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Boris says "don't overdo it" when the pubs open again tomorrow.
https://www.itv.com/news/2020-07-02/...pen-in-england
Naturally, we all know what will really happen. It will be a drunken free-for-all, with trouble left right and centre. The police will have a busy weekend, breaking up fights and dealing with riotous behaviour. The cells will be full and the courts inundated Monday morning...................of course, I could be wrong, but I doubt it.
Nothing surer, mate. You can always rely on the braindead masses for some unintentional amusement!:doh:
The only saving grace will be that the weather will be shit, otherwise they'd be back on the beaches in droves, this time pished up to the max.... Use of beer gardens/outdoor drinking will also be limited as a result.
Again, right now I don't see the attraction of going to a pub indoors, with staff wearing masks and face shields, social distancing and goodness knows what else going on to suck the fun from the experience, along with no doubt huge queues to get in!:rolleyes:
So you can keep it, until things get remotely back to normal... It might be a better experience at pubs where there are large outdoor drinking and eating areas, but can you imagine how busy they'd be right now in good weather?:eek:
Nah, for the time being, I'll be doing my drinking at home in the peace and tranquility of my own house and garden!:cool:
Marco.
not into pubs at all now.. maybe an occasional bar lunch but drinking with toerags? no chance
Was looking forward to pubs opening and being able to get pool league running again. With all the measures in place i doubt ill be going anywhere near one for the foreseeable future especially wi no pool allowed, will invite cpl of mates up for a game instead.
Indeed, Pete. Before I'll be seen inside a pub again (when things have calmed down a bit, I *may* entertain drinking outdoors in ones with nice beer gardens, as we have a few good ones in the countryside here like that - but ONLY if they're not rammed full of plebs) until what I've come to know as a pub becomes so again, rather than an excerpt from a sci-fi disaster movie - and a sanitised and soulless one at that...
I'm no boozer, so don't simply go to pubs just to drink - I go to soak up the inviting atmosphere and vibe, which right now will be virtually non-existent! Same applies with restaurants. In a month's time, I'll re-evaluate the situation, once I see how things are going.
Marco.
A mate of mine, who is by no means a big drinker, had a tradition of having a couple of hours after work on a Friday. Go about 5.30 - 6, go home about eight. He's managed to get a 'slot', tomorrow at 6pm. He had to book it online and was given a booking reference. For just him and his wife. He gets 2 hours, then it's adios till next week, if he can get another slot. I really couldn't be arsed with that, so I too will stay at home...
Indeed - what a load of bollocks.... The whole idea is that exercise is supposed to be spontaneous and at YOUR convenience!:doh:
Not sure they'll all be like that, though... I also heard about ordering drinks from the bar via some sort of phone app, as standing at the bar isn't allowed. What if you don't have a smartphone? An alien world indeed.
Marco.
Wetherspoons have had that for a few years.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
No smartphone? That makes you the alien :ner: Sorry guys, I poked the bear again, and now I'm off to work :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Marco
Here's another one: If you have to book your place online, be there at a certain time, and pay for your drinks with a card, there'll be all this information about where you are at a given time, what you're drinking and how much :eek:
Wether-whatty?;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
Chains ain't my scene, Roy-Boy. I wouldn't go there if you PAID me!
Marco.