The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub

by Guest Sun 19 Jun - 21:07

First topic message reminder :

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? appletini

by Gibson Mon 20 Jun - 21:19

Notch wrote:
Mickado wrote:Notch, there's one thing for it.

A whistle. It will deafen the Poopie, my oul fella done it before to a prank caller. Never happened again.

I don't expect to hear from the persistent little cuss. He knows he's not getting anything out of us. I'm going to go full nordie on it if I hear a thing from these barstewards again. Full. Nordie!

Jayzuz Notch, sure that would scare de Divil himself. laughing

We were having a bash in London once and two Jehovas knocked at the door. MrsG was trying to tell them "to feic off, we were busy" but still they persisted. So I invited them in for a drink (they dont drink), offered them a spliff and some gentle advice. They looked around, saw what was happening and they ran out of the place. It was one of those hedonistic punk parties. Oh how we laffed. Bless em.

by Guest Mon 20 Jun - 21:21

Apparently, when I was about 4, some Jehovas came to the house. My Mam just plugged the hoover on so she could pretend she couldn't hear them at the door.

Cue me turning the hoover off and yelling to my Mam there were people outside. Little angel

that I was.

by **Notch** Mon 20 Jun - 21:23

Gibson wrote:
Notch wrote:
Mickado wrote:Notch, there's one thing for it.

A whistle. It will deafen the Poopie, my oul fella done it before to a prank caller. Never happened again.

I don't expect to hear from the persistent little cuss. He knows he's not getting anything out of us. I'm going to go full nordie on it if I hear a thing from these barstewards again. Full. Nordie!

Jayzuz Notch, sure that would scare de Divil himself.

We were having a bash in London once and two Jehovas knocked at the door. MrsG was trying to tell them "to feic off, we were busy" but still they persisted. So I invited them in for a drink (they dont drink), offered them a spliff and some gentle advice. They looked around, saw what was happening and they ran out of the place. It was one of those hedonistic punk parties. Oh how we laffed. Bless em.

They should have partook. Might have given them a wider perspective Wink

I really, really hope we've no Jehovas in here by the way! The week I'm having in terms of putting peoples backs-up... :run2:

I should change my user-name to TroubleMan. Because this week I've been...

by red_stag Mon 20 Jun - 21:24

No probs Notchy Smile

I had a great laugh with these two Jehovahs once. It was absolutely urine-ing rain and these two called. I was about 17 and off sick from school.

I invited them in and they got all preachy and bibly. I told them I wasn't in any way shape of form interested in talking about religion but they were welcome to have a cup of tea until rain stopped.

Yer man got a bit offended by this remark at start but the girl said thank you very much and they spend next 25 minutes just talking to me about South Africa where they were from and how they found Ireland, irish people etc. I gave them a bit of advise about picking their targets when it comes to talking about God.

by Gibson Mon 20 Jun - 21:31

rugbydreamer wrote:Apparently, when I was about 4, some Jehovas came to the house. My Mam just plugged the hoover on so she could pretend she couldn't hear them at the door.

Cue me turning the hoover off and yelling to my Mam there were people outside. Little that I was.

I bet you were sent to bed with no supper Dreamer. Wink

Kids are great. They say it like it is. My kids have got me in more shoite.

But I learned to listen to them. Trust their instinctive judgment. Something we ignore sometimes, as we grow older. They taught me a lot about certain people in the past. They could sense a dodgy geezer immediately.

Just as well I was their Da. I got away with it. I think.

And Rav,
I didnt mean NOW! I meant when we were kids. Wink

by red_stag Mon 20 Jun - 21:35

Anyone else see the Twitter post that Luke Narraway put up:

'Good luck to Thomas the tank and his English nan. #notbittermuch.'

Laugh

by Guest Mon 20 Jun - 21:36

ha to be fair I was a proper chopsy child, became the complete opposite as a teenager though, weird how that happens. On my way to getting a good balance between the two now though Smile

by red_stag Mon 20 Jun - 21:36

Whats Chopsy?

by Guest Mon 20 Jun - 21:37

erm, like gobby?

by Adam D Mon 20 Jun - 21:47

Notch wrote:Just had a scammer on the phone, pretending to be from some tech support company. Cheek of them.

