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Papa_lecki 09-04-2024 05:33 PM
Drinks at the squares
 
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Originally Posted by Laker14 (Post 2367104)
What I envision for the future of the squares is more stuff appealing to the non-TV'ers, who live nearby. That population is also growing, and IMO, more likely to spend money than us old geezers who want to listen to free music (preferably 40 or 50 year old music), while we bring our own booze from home.
The wait in Friday at Brownwood for a drink at the 2 bars by the square was about 30 minutes, most were Villagers.

yankygrl 09-04-2024 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Papa_lecki (Post 2367265)
The wait in Friday at Brownwood for a drink at the 2 bars by the square was about 30 minutes, most were Villagers.
And they announce every night not to bring your own beverages to the square BUT there is no enforcement

Laker14 09-04-2024 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Papa_lecki (Post 2367265)
The wait in Friday at Brownwood for a drink at the 2 bars by the square was about 30 minutes, most were Villagers.
How would you know that?

Laker14 09-04-2024 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by yankygrl (Post 2367271)
And they announce every night not to bring your own beverages to the square BUT there is no enforcement
Hard to enforce. Who is going to check my Yeti cup to see if there is rum in my coke?
I am not going to wait 30 minutes in line for a drink.

Stu from NYC 09-04-2024 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Laker14 (Post 2367273)
How would you know that?
Popular bands increase the crowds and the lines for drinks, especially during happy hour.

Have seen this several times.

Bill14564 09-04-2024 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2367280)
Popular bands increase the crowds and the lines for drinks, especially during happy hour.

Have seen this several times.
I believe they were asking how PL knew most were Villagers. Some here seem to have a sixth sense that enables them to tell whether someone is a Villager or an outsider or a snowbird. I haven't learned that skill yet.


From someone who was actually there on Friday..
- Yes, it was busy
- Yes, there were lines
- This is common when a popular band is playing
- No, it didn't take 30 minutes to get any of our beers

FloridaGuy66 09-04-2024 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Papa_lecki (Post 2367265)
The wait in Friday at Brownwood for a drink at the 2 bars by the square was about 30 minutes, most were Villagers.
In my two years in TV, I've never waited much longer than 5 minutes to get a drink at Brownwood. Certainly not more than 10 minutes. Even in snowbird season with Rocky and the Rollers playing.

Laker14 09-05-2024 02:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2367285)
I believe they were asking how PL knew most were Villagers. Some here seem to have a sixth sense that enables them to tell whether someone is a Villager or an outsider or a snowbird. I haven't learned that skill yet.


From someone who was actually there on Friday..
- Yes, it was busy
- Yes, there were lines
- This is common when a popular band is playing
- No, it didn't take 30 minutes to get any of our beers
My sixth sense tells me that anyone standing in line 30 minutes for a drink is not a Villager. In fact, most people standing in line are not Villagers as most Villagers BYOB.

Marathon Man 09-05-2024 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Laker14 (Post 2367291)
My sixth sense tells me that anyone standing in line 30 minutes for a drink is not a Villager. In fact, most people standing in line are not Villagers as most Villagers BYOB.
Oh, my sixth sense tells me that anyone willing to wait 30 minutes to save a little money on a drink is most definitely a Villager.

Pugchief 09-05-2024 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Laker14 (Post 2367274)
Hard to enforce. Who is going to check my Yeti cup to see if there is rum in my coke?
I am not going to wait 30 minutes in line for a drink.
Prob not 30 minutes, but I have waited 15-20 on multiple occasions. Wifey wanted a Bailey's on the rocks and it was $14. Plus tip.

Maybe get more bartenders on busy nights and keep the prices reasonable and people won't BYOB?

Laker14 09-05-2024 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Marathon Man (Post 2367468)
Oh, my sixth sense tells me that anyone willing to wait 30 minutes to save a little money on a drink is most definitely a Villager.
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Originally Posted by Pugchief (Post 2367509)
Prob not 30 minutes, but I have waited 15-20 on multiple occasions. Wifey wanted a Bailey's on the rocks and it was $14. Plus tip.

Maybe get more bartenders on busy nights and keep the prices reasonable and people won't BYOB?
I'm with Pugcheif on this one.

Stu from NYC 09-05-2024 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Pugchief (Post 2367509)
Prob not 30 minutes, but I have waited 15-20 on multiple occasions. Wifey wanted a Bailey's on the rocks and it was $14. Plus tip.

Maybe get more bartenders on busy nights and keep the prices reasonable and people won't BYOB?
Get on line just before 5 so you can get the bogo and the line does go on for awhile

OrangeBlossomBaby 09-06-2024 07:20 AM
No idea why a single shot of Baileys would be $14. I get a double Malibu with pineapple juice and it's just $11 plus tip. Very generous pours too.

Pugchief 09-06-2024 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2367582)
Get on line just before 5 so you can get the bogo and the line does go on for awhile
BOGO only applies to draft beer and one Cocktail-of-the-Week. Which is never Bailey's on the rocks. Or anything else I would ever touch as I hate sweet drinks.

Pugchief 09-06-2024 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2367685)
No idea why a single shot of Baileys would be $14. I get a double Malibu with pineapple juice and it's just $11 plus tip. Very generous pours too.
No idea, but I won't be doing that again. And Malibu & Baileys have only half the alcohol of standard spirits.


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