Roll on the 10th December Smokefree bars

[Paul in NZ]

That's Ok, but wouldn't that imply crashing and/or being ?

I could name it something Ghey like 'The Quarter Mile', or 'Torque' or how bout 'Biker Barn' ooh ooh I know I know, how about .... 'The Dancing Banana' I could have a moving neon sign next to the name

....um....yeah....

Seriously, I am thinking of owning a bar/pub within the next 5 years, pending on the bar situation in Wellington and passing my Degree.
I have a secret little notebook (which is now not secret) which has all my notes about what my bar will have and be like. Still haven't thought of a name and therefore no icon to go with it. Maybe I'll call it 'The Bar With No Name' .

For a bike oriented bar what about 'The One Wheel Drive Inn'?

Sliders? (You could stoppie in for a wheelie quick drink)

Riders?

GP Delux?

The Single Saddle Saloon?

Two Wheels to Paradise (more like a movie?)

I give up. Someone else jump in

[F5 Dave]

Your type should just lock yourselves up in the house and never venture outside

Well perhaps his fairly evocative statement is to be qualified by saying that there are too many people who are thoughtless but isn’t referring to the individuals who are.

This thread isn’t designed to be an all out attack on smokers, I know plenty of people who smoke & if they decide to then that is to an extent their risk. I just don’t want it to be mine. Some people appreciate this & others don’t.

[Vagabond]

Well perhaps his fairly evocative statement is to be qualified by saying that there are too many people who are thoughtless but isn’t referring to the individuals who are.

This thread isn’t designed to be an all out attack on smokers, I know plenty of people who smoke & if they decide to then that is to an extent their risk. I just don’t want it to be mine. Some people appreciate this & others don’t.

Fair enough but had you read previous threads,you would have seen one going on about individuals choice.

Hence leaving it up to owners/patrons to decide where they wish to partake or abstain from siad bad habits!

Fek it all Give me smoke Give me fast bikes and I'll decide when I want to abstain

[Skyryder]

That's Ok, but wouldn't that imply crashing and/or being ?

I could name it something Ghey like 'The Quarter Mile', or 'Torque' or how bout 'Biker Barn' ooh ooh I know I know, how about .... 'The Dancing Banana' I could have a moving neon sign next to the name

....um....yeah....

Seriously, I am thinking of owning a bar/pub within the next 5 years, pending on the bar situation in Wellington and passing my Degree.
I have a secret little notebook (which is now not secret) which has all my notes about what my bar will have and be like. Still haven't thought of a name and therefore no icon to go with it. Maybe I'll call it 'The Bar With No Name' .

What about the 'Crash Bar.'

Skyryder

[Slipstream]

[to the tune of some poxy 70s American song] ‘I got pissed in the city in a bar with no name. . .’

It felt good to be out of the rain
In the city you can remember your name
'Cause there ain't no smokers for to give you no pain

'laaa, laaa, la la-la la, la-la-la ... laaa, la'

[Slipstream]

For a bike oriented bar what about 'The One Wheel Drive Inn'?

Then you'd get nutters, like White Trash, actually trying to wheelie through the front door into the bar. He's known for taking bikes into bars you know. Ask him.

Sliders? (You could stoppie in for a wheelie quick drink)

[Gen]

Have to say, spent awhile trying to figure out why I could actually see the other people across the room in a pub until I remembered that there was no smoking inside.

I don't mind at all going outside to smoke, because it means I smoke less as it pulls you away from conversation ( and alcohol) to go out in the cold.

Tis a nice break in a hot room to go out for a smoke too, in the cool air.

Good law so it turns out

[Juan]

Was going ask about this one....

What about all you guys who opposed the law?

Has it emptied the bars??

[jrandom]

Was going ask about this one....

What about all you guys who opposed the law?

Has it emptied the bars??

Nup.

Was talking to the manager at the Crow Bar in Wyndham Street (check it out when you get here) who's been at the place for ages, bought me a drink when I got engaged there six years ago (naturally he doesn't remember doing it), and he commented that business was booming. They've had a lot of patrons remark on the greater pleasantness of the bar's atmosphere now, both in a breathable and in a convivial sense.

It seems the law is working out rather well, so far.

[Juan]

Sure will try it out... glad to here it's working, can't stand the smell when we get home after the pub....

looking at flights at the moment

[Devil]

Have to say, spent awhile trying to figure out why I could actually see the other people across the room in a pub until I remembered that there was no smoking inside.

Ditto, I completely forgot about it, this is how it should have been anyway!
Its great having a nice fresh atmosphere.

[Drunken Monkey]

Was going ask about this one....

What about all you guys who opposed the law?

Has it emptied the bars??

Well I went to the Horse & Trap on Friday night. It used to be our regular haunt when we worked & lived in Mt Eden, so I haven't been there regularly in the last 2 years. It was, however, the very first time in my memory that I've ever seen the Horse & Trap with so few patrons (4-5 other groups on top of ours) on a Friday night. It was also the first time I've ever been there they've decided to call it quits and call last drinks at 11pm! Midnight or 1am used to be closing. In previous visits, we would normally have expected to squeeze on to one or two of the only free tables.

[pete376403]

I havent been to a pub in ages so this is only hearsay but my daughter reckons that now the smell of the pubs is BO and farts.

[Biff]

Hang on - I'm a part time smoker (if there is such a thing) that enjoys a cigar (or similar) with a beer. But I also respect the fact that non-smokers would rather have a drink in a pub, club etc without having to passively smoke (note I don’t use the word force here, as nobody forces people to go into pubs and clubs – it’s a choice).

How can a blanket ban be fair?

"Enter here and you will be in the company of people that smoke cigars", as the name Cigar Bar kind of alludes to should be a more than adequate warning to all but the most naive of fuckwits.

Come on guys n gals - I'm all for respecting the rights of non- smokers and smokers alike. A blanket ban is simply biased. Dedicated cigar bars and similar venues should be given exemption.

[James Deuce]

"Enter here and you will be in the company of people that smoke cigars", as the name Cigar Bar kind of alludes to should be a more than adequate warning to all but the most naive of fuckwits.

You just described every left wing law maker, speech writer, politician, and self appointed do-gooder in the country.