The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub, Ballycastle Bar, Hong Kong.

by **Pal Joey** Mon May 27, 2013 12:16 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 Hong Kong, host city for the British & Irish Lions first Tour match before their arrival in Australia - land of the Giant Budgie Smuggler.

So grab a beer, cider, whiskey or wine.... or a warm beverage and sit back and enjoy the rugby.

Very Happy

The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no tampering with the pictures of Rory Best, Sam Warburton, the Limavady Luge Team, Papa Rodders, Mrs Rodders and our newest & sweetest member, Katelyn. heart

last Pawb: https://www.606v2.com/t43001p1000-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub-pyongyang

by WillyGilly Tue Jun 11, 2013 4:26 am

Aww breaker buddy that's a great shame.

by Glas a du Tue Jun 11, 2013 6:45 am

Breaker, fair enough, feic the boxing, resign as a mod, cancel your profile and sign up again.

by MrsP Tue Jun 11, 2013 8:07 am

by Luckless Pedestrian Tue Jun 11, 2013 8:16 am

Oh Breaker. I hope you take Glas's advice, but if not, it's been great to have you here.

by **rodders** Tue Jun 11, 2013 12:03 pm

All the best LB guinness

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Don't do anything in the heat of battle though! I'm always quitting this place!

by WillyGilly Tue Jun 11, 2013 2:09 pm

You do it for the attention though rodders. I expect to see you quitting in here every other week now you've to compete for love against the new baby.

Hug

by Thomond Tue Jun 11, 2013 2:22 pm

Hope you don't leave Breaker, a good egg, that we need around here but can understand if you do.

Rodders, You're like a feicin drug addict the amount of times you stop and get hooked again Wink

How are things down under Willy?

by WillyGilly Tue Jun 11, 2013 3:09 pm

Class so far T had a fairly dodgy Chinese last night from this place my friend assured us was grand. Food was decent but the after affects have been felt all day. Met some overly friendly kangaroos today, that was fun. Leave Perth first thing in the morning for Brisbane where we meet up with the other lads and get a camper van for the trip up to cairns. Exciting times!

by Cari Tue Jun 11, 2013 5:48 pm

BREAKER - Do what Glas said. One of the best things I did was give up being responsible for the pub as was on the old BBC, hence I never became a Mod on here after it closed. People can be really schitty for no apparent reason and think they have some right to send abusive messages. However, that doesn't mean to say you should miss out and give up something which otherwise is enjoyable. Just be a regular poster on here and nip in now and again when you fancy it. You know your stuff and seem to enjoy posting it would be a shame for you to drop out altogether. Smile

Hope everyone's well thumbsup

by Glas a du Tue Jun 11, 2013 5:50 pm

You know it makes sense.

by littleswannygirl Tue Jun 11, 2013 7:41 pm

LB what Glas and Cari said! It does make sense thumbsup

by ChequeredJersey Tue Jun 11, 2013 9:32 pm

Guys can anyone think of someone who might be interested in managing in a Fantasy Rugby game here on 606?

by Glas a du Tue Jun 11, 2013 10:08 pm

Nice chat Pete. Tell your dad Harry Ferguson has been inducted into the Agriculture Hall of Fame.

by ChequeredJersey Tue Jun 11, 2013 10:11 pm

Linebreaker wrote:Dear Pubsters,

I've decided to leave the Site after some careful consideration in the last 24 hours or so.

Like BB, I'm finding it intolerable and I have been receiving abusive emails from a few irrational members. I reacted poorly to one poster's remarks and it caused a huge stir in the boxing section.

I had to ban 5 Members in one night - not like me (2 in 2.5 years)... and it was not an enjoyable situation to be in. It has been suggested that we let the Live Threads moderate themselves. I don't think that will work, unfortunately.

It's been great chatting with you all but I need to concentrate on other things. I'll still watch some sport but I won't be on here anymore. I apologise if I've ever offended anyone on here.

