What Makes the Tiki Bar the Favorite Lounge for Members?

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The Tiki Bar, a popular lounge, has transitioned to a new location in General Discussion, where members can enjoy exotic drinks, fine dining, and entertainment. The atmosphere encourages casual conversation, with a focus on sharing thoughts and experiences. A notable topic of discussion is the "Greatest American" promo by Discovery and AOL, with members expressing disbelief at some of the nominations, suggesting the list mixes entertainment figures with historical icons. Suggestions for bar improvements include adding a pool table and darts, while playful banter about drinks and karaoke night adds to the lively environment. Members also discuss the potential for video conferencing to enhance interaction. Overall, the Tiki Bar serves as a vibrant social hub for sharing ideas and enjoying lighthearted exchanges.
  • #91
Gale17 said:
you know, i had a rough day... I'm stopping in at the international tiki bar...

"Gale, is that you in the corner? Why don't you come on over and relax with the rest of us!" :) "Moonbear, Gale. Gale, Moonbear. Do you two know each other?"
 
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  • #92
Barmaid, get Danger a shot of Guinness. Make that a double. And pour yomamma half an orange juice. Since I'm the boss, there's some changes to be made around here.


- The only beer to be served here is proper beer. No pissy, fizzy, gassy, cold ants' piss. Except Carling, for special celebrations. Fosters, Budweiser, Coors and anything brewed in the US are forbidden.

- Guinness may only be served in shots, the pouring of which should take about quarter of an hour. Brits, including honourary Brits, may be served a whole pint at the manager's discretion.

- The gents' toilets are to be kept free from such luxuries as toilet seats, paper towels, soap, hot water, mirrors, and any source of artificial light whatsoever.

- Drinks such as Malibu, Advocaat, and Baileys are not to be sold to male customers. However, it's quite alright for men to drink them as long as someone else is buying. Gin & Tonic may be consumed by anyone with breasts or a beard. (The management realizes that many customers fulfill both of these criteria, but we have to be fair...)

- The 'saloon' style swinging doors are to be immediately replaced by something heavy and made of oak, which can be secured in the unlikely event of a 'lock-in'.

- The jukebox inventory is to be strictly monitored, but at any given time must include at least two albums of each by The Who, Pink Floyd, The Smiths, Bob Dylan, Jeff Buckley and B*witched. Every customer in the establishment is granted one vito per visit. Vitoes are non-transferrable. The jukebox volume is to be maintained such that conversation can take place at normal volumes, but that 'those four notes' in Shine On, You Crazy Diamond can be appreciated by all.

- The bar shall, at all times, keep a supply of Coca Cola in the fridge. This will be made available free of charge to all would-be pissheads who are designated drivers.

- The decor is to be kept free of trite tat such as pitchforks, porcelain, and wallpaper. Instead, stolen roadsigns, old rifles, hunting tropies, number plates, and any music memorabilia are to be encouraged.

- Two barstools are to be kept reserved at all times, for Danger, Ivan, Astronuc, Fred, and myself. I'll let you figure out how to fit four men on a barstool simultaneously.

- Thursday night is Tequila night.

Any questions?
 
  • #93
brewndog said:
- The jukebox inventory is to be strictly monitored, but at any given time must include at least two albums of each by The Who, Pink Floyd, The Smiths, Bob Dylan, Jeff Buckley and B*witched.
B*witched?! that crummy little pop band? you have them on the same list as the Who and Pink Floyd? aye!

i need another shot of... whatever I'm allowed to drink now...

[edit] OH OH! It's tequilla night! time to let the mexican in me shine! wahoo!
 
  • #94
Gale17 said:
B*witched?! that crummy little pop band? you have them on the same list as the Who and Pink Floyd? aye!

Yeah, there are times when such measures are required, usually at about 3am when it's time to do some karaoke.

OH OH! It's tequilla night! time to let the mexican in me shine! wahoo!


Woo woo! Bring some nachos Galey, and tell Moonbrrr to put chicken AND mince in my enchilladas.
 
  • #95
*Glances over at brewnog*

"It must be Thursday. I never could get the hang of Thursdays", I mumble to myself, smiling at the memory of the Hitchhiker's movie...
 
  • #96
Arctic Fox said:
*Glances over at brewnog*

"It must be Thursday. I never could get the hang of Thursdays", I mumble to myself, smiling at the memory of the Hitchhiker's movie...

Which reminds me, I completely forgot to come up with any legislation regarding bar snacks, peanuts in particular! Tomorrow...
 
