This guy's sure happy to see the weekend!
And the fun continues tonight, that much I'm sure of.
Cheers
8.06.2011
SUMMER FRIDAYS
Friday Night produced a mixed bag of excitement, mostly from tourists which supports my belief that on any given Summer Friday night you never know who/what you'll see.
And the fun continues tonight, that much I'm sure of.
Cheers
And the fun continues tonight, that much I'm sure of.
Cheers
8.05.2011
SEPARATED AT BIRTH?
Each afternoon I sit at the bar and take care of the day-to-day business of the bar. That usually entails dealing with a wide range of things, from overseeing inventory, placing orders, meeting with vendors, putting out "little fires" on occasion, etc.
While this is going on, we're open for business, which means that you get a wide array of characters coming in and out of the bar. Many of them are regulars and they'll say hello and make conversation and that's all well and fine. Once in while, you'll get that one person who insists on chatting with you, even if you're in the middle of placing orders, eating lunch or talking with a vendor, which drive me nuts. That thought came to mind today when this particular person came in. He's one of our old school regulars who loves to hear himself talk. Harmless for the most part, but he has to have the last word in which once again, drives me nuts. And if I'm the only one in the bar, chances are pretty good that I won't get any work done, which..... yes, drives me nuts.
So every once in a while I'll have to put him in his place. He'll get snippy and pout but eventually he'll come around and the whole thing starts again. In any case, now you know why the blog is late today.
Speaking of which....
SEPARATED AT BIRTH?
Cheers!
While this is going on, we're open for business, which means that you get a wide array of characters coming in and out of the bar. Many of them are regulars and they'll say hello and make conversation and that's all well and fine. Once in while, you'll get that one person who insists on chatting with you, even if you're in the middle of placing orders, eating lunch or talking with a vendor, which drive me nuts. That thought came to mind today when this particular person came in. He's one of our old school regulars who loves to hear himself talk. Harmless for the most part, but he has to have the last word in which once again, drives me nuts. And if I'm the only one in the bar, chances are pretty good that I won't get any work done, which..... yes, drives me nuts.
So every once in a while I'll have to put him in his place. He'll get snippy and pout but eventually he'll come around and the whole thing starts again. In any case, now you know why the blog is late today.
Speaking of which....
SEPARATED AT BIRTH?
OLD FART
GRANDPA AL LEWIS ("The Munsters")
Just a random observation....
TONIGHT: NY YANKEES vs BOSTON RED SOX VIEWING PARTY (7pm), featuring $4 Hometown NY Lager & Labatt Blue pints as well as $20 Labatt Blue Lime buckets during the game!
Cheers!
8.04.2011
RAIN? WHAT RAIN?
The Big Apple got hit with some much-needed rain last night; not just a sprinkle, mind you, but some serious downpours throughout the course of the night. That didn't stop diehard Pub Trivia fans from making the trek to the bar for a festive night of Trivia. A robust 18 spirited teams competed against one another for the right to raise the coveted "Trivia Cup" and the spoils that came with it. The theme for last night's edition of Pub Trivia? COMEDY. Check out the highlights:
As I said before, the competition was spirited and lively and everyone in attendance totally forgot about the crappy weather outside, choosing instead to enjoy the festivities inside.
TONIGHT: Young Professionals Happy Hour (5pm-10pm), featuring $4 domestic drafts & well drinks! Don't forget to check out our Beer of the Month: LABATT BLUE ($4/pint)!
We're still taking reservations for Fantasy Football Draft Parties throughout the month of August/early September! Email us for details! (thirdandlongnyc@gmail.com) Remember to include date/time you are looking to hold your draft!
Cheers!
As I said before, the competition was spirited and lively and everyone in attendance totally forgot about the crappy weather outside, choosing instead to enjoy the festivities inside.
TONIGHT: Young Professionals Happy Hour (5pm-10pm), featuring $4 domestic drafts & well drinks! Don't forget to check out our Beer of the Month: LABATT BLUE ($4/pint)!
We're still taking reservations for Fantasy Football Draft Parties throughout the month of August/early September! Email us for details! (thirdandlongnyc@gmail.com) Remember to include date/time you are looking to hold your draft!
Cheers!
8.03.2011
THE NIPPLE SHOT...
The other night we were invaded by a bunch of interns who were looking to tie one on during their last week of indentured servitude. During the course of the night, a young lady, who may or may not have been with the group of interns, asked me if I was stressed out. I said to her while the job comes with some stress from time to time, I wasn't stressed at the moment. She then tells me that I should have a stress reliever- like a stress ball.....
Sure enough, she places a stress ball on the bar... and it's shaped like a woman's breast. WTF?? Everyone around us gets a kick out of it and now it becomes the toy of the moment...
I, of course, find myself amused and yet slightly disturbed at the same time, if that's indeed possible. Guys and girls were taking turns playing around with this thing until I had to put it away as the raunch factor got too large for my liking.
I tell ya, kids these days...
Cheers!
Sure enough, she places a stress ball on the bar... and it's shaped like a woman's breast. WTF?? Everyone around us gets a kick out of it and now it becomes the toy of the moment...
The young lady who came bearing gifts.... Bless her heart.
I, of course, find myself amused and yet slightly disturbed at the same time, if that's indeed possible. Guys and girls were taking turns playing around with this thing until I had to put it away as the raunch factor got too large for my liking.
I tell ya, kids these days...
Cheers!
8.02.2011
THE I WILL FOUNDATION MAKING GOOD THINGS HAPPEN!
The New York City Triathlon is scheduled to take place this weekend and thanks to assistance of Matt Long and the I WILL FOUNDATION, Triathlete Minda Dentler will be able to compete. This is her story:
Good luck to Minda and if you haven't done so yet, continue to support the works of the I WILL FOUNDATION!
Cheers!
Good luck to Minda and if you haven't done so yet, continue to support the works of the I WILL FOUNDATION!
Cheers!
BAD CASE OF THE FUNKY BRAIN....
Hope you guys make it through the day better than I did.
Cheers!
8.01.2011
HOT TEMPS MAKE ONE "HOT UNDER THE COLLAR"
It seems that when the weather gets too hot, the tempers flare. I came across that on more than one occasion over the weekend. Two bizarre instances come to mind.
First one took place on Friday night. It's a steamy night, and we just emerged from a mini-monsoon rain storm that produced tornado sightings in some of the counties north of the city. The streets start filling up with people and it looked as if things were going to go back to normal when all of a sudden a commotion takes place outside the bar on 3rd Avenue.
I go outside to see what's up and there are a couple of Asian delivery guys from one of the local establishments having a heated argument. It started out as a war of words. Then it became a bit more animated with a lot of hands waving in the air and each other's faces. Next thing you know, they started pushing one another, kicking at each other's delivery bikes and all of a sudden it looked like a poor man's "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" on the sidewalk, with folks looking stunned at what was unfolding.
After about one or two minutes of comical jousting between the two, they were finally split up by co-workers and one of the guys took off running. Next thing you know, the police showed up, gathered the two "combatants" together and gave them a stern lecture. The cops even made the two jousters shake hands and next thing you know, they both went back to work like nothing happened. Very bizarre.
The second bizarre incident took place on Sunday, at Duane Reade, of all places. I went over to pick up a couple of toiletries and I figured on an early Sunday evening, it should be a quick shopping experience. When I walked into the place, there was one person in line. Awesome! So I scurried about, gathering my list of needs and when I made it back up to the front of the store, there was a line almost 15 deep! WTF? Where did all of these people come from? Most of them looked tanned and tired, no doubt making their way back from the weekend jaunts to the Hamptons or the Jersey Shore. After breathing a heavy sigh, I made my way to the end of the line.
So while we're standing in this snaking line, now 16 deep, this large fellow came out of nowhere and walked in front of everyone standing in line and jumped to the next open register, much to the shock and dismay of everyone. There was a little old lady who was at the front of the line and she was miffed. She began yelling at the big fella, telling him he couldn't cut the line. He ignored her. Then other folks in the line began bitching and complaining at him for cutting in line and to the cashier for allowing him to do so. The big guy made matters worse by telling everyone to shut the fuck up and mind their own business. At this point, I just sat back amused, knowing that I was in for some entertainment. What took place was a world class shoutfest with about ten irate folks involved. The Store Manager and security eventually had to intervene and get the guy out of the store for his own safety as we almost had the makings of a riot on our hands. Again, bizarre.
I guess this is what you get when the heat gets the best of you. Just another hot weekend in the Big Apple.
TONIGHT: "MONDAY NIGHT DELIGHT" (5pm-close), featuring $2 domestic draft mugs AND 2-for-1 Wine/Sangria by the Glass!
First one took place on Friday night. It's a steamy night, and we just emerged from a mini-monsoon rain storm that produced tornado sightings in some of the counties north of the city. The streets start filling up with people and it looked as if things were going to go back to normal when all of a sudden a commotion takes place outside the bar on 3rd Avenue.
I go outside to see what's up and there are a couple of Asian delivery guys from one of the local establishments having a heated argument. It started out as a war of words. Then it became a bit more animated with a lot of hands waving in the air and each other's faces. Next thing you know, they started pushing one another, kicking at each other's delivery bikes and all of a sudden it looked like a poor man's "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" on the sidewalk, with folks looking stunned at what was unfolding.
After about one or two minutes of comical jousting between the two, they were finally split up by co-workers and one of the guys took off running. Next thing you know, the police showed up, gathered the two "combatants" together and gave them a stern lecture. The cops even made the two jousters shake hands and next thing you know, they both went back to work like nothing happened. Very bizarre.
The second bizarre incident took place on Sunday, at Duane Reade, of all places. I went over to pick up a couple of toiletries and I figured on an early Sunday evening, it should be a quick shopping experience. When I walked into the place, there was one person in line. Awesome! So I scurried about, gathering my list of needs and when I made it back up to the front of the store, there was a line almost 15 deep! WTF? Where did all of these people come from? Most of them looked tanned and tired, no doubt making their way back from the weekend jaunts to the Hamptons or the Jersey Shore. After breathing a heavy sigh, I made my way to the end of the line.
So while we're standing in this snaking line, now 16 deep, this large fellow came out of nowhere and walked in front of everyone standing in line and jumped to the next open register, much to the shock and dismay of everyone. There was a little old lady who was at the front of the line and she was miffed. She began yelling at the big fella, telling him he couldn't cut the line. He ignored her. Then other folks in the line began bitching and complaining at him for cutting in line and to the cashier for allowing him to do so. The big guy made matters worse by telling everyone to shut the fuck up and mind their own business. At this point, I just sat back amused, knowing that I was in for some entertainment. What took place was a world class shoutfest with about ten irate folks involved. The Store Manager and security eventually had to intervene and get the guy out of the store for his own safety as we almost had the makings of a riot on our hands. Again, bizarre.
I guess this is what you get when the heat gets the best of you. Just another hot weekend in the Big Apple.
TONIGHT: "MONDAY NIGHT DELIGHT" (5pm-close), featuring $2 domestic draft mugs AND 2-for-1 Wine/Sangria by the Glass!
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