The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub

by Adam D Tue 07 Jun 2011, 2:44 pm

First topic message reminder :

Cari wrote: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 only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no defacing the Tommy Bowe photo on the bar. That's a banning offence

So pull up a chair....what'll it be?

by Luckless Pedestrian Thu 09 Jun 2011, 1:32 pm

Gibbo, I've been on Google today but I hadn't realised it was a playable guitar! That's pretty cool! Very Happy

by red_stag Thu 09 Jun 2011, 1:33 pm

Hobo wrote:Can I ask a question - I will be honest and say I didnt frequent the rugby boards that much on 606, however, I am struggling to keep up at times on here.

Is it my imagination or is 606v2 rugby busier than the old 606 was?

You never commented in the rugby pub though Smile

by Cari Thu 09 Jun 2011, 1:34 pm

Hobo wrote:Can I ask a question - I will be honest and say I didnt frequent the rugby boards that much on 606, however, I am struggling to keep up at times on here.

Is it my imagination or is 606v2 rugby busier than the old 606 was?

That was in a way the point of my previous post. Comments get lost. I think it's because on here people can post/edit as frequently as they want they don't have the three minute rule. I don't think it's busier in terms of more members really, just more frequent postings.

by Gibson Thu 09 Jun 2011, 1:35 pm

Hobo wrote:Can I ask a question - I will be honest and say I didnt frequent the rugby boards that much on 606, however, I am struggling to keep up at times on here.

Is it my imagination or is 606v2 rugby busier than the old 606 was?

Cant really tell Hobo. We are too busy posting to notice... It is growing by the day.
That's for sure. Do you have any daily stats?

Notch. SNAP. Or twang!

by Cari Thu 09 Jun 2011, 1:36 pm

There's my point exactly. It's quite frustrating to be honest, but what an you do?

by KiaRose Thu 09 Jun 2011, 1:38 pm

luckless_pedestrian wrote:It's a strange one, Stag. I've heard people say Asdas instead of Asda too, but never Spars insead of Spar.

Around the Brizzle areal, it'll be Asdal and Tescol

by Adam D Thu 09 Jun 2011, 1:38 pm

there is a posting delay we can introduce but I think its a backwards step (and I know we would never really consider adding it)

by **rodders** Thu 09 Jun 2011, 1:38 pm

red_stag wrote:
roddersm wrote:Thats what I'm worried about stag. I'm pretty competitive on the pitch and can't bare the thought of getting shown up by some 40 year old or even worse a 17 year old girl !!

Ooh thats not good for Tag. The most competitive people generally look the biggest muppet for a game like this Very often they are the ones who I have to tell the captain to sub him or I'll card him

Ha ha I could be picking up a few cards then!

by Guest Thu 09 Jun 2011, 1:39 pm

I think I say both Tesco and Tesco's depends on what I'm saying. Definitely don't usually call it Tesco's though.

by Luckless Pedestrian Thu 09 Jun 2011, 1:41 pm

I've heard about people in Bristol adding an 'l' to the end of words, Kia, but I never heard it when I lived there.

by red_stag Thu 09 Jun 2011, 1:42 pm

What I'll say Rodds is remember its not real rugby. DON'T give a handoff into some girl or shoulder a 50 year old man into the back. If you see a tiny space between 2 players don't drop the shoulder and try power through it.

Many injuries in Tag are the fault of the rugby players who want to show off or are over confident.

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Thu 09 Jun 2011, 1:47 pm

MeanAsCustard wrote:
red_stag wrote:
MeanAsCustard wrote:
Gibson wrote:I want to hear more about square-doughnuts. From Tesco's.

Is this an EU directive? Like straight bannanas?

Careful Gibbo - you'll get in trouble from Stag - it's 'Tesco' not 'Tesco's' (I think he has shares or something)...

See its happening again. Everyone I know says it. Maybe I'm wrong maybe it is called Tescos. Or do the Tesco Family run it?

I think it must be 'Tescos'. Apparently, people from Scotland should really be called 'Scotch' too!

Err, no. 'Scotch' is a term sometimes used to refer to (the one and only) whisky - the people of Scotland or of Scottish descent would be termed 'Scots', whereas everything else pretty much would be described as 'Scottish' - pedant, er me? No ... I mean never ... elvis

by KiaRose Thu 09 Jun 2011, 1:47 pm

luckless_pedestrian wrote:I've heard about people in Bristol adding an 'l' to the end of words, Kia, but I never heard it when I lived there.

Shortly after I moved here, luckless, I went to the annual Parich Council meeting. The Clerk - native to these parts - kept talking about "this areal". I knew nothing at that point about the Bristolian "L" suffix. I was very confused

by **rodders** Thu 09 Jun 2011, 1:50 pm

Thanks stag. Don't worry I am not over confident. Like I say I haven't laced boots since I was 23 or 24 so really just want to see if I've got enough gas to still play. It's a bit like a mid life crisis.

If I play I won't be trying to hand off any 50 year olds or small girls as that could prove embarrassing.... for me!

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Thu 09 Jun 2011, 1:52 pm

roddersm wrote:Thanks stag. Don't worry I am not over confident. Like I say I haven't laced boots since I was 23 or 24 so really just want to see if I've got enough gas to still play. It's a bit like a mid life crisis.
If I play I won't be trying to hand off any 50 year olds or small girls as that could prove embarrassing.... for me!

I can recommend a few other ones for you to try? censored

by Gibson Thu 09 Jun 2011, 1:53 pm

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:
MeanAsCustard wrote:
red_stag wrote:
MeanAsCustard wrote:
Gibson wrote:I want to hear more about square-doughnuts. From Tesco's.

Is this an EU directive? Like straight bannanas?

Careful Gibbo - you'll get in trouble from Stag - it's 'Tesco' not 'Tesco's' (I think he has shares or something)...

See its happening again. Everyone I know says it. Maybe I'm wrong maybe it is called Tescos. Or do the Tesco Family run it?

I think it must be 'Tescos'. Apparently, people from Scotland should really be called 'Scotch' too!

Err, no. 'Scotch' is a term sometimes used to refer to (the one and only) whisky - the people of Scotland or of Scottish descent would be termed 'Scots', whereas everything else pretty much would be described as 'Scottish' - pedant, er me? No ... I mean never ...

Ah that Scotch. It's what Yanks call it. Which says it all. It's like AJAX. Over-hyped but a great loo-cleaner. In fairness to it.

by Luckless Pedestrian Thu 09 Jun 2011, 1:54 pm

My old boss told me about the Bristolian 'l' thing. She told me that Bristol used to be called Bristow but it became Bristol because the locals had added an 'l' to the end of it.

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Thu 09 Jun 2011, 2:00 pm

Gibson wrote:
AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:
MeanAsCustard wrote:
red_stag wrote:
MeanAsCustard wrote:
Gibson wrote:I want to hear more about square-doughnuts. From Tesco's.

Is this an EU directive? Like straight bannanas?

Careful Gibbo - you'll get in trouble from Stag - it's 'Tesco' not 'Tesco's' (I think he has shares or something)...

See its happening again. Everyone I know says it. Maybe I'm wrong maybe it is called Tescos. Or do the Tesco Family run it?

I think it must be 'Tescos'. Apparently, people from Scotland should really be called 'Scotch' too!

Err, no. 'Scotch' is a term sometimes used to refer to (the one and only) whisky - the people of Scotland or of Scottish descent would be termed 'Scots', whereas everything else pretty much would be described as 'Scottish' - pedant, er me? No ... I mean never ...

Ah that Scotch. It's what Yanks call it. Which says it all. It's like AJAX. Over-hyped but a great loo-cleaner. In fairness to it.

Ooh, he's starting, I know he is boxing

by Luckless Pedestrian Thu 09 Jun 2011, 2:01 pm

My word, that's a lot of emoticons!

by KiaRose Thu 09 Jun 2011, 2:01 pm

luckless_pedestrian wrote:My old boss told me about the Bristolian 'l' thing. She told me that Bristol used to be called Bristow but it became Bristol because the locals had added an 'l' to the end of it.

Pedant to the fore

It was Bright Stowe actually

AND THERE IS ONLY ONE GENUINE FORM OF UISCE BEATHA and in the language of the Sasanaigh it is spelt with an E

by RuggerRadge2611 Thu 09 Jun 2011, 2:01 pm

The term Scotch really grind's my gears too. Despite it being used in jest in this occasion, from time to time on the old 606 I have at times launched into rants at anyone who uses the Term. furious

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Thu 09 Jun 2011, 2:04 pm

KiaRose wrote:
luckless_pedestrian wrote:My old boss told me about the Bristolian 'l' thing. She told me that Bristol used to be called Bristow but it became Bristol because the locals had added an 'l' to the end of it.

Pedant to the fore

It was Bright Stowe actually

AND THERE IS ONLY ONE GENUINE FORM OF UISCE BEATHA and in the language of the Sasanaigh it is spelt with an E

Kia is, of course, as always, correct - when it comes to the cooking variety or if you run out of petrol for your car :run2:

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Thu 09 Jun 2011, 2:08 pm

Gibson wrote:
AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:
MeanAsCustard wrote:
red_stag wrote:
MeanAsCustard wrote:
Gibson wrote:I want to hear more about square-doughnuts. From Tesco's.

