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So there is no rugby on now that I can watch

Stag - like any city, Cardiff has dodgy areas, with a couple of notorious streets in it. Most of it is pretty safe though. I've never had any trouble living here for almost 3 years, and fingers crossed I never do

STAG - just like any city, it's got it's good bits, indifferent bits & bad bits. As a rule, if you have a local with you then you should be safe - if you let him/her guide you


GIBBO - Never mind wagons, they hadn't invented the wheel when you started

mickyt wrote:

Gibson wrote:

In other news... Dinny Leamy has just found out he will not make the plane to NZ. Jennings rightfully takes his place. Here was his reaction to the news... bit over the top, imo.

Gibbo, has the world cup squad been announced? can you send me a link to it?

Micky. Check the video. Unbelievable. Had he hit the plane... In NL they would have shot the tyres, when he was well away from the plane and if that hadnt worked - him.

ah right. I don't have access in here at the moment so will have to check it out later chief.

my god my first half of the day flew through as was in training but since 1:30 this day is dragging. we have another match tonight which I am not too confident about as we have had a lot of people pull out.

The truth is when it comes to violence you're more likely to be attacked in your own home and/or by someone close to you. So you're no more at risk wandering around any city really.

Cari wrote:The truth is when it comes to violence you're more likely to be attacked in your own home and/or by someone close to you. So you're no more at risk wandering around any city really.

Wouldn't be soo sure of that Cari.

but I guess you can use statistics to prove anything. 79% of all people know that

Too right Cari. Cities - being heavily-populated all have their no-go areas. Knowing where NOT to go in them, is key knowledge for surviving them. Ignorance of this can have catastrophic affects.

6 out of 7 dwarves are not Happy.

Exactly - as long as you know where you are, where you're going, where not to go you're fine. My comment was for people who think that cities are rough generally and that people shouldn't go out alone in them etc. It's true what I said about domestic violence though.

Glas

Im Happy. Who's Grumpy?

Where is Snow White? Shes lying ya know .

Gibbo - I think Portnoys is frustrated with the closure of 606. He was also pished off with us for not consulting him in moving the pub and closing the pubs before old 606 ended.

I love the way you thought of Portnoy when you heard the word "Grumpy".

I'm not related to him so just leave it there! You Flip oirish Muppet!

Ok. I'm really sorry, will you ever forgive me? Diddly diddly diddly diddly, top of the morning to ya, short freckled Ginger potato eating bog trotting...etc, etc.

The farmer who uses potato eating and bog trotting as an insult. The irony

Glas, I'll never, ever - forgive you for that. Im like an Elephant. Ya sheepshaagin Scarlet pimp!

Cari wrote:The truth is when it comes to violence you're more likely to be attacked in your own home and/or by someone close to you. So you're no more at risk wandering around any city really.

need to watch my back when I get home then

I actually meant to say you lovely, endearing, sheep-shearing, Scarlet-Pimpernel. Its funny how these innocent mis-types can start online wars.


Love you lots.

Dwarves make up a small percentage of the population.

Gibbo - 2 questions for you. Staying in Ballsbridge this weekend. I'm looking for a nearby pub to watch Munster beat Leinster. And also a place I can get a chinese take away. Thanks in advance mo chara.

Ahh crime stats. When a friend was looking at moving to Houston we googled his proposed work address - up popped a crime map of the area. Considering it covered a 1 month period, scary!

And New Zealand has the 3rd highest rate of violent crime in the OECD*. Sadly, most of it is domestic violence, random street violence is almost unheard of.


* Though we're well behind the Czechs, and miles behind the Yanks.


Right, that SXV preview article is done barring a couple of team lists (finally - I have a new appreciation for Penfro's TV guide):
https://www.606v2.com/t5595-super-xv-round-15-preview#124563
Rugby Heaven have a nice "feature" - when you copy and paste a team list it adds a link to the article at the bottom

While I'm most looking forward to Reds vs Crusaders, Sharks vs Waratahs could be a good watch. With the Magners final as well I'm looking forward to a fantastic weekend on the sofa (there's even a nice gap to go for a run Saturday lunchtime)

Hi everyone. Got an invite from Cari for Micks week of social eloquence yesterday and was wondering what the nearest airport is from people who went last year ?

You know, I just went against the whole Creed there. Never speak ill of anyone. Espcially when they are not there to defend themselves. Sorry Port. Im deleting/overwriting that post. Sorry regs. Just in a giddy happy humour. Still no excuse.

Stag, the lads and I always frequent the Horse Show House opposite the RDS itself. You were there with us once actually. Leicester game I think?

red_stag wrote:The farmer who uses potato eating and bog trotting as an insult. The irony

You know I was taking off Portnoys...don't you?

I have mentioned to Portnoys that I am worried he's going a bit loopy on one of his threads. I wouldn't mind, but what he's posting recently shows no logic. Like his gripe with the Welsh makes no sense, seeing as he doesn't know whose responsibility it was to sell tickets for the WC in 07. So basically he just comes across as a ranter.

Finally watching the Amlin Final for the first time.

I do of course Glas.

GIBBO - By the way, I have something that belongs to you and will post it on next week.

Hometime!

I see the Harlequins fans were doing that Beep beep beep Harlequins thing. I'm surprised it didn't annoy those of you in attendance. It does my head in loike.

