Norm's Bar - What ye havin'?

[normthebarman]

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As a professional and dedicated bartender;) , I thought I should find out what all my fellow users are having to drink.

So feel free to list your favourite tipple and let the rest of SFN know what you're drinking habits are.

Also, since it's an open bar, why not post any drivel or interesting but useless facts or banter while you're here.

And since I'm the barman, feel free to ask for any advice on some of lifes problems while you're here as well, it'll go no further. That's what barmen are for. We're like priests, doctors and good hookers. What happens in the bar, STAYS in the bar!

Although, please note. I do get a day off sometimes so I can't help straight away. But leave your problem here, and I'll get back to you with a sympathetic ear and a large scotch ASAP.

[valdanito_10]

Just some scotch on the rocks.

[normthebarman]

Scotch, eh?

Is that a blended, malt or single malt? And which particular brand? I personally would recommend the 10 year old Glenkinchie. Very light and smooth and a favourite of mine....

[Pape]

OJ Please :D

[normthebarman]

OJ Please :D

OJ!!!! F***ING OJ!!!! You better be the designated driver!;) :D

[BRISTOLUK]

Whisky&7up (or Sprite)
Teachers, Grants or Bells or even Sainsbury's...which I heard long ago was Teachers anyway.
Sacrilege I know. :p but nice with dry roasted nuts.

Oz wine too as well as a few ales.

[Centarfor9]

Radenska :D
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[Calif]

One shot of Bacardi regular rum please!!!!!!!!!!

Do you have tequila?

[ulster21]

I'll just have a bottle of Krug Grand Cuvée. Got any mate?

If there are two girls who I could start dating, one extremely good looking with an OK personality & one who is average looking yet I feel extremely comfortable being around, who should I go after?

[Centarfor9]

^both

[ulster21]

^both

In the past, yes.... but I am 24 now, I am looking to settle down a bit.

[Lance Knight]

i perfer "White Oak" or " Black and White scotch whisky"
but i am more of a beers man though,

[Centarfor9]

In the past, yes.... but I am 24 now, I am looking to settle down a bit.
then you should go after the smart one they work out better in the long run or so they say

i assume the "average" one is smart

don't you think it's too early to settle down??

[ulster21]

then you should go after the smart one they work out better in the long run or so they say

i assume the "average" one is smart

don't you think it's too early to settle down??

Yea that's right..... I guess I'm just deciding whether I should have a little fun or whether to settle down right now. You will come to this point in your life as well Stace.

[Centarfor9]

^ not anytime soon

[Humpio]

8 pints of Carling Black Label drunk from 7 til 10 five nights a week. Pie and chips on the way home and a can of cider in the fridge. Loverleeeeeeeee.

[Calif]

Can I get a Corona please!!!!!!

Damn im tired its been a long day!!!!!

[normthebarman]

I'll just have a bottle of Krug Grand Cuvée. Got any mate?

If there are two girls who I could start dating, one extremely good looking with an OK personality & one who is average looking yet I feel extremely comfortable being around, who should I go after?

Krug? Expensive tastes!! How about about a vintage Dom?

And that's a tricky conundrum. I'd say the average looking one. You can't do the deed ALL the time (although some have tried....;) ) and you need someone who you can relax around, have some beers, (or Krug in your case) and generally have fun with. Plus, if they're extremely good looking, you need to be on your game ALL the time, otherwise, some bigger and better guy will come along and snap her up in the January transfer window.

[normthebarman]

8 pints of Carling Black Label drunk from 7 til 10 five nights a week. Pie and chips on the way home and a can of cider in the fridge. Loverleeeeeeeee.

Carlings a no' bad pint and the pie & chips is always good, but CIDER?!?!

Are you a student?;) :D

[normthebarman]

Whisky&7up (or Sprite)
Teachers, Grants or Bells or even Sainsbury's...which I heard long ago was Teachers anyway.
Sacrilege I know. :p but nice with dry roasted nuts.

Oz wine too as well as a few ales.

BRISTOLUK!!! Good to see you're still about!! This one's on the house....

And mixing Teachers, Grants or Bells isn't really sacrilege. Blended whisky's are fine to mix in my opinion.

Now, if that was with a 10yr MacCallan or a splendid Glenkinchie then...:red-card: :smash:

[Calif]

Can I get a Margarita on the Rocks please!!!!!!

[holicman]

A pint of VB thanks mate :)

Thats Vic Bitter, Australia's best beer :D

None of this Fosters crap......thats why it exported out, because no one here drinks the stuff ;)

[Come on England]

I'll have a Lomza Export. Absolutely the best Polish lager. Very good lager, pils style. Strong, balanced taste.

[devious]

Just a glass of water please.

Thank you. :)

[PAO_HELLAS]

Devious, happy birthday man :).

[Calif]

Drinks are on me today guys!!!!!!

[Fenerliyim]

U got some Raki norm.

BTW, happy bday devious

[Bosanac]

Happy birthday devious :)

[Calif]

Happy Birthday Devious!!!!!!

[holicman]

Happy birthday Devious :D

[devious]

Thank you guys! :) hehe... well in that case all drinks on me today!!! :D
Have fun!!

[benfica64]

everything in da friggin bar and some.

[Calif]

I'll have some water!!!!

[Ero]

:lol: this is just a thread to spam in

anyways i'll be having a glass of some Hercegovacka loza :D

[Pape]

:lol: this is just a thread to spam in

anyways i'll be having a glass of some Hercegovacka loza :D

hahaha truely the best!

[normthebarman]

A pint of VB thanks mate :)

Thats Vic Bitter, Australia's best beer :D

None of this Fosters crap......thats why it exported out, because no one here drinks the stuff ;)

I've actually got a case of VB in my cellar. Not bad stuff. I've also got Crown as well. We don't sell any old crap in my boozer mate, only the best...

Although, we do have Fosters on draught for the uneducated...

[normthebarman]

U got some Raki norm.

BTW, happy bday devious

Alas, my dear friend, no. But I'll speak to my supplier and see if he can source some for you.

And with regards to the gentleman wanting polish beer, I do have some Tyskie coming in very shortly.

Oh, and Devious, have a birthday Glenkinchie on the house...

[normthebarman]

:lol: this is just a thread to spam in

anyways i'll be having a glass of some Hercegovacka loza :D

Ustasa, this is not a thread to spam in. In Scotland, we take our drinking VERY seriously.

And there's probably more sensible comments here than there is in the "Who caused 911 - OSB, Bush, Mossad or the 3 little Pigs" thread........;)

[Pape]

I agree this thread is necessary!

When we can't laugh elsewhere we need some alcohol!

[normthebarman]

Well said Fusion!! :thumbsup:

Consider yourself an honorary Scot...

As a certain yellow, balding, fatman from Springfield once said - "To alcohol, the cause - and solution - to all our problems!!"

[Pape]

Now I have to say I know a Scot man, and that Scot man, whatever his name may be is a good man and he understands life!

[Lance Knight]

D let me buy u a beer for your birthday dude

[baj]

I have just been to Tunisia and there was a drink there called Buka, has anyone got any cos it would be good for starting my motorbike with.

[Calif]

Well can I host a party here my deer bartender? I want to schedule for september 19, 2006

[Pape]

Dear norm dear norm just had a pussy sub for lunch and im feeling like a women. Give me something to make this feeling go away!