Asked him if he worked for Microsoft? No, he worked for an "Independent Company". Is that a Private Company? No. Whats the difference between a private company and an independent company? Errr! How did you get these details? Er! Can you provide any proof of your identity or provide any details of your company? Errr!

Barstewards!

Was he offering you high quality training at an affordable cost?

by Guest Mon 20 Jun - 21:48

righty I'm off for the night. Nos da/Good night all.

by **Notch** Mon 20 Jun - 21:50

Hobo wrote:
Notch wrote:Just had a scammer on the phone, pretending to be from some tech support company. Cheek of them.

Asked him if he worked for Microsoft? No, he worked for an "Independent Company". Is that a Private Company? No. Whats the difference between a private company and an independent company? Errr! How did you get these details? Er! Can you provide any proof of your identity or provide any details of your company? Errr!

Barstewards!

Was he offering you high quality training at an affordable cost?

I wish, Hobo. I wish. Give me a call mo chara

by Suspicious lurker Mon 20 Jun - 22:05

red_stag wrote:Anyone else see the Twitter post that Luke Narraway put up:

'Good luck to Thomas the tank and his English nan. #notbittermuch.'

Every right to be peed off in my opinion

by Mickado Mon 20 Jun - 22:07

Just had an idea for Standulsterman when he pops in. I'd be willing to donate a piece of 606 memorabilia to his pub, the NH jersey I got on the street in Cardiff has been signed by all of the pub regs, it would be cool with me if he wanted to stick it up. Then each reg could pledge to make a pilgrimage to see the 606 "shrine" once in their lifetime.

5 times a day, no matter where we are in the world, we would all face the pub and pray...

...hmmm, let me rethink this...

by **Notch** Mon 20 Jun - 22:07

hughie1986 wrote:
red_stag wrote:Anyone else see the Twitter post that Luke Narraway put up:

'Good luck to Thomas the tank and his English nan. #notbittermuch.'

Every right to be peed off in my opinion

I agree, he's done so well with every chance he's been given.

by Gibson Mon 20 Jun - 22:13

Mickado wrote:Just had an idea for Standulsterman when he pops in. I'd be willing to donate a piece of 606 memorabilia to his pub, the NH jersey I got on the street in Cardiff has been signed by all of the pub regs, it would be cool with me if he wanted to stick it up. Then each reg could pledge to make a pilgrimage to see the 606 "shrine" once in their lifetime.

5 times a day, no matter where we are in the world, we would all face the pub and pray...

...hmmm, let me rethink this...

Lovely idea Mick. Now I have to go to Stand's Pub to sign it. Mission. Missed that one. I think. Or did I sign it? We were ver ver drunk and full of Leinster lurve. guinness

"Choppsy" I like that.

by Guest Mon 20 Jun - 22:40

Rodders,

That runkeeper is an app for iPhones etc that links to a website. Basically it tracks your activity and then logs the details. So for example I went for a four mile run yesterday and when I'd finished it told me things like how far I'd gone, how fast, average speed and other things. While your running, every five mins it tells you how fast you're going and how far you've gone. I like it because it makes me push on when I hear my speed has dropped.

Anyway, think I'll take a leave of absence from this place. The Internet I have again is rubbish and a man can only be basically ignored so much everytime I try to get in here.

Munsty, thanks for saying about the laptop to tv thing. I think mine is different, but at least I know where to start. I look forward to seeing your pics at the weekend. I saw most of the ones of me. Very funny. Most of them I don't think I knew were being taken.

by nottins Mon 20 Jun - 22:58

Risca Rev wrote:
Anyway, think I'll take a leave of absence from this place. The Internet I have again is rubbish and a man can only be basically ignored so much everytime I try to get in here.

Who are you again ? Wink

by Cymroglan Mon 20 Jun - 23:17

As a matter of interest how many moderators are logged on to the site now.

by Gibson Mon 20 Jun - 23:24

Ah Rev! Love you lots Big Boy. Ale

Sassy Army Sod.

by nottins Mon 20 Jun - 23:26

Cymroglan wrote:As a matter of interest how many moderators are logged on to the site now.

Why ?

by Cymroglan Mon 20 Jun - 23:29

Just wondering because I would hate to see standards slip. At the moment I think this is a brilliant site but I just feel things could get out of hand.

by Gibson Mon 20 Jun - 23:43

Cymroglan wrote:As a matter of interest how many moderators are logged on to the site now.