Thanks for all of your rugby contributions (you are second to none!) and I wish you & your teams all the best!

Sad to see you go chap. Sorry to hear about the abuse. Good luck to you guys in the Tour and the Ashes and give us a shout if you're ever in the UK Hug

by Gibson Tue Jun 11, 2013 11:53 pm

Linebreaker wrote:Dear Pubsters,

I've decided to leave the Site after some careful consideration in the last 24 hours or so.

Like BB, I'm finding it intolerable and I have been receiving abusive emails from a few irrational members. I reacted poorly to one poster's remarks and it caused a huge stir in the boxing section.

I had to ban 5 Members in one night - not like me (2 in 2.5 years)... and it was not an enjoyable situation to be in. It has been suggested that we let the Live Threads moderate themselves. I don't think that will work, unfortunately.

It's been great chatting with you all but I need to concentrate on other things. I'll still watch some sport but I won't be on here anymore. I apologise if I've ever offended anyone on here.

Thanks for all of your rugby contributions (you are second to none!) and I wish you & your teams all the best!

Knew you were thinking of leaving V2 Tom. Makes sense bud. If I were a Mod on this site, it would have no users. But you were always cool, collected, warm, honest, helpful and most of all - caring and kind. So time to get away from the online mongrels. You are a lovely man. Hope to meet you in Oz next year mo chara.

We'll always have Tara dahlink (FB). Lets not lose contact mate.

Believe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=XrkThaBWa5c#t=0s

by ChequeredJersey Wed Jun 12, 2013 12:02 am

You are a star, Gibbo

by Hound of Harrow Wed Jun 12, 2013 12:30 am

Ah what!! LB, you do what you need to do, but think about some of the suggestions made by others.

You're a top person imo Hug

I do despair at some of the people who, having been given a blydi good forum to discuss sporting (and other) matters, decide to abuse it to the extent that this kind of stuff happens.

Sad

by **Notch** Wed Jun 12, 2013 1:19 am

Breaker, imo, you'd be better off just posting as a civilian for a while. Renounce the blue lettering.

Of course if you need a break to clear your head, thats the best thing. Just don't stay away for long.

by aucklandlaurie Wed Jun 12, 2013 1:25 am

LINEBREAKER

This forum needs contributors like you, I endorse the positive remarks of those above.

Maybe hang up your Mods boots, and return as one of the throng,and who am I now going to discuss Manly with? as it is this forum is sadly lacking in posters from the "West Island".

by **Pal Joey** Wed Jun 12, 2013 1:44 am

Thanks for all the kind support everyone. We'll see how it goes.

Stag, Hound... bring wet weather clothing.
The skies have opened up here and the rain drops are the size of small jelly beans. Nearly got knocked out running the 20m between the garage and the back door. Blydi freezing too. Reminds me a bit of NZ, Laurie.

by WillyGilly Wed Jun 12, 2013 5:36 am

Just arrived in Brisbane. It's raining... I'm wearing shorts. Never should have left Perth...

by red_stag Wed Jun 12, 2013 9:36 am

Hi all,

PM for you Willy

Breaker I can only reiterate what others have said. Is packing in the forum really the answer?

Turn in your moderator badge, cancel your account and emerge back in a week or so as the new look Aussie_Architect Very Happy

Nobody's any the wiser. Let the mods look after the dross on the site and stick to a few select posts.

It is a shame but V2 is set up in such a way that you can't escape the trolls.

My biggest feedback to V2 and its badly BADLY needed is the ability for the author of a thread to delete the posts.

by PenfroPete Wed Jun 12, 2013 9:37 am

THE FUTURE

by **rodders** Wed Jun 12, 2013 9:39 am

WillyGilly wrote:You do it for the attention though rodders. I expect to see you quitting in here every other week now you've to compete for love against the new baby.