[normthebarman]

Well can I host a party here my deer bartender? I want to schedule for september 19, 2006
No problemo, mi amigo! I'll even lay on some mole pablano for you, gratis of course...

And I'll obviously get a couple of cases of Corona as well.

And I'm sure i've got some Doble Equis somwhere too....

[normthebarman]

Dear norm dear norm just had a pussy sub for lunch and im feeling like a women. Give me something to make this feeling go away!

Geez, Fusion!! I prescribe a healthy dose of Jagermeister and Red Bull, followed up with an intensive course of double Scotch, a potent one like a Glenfarclas 105 or even the MacPhail's Gold 106 (a particularly strong malt at a rather breath taking 60.5% volume or to the Americans, 121 degrees proof:shocked: .)

That should get you feeling manly again...

[Pape]

Geez, Fusion!! I prescribe a healthy dose of Jagermeister and Red Bull, followed up with an intensive course of double Scotch, a potent one like a Glenfarclas 105 or even the MacPhail's Gold 106 (a particularly strong malt at a rather breath taking 60.5% volume or to the Americans, 121 degrees proof:shocked: .)

That should get you feeling manly again...

Gee doc, sounds mighty good but don't you think that might knock me out for more than one night?

Screw it.

Cheers!

[Pape]

I come to say my bye's in the official SFN bar Norm! I might not be comming back here for a while so give me something strong that makes me happy in these sad times!

[normthebarman]

Fusion!! You can't leave!! Your'e one of the few people here who actually seems to be able to laugh!!:depressed :depressed

Well, big fella, you can have anything you like. How about a pitcher of my very own concoction, named "George Best's Liver". It contains 7cl Malibu, 7cl Bacardi, 7cl Tequila, 7cl Vodka, 3.5cl Jager with pineapple and grapefruit juice plus lemonade and a large dash of Angostura bitters garnished with lemon and lime wedges and crushed ice. It might sound like a ladies drink but it'll get you hammered!! And of course, this would be on the house for your leaving present.

Where you going?

[Pape]

:noidea:

Thanks Mate!

[sandanista]

I'll have some of that Tyskie when you get it, followed by some ice-cold shots of vodka - what'd you recommend?
I'll have to try that George Best's liver too - anything named after him has to get you hammered.

[Calif]

No problemo, mi amigo! I'll even lay on some mole pablano for you, gratis of course...

And I'll obviously get a couple of cases of Corona as well.

And I'm sure i've got some Doble Equis somwhere too....

:Party: The Mole was great amigo!!!!! The Coronas and the Doble Equis were so good man Gracias!!!!

[normthebarman]

I'll have some of that Tyskie when you get it, followed by some ice-cold shots of vodka - what'd you recommend?
I'll have to try that George Best's liver too - anything named after him has to get you hammered.

Grey Goose seems popular with the Americans and is surprisingly smooth while the Scandinavians seem to have a preference for Absolut.

Me? I'm not a great Vodka fan I'm afraid (bad experience of it when i was younger y'see?) so I couldn't honestly recommend anything in particular. However, there is a vodka bar in Edinburgh that does serve chilli vodka which is a bit different and the spicyness of the chilli does tend to offset the rather nasty aftertaste I tend to find vodka gives you.

With regards to the Tyskie, I'll keep a case back for you (damn fine beer by the way) and I'll guarantee George Best's liver gets you hammered. That's the whole reason I named it after the great man!!;) :D

[normthebarman]

:Party: The Mole was great amigo!!!!! The Coronas and the Doble Equis were so good man Gracias!!!!

De nada. Glad you had a good time, mi compadre!

[Calif]

Compadre!! Do you have Tecate or Modelo beers in stock?

[normthebarman]

Lo siento, no.

But I have just recieved a case of Mezcal, so if you fancy some shots and chasing the worm, feel free. I'll join you with a bottle of Jager.

It has to be said, Mezcal is not my favourite tequila but then again, it does help you to unwind after a hard shift.......

To be honest, I'm pretty impressed that I've got Doble Equis, never mind Modelo. Bearing in mind that Scotland is a pretty damn long distance from Mexico.....

[Ero]

I come to say my bye's in the official SFN bar Norm! I might not be comming back here for a while so give me something strong that makes me happy in these sad times!

you'll be back :smoking:

no one can leave......... no one! :spy:

[Calif]

I'll take a couple of shots of Mezcal Compadre!!!!Gracias y Salud!!!!!

[Cell]

I'll like a nice dark english ale with a shot of scoth as a boiler mix. :D

[Fenerliyim]

u know cell u have the same sig i had a while back.

[Cell]

i know. i was suggested by my friend Caruiz to put that as my sig if i had a problem with the sig rule. i was forced to take off my sig so i put this.

[Calif]

Can I have two shots of Tequila!!!!

[normthebarman]

Is that with salt and lemon? Or salt with lime? Or straight up?

What is the correct way to drink tequilla, Calif? Over here, salt and lemon is the norm de rigeur, but I have been told this is just because the rest of us non-tequilla drinking pussies can't handle it straight up.

And Calif, no offense mate, I'm glad to have your business but you seem to spend a LOT of time in the bar. Just what is it in your life that sends you to the "demon" drink?;) :D

Incidentally, what's everyones favourite drinking game. Here in St Andrews, all the University students are back, some of them freshers (or freshmans, for you guys over the pond, back in the "colonies").;) :D

And I dunno about you guys, but over here, nobody does drinking games like freshers. Now, I don't personally approve of drinking games. Booze is to be savoured, and enjoyed. Not rammed down your throught in one go, just so you can get pissed quicker. All that happens is you get pissed too quickly and end up out cold after a few hours.

A real bender should last for no less than 12 hours solid, and preferably, more than 24. But still, who am I to lecture?

So, what's your favourite drink game?

(Note to children - Please don't take this as a challenge to see if you can drink for 24 hours. It takes years of hardcore drinking to be able to handle that kind of abuse to the liver. Remember kids, having your stomach pumped is not a good way to spend a Saturday night.

For one, it cuts down your drinking time dramatically......;) :D )

[Pape]

Heya Norm young fool's back. My belly and liver might not be up for a challange like you suggest up there to good old Calif but can you give me something else to celebrate?

And reserve me the Bar for September 24th, I'm throwing a party for a good SFN future!

[normthebarman]

Hey-hey!! Welcome back Fusion!! We'll leave the bender for another time. I'll tell you, if you or Calif ever decide to come to Scotland, give me a shout and we'll have a few swally's. I get the feeling things could end up a bit messy!!;) :D

As a welcome back, have a large MacCallan 25 year old malt, on the house of course. That should help you feel a bit better!

And for the 24th, I'll keep some tables set aside for you, maybe even try and get some Jelen in.

Let's PARTY!!!!!

(Not to non-Scots - Swally means to drink a lot of beer)

[Calif]

Is that with salt and lemon? Or salt with lime? Or straight up?

What is the correct way to drink tequilla, Calif? Over here, salt and lemon is the norm de rigeur, but I have been told this is just because the rest of us non-tequilla drinking pussies can't handle it straight up.

And Calif, no offense mate, I'm glad to have your business but you seem to spend a LOT of time in the bar. Just what is it in your life that sends you to the "demon" drink?;) :D

I want my drink straight up for now I can handle it!!!Por Favor!!!.The correct way is with salt and lemon. But sometimes I preffered a straight shot of tequila Amigo.

