Sunday, March 2, 2008

JENGA SUNDAYS.....

It's a relatively quiet Sunday afternoon. And as I find myself at the bar hanging out with THAT BARTENDER GUY and a small contingent of hockey fans, I figure now is as good a time as any to update the blog. The weekend itself wasn't as busy as normal, but it was fun for the most part. I think it was a combination of fun patrons, fun staff and a generally relaxed atmosphere that made it enjoyable to work. I got to see a few old friends and former students over the course of the weekend, which was also cool.

Last night was especially interesting as there was a lot of intriguing scenarios taking place. We had an impromptu surprise birthday party for the sister of one of old school patrons. Then we had a visit from another one of our former old school patrons who ended up moving down south to become an accountant. He's since moved around to various parts of the country due to job commitments, but always finds time to make a visit to the old stomping grounds when he's back in New York.

RANDOM COMMENTS OVERHEARD LAST NIGHT:

"Can I get a beer?" A slightly buzzed patron asked the bartender.
"What kind of beer do you want" replied the bartender.
"Oh, I don't care... whatever." answered the patron.

Bartender pours a pint of Bud Light and brings it to the patron. Patron stares at it a bit... then makes a face.

"I didn't ask for that" barks the patron.
"Well, either you or one of your other five personalities did. Five bucks please." replied the bartender with a deadpanned expression on his face. Patron makes a face, then ponies up the five bucks.

Priceless.

THE SPIN DOCTOR stopped in last night and introduced us to his new roommates. He's pretty excited to be out of exile and back living in Manhattan. Speaking of THE SPIN DOCTOR, he sent in a photo for submission for the THIRD and LONG HALL of FAME. This particular pic was taken while he was in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico a few months ago. (by the way, he insists that this was simply an innocent photo....)

ANOTHER PRICELESS RANDOM QUOTE FROM LAST NIGHT:

"We've known each other for quite sometime now. And since you're always wearing those low-cut tops, don't you think it's time I get to see an aereola or something?" The guy asked a female regular.

"Um, no," she replied. "I work on the barter system".

"Barter system?" I, er I mean he replied: "I've put up with you for six years! That doesn't count for anything?"

Again, priceless...

ON ANOTHER NOTE: Due to the success of my Mystery Date set up, I've been approached by more than a few people to see if I can re-create the magic for them. In some cases, I had to turn them down. Why, do you ask? Because in some instances, situations are deemed hopeless. You pick and choose your battles. However, I have settled on one case that I will take on. I will prepare her bio and post it tomorrow. Then I will solicit emails from interested gentlemen and if I feel that you and her might make a possible fit, then I'll try to make the magic happen (again).

STILL ANOTHER RANDOM QUOTE OVERHEARD AT THE BAR:

"What's that shit the girls in Murray Hill always wear? Thuggs?" asked HORNY GOATWEED

"Um, no. Uggs". replied ANGRY BLACK and myself, in unison without batting an eyelash.

You can't make this stuff up. Seriously.

Overall, a pretty fun weekend. This week look for some quality posts as I've been getting some abuse from some of you about the lack of them. What can I say? You have your good days and your bad days. But I promise to step up my game.

DOLLAR DRAFT MADNESS tomorrow with $1.oo Bud/Bud Light/Coors Light Mugs!


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