The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub

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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?

Morning again folks. I've just been proof-reading Ian Gough's interview responses. It's pretty good, will be posting it soon

Kiwi - don't suppose he answered my question about Tommy?

Prop - sounds like a good day planned pal

Cari wrote:Kiwi - don't suppose he answered my question about Tommy?

Prop - sounds like a good day planned pal

Cari, he answered all the questions. Including Hughie's one

Kiwireddevil wrote:

Cari wrote:Kiwi - don't suppose he answered my question about Tommy?

Prop - sounds like a good day planned pal

Cari, he answered all the questions. Including Hughie's one

Ha seriously! Fair play to the man!!

Well It's official, the new Scotland shirt is an abomination.....


Sad thing is....I'll still be buying it.

All: at 7.30 tonight on ITV Wales there's a half hour documentary about the Welsh Lions on the 1977 tour to N.Z!!

Is it definitely the '77 tour? The '77 tour wasn't a happy one, for Phil Bennett at least.

That's what the adverts say

Mickado - if you're still around I've PM'd you. Cheers!

1971 - http://www.tvguide.co.uk/detail.asp?id=96559822

Kiwi - that Q & A with Gough is superb. he seems like a top bloke.

Radge - I thought the new Scottish top looked a bit Saffa

Bad News for Gibbo I'm afraid, and him needing the work as well: -

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/dicaprio-to-star-with-beyonce-16017026.html

RuggerRadge2611 wrote:Well It's official, the new Scotland shirt is an abomination.....


Sad thing is....I'll still be buying it.

Honestly Radge? Were I a Scotland fan, I would vote with my wallet!

Weird thing- apparently the Ireland RWC shirt won't be released until the 11th August, but our first warm-up game is on the 6th of August. This doesn't make much sense to me.

That's strange Notch. Must be something to do with the production company or something?

I'm still waiting for the Glos top, Ryan Walkinshaw's said that we're keeping the hoops and going more cherry than red

Apparently the european top is going to be quite unique and it may only be a supporters top!!

Prop - make sure you stick it up on the New Kit thread when it's issued so we can all have a look.

Cari wrote:That's strange Notch. Must be something to do with the production company or something?

No idea, suspect that date will be moved forward. Anyway, you'd think they'd want to be selling them for as long a window as possible.

I don't intend to buy one. Way too expensive for something you'll barely wear. I wear them if they are bought for me as presents, but I would seldom, if ever, but a replica shirt.

will they be wearing their world cup shirt in the warm up games? I'd have thought not. That's probably why the release date is after the first friendly. I could be wrong though!

Last WC we did wear our new shirt in the warm-ups, albeit without the RWC logo of course but it was the same design.

Afternoon you lot! How's it going? Just got our internet back. I feel so empty when it goes. I'm far too dependent.

We're all too dependent on the internet. We need therapy.

Notch, I've never bought a replica jersey either. I tried to get a Dragons one, but they were too big for me

Wasn't there a junior sized one you could get Lucky?

Replica shirts make great Father's Day/Birthday presents. At least that's when I get most of mine

I actually like the Scotland one.

Probably Cari, but I left it too late and there were none left in the shop at Dave Parade. I might get one for the new season, but then a) they'll be pricey and b) I would probably only wear it for going to games.

I can't wait for the Scarlets' new kit to be released, but I've got the issue of getting my season ticket yet. 1st July I'm ringing up to buy that, can't wait!

I hope our away kit goes back to navy or green, wasn't a big fan of the charcoal slate grey whatever colour it was this season!

Munsty - I'm too dependent on it too. Tis not good. Going to try for an internet free evening today, I suspect I shall fail quite miserably!

Rava - I've seen worse, it just reminded me of a South African one from a couple of years ago.

Lucky - it's worth looking on eBay. I got my Dublin shirts from there. One was brand new and the other was second hand but they're fine.

Sooooo...according to Ian Gough Tommy's moved to Cardiff....nothing to do with me!

hahaah yeah I noticed that Cari! bet that made you

Cari wrote:Sooooo...according to Ian Gough Tommy's moved to Cardiff....nothing to do with me!

A move to the blues on the cards maybe?

roddersm wrote:

Cari wrote:Sooooo...according to Ian Gough Tommy's moved to Cardiff....nothing to do with me!

A move to the blues on the cards maybe?

No Rodders, his girlfriend's from Cardiff I think they've moved in together is all.

rodders

I doubt it actually. I know a fair few of the Scarlets and Dragons players live in the Diff too. Tis just where they all seem to go!

I'm looking forward to the new Ireland jersey. Problem is, with a lot of world cup jerseys, they try much too hard.

Though I have liked the Kooga ones so far. Nice and simple.

roddersm wrote:

Cari wrote:Sooooo...according to Ian Gough Tommy's moved to Cardiff....nothing to do with me!

A move to the blues on the cards maybe?

Nothing to do with the Blues Rodders. A certain landlady perhaps. Cari, why don't you innocently drop your address on to his FB Page? You never know

It's the big smoke I suppose. Hey that doesn't bode well for his impending move back to the whte knights. I hope he's renting and not buying

Swansea and Llanelli are only an hour or so from Cardiff by road anyway. Also, with his Irish team commitments, Tommy flies over to Dublin a fair bit so he's nearer the airport now.