The reason Im always here is because of this one Señorita!!! :sad:

[Calif]

Hey-hey!! Welcome back Fusion!! We'll leave the bender for another time. I'll tell you, if you or Calif ever decide to come to Scotland, give me a shout and we'll have a few swally's. I get the feeling things could end up a bit messy!!;) :D

As a welcome back, have a large MacCallan 25 year old malt, on the house of course. That should help you feel a bit better!

And for the 24th, I'll keep some tables set aside for you, maybe even try and get some Jelen in.

Let's PARTY!!!!!

(Not to non-Scots - Swally means to drink a lot of beer)

Well Gracias Amigo and for sure we'll give you a shout and we'll have a few swally's. Hey I'll take some real tequila amigo!!!:)

[manfan1523]

Just give me the entire bottle of rum and ill be happy b/c

Nobody knows the Trouble i feel,
Nobody knows my sorrow.
da de de da, da deedeedee da
dum dum de do de da da

[Calif]

Hey one tequila shot please!!!!!

[normthebarman]

He-He!! Wondered when you'd show up Calif!!

How's the world treating ye? And have you thought up any decent drinking games yet?

[normthebarman]

Just give me the entire bottle of rum and ill be happy b/c

Nobody knows the Trouble i feel,
Nobody knows my sorrow.
da de de da, da deedeedee da
dum dum de do de da da

The whole bottle? Weeelllllll.......okay. But you're cleaning up any sick!!:D

[Calif]

He-He!! Wondered when you'd show up Calif!!

How's the world treating ye? And have you thought up any decent drinking games yet?

Well Im back!!Amigo!!!

The world is treating me good I guess!!!!!Nope haven't had time to think of drinking games amigo but I'll think of some soon!!!!

Hey Amigo do you have Mezcal in stock right now or not? I need a couple of bottles!!!!

[normthebarman]

Yeah, I've got some Mezcal. But if I give you a couple of bottles, then that's my whole stock. Mezcal is a premium tequilla over here. It's not the kind of thing that you keep a lot of in stock.

Jose Cuervo is the main brand in Scotland. Classico being the most popular, followed be Especial. (More commonly known as Tequilla Gold and Tequilla Silver....)

[Calif]

Well Drink with me amigo lets have some shots of Mezcal!!!Let's enjoy the life!!!!

[Pape]

Every bar needs one of these, why shouldn't Norm's?!?!

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Drink to that!

[Calif]

Cheers Fusion!!!Have a beer to celebrate Norm's Bar Logo!!!!

[Pape]

Cheers Calif!

[normthebarman]

Well guys, what can I say? My very own bar logo. I'm touched.:) And a very snazzy logo it is too.

For the next hour, drinks are on the house.:D

And for you, Fusion....!, a large double!

[Pape]

WOooooooHOOOOO you're the best Bartender Norm, anything for you!

Cheers!

[Fenerliyim]

Thats a great logo fusion. That is exactly what this place needed.

Norm u should put the image in the first post.

[Calif]

Give me two bottles of the strongest alcohol you have man, Im sad my sig got removed!!!!!!!!

[normthebarman]

How about a copule of bottles of Innis & Gunn? It's not the strongest beer I have (that belongs to Chimay Blue, a rather potent Belgian beer at 9% volume, or, 18% proof for any American friends, with an almost port-like flavour....) but it is still quite strong at a 7.7% volume with a slight hint of whisky and an undertone of orange and treacle.

Brewed in Edinburgh, my home town, it's aged for 77 days in an old whisky barrell, hence the infusion of the whisky flavour to the beer. Very, VERY, nice stuff!:)

And I'm sorry to hear about your sig, compadre, why's it disappeared? If it's to do with size, me thinks I may have to modify mine...

[normthebarman]

Thats a great logo fusion. That is exactly what this place needed.

Norm u should put the image in the first post.

Done and done!!

And I agree, it IS a great logo. When I get my own bar, as opposed to the one that I just manage, I'll have that as my sign.

That's if it's OK with Fusion.....!

[Pape]

Done and done!!

And I agree, it IS a great logo. When I get my own bar, as opposed to the one that I just manage, I'll have that as my sign.

That's if it's OK with Fusion.....!

Norm we can make a even better one for you! Just let me know!

Cheers to that!

[Calif]

How about a copule of bottles of Innis & Gunn? It's not the strongest beer I have (that belongs to Chimay Blue, a rather potent Belgian beer at 9% volume, or, 18% proof for any American friends, with an almost port-like flavour....) but it is still quite strong at a 7.7% volume with a slight hint of whisky and an undertone of orange and treacle.

Brewed in Edinburgh, my home town, it's aged for 77 days in an old whisky barrell, hence the infusion of the whisky flavour to the beer. Very, VERY, nice stuff!:)

And I'm sorry to hear about your sig, compadre, why's it disappeared? If it's to do with size, me thinks I may have to modify mine...

Thanks Amigo!!!!!!!!My sig disappeared because it wasn't the correct size or so they say. But I wouldn't mind removing it what bother me and made me mad is that I wasn't even PM or something asking me to modify it!!!!!!!

Yes you're Sig is Ilegal Amigo!!!!!!!You should modefity it before they remove it!!!!

[Fenerliyim]

Calif just make ur voice heard in the mod lounge. What the majority wants the majority should get. We are just asking them to make it a little bigger not to remove it as a whole.

[Lance Knight]

Uncle i need a drink

[Cell]

i need a boiler maker half newcastle ale and half scotch

[Calif]

Only water for now Amigo!!!!!

[Cell]

i need six shots of tequila!!!

[normthebarman]

Party at Norm's Bar, this Saturday the 7th of October!!!!

Anyone wishing to come and debate the merits of Scotland vs France, Whisky vs Wine, Haggis vs Frogs Legs and celebrate the mighty Tartan Army staying top of their group or Les Bleus marching in to 1st place, drop in, and discuss what you consider to be your favourite.

L'eccosse?

or

'Ra French?

Free drink for anyone who can sing a Rod Stewart or Bay City rollers number....;) :D

[Pape]

Wouldn't miss it for the world!

[Calif]

I'll be here at the party!!!!!!!!!!

[normthebarman]

Now why am I not surprised you guys would be here?:) Hmmm?:)

No problem, lads, I've ordered some extra Mezcal for our Chivas friend and Fusion...!, well, we'll we can work our way through my scotch supply!

Anyone else up for a lock-in?

(note to non-Scots - a "lock-in" is when everyone gets to stay in the bar when it's shut and get pissed. Due to the hours I work, the only time i can really get on here is the early hours of the morning, when the bar's shut. Hence, the lock-in.)

[Calif]

Wow I can wait for the Party in ready to get wasted!!!!!

[ricoo9]

I'll do a irish car bomb and a bottle of newcastle please! :smoking:

[normthebarman]

WOOOOOOOOOO-HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The party starts here!!!!!! Scotland 1-0 versus France!!!!! Top of the group!!! Ger in there!!!

Free drinks for all!!!!!

The Scots are having a party, the Scots are having a party, the Scots are having a paaaarrrr-ty!!!!

The French are in their bed!!

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[Ero]

may a have a shot of Rakija? Croatia is winning 6-0 :smoking:

[BRISTOLUK]

Congrats to Scotland. Hey that wasn't as painful as it once was. I must be mellowing in my old age.:lol:

[normthebarman]

may a have a shot of Rakija? Croatia is winning 6-0 :smoking:

Sorry chief, I don't stock it.

However, you can have a glass of champagne and anything else on the menu!!

