you meant. No point gping over all that stuff in here. There have been numerous threads on the HC proposals. The Tegions' joining the Prem just won't happen as things stand.

No worries bud. You getting over to Dublin in May? If so, save up all your grievances and hit me with them when I can't hide behind a computer screen! Don't go letting me off the hook now... <whistlingemoticon>

Really cant wait for that. Cardiff will take some beating. The banter, pish-taking and craic, will be immense.

Rav has set us up in a prima, pre-game, spot.

Love to see Ulster in yet another HC Final. And win it. Love to see a grown man cry with joy.

He deserves it so.

Well... you're gonna have to bring two hankies if thats the case

I doubt there would be a dry eye in the house!

In fact...even thinking about it after what has happened this season...

That's a wee yellow person crying by the way!

Aw man, don't get me started now MrsP!

It's the hope that kills you. I just hope if Nevins up there or in here, or any part of what we are that lasts afterwards the ball will see fit to bounce our way in these European Cup games. Would mean so much.

Nevin's influence on our HEC campaign is through the impact he had on his team mates. His dedication, his enthusiasm for training and his determination to be the best rugby player he could possibly be.

That is his legacy to us and it would mean sooo much if we were able to have a tangible token to ensure that his name goes down in not only the Ulster Rugby history books (where he wil never be forgotten) but also those of World Rugby too. Would be a fitting tribute to the lad.

Notch wrote:Aw man, don't get me started now MrsP!

It's the hope that kills you. I just hope if Nevins up there or in here, or any part of what we are that lasts afterwards the ball will see fit to bounce our way in these European Cup games. Would mean so much.

Thats what I thought when we won it in 2009. All the past players and near-misses. Great players and fans I knew, who never made it. Fans who's hopes were cruelly dashed by a single decision. People who strived to make it all happen. People who built up and pocketed the required hurt to actually do it. If that makes any sense.

So much History and personal memories come to the fore in one beautiful moment. I will be basterdly honest here, I didnt think it was on for Ulster this year. But I do now.

Saffacens are no where near as good a team as ye lot, at full-strength. Ye play rugby. They dont. Ye are as hard, if not harder than them up front. Go out and beat them.

Make that Final again. Its not a dream. Its real. Huge ask, but it is real. We did it. Munster led the way. Carved that path. So can Ulster now.

Believe.

MrsP wrote:Nevin's influence on our HEC campaign is through the impact he had on his team mates. His dedication, his enthusiasm for training and his determination to be the best rugby player he could possibly be.

That is his legacy to us and it would mean sooo much if we were able to have a tangible token to ensure that his name goes down in not only the Ulster Rugby history books (where he wil never be forgotten) but also those of World Rugby too. Would be a fitting tribute to the lad.

Beautiful.

MrsP wrote:Nevin's influence on our HEC campaign is through the impact he had on his team mates. His dedication, his enthusiasm for training and his determination to be the best rugby player he could possibly be.

That is his legacy to us and it would mean sooo much if we were able to have a tangible token to ensure that his name goes down in not only the Ulster Rugby history books (where he wil never be forgotten) but also those of World Rugby too. Would be a fitting tribute to the lad.

Jonathan Creek tonight anyone?

A wrinkly Johanna Lumlips, in a shoite program?

We really need to get out more Willser.

Evening all.......haven't been in for a while so a for me. Willy, I can't wait for this Jonathan Creek episode!! Been working through the boxset recently with MrsProp!

Whatever happened real sex?

Its all box-sex now.

Howya Prop darlin. Miss yer face.

Nite all. Big love.

All good Gibbo....busy busy as normal and back to work after a week off tomorrow!! Hope all's well in de dam

The best thing about Jonathan Creek is the theme music.

What about Munster Gibbo? Don't you think they have been toying with us all with this mock-ineptitude?

Right gentlemen answers on a postcard where did the body go?

Prospective girlfriend still playing hard to get Willy? Shag one of her mates, I would.

Oh, oh, I see...

WillyGilly wrote:Right gentlemen answers on a postcard where did the body go?

At a loss at the moment!!

Glas a du wrote:
What about Munster Gibbo? Don't you think they have been toying with us all with this mock-ineptitude?

It's like a victim of childhood trauma. Even when they grow up and become strong, and their tormentor becomes weak and enfeebled, they still have the flashbacks!

It's okay... the bad man has gone away... you're safe now

Glas a du wrote:Prospective girlfriend still playing hard to get Willy? Shag one of her mates, I would.

Oh, oh, I see...

She literally just texted there as I read this glas. Your timing is impeccable! We're going to a wedding together in a months time. Only issue there is her mum's going as well. Which will either hinder or help my ability to pull I'm not sure.

Worked part of it out I think!

They do it with mirrors...

Spoiler:

I think anyway.

BOOM!!!!!!! well almost anyway

Oh you smooth customer

Spoiler:

Could be that.

Bluetac?

ok I didn't work that out then!!

I believe they're doing another 3 episodes too so can't wait for them!!

Yea didn't get any of that lol

Glas a du wrote:The best thing about Jonathan Creek is the theme music.

What about Munster Gibbo? Don't you think they have been toying with us all with this mock-ineptitude?

I should not have scanned. Not have scanned.

Glas darlin, I think Munster will confound all and beat Quins at the Stoop. By playing like Munster that is. Wont be purdy, but its what they do best.
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I also believe that Ulster will take Saracens quite handily in the end. With Papa Afoa back, the imperious Muller back at the helm. With a team that loves to carry & attack.. Rory back in the zone... yeah.

2 Irish teams in the HC semis.

Wasps to beat Leinster in the Amlin.

BOD & Dorce back for the Grand Final. Phook de Amlin. I want the Grand Final.

Willser & Prop. I'll say just one ting to ye kids. Torchwood.

Welsh accents. Sublime script. Well naughty.

Eeeeeeeeeeeeve!

I actually watched that episode of Wotsit because of ye 2.

Thanks lads. Thanks for wasting yet another hour of my fast dwindling life.

Basterds that ye are.

Love you.