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  • C Christian Graus

    Well, you need to remember that when men with their knuckles dragging on the ground are paid $3 an hour and given a smidge of power, they are bound to abuse it. You should have said something along the lines of 'That's OK, I've got $15 in one of my pockets here, I'll go down the street and see if I can't pick up your mother and your sister for a bit of fun. I should have enough change left to buy some penicillin.' Then run. Christian I have come to clean zee pooollll. - Michael Martin Dec 30, 2001 Picture the daffodil. And while you do that, I'll be over here going through your stuff.

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    'That's OK, I've got $15 in one of my pockets here, I'll go down the street and see if I can't pick up your mother and your sister for a bit of fun. I should have enough change left to buy some penicillin.' Thats a great line ... I can't help feeling, I would endanger my life by using it. I will file it under my 'Use when horrendousily drunk' lines. Regards Ray "Je Suis Mort De Rire"

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      Ray Kinsella wrote: Embarressed ... That happened to me at a London club too. Just finished work and we went off to Picadilly Circus with my boss and his girlfriends mates. Well I had takkies (sneakers) on and the bouncer gave me one look and told me to take a hike. The rest of the gang all said they would go to a different club, but I told them to forget it, no way I was ruining their evening. My boss said he would throw his shoes out of a window once he was in so that I could get in, but I can just imagine standing in an alley, waiting for some shoes to fall out of a window so that I can get into a snobby club. Ugh, no thanks. Think of it this way, the clubs loss, not yours :-D regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge Sonork ID: 100.9903 Stormfront

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      Granted, I wear boots (Docs) not sneakers, but are clubs (or pubs) in the UK that strict??? :confused: "to dream perchance to live (unplug me let me sleep) funhouse mirror algorithms count electric sheep" - Wasted Sky by Numb

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        Doh! One of the better managers in this place and a guy I went to uni with are leaving to take advantage of an oportunity in the market. So we all went out for a meal in a chinese which was very nice. We then went to a rather pretenious pub afterwards called the 'Northern Wig', I have never liked it much. They are letting everyone else through (about 10 of us, there were people already inside and more people on the way), of course I released everyone else had just come straight from work and were still wearing suits. I was dressed quite well but still was wearing a T-Shirt. Of course I got refused, the usual excuse ... no under 25's tonight ... they have a library of excuses for non-admital they can throw at you. So what can I do, argue with them ... pointless ... get everyone else to leave and go to another pub ... are you kidding ... so I just turned away, told my colleagues I was meeting friends in another pub later anyway and left. A while later I got the usual barrage of phone call and text messages saying the doormen had been sorted out and I was to come back, but there was no way I was going to suffer that indignity. I hate the 'Northern Wig'. Regards Ray "Je Suis Mort De Rire"

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        Ray Kinsella wrote: Embarressed ... That happened to me at a London club too. Just finished work and we went off to Picadilly Circus with my boss and his girlfriends mates. Well I had takkies (sneakers) on and the bouncer gave me one look and told me to take a hike. The rest of the gang all said they would go to a different club, but I told them to forget it, no way I was ruining their evening. My boss said he would throw his shoes out of a window once he was in so that I could get in, but I can just imagine standing in an alley, waiting for some shoes to fall out of a window so that I can get into a snobby club. Ugh, no thanks. Think of it this way, the clubs loss, not yours :-D regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge Sonork ID: 100.9903 Stormfront

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          Mauricio Ritter wrote: Northern Wig... what kinda name is that ? If we have a pub with this name here it´ll probably close in a matter of weeks ! Ok this could be construed as highly rude but I will say it anyway: Don't you mean if it was called Southern Wig it would be closed down? Northern Wig is well, not very scandalous, just the mop ontop of an older guys head. Southern Wig however is far more, err, private... There I said it, now kick me out for a few days so I can get some work done :rolleyes: regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge Sonork ID: 100.9903 Stormfront

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          Paul Watson wrote: Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa Just a question that is pursuing me... I know Cape Town is a city, but what about "Bluegrass" ? Is it a neighborhood or something ? Mauricio Ritter - Brazil Sonorking now: 100.13560 Trank

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            Paul Watson wrote: Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa Just a question that is pursuing me... I know Cape Town is a city, but what about "Bluegrass" ? Is it a neighborhood or something ? Mauricio Ritter - Brazil Sonorking now: 100.13560 Trank

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            Christian Graus
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            Bluegrass is a type of music favoured by hicks. It involves the banjo - need I say more ? Christian I have come to clean zee pooollll. - Michael Martin Dec 30, 2001 Picture the daffodil. And while you do that, I'll be over here going through your stuff.

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            • D Daniel Ferguson

              Granted, I wear boots (Docs) not sneakers, but are clubs (or pubs) in the UK that strict??? :confused: "to dream perchance to live (unplug me let me sleep) funhouse mirror algorithms count electric sheep" - Wasted Sky by Numb

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              Ray Kinsella
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              Its the same most places in Europe, certain pubs have a certain look they want to preserve ... It got so bad at home in Dublin they had to legislate against it ... You can had a pub fined €6000 now, if your refused groundlessily ... Regards Ray "Je Suis Mort De Rire"

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              • C Christian Graus

                Well, you need to remember that when men with their knuckles dragging on the ground are paid $3 an hour and given a smidge of power, they are bound to abuse it. You should have said something along the lines of 'That's OK, I've got $15 in one of my pockets here, I'll go down the street and see if I can't pick up your mother and your sister for a bit of fun. I should have enough change left to buy some penicillin.' Then run. Christian I have come to clean zee pooollll. - Michael Martin Dec 30, 2001 Picture the daffodil. And while you do that, I'll be over here going through your stuff.

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                Daniel Ferguson
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                LOL :-D :laugh: That's the attitude, Christian. "to dream perchance to live (unplug me let me sleep) funhouse mirror algorithms count electric sheep" - Wasted Sky by Numb

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                  'That's OK, I've got $15 in one of my pockets here, I'll go down the street and see if I can't pick up your mother and your sister for a bit of fun. I should have enough change left to buy some penicillin.' Thats a great line ... I can't help feeling, I would endanger my life by using it. I will file it under my 'Use when horrendousily drunk' lines. Regards Ray "Je Suis Mort De Rire"

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                  Ray Kinsella wrote: Thats a great line ... I can't help feeling, I would endanger my life by using it. I will file it under my 'Use when horrendousily drunk' lines. The risk is obviously high, but the rewards are great... Christian I have come to clean zee pooollll. - Michael Martin Dec 30, 2001 Picture the daffodil. And while you do that, I'll be over here going through your stuff.

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                  • N Nish Nishant

                    I'd do this if I were you. Wear a suit and go there. Once you are in, go to the wash room and change into bermudas and a t-shirt. Then when you finish eating, go out and smile at the doorman and tip him heavily. Make it as dragging as you can at the door. If possible ties your shoe laces a couple of times. Ask him to hold your bag [containing the suit which you have removed]. Then smile again and leave. Remember not to laugh, just smile calmly. Nish Sonork ID 100.9786 voidmain www.busterboy.org If you don't find me on CP, I'll be at Bob's HungOut

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                    Ray Kinsella
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                    If this was at home in Dublin, I would pull some strings and have them closed for a week. Its a pity I have gotten any 'friends' here in Belfasr, Regards Ray "Je Suis Mort De Rire"

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                    • D Daniel Ferguson

                      Granted, I wear boots (Docs) not sneakers, but are clubs (or pubs) in the UK that strict??? :confused: "to dream perchance to live (unplug me let me sleep) funhouse mirror algorithms count electric sheep" - Wasted Sky by Numb

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                      Daniel Ferguson wrote: Granted, I wear boots (Docs) not sneakers, but are clubs (or pubs) in the UK that strict??? Depends on the club. It was a rather posh one and I knew I was going to get busted, but I tried anyway. They would have let you in with Docs, as long as they were clean. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge Sonork ID: 100.9903 Stormfront

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                      • C Christian Graus

                        Well, you need to remember that when men with their knuckles dragging on the ground are paid $3 an hour and given a smidge of power, they are bound to abuse it. You should have said something along the lines of 'That's OK, I've got $15 in one of my pockets here, I'll go down the street and see if I can't pick up your mother and your sister for a bit of fun. I should have enough change left to buy some penicillin.' Then run. Christian I have come to clean zee pooollll. - Michael Martin Dec 30, 2001 Picture the daffodil. And while you do that, I'll be over here going through your stuff.

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                        Cool!!! Nish Sonork ID 100.9786 voidmain www.busterboy.org If you don't find me on CP, I'll be at Bob's HungOut

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                        • M Mauricio Ritter

                          Paul Watson wrote: Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa Just a question that is pursuing me... I know Cape Town is a city, but what about "Bluegrass" ? Is it a neighborhood or something ? Mauricio Ritter - Brazil Sonorking now: 100.13560 Trank

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                          Mauricio Ritter wrote: Just a question that is pursuing me Run Mauricio, run! Don't let the question get to you! It has sharp teeth! aaarrgghhh.. *gurgle* Mauricio Ritter wrote: I know Cape Town is a city, but what about "Bluegrass" ? Is it a neighborhood or something ? LMAO, I must send that onto my boss. It is the company I work for, not a suburb or place. So much for brand recognition huh? regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge Sonork ID: 100.9903 Stormfront

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                            Doh! One of the better managers in this place and a guy I went to uni with are leaving to take advantage of an oportunity in the market. So we all went out for a meal in a chinese which was very nice. We then went to a rather pretenious pub afterwards called the 'Northern Wig', I have never liked it much. They are letting everyone else through (about 10 of us, there were people already inside and more people on the way), of course I released everyone else had just come straight from work and were still wearing suits. I was dressed quite well but still was wearing a T-Shirt. Of course I got refused, the usual excuse ... no under 25's tonight ... they have a library of excuses for non-admital they can throw at you. So what can I do, argue with them ... pointless ... get everyone else to leave and go to another pub ... are you kidding ... so I just turned away, told my colleagues I was meeting friends in another pub later anyway and left. A while later I got the usual barrage of phone call and text messages saying the doormen had been sorted out and I was to come back, but there was no way I was going to suffer that indignity. I hate the 'Northern Wig'. Regards Ray "Je Suis Mort De Rire"

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                            I really feel your pain! I've been refused entry before for various reasons. What makes me laugh is a Pub around by me. It's the biggest dump you've ever seen ok, it looks (no exaggeration) dilapidated from outside. Inside is no better. When a bouncer informed me that my black shoes "looked too much like trainers" to be able to enter, I laughed in his face. I love the way they try to improve their image by upping the entry requirements like that. :-D Simon ...managed to avoid his vb lecture today. Sonork ID 100.10024

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                              Daniel Ferguson wrote: Granted, I wear boots (Docs) not sneakers, but are clubs (or pubs) in the UK that strict??? Depends on the club. It was a rather posh one and I knew I was going to get busted, but I tried anyway. They would have let you in with Docs, as long as they were clean. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge Sonork ID: 100.9903 Stormfront

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                              Well, they may have accepted my shoes, but they wouldn't have liked my jacket or my hair. My Canadian Coast Guard jacket is okay, but I've gone against my style and put some some patches for bands on it, and my hair is blue at the moment. :-D :-D People here in BC don't usually look at me twice, but I don't expect to get into any 'classy' joints. "to dream perchance to live (unplug me let me sleep) funhouse mirror algorithms count electric sheep" - Wasted Sky by Numb