As the great comic, Russ Abbot, once sang..

"Atmosphere, I love a little party with an atomsphere!!!"
:Party: :Party: :Party: :Party: :Party: :Party: :Party: :Party: :Party:

[normthebarman]

Congrats to Scotland. Hey that wasn't as painful as it once was. I must be mellowing in my old age.:lol:

Hey BRISTOLUK, don't fret!! Let us enjoy while it lasts!!

Once we go on a 5 game losing streak everything will be back to normal...;) :D

[Ero]

i'll take anything you got :D

Croatia ended up winning 7-0!

[normthebarman]

Congrats Ero!! It may only have been Andorra but we were just as happy to beat Faroes 6-0!!!

[Calif]

WOOOOOOOOOO-HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The party starts here!!!!!! Scotland 1-0 versus France!!!!! Top of the group!!! Ger in there!!!

Free drinks for all!!!!!

The Scots are having a party, the Scots are having a party, the Scots are having a paaaarrrr-ty!!!!

The French are in their bed!!

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Damn Amigo the party was off the hook!!!!!:lol:

[MarieL]

A glass of red wine, thanks. :) Cabernet Sauvignon...

With that, could you please make your signature smaller? It's supposed to be 400 pixels wide and 75 high MAX. Everything included. Thank you.

[Calif]

It's to early to drink but I'll have a shot of tequila!!!!No lemon No salt!!!!

[benfica64]

[QUOTE=MarieL]A glass of red wine, thanks. :) Cabernet Sauvignon...

With that, could you please make your signature smaller? It's supposed to be 400 pixels wide and 75 high MAX. Everything included. Thank you.[/QUOTE

can you drink? I thought you might be underaged.

[manfan1523]

ill just have a glass of whiskey, that'll do me fine

[Calif]

I'll have nothing but tequila!!!!4 bottles please I plan to drink until I black out!!!!!!!

[Gavmundo]

Double Vodka Redbull for me thanks. Just put it on the tab!

[normthebarman]

Ooooooooh, vodka & Red Bull? That can be dangerous. I've got a mate who can drink shedloads but as soon as he's on the vodka Red Bull's, he nearly always gets lifted by the police. He's went to hit friends (male and female), cars, family members and on occasions, shop windows (resulting in him paying large fines and having his hand bandaged up for a month cause he sliced all his tendons!!:) )

But, since it's just this once, I'll do it for you (as long as you pay for any damages!;) :D )

And Chivas, 4 bottles?

What's up? Not in the mood for a proper session?;) :D

[Calif]

And Chivas, 4 bottles?

What's up? Not in the mood for a proper session?;) :D

Damn Amigo!! Im sad because some one very special to me is going to be away for sometime!!!!!!!!!:sad:


Give me a bottle of Tequila I just took some vicodin I want to feel relax!!!!!!!

[Fenerliyim]

Happy B-Day Norm !!!!!

[poutismalakas]

double Ouzo on ice please

[Lance Knight]

hey norm ever heard of a beer called Carib or Stag?

[Calif]

Happy Birthday!!!!Amigo!!!!I hope you had a great time!!!!!

I'll have so hennessy if you have some?

[Calif]

http://www.lebofsky.com/write/images/bartender.gif

Where is the Bartender????

Can we have a Halloween Party?

[normthebarman]

Sorry I've been away guys!! Went back to Edinburgh for a few days to celebrate the birthday and when I come back to work, the 1st thing I get told to do is go taste sh*tloads of wine. For free!!

It's a hard life being a bar manager at times......;) :D

[normthebarman]

hey norm ever heard of a beer called Carib or Stag?

I've heard of Stag but never came across it personally I'm afraid. And never heard of Carib before either. Sorry mate. If you let me know what it's like, I'll try and get some in. I think we're up to 72 different types of beers that we stock (although, only 65 of those are permanent!!) and I'm always happy to try and get some more new ones.

Mind you, we don't get a lot of caribbean visitors in St Andrews. Don't know why, I mean, we've got a beach and everything!!;) :D

Maybe it's the weather....

The closest I've had to a Caribbean beer is Stingray when I visited the Caymans. Very nice it was too and I'll be looking forward to trying it out again next year when I go back.:)

[Calif]

when I come back to work, the 1st thing I get told to do is go taste sh*tloads of wine. For free!!

It's a hard life being a bar manager at times......;) :D

Hey man don't hesitate I'll help you out with the wine!!!!!!

[Lance Knight]

I've heard of Stag but never came across it personally I'm afraid. And never heard of Carib before either. Sorry mate. If you let me know what it's like, I'll try and get some in. I think we're up to 72 different types of beers that we stock (although, only 65 of those are permanent!!) and I'm always happy to try and get some more new ones.

Mind you, we don't get a lot of caribbean visitors in St Andrews. Don't know why, I mean, we've got a beach and everything!!;) :D

Maybe it's the weather....

The closest I've had to a Caribbean beer is Stingray when I visited the Caymans. Very nice it was too and I'll be looking forward to trying it out again next year when I go back.:)
man i have been drinking carib since i was 14, lol even thought the legal drinking age is 18 :lol:
but yea the same people who makes stag makes carib, its a local brew
lets just say that carlsberg is a weaker form of carib to me

[Calif]

Where is the bartender? I want a shot of tequila please!!!!

[Laury84]

Legal drinking age?!?!?!Here we don't have this kind of problems...u can go to a bar at 13 and ask for some alcoholic drink without problems...

[dannymex]

here in the US you have to be 21 to drink legally, but everyone drinks.

[Laury84]

here in the US you have to be 21 to drink legally, but everyone drinks.
Yeah I know that....In the us is all strange:u can't drink until 21,but u can drive at 16...I think that drive at 16 it's not good,u'r too young...

[dannymex]

i think they might have changed that if im not mistaken. i think you have to be 18 now to get a license, im not too sure. Personally i think the driving age is fine, but 21 is kind of crazy for a drinking age. the should make at most 18.

[Laury84]

i think they might have changed that if im not mistaken. i think you have to be 18 now to get a license, im not too sure. Personally i think the driving age is fine, but 21 is kind of crazy for a drinking age. the should make at most 18.
Ops,I didn't know that they changed it!That's a good thing in my opinion,'coz at 16 u't too young and it's dangerous not only 4 u but also 4 the people u're in the car with and 4 the other drivers....
I don't know..I've got this opinion 'coz in Italy almost every night some 18 years old guy dies in a car crash...

[Calif]

Drinks are on me today im happy!!!!

[Fenerliyim]

Yeah I know that....In the us is all strange:u can't drink until 21,but u can drive at 16...I think that drive at 16 it's not good,u'r too young...

Actually its quite easy driving in america. Plus at 16 u need a person who has had their license for at least 5 years i believe

[Sema]

Nope, thats at 15, you can drive with someone who has has a lisence. At 16 you can drive but with limited passengers. You have a curfew...here where I live its midnight because some kids might work that late. At 18 you get your full lisence. Also if youre caught driving past your curfew, you lisence is revoked and you can not try to get another until you're 18.

[Sema]

Yeah I know that....In the us is all strange:u can't drink until 21,but u can drive at 16...I think that drive at 16 it's not good,u'r too young...

I don't see it that way....Some people need a car to get to school....and drinking at low ages doesn't benefit a person in any way. And also if you're not an idiot and try to act cool and race everyone you see....you won't die.

[Calif]

Nope, thats at 15, you can drive with someone who has has a lisence. At 16 you can drive but with limited passengers. You have a curfew...here where I live its midnight because some kids might work that late. At 18 you get your full lisence. Also if youre caught driving past your curfew, you lisence is revoked and you can not try to get another until you're 18.


Yeah this is right in California too!!!!

[Sema]

Its like that in most of the US I believe.

[Calif]

I've race a couple of guys in the street and I havent die :silly:

[Sema]

Lemme rephrase this.

I don't see it that way....Some people need a car to get to school....and drinking at low ages doesn't benefit a person in any way. And also if you're not an idiot and try to act cool and race everyone you see....you won't die. (Unless you're Calif, you can't race :lol: )

[Calif]

There you go now is much better!!!

[Laury84]

I don't see it that way....Some people need a car to get to school....and drinking at low ages doesn't benefit a person in any way. And also if you're not an idiot and try to act cool and race everyone you see....you won't die.
Some people need a car to go to school?!?!I take my lisence at 19 and I never had problems to go 2 school...there are the subways,the trams,the bus...

[Sema]

Some people need a car to go to school?!?!I take my lisence at 19 and I never had problems to go 2 school...there are the subways,the trams,the bus...

In Europe...lol

Public transportation in the US is very low in most places. I can't name 10 cities that have trams. The city that I live in has absolutely no public transportaion, other than school buses. And even they can't get every single student.

Legal drinking age?!?!?!Here we don't have this kind of problems...u can go to a bar at 13 and ask for some alcoholic drink without problems...
You think having a drinking age is a problem? lol...

Yeah I know that....In the us is all strange:u can't drink until 21,but u can drive at 16...I think that drive at 16 it's not good,u'r too young...


How is that strange....Allowing kids to drink at 13 is what's strange. Driving a car shouldn't even be considered strange.

[Laury84]

In Europe...lol

Public transportation in the US is very low in most places. I can't name 10 cities that have trams. The city that I live in has absolutely no public transportaion, other than school buses. And even they can't get every single student.


You think having a drinking age is a problem? lol...



How is that strange....Allowing kids to drink at 13 is what's strange. Driving a car shouldn't even be considered strange.
I'm not saying that hav a drinking age is a problem...I never said that!!!Even in Italy the barmen can't give alcoholic drinks to kids that are under 16,and u can't buy sigarettes if u'r under 16 too....but the problem is that nobody do that!!!I started smoking at 13 and I had no problems to buy my own sigarettes,even If I were 13....And started drink at 13 without any problems too...


It's really strange that a country like the USA doesn't have a good public trasportation system...really strange....

[Fenerliyim]

Nope, thats at 15, you can drive with someone who has has a lisence. At 16 you can drive but with limited passengers. You have a curfew...here where I live its midnight because some kids might work that late. At 18 you get your full lisence. Also if youre caught driving past your curfew, you lisence is revoked and you can not try to get another until you're 18.

Not in NJ mate

[Fenerliyim]

I'm not saying that hav a drinking age is a problem...I never said that!!!Even in Italy the barmen can't give alcoholic drinks to kids that are under 16,and u can't buy sigarettes if u'r under 16 too....but the problem is that nobody do that!!!I started smoking at 13 and I had no problems to buy my own sigarettes,even If I were 13....And started drink at 13 without any problems too...


It's really strange that a country like the USA doesn't have a good public trasportation system...really strange....

we dont need one, seeing as most people can afford cars and the US's infrastructure is much different then Europe.

[Laury84]

we dont need one, seeing as most people can afford cars and the US's infrastructure is much different then Europe.
I don't know how much do u pay cars in the us,but here not all the families can have more than one car...
My family has got 2 cars,but I take the subway to go to university almost everyday....

[tronxz28]

I don't know how much do u pay cars in the us,but here not all the families can have more than one car...
My family has got 2 cars,but I take the subway to go to university almost everyday....

According to the fifa 06 game italy is the country that has the greatest number of cars per capita. :D

[Fenerliyim]

You live in Milan and go to a college in Milan. Unlike here i have to drive an hour to go from North jersey to central jersey. I mean if i lived in NYC and went to a school there, i'd be taking the subway as well. But as i said the infrastructure of europe is different to the one in America.

[tronxz28]

what helps europe is that the cities are also connected by trains. So u can basically live in a different city like vigevano or pavia but work at milan and u just take the train. then u take the metropolitana, tram or whatever but yes, the transportation system in the usa is totally quite different. You do need a car to move around.

something cool in germany and the netherlands is that a lot of people use a bike as a way of transportation.

[Calif]

Yeah here in the U.S almost everyone over 18 has a car!!! I have 2 cars but I pay a lot of insurance for having both cars its kind of expensive!!!

[Laury84]

Yeah here in the U.S almost everyone over 18 has a car!!! I have 2 cars but I pay a lot of insurance for having both cars its kind of expensive!!!
2 cars?!?!?!?!?!?!wow......

[dannymex]

yeah man i hate having to pay insurance, luckily i have good grades and they give you a discount if you do well in school : )

[Laury84]

what helps europe is that the cities are also connected by trains. So u can basically live in a different city like vigevano or pavia but work at milan and u just take the train. then u take the metropolitana, tram or whatever but yes, the transportation system in the usa is totally quite different. You do need a car to move around.

something cool in germany and the netherlands is that a lot of people use a bike as a way of transportation.
Yeah I use the bike too....
And u'r right 4 the train....but in America there are no trains?If u have to go from NY to Seattle u have to take the car or the airplane?that's strange...

[dannymex]

usually you take an airplane. Trains are not very common. To tell you the truth i havent been on a train here in the US. I've only been in the subway in mexico.

[Laury84]

usually you take an airplane. Trains are not very common. To tell you the truth i havent been on a train here in the US. I've only been in the subway in mexico.
omg...u hav never been on a train in the us...btw u americans are very rich 'coz the plane tickets aro so expensive!!
I tell u that in Europe I take the airplane only if I have to go to Britain or Ireland or Portugal...4 the other european countries I take the train!!!

[Calif]

Hey Laury accept me a drink!!!!It's on me tonight!!

[dannymex]

omg...u hav never been on a train in the us...btw u americans are very rich 'coz the plane tickets aro so expensive!!
I tell u that in Europe I take the airplane only if I have to go to Britain or Ireland or Portugal...4 the other european countries I take the train!!!

well to take a plane across the country is probably cheaper than driving since gas is soo expensive now.

[Laury84]

well to take a plane across the country is probably cheaper than driving since gas is soo expensive now.
Cheaper?!?!Not in Europe!The trains are cheaper!!
I should go to the US if the plane tickets are so cheap....lol
I tell u only that I took an airplane from Milan to London and I paid 300€!!(I think that they are more or less 300 dollars).And I spent only 2 hours in that f****** airplane!And it was a f****** airplan of the British Airways of the 1800!!!!!And on it they gave me the english food!!BLEAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
The most terrible flight of my life....

[Fenerliyim]

omg...u hav never been on a train in the us...btw u americans are very rich 'coz the plane tickets aro so expensive!!
I tell u that in Europe I take the airplane only if I have to go to Britain or Ireland or Portugal...4 the other european countries I take the train!!!

lol the train, i hadnt even been on a bus till last year.

BTW is there a train from ny to seattle, i doubt it. No way u would go by car, the amount of gas and overnight stays would probably equal the amount if u go by airplane plus u'd save so much time. Its not easy travelling from 1 coast to another.

[Fenerliyim]

Cheaper?!?!Not in Europe!The trains are cheaper!!
I should go to the US if the plane tickets are so cheap....lol
I tell u only that I took an airplane from Milan to London and I paid 300€!!(I think that they are more or less 300 dollars).And I spent only 2 hours in that f****** airplane!And it was a f****** airplan of the British Airways of the 1800!!!!!And on it they gave me the english food!!BLEAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
The most terrible flight of my life....

lol, i dont eat airplane food, its disgusting. Ur flight was 2 hrs that is nothing. I travel to Turkey nonstop 10 hours, then wait for 2 hours at the airport take another flight to Ankara which is an hour long, then go to the bus terminal which is an hour away from the airport in Ankara, then wait an hour there, then i go by bus to eskisehir which takes 2-3 hours. So in total i travel nearly 20 hours. Now thats a killer. Plus the tickets aint cheap at all. costs $1500 to get one ticket and u have to reserve like 3 months prior or else u cant book a seat.

[Laury84]

lol the train, i hadnt even been on a bus till last year.

BTW is there a train from ny to seattle, i doubt it. No way u would go by car, the amount of gas and overnight stays would probably equal the amount if u go by airplane plus u'd save so much time. Its not easy travelling from 1 coast to another.
I can't believe that in the US there are no trains!!!It's too strange....

[Laury84]

lol, i dont eat airplane food, its disgusting. Ur flight was 2 hrs that is nothing. I travel to Turkey nonstop 10 hours, then wait for 2 hours at the airport take another flight to Ankara which is an hour long, then go to the bus terminal which is an hour away from the airport in Ankara, then wait an hour there, then i go by bus to eskisehir which takes 2-3 hours. So in total i travel nearly 20 hours. Now thats a killer. Plus the tickets aint cheap at all. costs $1500 to get one ticket and u have to reserve like 3 months prior or else u cant book a seat.
That's the reason why every year that I decide to go to the US then I change country....I't too expensive and I should stay 10 hours in an airplain!
But I'll do it...I have to do it..

[Calif]

I can't believe that in the US there are no trains!!!It's too strange....

Well I could travel in the train up and down the coast of California there is trains!!!!!:)

[Laury84]

Well I could travel in the train up and down the coast of California there is trains!!!!!:)
...lol....it was too strange...but I think that there are trains in the other states too....

[Fenerliyim]

trains, i think those are the least common types of transportation

[tronxz28]

Cheaper?!?!Not in Europe!The trains are cheaper!!
I should go to the US if the plane tickets are so cheap....lol
I tell u only that I took an airplane from Milan to London and I paid 300€!!(I think that they are more or less 300 dollars).And I spent only 2 hours in that f****** airplane!And it was a f****** airplan of the British Airways of the 1800!!!!!And on it they gave me the english food!!BLEAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
The most terrible flight of my life....

The planes in europe are super cheap... there are now a bunch of low cost airlines flying all over europe. Easy Jet, Ryan air , aer lingus, air europe, virgin, air berlin etc, etc. The only problem is that they use sometimes not very convenient airports ... like instead of malpensa - heathrow u will probably fly orio al serio or linate to gatwick.

[Calif]

Well here is the routes of trains in the U.S
http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/Page/Routes_Index_Page&c=Page&cid=1080072922209&ssid=4

[Calif]

Acela Express

Boston - New York - Philadelphia - Washington, DC

This route is for you Fener :lol: whenever you want to ride the train!!!

[Laury84]

trains, i think those are the least common types of transportation
...lol...not in Italy and not in Europe....
This is another difference between the Old Continent and America...

[Laury84]

Acela Express

Boston - New York - Philadelphia - Washington, DC

This route is for you Fener :lol: whenever you want to ride the train!!!
Oh yeah...he should try this "experience"....

[Laury84]

The planes in europe are super cheap... there are now a bunch of low cost airlines flying all over europe. Easy Jet, Ryan air , aer lingus, air europe, virgin, air berlin etc, etc. The only problem is that they use sometimes not very convenient airports ... like instead of malpensa - heathrow u will probably fly orio al serio or linate to gatwick.
Oh yeah u'r right about that...But the train it's cheaper!!
And there are no low-cost flights 4 the US....

[Laury84]

The planes in europe are super cheap... there are now a bunch of low cost airlines flying all over europe. Easy Jet, Ryan air , aer lingus, air europe, virgin, air berlin etc, etc. The only problem is that they use sometimes not very convenient airports ... like instead of malpensa - heathrow u will probably fly orio al serio or linate to gatwick.
Infact this december I'll take the aer lingus from Linate to Dublin....

[Fenerliyim]

Acela Express

Boston - New York - Philadelphia - Washington, DC

This route is for you Fener :lol: whenever you want to ride the train!!!

lol i'd rather drive to those places

[Fenerliyim]

...lol...not in Italy and not in Europe....
This is another difference between the Old Continent and America...

:lol:

[Fenerliyim]

what helps europe is that the cities are also connected by trains. So u can basically live in a different city like vigevano or pavia but work at milan and u just take the train. then u take the metropolitana, tram or whatever but yes, the transportation system in the usa is totally quite different. You do need a car to move around.

something cool in germany and the netherlands is that a lot of people use a bike as a way of transportation.

Yea but as u said cities. In America NYC has like hundreds of suburbs, u cant expect us to have trains going everywhere/

[Laury84]

Yea but as u said cities. In America NYC has like hundreds of suburbs, u cant expect us to have trains going everywhere/
U should have trains 'coz there are hundreds of suburbs!!!!That what trains are about:connecting the small cities to the big ones,the places with only a house with the places like NYC!!!!

[Laury84]

In Milan there are a lot of suburbs that have almost only the "station" and three habitants!!

[Fenerliyim]

Thats wat we have buses for. For trains u need to build train tracks and that would take forever. Plus here all towns border each other, the train would be going in zig zags, up and down, and just going in circles. Not a good idea imo

Edit: U have 3 habitants, we have thousands in each suburb

[kraam]

laury,
I sent you another pm when you get the chance.:)

[Laury84]

Thats wat we have buses for. For trains u need to build train tracks and that would take forever. Plus here all towns border each other, the train would be going in zig zags, up and down, and just going in circles. Not a good idea imo

Edit: U have 3 habitants, we have thousands in each suburb
All right and how many people can stay in a bus?And how many can stay in a train?u've more habitants,u should have trains!!!!
And they're faster then the buses!!!!!!!

[Fenerliyim]

All right and how many people can stay in a bus?And how many can stay in a train?u've more habitants,u should have trains!!!!
And they're faster then the buses!!!!!!!

We have more inhabitants which means they are more spread out, there are bus stops every couple blocks. How can we build trains stations every 2 blocks. If i live in one part of the town i dont want to walk a mile to get to the train station.

and the other thing, most people have cars, i mean some people might have cheaper ones while others more expensive ones but they still get u where u want to go.

[Laury84]

We have more inhabitants which means they are more spread out, there are bus stops every couple blocks. How can we build trains stations every 2 blocks. If i live in one part of the town i dont want to walk a mile to get to the train station.

and the other thing, most people have cars, i mean some people might have cheaper ones while others more expensive ones but they still get u where u want to go.
All right...that's one of the difference between u and us...We have difference points of u 'coz u live in a country where the trains are not so used like here,and I live in a country where not everyone can hav a car....

btw how much do u pay one of the cheapest car in the us?