...and me!

Rava - when he went to Sophia Gardens to watch some cricket last year, I told him I only lived over the road and pop in for a brew....I didn't have any biscuits though so he didn't come over

Hi,

Kado, taken down your music recommendations (and Lucky's) and will look into them ASAP.

Right, I am sorry to write it in here, but for those who sponsored me for that walk please pay attention to me (for once )

I was meant to be doing the Hike for Heroes thing on Wednesday, but I got stiffed for a short notice task to America (I'm in Charleston, South Carolina now). Obviously I played up about this to my ops room, but I couldn't get out of it. Anyway, I can't do the Hike on Wednesday with the rest of them, however I will walk/run the equivalent distance on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal next week when I get back. I will use my runkeeper app to track it so you know it's done.

Now I understand that some people have parted with money in here and may not be happy with what I've got to do. I did ask my line manager about the possibility of refunds, but that's no go. So, should any of you feel that you are getting a bad return for your money (though it will be harder for me to do it on my own) I will gladly refund you out of my own pocket without judgement. Just PM me on here or on Facebook and we can discuss reimbursement.

I am sorry for this. My line manager's answer was not to say anything, but I don't want to do that. As I say, I will do the equivalent distance (30 miles) next week and I will post a link to my runkeeper site in here for those who still wish to sponsor me to see I have done it. Sorry to post it in here, but I can't get decent enough Internet to see who sponsored me and then message them personally.

Rodders - I asked Ian Gough about how Tommy was getting on with his flying lessons, and Gough reckons Tommy will be flying to Belfast before long on a regular basis by himself

Rev - I'm sure the sponsors won't knock it. You're still making the effort to do the walk. By the way, where was your sponsor page? I couldn't donate...I didn't see the link

No worries Rev, it's for a good cause

Something Always Seems to come up doesn't it.

roddersm wrote:It's the big smoke I suppose. Hey that doesn't bode well for his impending move back to the whte knights. I hope he's renting and not buying

Rodders he would struggle to get his place now so he is probably better off in Cardiff.

Just watching the end of the Barbarians v Wales game. Did anyone notice that when Stephen Jones went off, Alain Rolland made a conscious effort to shake his hand and congratulate him. Classy thing to do.

Good man Rev.

I’m sure nobody would mind that you’re doing it next week rather than this. It’s certainly not your fault that you couldn’t do it.

Good point rava but good water boys are hard to come by, especially IQ ones....

Rev, your Sponsors Are Supporting you mate. I too need the link. Message me on FB or in here.

Risca Rev wrote:Hi,

Kado, taken down your music recommendations (and Lucky's) and will look into them ASAP.

Right, I am sorry to write it in here, but for those who sponsored me for that walk please pay attention to me (for once )

I was meant to be doing the Hike for Heroes thing on Wednesday, but I got stiffed for a short notice task to America (I'm in Charleston, South Carolina now). Obviously I played up about this to my ops room, but I couldn't get out of it. Anyway, I can't do the Hike on Wednesday with the rest of them, however I will walk/run the equivalent distance on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal next week when I get back. I will use my runkeeper app to track it so you know it's done.

Now I understand that some people have parted with money in here and may not be happy with what I've got to do. I did ask my line manager about the possibility of refunds, but that's no go. So, should any of you feel that you are getting a bad return for your money (though it will be harder for me to do it on my own) I will gladly refund you out of my own pocket without judgement. Just PM me on here or on Facebook and we can discuss reimbursement.

I am sorry for this. My line manager's answer was not to say anything, but I don't want to do that. As I say, I will do the equivalent distance (30 miles) next week and I will post a link to my runkeeper site in here for those who still wish to sponsor me to see I have done it. Sorry to post it in here, but I can't get decent enough Internet to see who sponsored me and then message them personally.

I'll be happy if you double the distance, Rev!!!! Shouldn't be an issue for someone in your line of work - Speed And Stamina

Rava wrote:

roddersm wrote:It's the big smoke I suppose. Hey that doesn't bode well for his impending move back to the whte knights. I hope he's renting and not buying

Rodders he would struggle to get his place now so he is probably better off in Cardiff.

RAVA! Wash your mouth out!

MBTGOG wrote:Just watching the end of the Barbarians v Wales game. Did anyone notice that when Stephen Jones went off, Alain Rolland made a conscious effort to shake his hand and congratulate him. Classy thing to do.

I did Munsty, it was a really lovely gesture I thought

Rev - nah don't be daft, tis not your fault you've been called up to do something else! And tis all for such a good cause, the money was happily donated

Asbo, did you not see that programme on Sky last night?

rugbydreamer wrote: I know a fair few of the Scarlets and Dragons players live in the Diff too. Tis just where they all seem to go!

Apparently, you still can't get a burger at 03:00 though .... :run2:

:huh:

Rava wrote:Asbo, did you not see that programme on Sky last night?

Nah, missed it, bud. However, it will be forever etched in my brain - was an amazing game to be at, altho the atmosphere at times bordered on too much anti-English hostility for my liking - but thanks for the heads-up

I think the Blues have a gem in Lloyd Williams.