  • #97
Bartender! Give me a tequila Moonbeast, double umbrellas.

We need hot nuts. Cashews are the best.

(mince on enchiladas? what the heck is mince?)
 
  • #98
Evo said:
Bartender! Give me a tequila Moonbeast, double umbrellas.

We need hot nuts. Cashews are the best.

(mince on enchiladas? what the heck is mince?)

i have no idea what mince is either... but i don't think i trust brewndog's tastes anymore... B*witched!... i mean.. HONESTLY... he's a grown man! B*witched!

personally, if i was going to pick a crummy british group, (actually b*witched is like irish or something if forget...and now that i think, I'm only psuedo sure that these guys are british... ) I'd pick the Spice Girls... much better for kareoke!
 
  • #99
brewnog said:
- The only beer to be served here is proper beer. No pissy, fizzy, gassy, cold ants' piss. Except Carling, for special celebrations. Fosters, Budweiser, Coors and anything brewed in the US are forbidden.
Good taste. I think we may need to consider exemptions for microbreweries from the US, e.g. Ommegang (http://www.ommegang.com/ - watch out for the Belgian Beer Festival, July 16, 2005). Certainly the biggies like Anheuser-Busch, Miller and Coors must be excluded.

brewnog said:
- Guinness may only be served in shots, the pouring of which should take about quarter of an hour. Brits, including honourary Brits, may be served a whole pint at the manager's discretion.
Shots? Nothing less than pints - but a liter is better. :biggrin:

brewnog said:
- The gents' toilets are to be kept free from such luxuries as toilet seats, paper towels, soap, hot water, mirrors, and any source of artificial light whatsoever.
I've been in places like that.

brewnog said:
- The 'saloon' style swinging doors are to be immediately replaced by something heavy and made of oak, which can be secured in the unlikely event of a 'lock-in'.
Good thinking.

brewnog said:
- The jukebox inventory is to be strictly monitored, but at any given time must include at least two albums of each by The Who, Pink Floyd, The Smiths, Bob Dylan, Jeff Buckley and B*witched. Every customer in the establishment is granted one vito per visit. Vitoes are non-transferrable. The jukebox volume is to be maintained such that conversation can take place at normal volumes, but that 'those four notes' in Shine On, You Crazy Diamond can be appreciated by all.
Got add Zepplin and Trower. B*witched doesn't seem in the same league.

brewnog said:
- The bar shall, at all times, keep a supply of Coca Cola in the fridge. This will be made available free of charge to all would-be pissheads who are designated drivers.
Or we retain a taxi service.

brewnog said:
- The decor is to be kept free of trite tat such as pitchforks, porcelain, and wallpaper. Instead, stolen roadsigns, old rifles, hunting tropies, number plates, and any music memorabilia are to be encouraged.
Excellent, although pitchforks would be OK.

brewnog said:
- Two barstools are to be kept reserved at all times, for Danger, Ivan, Astronuc, Fred, and myself. I'll let you figure out how to fit four men on a barstool simultaneously.
How about a booth with broadband? :biggrin:

brewnog said:
- Thursday night is Tequila night.
Whisky night? Oh, that's every night, right? :biggrin:

brewnog said:
Any questions?
No. Seems like you covered the important stuff.

A hammock on the porch would be nice.
 
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  • #100
brewnog said:
Barmaid, get Danger a shot of Guinness. Make that a double. And pour yomamma half an orange juice. Since I'm the boss, there's some changes to be made around here.


- The only beer to be served here is proper beer. No pissy, fizzy, gassy, cold ants' piss. Except Carling, for special celebrations. Fosters, Budweiser, Coors and anything brewed in the US are forbidden.

- Guinness may only be served in shots, the pouring of which should take about quarter of an hour. Brits, including honourary Brits, may be served a whole pint at the manager's discretion.

- The gents' toilets are to be kept free from such luxuries as toilet seats, paper towels, soap, hot water, mirrors, and any source of artificial light whatsoever.

- Drinks such as Malibu, Advocaat, and Baileys are not to be sold to male customers. However, it's quite alright for men to drink them as long as someone else is buying. Gin & Tonic may be consumed by anyone with breasts or a beard. (The management realizes that many customers fulfill both of these criteria, but we have to be fair...)

- The 'saloon' style swinging doors are to be immediately replaced by something heavy and made of oak, which can be secured in the unlikely event of a 'lock-in'.