[Fenerliyim]

Between 500-1000 $. Of course Calif would know better. I mean they are probably old cars, with tons of mileage and probably dont have certain things working but thats all some people can afford

[Calif]

Yeah a good running car about $2000 to $3000 with minor problems old. I have two cars a new one and a used one a 95 Acura Integra which cost me $5000 Dollars!!!!

[Laury84]

Between 500-1000 $. Of course Calif would know better. I mean they are probably old cars, with tons of mileage and probably dont have certain things working but thats all some people can afford
All right....my car is a second-hand car and I paid it 4000 €,and it's really nothing here...And it has got only a radio and....nothing else!!!

[Laury84]

Yeah a good running car about $2000 to $3000 with minor problems old. I have two cars a new one and a used one a 95 Acura Integra which cost me $5000 Dollars!!!!
it's like here more or less...u'r really a rich country....

[Fenerliyim]

Yeah a good running car about $2000 to $3000 with minor problems old. I have two cars a new one and a used one a 95 Acura Integra which cost me $5000 Dollars!!!!

We have 3 cars. 1 2006 Honda Civic under my name, my dad has a lexus and my mom a minivan but my dads thinking of selling the minivan and buyin a SUV.

[Calif]

Well I have a 2004 Lexus IS300 which cost me a lot of money at the time!!!Both of the cars are under my name!!!!As I said insurance is kind of expensive plus i've invested lots of money in my cars (perf parts). But yeah SUV's are really popular in the U.S My dad has a 2004 Dodge Ram (work) He has a 2005 GMC Yukon which wasted lots of gas!!!:lol: My mom has a 2005 Honda Accord!!!!

[Fenerliyim]

Tell me about it, insurance is so annoying.

[Fenerliyim]

anyways got my new cell phone today, a sony ericsson w810i. I have to say i give it a 9/10. This thing is amazing, it plays my mp3s, videos, has a radio, all sorts of game and programs. Their is this thing called music id, if a song is playin on the radio and u want to know its name, u click on it, it records a couple seconds and sends it somewhere and they automatically find a match. And it has this great thing called MobiTV, i can watch tv on my cell phone. Thanks to this, i'll be able to entertain my self in class. ESPN on the go, yea.

[Calif]

Thats cool I have a Motorola Razor Phone!!!!

[Laury84]

anyways got my new cell phone today, a sony ericsson w810i. I have to say i give it a 9/10. This thing is amazing, it plays my mp3s, videos, has a radio, all sorts of game and programs. Their is this thing called music id, if a song is playin on the radio and u want to know its name, u click on it, it records a couple seconds and sends it somewhere and they automatically find a match. And it has this great thing called MobiTV, i can watch tv on my cell phone. Thanks to this, i'll be able to entertain my self in class. ESPN on the go, yea.
And I much did u paid it?

[Laury84]

Well I have a 2004 Lexus IS300 which cost me a lot of money at the time!!!Both of the cars are under my name!!!!As I said insurance is kind of expensive plus i've invested lots of money in my cars (perf parts). But yeah SUV's are really popular in the U.S My dad has a 2004 Dodge Ram (work) He has a 2005 GMC Yukon which wasted lots of gas!!!:lol: My mom has a 2005 Honda Accord!!!!
My family has got 2 cars:
A Ford Ka (I usually use this one)
A Ford Mondeo
......that's it!

[Calif]

Well here they have a car for work and one to go out with the family and stuff weird!!!!

[Laury84]

Well here they have a car for work and one to go out with the family and stuff weird!!!!
and u also have big big big cars....we have the smallest...like the smart!

[dannymex]

ahhh materialism....

yeah small cars are much more efficent sometimes. That is why i have a small car. I dont want to pay a lot for gas.

[Sema]

My parents have a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant (crap). It was like $11,000
I have a broke down 1993 Mazda 626. It cost us like $900 when we bought it, and it wasnt broke down, :D
And my dad has a 2005 Volvo 630 (18 Wheeler) which cost about $90,000 with about 100,000 miles on it.

[Fenerliyim]

And I much did u paid it?


Got it for $100 with the rebates from cingular. I dont think u guys have rebates in Europe

[Fenerliyim]

My family has got 2 cars:
A Ford Ka (I usually use this one)
A Ford Mondeo
......that's it!

I dont think Ford sells those cars in America.

[Calif]

No I don't think they sell those cars here but i've seen Ford Ka in Mexico!!!!

[Laury84]

My parents have a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant (crap). It was like $11,000
I have a broke down 1993 Mazda 626. It cost us like $900 when we bought it, and it wasnt broke down, :D
And my dad has a 2005 Volvo 630 (18 Wheeler) which cost about $90,000 with about 100,000 miles on it.
90.000 $ for a car?!?!?!?!?!?!?!omg...

[Laury84]

I dont think Ford sells those cars in America.
Really?!?!here there are Ka everywhere!!!!!

[Calif]

90.000 $ for a car?!?!?!?!?!?!?!omg...

No 18 wheeler a Truck Trailer!!!!

[Fenerliyim]

90.000 $ for a car?!?!?!?!?!?!?!omg...

LOOOOOL, my friend got a bmw worth $110,000 on his 16th birthday

[Laury84]

LOOOOOL, my friend got a bmw worth $110,000 on his 16th birthday
WHAT?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?4 the 16 birthday?!?!But they know what they could do with all that money?!
Fener,are u so rich like them?

[Fenerliyim]

:( no not as rich, his dad is the owner of a music recording company.

[Laury84]

:( no not as rich, his dad is the owner of a music recording company.
Really?!?!If he's a boy I should marry him 'coz I've got more or less only 300 € at the moment....

[Fenerliyim]

lol hes not even 18 yet, u'll have the wait a year

[Laury84]

lol hes not even 18 yet, u'll have the wait a year
He's too young...I have to find a rich man....lol...I'm not a material girl,I'm just joking...mmmmmmmm.....lol

[Fenerliyim]

lol ur just wishing for a cinderlla story. Usually the rich just marry the rich.

[Laury84]

no...I'll have my rich boy!lol!!!!

[Big Balls]

A Magners over a little ice please.

[Sema]

90.000 $ for a car?!?!?!?!?!?!?!omg...

No no, $90,000 for one of these :p
http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/148/img2390ou7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Laury84]

No no, $90,000 for one of these :p
http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/148/img2390ou7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
it's too much even 4 this in my opinion...
btw I like it!!!!!lol

[Sema]

Well, its not too much if the job pays well, :p

[Laury84]

lol...and what's your dad's job?

[Sema]

Well....he drives one of those accross the U.S. :p

[Calif]

Damn but it is kind of dangerous job!!!

[Laury84]

Damn but it is kind of dangerous job!!!
dangerous?!why?

[Laury84]

Well....he drives one of those accross the U.S. :p
And this job pays well?Here the people that make that kind of job aren't rich at all!

[Calif]

dangerous?!why?

Because you are driving all the time you are in more risk of having an accident or something!

[Laury84]

Because you are driving all the time you are in more risk of having an accident or something!
Yeah..but u can have an accident even if u drive your car for a hour in all ur life....We're in the hand of God....

[Calif]

Well if you get in a car with me your chances of leaving us early increases :lol:

[dannymex]

Yeah..but u can have an accident even if u drive your car for a hour in all ur life....We're in the hand of God....

thats true, you can have an accident even if you drove only a couple seconds but the point he was trying to make is that you have a higher probablitiy of having an accident since you are on the road a long time. Days, nights, the job can really be exausting.