Dunno Cymro,
One's too many, imho. :run2:

And some of them... actually offer high quality training at an affordable cost.

This place's got eeevrythang. 8)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oMtdXaqBx4

by Cymroglan Mon 20 Jun - 23:50

They broke my watch Very Happy

by Gibson Tue 21 Jun - 0:06

Cymroglan wrote:They broke my watch

Heh. Love this one too mo chara. Ale

Specially the naazis in the car - free-falling.

"I've always loved you..."
Classic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouHkL7u9qLw

by Suspicious lurker Tue 21 Jun - 0:08

So the rev is logging off for a few days now doubt ill be watching the news and there will be Some Army Skirmish reported from somewhere, typical rev

by **Notch** Tue 21 Jun - 0:16

Risca Rev wrote:Rodders,

That runkeeper is an app for iPhones etc that links to a website. Basically it tracks your activity and then logs the details. So for example I went for a four mile run yesterday and when I'd finished it told me things like how far I'd gone, how fast, average speed and other things. While your running, every five mins it tells you how fast you're going and how far you've gone. I like it because it makes me push on when I hear my speed has dropped.

Anyway, think I'll take a leave of absence from this place. The Internet I have again is rubbish and a man can only be basically ignored so much everytime I try to get in here.

Munsty, thanks for saying about the laptop to tv thing. I think mine is different, but at least I know where to start. I look forward to seeing your pics at the weekend. I saw most of the ones of me. Very funny. Most of them I don't think I knew were being taken.

We all love ye Rev. Stay And Socialise! Hug

Hughie I'd say that as Sure As Shooting.

by Gibson Tue 21 Jun - 0:27

hughie1986 wrote:So the rev is logging off for a few days now doubt ill be watching the news and there will be Some Army Skirmish reported from somewhere, typical rev

Sons And Sisters, Huggie pal. Sons And Sisters. Ale

Its true though, Everywhere that Welsh feicer goes.. there's phookin trouble.

He's like a Welsh Kate Adie.

Funny that. Peculiar. Not Haha.

Gotta love Im. Munsty doesnt. But, I do.

by **Notch** Tue 21 Jun - 0:36

Hah, something I just realised. Training squads for the RWC have just come out- Ulster are represented by five players in the Ireland squad... and, if you count BJ Botha, three players in the South Africa squad Laugh

This isn't going to help our rep with the guys who like to knock our 'Saffer Influence' censored

by **Notch** Tue 21 Jun - 1:04

Well... cleared the place. Good night all.

by Cari Tue 21 Jun - 7:02

Morning All mug

Dull start here today. Pished down last night. Must be coming up to the start of Festival season then.

Mickado wrote:Just had an idea for Standulsterman when he pops in. I'd be willing to donate a piece of 606 memorabilia to his pub, the NH jersey I got on the street in Cardiff has been signed by all of the pub regs, it would be cool with me if he wanted to stick it up.

Awh don't do that Mickado. That shirt is meaningless to everyone else but to you it's a happy memory...isn't it? The only advantage of it being put up in Stan's pub, is that being a Saints shirt it wouldn't get nicked Whistle

Look, I know it was distressing swapping your Leinster shirt Mick, but seriously, do you need counselling for your grief? Giving away the Saints shirt isn't going to help. I think you need to deal with the loss. You're like a child who's lost its security blanket Wink

by mickyt Tue 21 Jun - 7:50

Morning cari,

How are you?

I should really get up and iron something but don't want to get out of bed

by Suspicious lurker Tue 21 Jun - 8:09

Morning folks

http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/
http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/rugby/
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport?mobile-redirect=false
http://sport.scotsman.com/rugby
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/rugbynation/
http://www.thisisexeter.co.uk/rugby

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=80
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union

by Adam D Tue 21 Jun - 8:26

Cymroglan wrote:As a matter of interest how many moderators are logged on to the site now.

If there is anything you want to discuss- you can PM me (or kiwi/ dreamer) in confidence.

by prop_lyd Tue 21 Jun - 8:39

Morning all! Still aching from yesterday, hoping it doesn't rain now so I can get to the cricket tonight!!

by Breadvan Tue 21 Jun - 8:48

Might escape the rain prop Who have Glam got tonight?