Is this an EU directive? Like straight bannanas?

Careful Gibbo - you'll get in trouble from Stag - it's 'Tesco' not 'Tesco's' (I think he has shares or something)...

See its happening again. Everyone I know says it. Maybe I'm wrong maybe it is called Tescos. Or do the Tesco Family run it?

I think it must be 'Tescos'. Apparently, people from Scotland should really be called 'Scotch' too!

Err, no. 'Scotch' is a term sometimes used to refer to (the one and only) whisky - the people of Scotland or of Scottish descent would be termed 'Scots', whereas everything else pretty much would be described as 'Scottish' - pedant, er me? No ... I mean never ...

Ah that Scotch. It's what Yanks call it. Which says it all. I love whisky. More than Jennings and ShexyToes combined. It's much better than whiskEy, and don't even mention that whisgi stuff. Euugghhh.

Tee hee

by Luckless Pedestrian Thu 09 Jun 2011, 2:10 pm

I am indebted to you, Kia

What was Bob Marley's favourite kind of doughnut?

The ones with jam in.

:run1:

by PenfroPete Thu 09 Jun 2011, 2:15 pm

Thinking of going to 2atenham next year. The place is shi-te but sure, the company will be grand if you lot come along

PRICES
£35.00 + £2.80 'fee'
£45.00 + £3.60 'fee'
£65.00 + £4.80 'fee'
£75.00 + £6.00 'fee'
Then they add 'Postage' on top

by Mickado Thu 09 Jun 2011, 2:15 pm

KiaRose wrote:
luckless_pedestrian wrote:My old boss told me about the Bristolian 'l' thing. She told me that Bristol used to be called Bristow but it became Bristol because the locals had added an 'l' to the end of it.

Pedant to the fore

It was Bright Stowe actually

AND THERE IS ONLY ONE GENUINE FORM OF UISCE BEATHA and in the language of the Sasanaigh it is spelt with an E

I was in O’Neills pub in Dublin on Monday ordering a drink, and behind the bar was a poster for a whiskey festival, can’t remember what it was called exactly but for the sake of the story I’ll say it was “Dublin Whisky Fest 2011” – and I noticed the spelling was Scottish. I said it to the fella behind the bar but to be fair, I’m not sure Polish people really care that much about Irish-Scottish spirit rivalry.

by Luckless Pedestrian Thu 09 Jun 2011, 2:23 pm

How much is accommodation around Twickenham, Penfro? The pub meet in Cardiff was brilliant but I didn't have to factor in accommodation.

by PenfroPete Thu 09 Jun 2011, 2:25 pm

ASBO - "and don't even mention that whisgi stuff. Euugghhh." You little tinker, trying to get the old goy in trouble boxing

Not a fan of the Aur Cymru (Welsh Gold) then ?

LUCKLESS - not sure, but there's not a great deal of it and the obvious alternative is central london - Shocked

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Thu 09 Jun 2011, 2:28 pm

PenfroPete wrote:ASBO - "and don't even mention that whisgi stuff. Euugghhh." You little tinker, trying to get the old goy in trouble
Not a fan of the Aur Cymru (Welsh Gold) then ?

LUCKLESS - not sure, but there's not a great deal of it and the obvious alternative is central london -

Penfro, you know me, just stirring, and I'll drink and enjoy pretty much everything (excl. Retsina & Ouzo) thumbsup

by Gibson Thu 09 Jun 2011, 2:29 pm

Good man As.
You have just managed to wipe out all the Celtic-love, built up between The Irish, Welsh and Scots/Picts over the years - in one fell swoop.

Love it man! Like yer style. The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub - Page 14 769663

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Have to say, The Swannys and I, really did enjoy invading your well-stocked whisky cupboard. There were some tasty "foreign" liquid-treasures in there all roysh. The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub - Page 14 346548009

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I love it ALL. Even whisgi. The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub - Page 14 739524634

by Gibson Thu 09 Jun 2011, 2:37 pm

Penfro,
I had a wee taste of that whisgi you provided - with As. Ver ver nice... 1st time Id ever tasted it too.

Also, Mick Le Chef bought tickets for Twickers next year. I know As and I are included, so we will be there for sure mo chara. Ok!

by Luckless Pedestrian Thu 09 Jun 2011, 2:40 pm

The Easyhotels in London aren't too expensive at all. It's just a bed and a shower room, but what else do you need?

by PenfroPete Thu 09 Jun 2011, 2:42 pm

Gibson wrote:Penfro,
I had a wee taste of that whisgi you provided - with As. Ver ver nice... 1st time Id ever tasted it too.