Right thats it I quit! .....

by Luckless Pedestrian Wed Jun 12, 2013 9:44 am

red_stag wrote:Hi all,

PM for you Willy

Breaker I can only reiterate what others have said. Is packing in the forum really the answer?

Turn in your moderator badge, cancel your account and emerge back in a week or so as the new look Aussie_Architect

Nobody's any the wiser.

Well they will be now, Stag! Doh

by red_stag Wed Jun 12, 2013 10:32 am

I see we got a load of fancy new toys when it comes to writing comments now.

by Glas a du Wed Jun 12, 2013 10:34 am

It's going to be sensory overload!

by **Notch** Wed Jun 12, 2013 10:36 am

We can now irritate people by constantly changing fonts.

by Hound of Harrow Wed Jun 12, 2013 12:38 pm

Linebreaker wrote:Thanks for all the kind support everyone. We'll see how it goes.

Stag, Hound... bring wet weather clothing.
The skies have opened up here and the rain drops are the size of small jelly beans. Nearly got knocked out running the 20m between the garage and the back door. Blydi freezing too. Reminds me a bit of NZ, Laurie.

I was bringing my Ealing waterproof anyway, as it is lightweight and there is a 23kg restriction on hold baggage on internal flights. Unless you want to pay an excess of A$70 per flight.

Stag - if anyone touring is a smoker they can only bring 50 cigs into Aus. I would advise people to check the Aussie Customs website.

by red_stag Wed Jun 12, 2013 12:39 pm

Yes I know. Gary put it up on our Facebook page as a reminder to all. I'll be reminding everyone at the airport.

You excited? Where about you staying on Monday night?

by Hound of Harrow Wed Jun 12, 2013 1:11 pm

At the Skylon again.

by prop_lyd Wed Jun 12, 2013 4:35 pm

36 called up for the Lions!!!! Good to see him get recognition, had a great season for Glaws.

MrsP when you're about, I've sent you a faceache message to check that I had your address right!

by Cari Wed Jun 12, 2013 6:41 pm

Evening!

Hope everyone's well. I'm just about in one piece. Either Jenson Button moonlights for Cardiff Bus, or our driver had a death wish this evening, and we were all going to Hell with him. I had to get off before my usual stop - I was worried my lunch was going to reappear! vomit

Thankfully it didn't.

Bon Jovi are doing a gig this evening over in the football stadium. It's belting down with rain...their fans will know what Slippery When Wet is all right. drumroll

It's quite loud already...it'll be fun later trying to get to sleep with "Livin' On A Prayer" going for the umpteenth encore... "Tommy used to work on the doooocks..." Shut it Jon Bong! No he fecking never. He's always been a top winger. Very Happy

Congrats to 36 on the Lions call up. I really hope the injured can get well soon though...I'm not fancying our chances in the tests!

by ChequeredJersey Wed Jun 12, 2013 8:13 pm

I think we will win the first test, Cari. However, due to distance for us and lack of depth for the Aussies, neither side can really afford to continue losing players!

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Wed Jun 12, 2013 9:16 pm

Evening all,

Spent the day out at Marlow checking out the new toys those SAS* lads have to play with. No sign of the Rev, but the breakfast & lunch were pretty good.

And the podcast is up http://v2journal.com/15/post/2013/06/the-breakdown-rugby-podcast-110613-keith-mason-interview.html - the SuperLeague player interview was fun. And cheers Glas, some pretty insightful comments as ever.

*The old jokes are always the best http://www.sas.com/software/visual-analytics/overview.html

by UlstermaninGlasgow Wed Jun 12, 2013 11:49 pm

http://www.rte.ie/sport/player/734/456206/

Cari just for you, the RTÉ Sunday Game worldwide link. Seems like they decided not to cancel the worldwide availability of it!

by Cari Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:22 pm

UlstermaninGlasgow wrote:http://www.rte.ie/sport/player/734/456206/

Cari just for you, the RTÉ Sunday Game worldwide link. Seems like they decided not to cancel the worldwide availability of it!