- The jukebox inventory is to be strictly monitored, but at any given time must include at least two albums of each by The Who, Pink Floyd, The Smiths, Bob Dylan, Jeff Buckley and B*witched. Every customer in the establishment is granted one vito per visit. Vitoes are non-transferrable. The jukebox volume is to be maintained such that conversation can take place at normal volumes, but that 'those four notes' in Shine On, You Crazy Diamond can be appreciated by all.

- The bar shall, at all times, keep a supply of Coca Cola in the fridge. This will be made available free of charge to all would-be pissheads who are designated drivers.

- The decor is to be kept free of trite tat such as pitchforks, porcelain, and wallpaper. Instead, stolen roadsigns, old rifles, hunting tropies, number plates, and any music memorabilia are to be encouraged.

- Two barstools are to be kept reserved at all times, for Danger, Ivan, Astronuc, Fred, and myself. I'll let you figure out how to fit four men on a barstool simultaneously.

- Thursday night is Tequila night.

Any questions?

*looks around* :rolleyes: When's SOS back on?
 
  • #101
2CentsWorth said:
*...one guy who's talking with the bartender. She's attractive, but walks a little funny.*
Thanks, I think. :blushing:
2CentsWorth said:
..I know this is a Tiki Bar, but do you have any hookahs?"
Though this is primarily a Polynesian theme, it is international, so is...should we say eclectic. Hookahs are fun! What flavor tobacco do you want?
Gale17 said:
...the only place a 17.6 year old can legally drink. which is perfect because i happen to be 17.71 years old.
:smile: But be careful on the beach--who knows what the likes of 2CentsWorth do out there, especially after dark. :rolleyes:
Arctic Fox said:
I turn back toward this new stranger, "How you doin', SOS? Nice to meet you. Can we order you something from the bar?"
Sure! :-p
 
  • #102
brewnog said:
Since I'm the boss, there's some changes to be made around here.
Excellent! I'm glad you decided to manage this place--especially selection of proper beer.

And while I agree there's no use in wasting good money on frills in the mens room (like they'd put the toilet seat down if there was one-hah), I think there should be some light--they seem to miss the urinals a bit too much as it is.

Saloon style swinging doors are to be replaced because that's just tacky! And in case of a "lock-down." The jukebox selection is great (with exception of B*witched, er I guess we all just used our veto.)

Okay, on with Tequila Thursday, Woohooo!
 
  • #103
Astronuc said:
A hammock on the porch would be nice.
Welcome back! The hammock is on order!
 
  • #104
SOS2008 said:
And while I agree there's no use in wasting good money on frills in the mens room (like they'd put the toilet seat down if there was one-hah), I think there should be some light--they seem to miss the urinals a bit too much as it is.
I was thinking "glow in the dark" urinals. They would provide ambient lighting while being a focal point. :approve:

Saloon style swinging doors are to be replaced because that's just tacky!
In a really beautiful custom house I visited they had swinging saloon style doors separating the toilet from the rest of the master bathroom, I loved it. :-p
 
  • #105
Evo said:
I was thinking "glow in the dark" urinals. They would provide ambient lighting while being a focal point. :approve:

In a really beautiful custom house I visited they had swinging saloon style doors separating the toilet from the rest of the master bathroom, I loved it. :-p
Oh yeh, glow in the dark ambient lighting--very good. And maybe a florescent target for where to aim. :smile: There's a place here in town that has a revolving door from which people may enter the ladies or mens room, and often end up in the wrong one. Now that might be fun. :-p
 
  • #106
SOS2008 said:
Oh yeh, glow in the dark ambient lighting--very good. And maybe a florescent target for where to aim. :smile: There's a place here in town that has a revolving door from which people may enter the ladies or mens room, and often end up in the wrong one. Now that might be fun. :-p

erm ya... maybe... cept that men's room sounds like the sort of place i'd rather avoid..

the ladies room however... i think we need a nice sofa and one of those guys to pump the soap into my hands so i don't have to touch the dirty faucet. and i want ambient music playing. it should be very luxurious and clean and tidy. with very comfortable toilets, and very soft tiolet paper. and hmm... could we also have a private room in the back filled with lots of sexy guys for me to look at before having to go back out into the bar and face all the pf guys...
 
