From my observation of the group at All of Me, they were undemanding, just sat and chatted for an hour or two, and went on their way. I've no idea how much they would spend - one or two drinks each perhaps - but in low season, (I usually went in June) having a group you could count on is a big thing. Makes the place look popular. I know I tend to go to a bar which already has customers.
Hitchhiking's more of a challenge on the road less travelled.
Hunting game teaches you that this is correct.Originally Posted by joe552
If you wait by a lake and wish to bag some wild ducks or geese you put out decoys.
These bob up and down on the water and give flying game overhead the urge to join in the fun.
Then you shoot your load and go home (ironically) with a full bag despite the fact that you've shot your load ....if that makes sense.
To be honest, it's a bit of a stretch, if you'll pardon the pun.
Hitchhiking's more of a challenge on the road less travelled.
OLDIES & GAYS & QUEENS ;
I always admire the economic use of words.
Three groups insulted in a single sentence.
francois (October 5th, 2017)
Are you suggesting I am a raddled old queen?Nonetheless, anyone who has money and willing to spend it is a VIP.
Francois wrote. (Francois is the official Ambassador for The Meatloafateers here on SGT)
"So, according to you, arsenal, a bar cannot have a reserved table for loyal customers?
Now that beggars belief."
Perhaps with such a love of cheap meatloat the sign on the table should simply read 'Beggars.'
That's what I'm aiming for
frequent (October 5th, 2017)
Yet, we're told that some people (the ROQs) are designated VIPs (and indicated as such by a little VIP sign on their table), whilst all others (without a VIP sign) are by implication not as important.
Personally I don't frequent the bar in question and I have nothing against the VIP/ROQs (I'd happily be described as a ROQ myself!) - but if I was a customer paying the same prices as the VIP/ROQs then I'd feel uncomfortable to be designated less important and that's bad management.
I've taken the piss out of them (and will certainly continue to do so) but they do spend money on drinks and in low low season they'll still be there night after night. Corner Bar Michael (and his return would be greeted like the second coming) said they often made the difference between breaking even and losing money.
I understand that - and it's fine if (as a non-VIP) you're happy to be told your "place" and to accept it.
When I go into a bar though I do not do so on the basis of it being some kind of members' club into which I am merely an interloper.
However, that's just my natural rebellious streak.
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