You are a STAR! Thank you, UIG!!! The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub, Ballycastle Bar, Hong Kong. - Page 8 3933776953

Just watching the Limerick win in the hurling. I heard it was a cracking match.

Evening All. coffee

REGS - is anyone in Cardiff for the Lions first test and fancy meeting up? It's the Saturday before my birthday and there's plenty of suitable venues for brunch and to watch the game. Kick off's at 10:30am...not too early for alcohol I suppose... Whistle

If anyone's about, just drop me a message some where...

by PenfroPete Fri Jun 14, 2013 9:26 am

CARI - we were going to look at the weather forecast a bit nearer the date (at the moment it's forecast to be "scattered showers 30% chance of rain) with a view to inviting any regs up for a Brecwast BBQ. Anybody else interested?
Pre-brecwast accommodation for Friday is limited, probably could sleep 5/6

by PenfroPete Fri Jun 14, 2013 9:27 am

SOFA-tastic SATURDAY (again)

by Luckless Pedestrian Fri Jun 14, 2013 9:56 am

I'd be up for meeting for the first Test. I think it has to be done. Smile

by Cari Fri Jun 14, 2013 7:08 pm

I'd be up for that Penfro Smile

I assume it's easy to get to yours via bws or train?

by **rodders** Fri Jun 14, 2013 11:52 pm

Holey bejaysus my sky signal is bollixed after some builders took the dish down to do some work on the house..... was looking forward to a nice morning of rugby too! steam

by Luckless Pedestrian Sat Jun 15, 2013 12:54 am

That's no joke, Rodders. I'm guessing there's a pub or two in your neck of the woods that'll show the Waratahs game?

Fair play to the BBC, they know how to make music documentaries. The other week, I watched a programme about Otis Redding, then tonight I watched a programme about Stax Records on the iPlayer. Some of the live footage of Booker T and the MGs was something else. Then tonight I've been watching a programme about Steve Winwood, who's clearly talented as hell, but I have to say, I bought the best of Traffic CD and didn't think much of it. 'Paper Sun' is quality, though.

Traffic went over to San Francisco in '67, apparently. They were greeted by the Grateful Dead, who put them up and gave them acid.

https://youtu.be/RPQAbBI7E38

by Luckless Pedestrian Sat Jun 15, 2013 2:12 am

So anyway, and I've been wishing for this ever since I heard of the legend of Barry John, here's footage of the first Test from '71.

https://youtu.be/hF2mQKVGiX4

by Cari Sat Jun 15, 2013 5:54 am

Morning Lucky and any lurkers mug

As usual I automatically woke up at four, so I'm ready for this Welsh match.

Lucky - the BBC is fab for music documentaries. I watched the David Bowie one a couple of weeks ago which was brilliant and quite fascinating. They do good ones on the radio as well if you ever want something to listen to.

by Cari Sat Jun 15, 2013 12:37 pm

Wales

Lions

by Breadvan Sat Jun 15, 2013 5:38 pm

Exciting with all these suspect injuries and call ups don't u think? Certainly creates debate...

by Glas a du Sun Jun 16, 2013 1:40 pm

Whatever next?

by Hound of Harrow Mon Jun 17, 2013 9:35 am

Hello pubbers. I haven't been on fora few days. I got a new phone and had to reactivate my email. Sorted now.

I see the new additions to the Lions squad have already taken a kicking on here.
Doh

Oh well, off on the first leg of the journey in just over two hours.
The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub, Ballycastle Bar, Hong Kong. - Page 8 3933776953

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Mon Jun 17, 2013 9:53 am

Hound of Harrow wrote:Hello pubbers. I haven't been on fora few days. I got a new phone and had to reactivate my email. Sorted now.

I see the new additions to the Lions squad have already taken a kicking on here.

Oh well, off on the first leg of the journey in just over two hours.

Have a fantastic time!

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