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739 days ago
Today's event-at-the-bar: Well, actually this is from Wednesday, but I've been sadly without access to the internet for the last few days. You know how it is. Anyway, most of the time at our place, we have a DJ who plays music (mostly techno-type); but on the slow nights we'll have karaoke. It's usually scheduled for Mondays (which are generally the slowest of nights), but will vary depending on the crowd. Wednesday, being the biggest travelling day of the year, was it's usually boring night. However, we did get a visit from a 50's superstar. You see, although we all thought he died in a fiery plane crash with Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens, the Big Bopper is actually still alive. I know this because I met him on Wednesday night. Of course, when I asked him about the famous crash, he informed me that he faked his own death because he was sick of fame and wanted to spend more time with his family. Mr. Bopper, of course, sang several of his well-known songs (and I could almost ...
744 days ago
Today's event-a-the-bar: Here in WA we have a Liquor Control Board (I'm not sure if all states have this, but we do). Anyway, bars get inspected all the time and ours is no exception. The sad part is that one of our girls got caught. I was lucky, I guess, because it didn't happen to me - but I guess it could have. There was an older gentleman and a younger-looking lady that came in tonight. I saw them come in, but since they sat down at a table and not at the bar, they weren't in 'my territory.' I guess my coworker just wasn't having a good night or something, but she didn't card the woman. Honestly, I don't know if I would have carded her - she looked over 21, probably more like 25 or 26. Guess it was just a nice make-up job, because she was 19. They both ordered wine (which, I guess, is a 'tip off' all on it's own, because most people don't order wine at a bar like ours...some do, but not most). Anyway, turns out that the man works for the LCB. He pulled my coworker aside and ...
755 days ago
Today's event-at-the-bar: Normally, we're not known for the type of place that one would consider a 'sports bar.' However, lately we've had a group of guys come in, about 6-7 or so, that will stay and watch whatever game is on (or rerun of a game). I assume it's because we have cable and perhaps none of them do. Anyway, as regularly scheduled, our DJ comes in at 8pm and starts up the karaoke or the music (depending on the night). Since all of our televisions are connected to the DJ's videobox (I'm sure there is a more technically-correct way to put this, but I'm not in 'the know'), all of tht TVs automatically start showing whatever the DJ wants (either the words to the songs for karaoke or music videos). A few nights ago, one of the new 'sports group' came up and complained about the fact that they wanted to continue to watch their sports show after 8pm. I politely informed him that I had no idea how the TV system worked and that he'd have to bring it up with the DJ. I'm ...
757 days ago
Today's event-at-the-bar: As a bartender, looks are everything. Nobody wants to see a bartender look like they just rolled out of bed and are still in their pajamas (trust me, they're out there). So tonight I wore this new cute little black skirt that I got last time I was shopping. It's not a miniskirt or anything, just something that looks nice. As the night went on, I noticed two guys sitting at the counter who kept writing messages back-and-forth on coasters (why they didn't just talk to each other, I have no idea - it's too loud for us bartenders to pick up a coherent conversation anyway). I also have this strange habit of keeping all the coasters that my customers give me (most are phone numbers, which I never call; but some are pictures or sayings of those who get bored and just want to mess with a pen and a paper circle). This seems to have gotten around the 'usual' crowd and I tend to get a lot more coaster-quips than before. Anyway, the two guys very proudly slid ...
1143 days ago
I know it's been forever since I've posted any stories. Truth be told, I'm really not bartending all that much. Sad, I know. I've "moved up" in the world into training bartenders (which is quite a bit more scary than actually being one). So I guess for now, I'm signing off. Give all my love to your bartenders out there for me. They are worth more than gold. See ya in a bar soon, J