I see GG Hilarious thread has been binned Hobo? laughing

by PenfroPete Tue 21 Jun - 8:55

https://www.606v2.com/t7614-heineken-amlin-fixtures-when-are-they-announced

If anyone can provide any answers

by Adam D Tue 21 Jun - 8:55

I didnt actually have a problem with the joke, it was just the casual racism that followed.

For the record - I have no problems with where people were born and who they represent (I was born in Spain but am Welsh). I just pointed it out there were so many!

by Breadvan Tue 21 Jun - 9:02

Born in spain eh.Imagine the outrage if you ever played rugby for Wales.... Whistle

by red_stag Tue 21 Jun - 9:16

Hobo - to be honest good call. Its something that needs nipping in the bud.

by **rodders** Tue 21 Jun - 9:18

Notch wrote:Hah, something I just realised. Training squads for the RWC have just come out- Ulster are represented by five players in the Ireland squad... and, if you count BJ Botha, three players in the South Africa squad

This isn't going to help our rep with the guys who like to knock our 'Saffer Influence'

Notch all that proves is that the Springbok selection panel doesn't discriminate against Ulster based players ...... Very Happy

by Guest Tue 21 Jun - 9:20

Morning all/Bore da pawb.

Hope everyone's well this morning, or better than me anyway! Woke up sneezing this morning so fingers crossed I'm not coming down with anything, haven't had a cold since January and I don't want one now!

Mick - I reckon that's a really good idea about the Saint shirt actually, it's a great pub tour momento. Would be fitting for it to be in a pub I reckon Smile

by Mickado Tue 21 Jun - 9:22

Cari wrote:Morning All

Dull start here today. Pished down last night. Must be coming up to the start of Festival season then.

Mickado wrote:Just had an idea for Standulsterman when he pops in. I'd be willing to donate a piece of 606 memorabilia to his pub, the NH jersey I got on the street in Cardiff has been signed by all of the pub regs, it would be cool with me if he wanted to stick it up.

Awh don't do that Mickado. That shirt is meaningless to everyone else but to you it's a happy memory...isn't it? The only advantage of it being put up in Stan's pub, is that being a Saints shirt it wouldn't get nicked Look, I know it was distressing swapping your Leinster shirt Mick, but seriously, do you need counselling for your grief? Giving away the Saints shirt isn't going to help. I think you need to deal with the loss. You're like a child who's lost its security blanket

You're spot on Cari, it was a traumatic incident for me. Just coming to terms with it now! I'm working from home today, woke up super late and had the laptop with me so decided to work from home. Home being the operative word as the broadband in my house is knackered so i'm in my mams, which means my gorgeous neice is here all day. Love it! Very Happy

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Tue 21 Jun - 9:36

Morning all, still middle of the nite here but I woke early for a quick chat with the mini-As's before they pootled off to school. Bit early for my usual, but I'll take a :tea: if there's a brewon the go pls?

by Thomond Tue 21 Jun - 9:40

As,

. You in Chicago on business? Suposed to be a lovely spot,never been there.

by Luckless Pedestrian Tue 21 Jun - 9:44

Bore da pawb / good morning all, hope we're all well. It's grey here on the docks this morning. Doesn't feel like summer at all, despite it being the summer solstice today.

I presume everyone's seen Munsty's photos on Bookface. They're brilliant - the boy has a talent there. I found I couldn't comment on them though, for some reason.

by **Notch** Tue 21 Jun - 9:53

Aye, the Windy Apple. The Big Wahoonie.

Chicago is cool. You could spend a wee while walking around looking for all the Blues haunts. There has always been blues in that city and still is.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xUGpxiXLsc

I really enjoyed Munstys pictures.

by WillyGilly Tue 21 Jun - 10:02

Just woke up to see what went down in Belfast last night. For feck sake. At least we were proud of ourselves for one day...

by Mickado Tue 21 Jun - 10:06

What went down Willy?

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Tue 21 Jun - 10:07

Thom, it's quite clean, much less crowded than NY, and full of good steak joints and pizza places. Plus, as Notch said, you can't beat a little blues now and againt. But man, it's humid, I'm like a waterfall before I've walked twenty paces!

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