  • #107
Gale17 said:
it should be very luxurious and clean and tidy. with very comfortable toilets, and very soft tiolet paper.
well, we do have those heated toilet seats courtesy of that silent investor, EvoCorp. :smile:
 
  • #108
Evo said:
...hot nuts.
:confused:
Moonbear said:
...We have a back room for the regulars.
Gale17 said:
...could we also have a private room in the back filled with lots of sexy guys
Does Gale17 know about the, er..cancer clinic?
Gale17 said:
...the ladies room however... i think we need a nice sofa and one of those guys to pump the soap into my hands so i don't have to touch the dirty faucet. and i want ambient music playing. it should be very luxurious and clean and tidy.
Yes, a guy to pump soap into our hands...but who? :rolleyes:
Math Is Hard said:
well, we do have those heated toilet seats courtesy of that silent investor, EvoCorp. :smile:
Hey MIH, I've been wondering where you've been. Of course here at the Tiki Bar we enjoy tropical weather, but certainly every comfort is included (compliments of EvoCorp, Greg & Seeking, Inc., and a few others).
 
  • #109
SOS2008 said:
:confused:
Does Gale17 know about the, er..cancer clinic?
Yes, a guy to pump soap into our hands...but who? :rolleyes:
Hey MIH, I've been wondering where you've been. Of course here at the Tiki Bar we enjoy tropical weather, but certainly every comfort is included (compliments of EvoCorp, Greg & Seeking, Inc., and a few others).

Cancer clinic eh? no... I'm not aware of this... but by the sounds of it, i think i'll go get me some cancer! (this is of course assuming that 'cancer' somehow means i get lots of sexy guys...)

this tiki bar sure is swell!
 
  • #110
Evo said:
I was thinking "glow in the dark" urinals. They would provide ambient lighting while being a focal point.
How about approach lights with audio navigation - for those who have had a bit too much?

Strobe lights would be interesting. :biggrin:

Then again, put UV-flurourescent dye in the drinks and a black light in the men's room - :smile: OK, I'm getting too weird even for myself. :eek:

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Here's a thought. Many bars have a ladies night, where ladies get a free drink or two, presumably so they bother to show up, so guys will be induced to show up and buy drinks for the ladies.

So why not a guys night, where guys sit around waiting for ladies to buy them drinks.

On the other hand, it could be a long wait. :biggrin: :smile:
 
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  • #111
SOS2008 said:
Yes, a guy to pump soap into our hands...but who?
Where do I apply?

*Stops in at the Tiki Bar. It's already getting crowded, but that's to be expected on Fridays. Good thing I came in a little early. I think I'll grab a bar stool near the attractive woman with dark hair.*

"I'll have a..."

*interrupted by the bartender, who asks if I'll have my usual on draft. I'd say that makes me a regular and qualified to frequent the back room, yes...*
 
  • #112
TGIF :cool:
 
  • #113
*looks at watch*

Well, I think it's time for me to go. Mexico's a waitin'...
 
  • #114
Astronuc said:
...UV-flurourescent dye in the drinks and a black light in the men's room - :smile: :
Oh no -- dye in drinks are not good. I know first hand from drinking Blue Hawaiians. :eek:
Astronuc said:
...Here's a thought. Many bars have a ladies night, where ladies get a free drink or two...
Very good suggestion -- So Tuesday will now be Ladies Night!

*Just one quick drink and then I'll go...really, just one. I think I'll have a glass of wine.*

Ummmm "A little citrus. Maybe some strawberry. Mmm. Passion fruit, mmm, and, oh, there's just like the faintest soupçon of like, uh, asparagus, and, there's a, just a flutter of, like a, like a nutty Edam cheese." :smile:

*Dang, TheStatutoryApe is heading for San Francisco, the Arctic Fox for Mexico, and where in the heck have Huckleberry, Danger and Zoobyshoe been?!*
 
  • #115
How about a Tappas bar?

And Friday night is Fajita/Margarita night or Beer and Pizza night.
 
  • #116
TGIF! Okay barkeep, pour me a tall stiff one! :biggrin:
 
  • #117
I've had a terrible day. Just line up 10 double Moonbeasts on the counter please. :frown:
 
  • #118
Moonbear said:
TGIF! Okay barkeep, pour me a tall stiff one! :biggrin:
Moonbeast?

First round is on me.

I guess I'll barkeep while brewnog is nogging and SOS is out and about, or oot and aboot.

I have lots of experience from the Crushed Velvet Lounge.
 
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  • #119
Astronuc said:
Moonbeast?

First round is on me.

I guess I'll barkeep while brewnog is nogging and SOS is out and about, or oot and aboot.

I have lots of experience from the Crushed Velvet Lounge.
Thanks. I think this co-op approach works well for a bar, everyone taking turns bartending. :approve:
 
  • #120
I think ZapperZ is going to need a double, perhaps triple Moonbeast. Lively discussion on Bosons. :biggrin: