Thursday, February 24, 2005

Workin' At Muthers Starting Saturday :)

So much, so much LOL. . .

Well first off, I gotta note a little bitty thing that was so nice that happened while I was working at The Avenue Pub this Monday. Three young guys came in and of course I had to proof them. I hate doing that, but I have no choice. They stayed for a few cocktails and seemed to enjoy themselves for a bit. But the nicest thing was when one of them (Johnny was his name), thanked me for my hospitality just before they left. A lot of people thank me from time to time, but it was just so nice to hear it in that way. I almost was speechless, it made me all glowy inside :)


Anywho... It's official, I'll be working at Muthers starting this Saturday nite. Three bars at once is going to be a hoot. I'll see how well I can handle this six night a week thing. I've bartended for six years and have never done more than four nights a week, or two bars at once. The bar it'self is simple beyond beliefe. The cash register is something new to me altogether. It's one of those touch screen thingys. I hate them... but I'll have to adjust :)

I'm going to be doing "OZ" nights at the Forum starting Wednesday, March 23. I've never seen the show myself, but I've had a lot of people express interests in it. I'll run 3 episodes a night from 9:00 PM and run $2.25 well cocktail specials as well. I'm hoping we can rent a digital projecter and show the dvds off a large screen, but even if we can't we have the four tv's which will work.

Then there's St. Patricks day. I couldn't all the things I wanted to do, but I got some things. $1.00 green jello shots, $2.25 well, domestics, Labatts and Molsons. I can do the green beer thing too if I want and I just might. No draft so I'll have to be pouring it from bottles into pint glasses.

Gotta run...

Tony

Thursday, February 17, 2005

Snowy Snowy

I just got back from the gym. . .I'm a bit woozy :) I got some chicken and some potatoes frying with a little oregano and black pepper and I'm starving.

Last night was a real good night, there was about 12 to 15 people in the bar at any givin time. I managed to stay in my clothes until rougly 10:00 PM LOL. Then it was done to my boxers and doing boxer shots. It's an interesting thing - running about in nothing but your boxers and a pair of boots. It really means nothing to me, It's all for the sake of fun. I love giving people a good time if I can. Even though I can be up on the bar having someone with their head between my legs grasping for the shot glass thats on the bar, it's probably the least sexual thing for me. I think it's a hoot. Sometimes I feel like Mae West or Madonna. Nope I'm not comparing myself to them (there is no comparison LOL). It's just that my attitudes about sex are pretty laid back. I know what my boundaries are. I've never nor do I ever plan on "exposing" myself. But I've learned that many people apporach sexuality with some taboos still in thier heads - even us homo's :) Go figure.

Anyway, the point of this is that, it is never to offend. I've learned early in the game, that despite what you do or how hard you try - your going to offend someone. So, I no longer assume responsibility for anothers level of comfort when it comes to bawdy behaviour or sense of humor. Common' I was raised in an Italian family - we joked about everything and I mean EVERYTHING!

I guess I mention this, cuz a few guys came in a couple nights ago and got "offended" cuz I was doing the boxer shot thing. LOL, it's hilarious. Oh well... there's always the Public Library or Church, but I think they'll have a hard time ordering a martini in those places. . .

But last night was a lot of fun. Some new people, some regulars and I did what I could to make 'em laugh. I think I succeeded, they laughed alot.

Anywho... gotta go. I can smell my chicken burning :)

Tony

Tuesday, February 15, 2005

Long Time No Postings. . .

I have to apologize for the long lapses and inconsistencies in my entries. No excuses, just lazy and the last thing on my mind. . .

It's been about five months now, my partner and I having moved here. I'm beginning to see more and more things as I become more familiar with the place, mostly very favorable. I've met so many nice people, especially working in the Pub and the Forum. The two are very different and many myths exist about them both (now isn't the time to go into that). I would say that 9 out of 10 people I meet are genuinely friendly. That is a very high ratio of people and it lightens my heart. But there is something that bothers me terribly. There is some very strong negativity amongst people, particularly about the city itself. I can understand it, but it grates on my nerves. At first I shrugged it off, but lately I've been afraid that it might be contagious. Misery does love company, and thats no lie. But one thing I hate, is comiserating. I've always felt if ya didn't like something, then do what you can to improve it or move on. Complaining is useless. I've grown irritated at the self-loathing - it's aggrevating. I guess it's cuz I'm not from here and I see things here that some take for granted. I've seen worse places and I've seen better. The worse places are worse because the people and culture is, well. . . kinda self loathing, complaining, blah blah blah. The productive places well, the people "do" things. . . And if I hear one more fella say "I'm Bored" on Gay.com I'm gonna scream! If your bored, your boring. Find something to do - ain't no one else gotta entertain ya. Sheeesh already - stop with the whining!

Anywho.... I've done my venting. I had a quiet nite at the bar... did some virus checking on the 'puter there, polished the beer coolers and then had a late night group of people that I know come in and really made my nite. They're lots of fun - Lonnie, Kathy and the guys. I like people who like to have fun. If ya ever read this guys, hear me! THANKS!

Gotta head to bed. My sis is coming out here early in the a.m. so I'm a needing some serious sleep... zzzzzzz

Tony