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                                Mauricio Ritter wrote: Just a question that is pursuing me Run Mauricio, run! Don't let the question get to you! It has sharp teeth! aaarrgghhh.. *gurgle* Mauricio Ritter wrote: I know Cape Town is a city, but what about "Bluegrass" ? Is it a neighborhood or something ? LMAO, I must send that onto my boss. It is the company I work for, not a suburb or place. So much for brand recognition huh? regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass Cape Town, South Africa "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love, and be loved in return" - Moulin Rouge Sonork ID: 100.9903 Stormfront

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                                Paul Watson wrote: Run Mauricio, run! Don't let the question get to you! It has sharp teeth! aaarrgghhh.. *gurgle* arf... arf... that one almost bite me... :) Paul Watson wrote: It is the company I work for Coool... tks ! :-D Mauricio Ritter - Brazil Sonorking now: 100.13560 Trank

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                                • C Christian Graus

                                  Ray Kinsella wrote: Thats a great line ... I can't help feeling, I would endanger my life by using it. I will file it under my 'Use when horrendousily drunk' lines. The risk is obviously high, but the rewards are great... Christian I have come to clean zee pooollll. - Michael Martin Dec 30, 2001 Picture the daffodil. And while you do that, I'll be over here going through your stuff.

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                                  Bouncer's mother and sister .... $ 5 Penicillin ......................$ 10 The look on his face when you tell him .. priceless! (Sorry, I'm laughing too hard and I couldn't resist.) "to dream perchance to live (unplug me let me sleep) funhouse mirror algorithms count electric sheep" - Wasted Sky by Numb

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                                  • C Christian Graus

                                    Well, you need to remember that when men with their knuckles dragging on the ground are paid $3 an hour and given a smidge of power, they are bound to abuse it. You should have said something along the lines of 'That's OK, I've got $15 in one of my pockets here, I'll go down the street and see if I can't pick up your mother and your sister for a bit of fun. I should have enough change left to buy some penicillin.' Then run. Christian I have come to clean zee pooollll. - Michael Martin Dec 30, 2001 Picture the daffodil. And while you do that, I'll be over here going through your stuff.

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                                    LOL Mauricio Ritter - Brazil Sonorking now: 100.13560 Trank

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                                      LOL Mauricio Ritter - Brazil Sonorking now: 100.13560 Trank

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                                      Mauricio Ritter wrote: lounge is completly drunk today You too? :-D :-D :laugh: "to dream perchance to live (unplug me let me sleep) funhouse mirror algorithms count electric sheep" - Wasted Sky by Numb

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                                      • D Daniel Ferguson

                                        Granted, I wear boots (Docs) not sneakers, but are clubs (or pubs) in the UK that strict??? :confused: "to dream perchance to live (unplug me let me sleep) funhouse mirror algorithms count electric sheep" - Wasted Sky by Numb

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                                        It depends on the area. Strict pubs are always in groups for some reason. There are certain places you go where you know you're going to have to dress up like a Prince of some kind just to be able to get in. Luckily, my regulars don't mind me wearing my comedy t-shirts inside, but I always get asked for ID, by the SAME GUY every time. Simon ...managed to avoid his vb lecture today. Sonork ID 100.10024

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                                        • C Christian Graus

                                          Ray Kinsella wrote: Thats a great line ... I can't help feeling, I would endanger my life by using it. I will file it under my 'Use when horrendousily drunk' lines. The risk is obviously high, but the rewards are great... Christian I have come to clean zee pooollll. - Michael Martin Dec 30, 2001 Picture the daffodil. And while you do that, I'll be over here going through your stuff.

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                                          ****Christian Graus wrote: The risk is obviously high, but the rewards are great... ...So long as the guy's mother and sister ARE up for it. Simon ...managed to avoid his vb lecture today. Sonork ID 100.10024

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