[Laury84]

thats true, you can have an accident even if you drove only a couple seconds but the point he was trying to make is that you have a higher probablitiy of having an accident since you are on the road a long time. Days, nights, the job can really be exausting.
Yeah I know that,'coz the dad of a friend of mine do the same job....but he's not rich!!!!

[Sema]

Well, my family isn't rich either. My dad has been driving trucks for about 3 and a half years now. He usually does two trips to the East Coast per week, mostly NY and PA. He gets $1.13 cents per mile. He makes about $1,000 to $2,000 per week after he pays for fuel and the truck payment, which ends up to be about $1,000 dollars per week. So basicly, weekly, hes guaranteed over $1,000.

Calif is right, it is somewhat of a dangerous job. Most of the accidents that involve trucks are when the truck flips over. Usually people come out ok if they have their seatbelts on. Some people don't get so lucky. One of my relatives dad's is on the verge of dying because he went off the road and hit a tree head on.

[SiN]

LOL i just realised i have never posted here! Whats this thread about and do you guys want me to Sticky it?

[Calif]

:lol: this is the bar bro!!!! We are having a conversation about trucks, cars, rich people, insurance :lol:

[Laury84]

lol....now we're talking about the accidents that can have someone who drive all day...

[Fenerliyim]

especially if the highway just has trees, it gets quite repetitive and boring which leads someone to fall asleep

[Laury84]

especially if the highway just has trees, it gets quite repetitive and boring which leads someone to fall asleep
...mmm....they can stop and take a coffee or sleep a little bit!

[Calif]

Well this one time I was coming back from San Diego around 3:00am and I had music on loud but I was just too tired I started to fall sleep as I was driving all of a sudden I heard those lane separators and got all scare I was already doing about 40mph and slowing down so I shifted down a gear speed up and then just got off the freeway and went to a hotel. After that experience i rather pay a hotel then drive home late at night!!!

[dannymex]

yeah man it can get pretty scary sometimes. I remember one of my friends who suffers from insomnia, telling me how one time when he was driving home on the free way, he must have fallen asleep for like 5 minutes because when he was getting off the free way he couldnt remember how he had got there. I guess he comepletely blanked out.

[Laury84]

yeah man it can get pretty scary sometimes. I remember one of my friends who suffers from insomnia, telling me how one time when he was driving home on the free way, he must have fallen asleep for like 5 minutes because when he was getting off the free way he couldnt remember how he had got there. I guess he comepletely blanked out.
5 minutes?!?!and he's still alive?!He's a lucky guy...

[Calif]

Damn danny your friend was lucky!!!

[Laury84]

Damn danny your friend was lucky!!!
yeah....I would like to have a little bit of his luck!lol

[emode]

Hey, reading all this talk about cars & accident is making me thirsty... can i have a glass of fresh water Norm? I don't drink... where's the bartender anyway? Does this bar still in business?

[normthebarman]

Bloody hell!!!! I've been away too long. The first extended break I've had from here in ages and this is the busiest trade I've had!!!

Yes the bar's still here for general chat, especially regarding booze, but I've been working my butt off in my actual bar recently and haven't had a chance to keep up to date!

So yes Emode, you can have a glass of water but only 'cos you're the designated driver!;) :D Normally, I don't do soft drinks but for you, I'll make an exception...

With regards to the driving conversations, I've never driven. Never had to as the places I've lived (Edinburgh, Livingston and St Andrews) have either had decent public transport or are small enough to walk around anyway.

Also, strange as it may seem, I feel driving would actually hinder my freedom as if I've got a car, it means I can't pop into the nearest pub for a couple of beers whenever I want!!!

And as an apology for my absence, the next round of drinks are on the house!!;) :D

[Calif]

Thanks Amigo!!!I'll take a drink!!!

Hey do you see the girl up there Amigo Emode!!!She is special to me!!!!But yeah she is my designated driver!!!!Only soft drinks for her!!Anything she gets Put it in my tab amigo!!!!

[Calif]

Hey Amigo do you have these drinks in your bar? Straight out of Mexico!!!!

http://www.osamayor.com/fotos/vodka_escorpio.jpg

http://www.osamayor.com/fotos/vodka_escorpion.jpg

http://www.osamayor.com/fotos/lagarto_aguardiente_2.jpg

http://www.osamayor.com/fotos/coctel_vodka_escorpion.jpg

[holicman]

I wouldnt mind a Didier Drogba, the native Beer of the Ivory Coast (Fact) :D

[normthebarman]

No worries Calif, I'll look after the little lady and make sure her drink isn't left unattended. This is a (semi) respectable establishment after all.

I've heard of Skorpio before but never seen it over here. I have however had the spirit where there is a lizard in the bottle.

Got to say, it didn't taste that bad!! (The booze, not the lizard!!!)

@Holicman - Yeah, I heard about the Drogba beer as well!! Apparently it has a strong kick but goes down just a tad too easily!!;) :D

[Laury84]

No worries Calif, I'll look after the little lady and make sure her drink isn't left unattended. This is a (semi) respectable establishment after all.

I've heard of Skorpio before but never seen it over here. I have however had the spirit where there is a lizard in the bottle.

Got to say, it didn't taste that bad!! (The booze, not the lizard!!!)

@Holicman - Yeah, I heard about the Drogba beer as well!! Apparently it has a strong kick but goes down just a tad too easily!!;) :D
And do u have chupitos?
It seems that the australians don't know what they are...

[normthebarman]

Aren't chupitos just shots? As in a shot of vodka, whisky, sourz etc? Maybe the Ozzies just didn't understand what you meant.

I've got an Ozzie barman working for me who likes his shots especially Jagermeister (and the odd Jager bomb as well!!).

[Calif]

Skorppio is real good man!!!!Not the scorpion either (the booze)

[Calif]

Aren't Chupitos like!!!

http://kisrael.com/journal.aux/2004.06.30.mojitos.gif

[Laury84]

Aren't chupitos just shots? As in a shot of vodka, whisky, sourz etc? Maybe the Ozzies just didn't understand what you meant.

I've got an Ozzie barman working for me who likes his shots especially Jagermeister (and the odd Jager bomb as well!!).
yeah they are shots...a shot of rum and after that pear juice...
Here in Milano everyone drinks more or less 5 chupitos every night....

[Laury84]

But if u don't have chupitos I would like to drink a CUBA LIBRE...

[normthebarman]

I could do you a killer chupito. Rum with Pear cider. Sure to knock your block off. And I can do a Cuba Libre with my eyes shut!!

If you're ever in St Andrews, pop in and I'll give you one on the house...

[Laury84]

I could do you a killer chupito. Rum with Pear cider. Sure to knock your block off. And I can do a Cuba Libre with my eyes shut!!

If you're ever in St Andrews, pop in and I'll give you one on the house...
all right!
and after chupito and cuba...maybe I would like to drink a Jin Lemon and a Sex On The Beach....

[Calif]

I want a Corona!!!Please Norm!!!!

[Laury84]

I want a Long Island please.....thanks!

[normthebarman]

I don't normally do cocktails personally but since business is slow.......;) :D

To be honest, the Long Island is one of few cocktails I approve of, namely because of the alcohol content. If I'm going to mix spirits, I'd much rather do a pitcher. Quicker, easier and far more forgiving to make, there's also more of it to drink!