God knows Portnoys hasn't made himself very popular in the last few days, but I believe he's a decent man at heart and if he decide to come and post over here I'd welcome him with open arms. Flip knows I've made a fool of myself on the old 606 site, as have others, but ultimately we're all just passionate rugby fans and our disagreements are a lot less meaningful than the common ground we share.

Risca Rev wrote:I see the Harlequins fans were doing that Beep beep beep Harlequins thing. I'm surprised it didn't annoy those of you in attendance. It does my head in loike.

What's that Rev? I don't remember hearing anything....there were a few Quins fans nearby. Perhaps I just wasn't paying attention.

Have a look out for the Irish flag behind the posts that stade were playing into in the first half. That's us!

Notch wrote:God knows Portnoys hasn't made himself very popular in the last few days, but I believe he's a decent man at heart and if he decide to come and post over here I'd welcome him with open arms. Flip knows I've made a fool of myself on the old 606 site, as have others, but ultimately we're all just passionate rugby fans and our disagreements are a lot less meaningful than the common ground we share.

Don't think anyone would disagree with that (especially about you being a fool ) He knows where we are and he's more than welcome.

Notch. As have us all over the years. Well said that man. Class post.

nottins wrote:Hi everyone. Got an invite from Cari for Micks week of social eloquence yesterday and was wondering what the nearest airport is from people who went last year ?

Assuming my Google map search has found the right place, Bayonne? Or Bordeaux?

Notch wrote:God knows Portnoys hasn't made himself very popular in the last few days, but I believe he's a decent man at heart and if he decide to come and post over here I'd welcome him with open arms. Flip knows I've made a fool of myself on the old 606 site, as have others, but ultimately we're all just passionate rugby fans and our disagreements are a lot less meaningful than the common ground we share.

can't disagree witih any of the above, good post Notch

Leinsters chances just improved IMO. Darcy is injured and McFadden to start at 12. Check Irish Times home page.

red_stag wrote:Gibbo - 2 questions for you. Staying in Ballsbridge this weekend. I'm looking for a nearby pub to watch Munster beat Leinster. And also a place I can get a chinese take away. Thanks in advance mo chara.

Stag, Where abouts in Ballsbridge? And what kind of a pub do you want? (Quiet or with a bit of banter, crack?)

There are just millions of places for the Chinese takaways,especially if you are close to Baggot Street.

Cari, it's a car horn sounding thing (three blasts) and then them shouting Harlequins. It annoys the heck out of me. Maybe it's just more prominent on the tv.

I'm not saying Portnoys is a bad bloke, I'm just saying he's barely making any sense nowadays. Of course I'd not be bothered if he posted over here.

Sorry to ask again but we are desperate. Anyone interested in the Euro Rugby League. It's in it's 4th season but we've been messed around by a manger and now have 3 vacancies.

Sin é welcome aboard. I'll be staying there with the missus. On the corner of Northumberland Road and Haddington Road. Just a pub where the match will be on. Could always just watch it in hotel room with a few drinks there.

Risca Rev wrote:Cari, it's a car horn sounding thing (three blasts) and then them shouting Harlequins. It annoys the heck out of me. Maybe it's just more prominent on the tv.

A Quins fan a couple of rows ahead of us ahad a little horn with a plastic bellows-type thing insteead of a mouthpiece, so hitting the back of it made a horn blast. Penfro and I muttered about it at the game.

http://www.sporcle.com/games/opcws/heineken-cup-grounds

this is fun. I could only get 40 out of 95 though. And I may have cheated for two or three where I knew the ground but couldn't remember what it was called.

It's quite tough! I know bumpkiss about French grounds. I only got six or seven French ones.

red_stag wrote:Sin é welcome aboard. I'll be staying there with the missus. On the corner of Northumberland Road and Haddington Road. Just a pub where the match will be on. Could always just watch it in hotel room with a few drinks there.

Perfect location. On Haddington Road: Smyth of Haddington Rd and opposite that is "The 51". Both very good pubs. If you want all the flash screens etc. go around the corner onto Baggot Street to Searsons.

Most the pubs around there are excellent. Plenty of Chinese/takeaways on Baggot Street.

Munster Supporters club usually meet in "Break for the Border" in town. They have a couple of massive big screens and sometimes give out free food. Usually good crack.

Sounds good Sin. Thanking you!! Any sceál with you?

You ready for til rock, Notch?

And by the way, it's "Don" as in the Spanish honorific, not "Donald". Sheesh.

Donald as in Duck?

So we just call you Alfie Duck!!

I know that Don. Going back upstairs at 4.45, gig starts 5. It's quiet music time.

I;ve got the right blend of excitement and fear. Love that feeling.

Will anyone be taping/filming it? Expand/expound on what you're doing.

Go on.

I agree with your post about McFadden. it's a great chance as well for him to leave a lasting mark in the head of Deccie for world cup selection.

On the Portnoy thing, he REALLY bugged me the other day and I probably let him know it TOO much but sometimes he is infuriating.

that said, he was a contrary auld fella when we met last year but contributed alot to a great day out.

so when I got back, I was able to put what he said on 606 into his voice and was able to understand a bit more what he was on about.

that said, last week seemed petty but I am willing to welcome him here as well

red_stag wrote:Sounds good Sin. Thanking you!! Any sceál with you?

Hand-to-hand combat on old 606 with Boyne & Guns at the mo over Denis Leamy

Micky it is. IMO though he would only be travelling instead of (rather than with) P.Wallace and Darcy. I've not watched Ulster for a while. Is he off the boil? Even Notch has stopped talking Paddy up.