Also, Mick Le Chef bought tickets for Twickers next year. I know As and I are included, so we will be there for sure mo chara.

as I said I wouldn't even countenance going if my rugby/drinking buddies weren't

ASBO - I know mucker kiss

I even promise I'll try to get the verses (I know the words like

) of Flower of Scotland in order Whistle

when we meet up in July

by Gibson Thu 09 Jun 2011, 2:43 pm

luckless_pedestrian wrote:The Easyhotels in London aren't too expensive at all. It's just a bed and a shower room, but what else do you need?

Lucky,
Room-Service? The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub - Page 14 2732920192

I agree. It's all a pished rugby fan needs. Are they like F1 Hotels in France?

by nottins Thu 09 Jun 2011, 2:48 pm

luckless_pedestrian wrote:How much is accommodation around Twickenham, Penfro? The pub meet in Cardiff was brilliant but I didn't have to factor in accommodation.

There is a hotel in Feltham that was £45 per night the last time I stayed there for the 7's two years ago. Twickenham is only 2 stops away. Rooms are of a reasonable standard.

by MBTGOG Thu 09 Jun 2011, 2:48 pm

For the wall-

https://www.606v2.com/t6716-irish-u20-team-for-jrwc-opener#168095

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Thu 09 Jun 2011, 2:49 pm

If I pack La Famille As off to Devonshire, our bijou apartment (ie the flat), can accommodate 7-8 in beds (altho Rav seemed to quite like the floor?!!? Ok!

by Luckless Pedestrian Thu 09 Jun 2011, 2:49 pm

One for the wall:

https://www.606v2.com/t6717-monogrammed-laptops#168096

by Adam D Thu 09 Jun 2011, 2:49 pm

Gibson wrote:
luckless_pedestrian wrote:The Easyhotels in London aren't too expensive at all. It's just a bed and a shower room, but what else do you need?

Lucky,
Room-Service?

I agree. It's all a pished rugby fan needs. Are they like F1 Hotels in France?

theres an F1 hotel about 5 miles from Edinburgh airport.

by Cari Thu 09 Jun 2011, 2:49 pm

I won't be going to Twickenham myself, but it sounds like a few regulars will be. I'm sure the London-based regulars will look after the others too.

by Luckless Pedestrian Thu 09 Jun 2011, 2:50 pm

If I knew what F1 Hotels were like I'd be able to answer, Gibbo!

by Mick(TEFC) Thu 09 Jun 2011, 2:53 pm

Just ordering the drinks for the summer bash;got loads of retsina,ouzo and tomato juice :run1:

F1 hotels,are hosed out each morning,luckless Whistle

by Gibson Thu 09 Jun 2011, 2:58 pm

Cari wrote:I won't be going to Twickenham myself, but it sounds like a few regulars will be. I'm sure the London-based regulars will look after the others too.

Ah Cari. We'll just have to convince you so, girl. Its only a train to London and you've done that enough times for work. How about doing it for FUN? The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub - Page 14 769663

Lucky,
They are normally on French motorways (so Motels really) and are cheap, clean and basic. Grand.

Few in NL as well now.

by **Notch** Thu 09 Jun 2011, 3:01 pm

I'm probably going to skip the Final next year and target the Dublin final in 2013. Bit like Ulster.

by Mick(TEFC) Thu 09 Jun 2011, 3:01 pm

ASM have signed
http://www.sharksrugby.co.za/content.aspx?id=17482
as a RWC joker till the end of October.

by Mick(TEFC) Thu 09 Jun 2011, 3:04 pm

Any news of when the Amlin draw will take place?

by prop_lyd Thu 09 Jun 2011, 3:08 pm

I'm tempted by twickenham, I know a couple of mates want to tag along too! Hopefully will be able to afford this one Wink

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Thu 09 Jun 2011, 3:10 pm

I'll be heading to Twickenham, it's not like I have far to go Wink

.

Will be looking at tickets after payday.

by Luckless Pedestrian Thu 09 Jun 2011, 3:16 pm

I'd definitely like to go to next season's final. I've never been to Twickenham.

Gibbo, that's what Easyhotels are like. I've stayed at the one in Earls Court and it's fine. You can pay extra for a room with a window if you're really posh!

by Gibson Thu 09 Jun 2011, 3:19 pm

Chef,
I looked and cant find the date of the Amlin Draw. I think it's next Tues? Not sure though.

Anyone? I think Kia mentioned it in the last Pub.

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