Ottawa area get together 02 March

[Eric B]

Hello Folks

There are plans in the making to have an Ottawa get together at the Prescott Hotel on Wednesday 02 March 2011, ( Famous for their square pizza and meatball subs) I think at 18:30 hrs but still waiting for confirmed details from the Ottawa Area OMVA co-ordinator.

Not all persons attending are OMVA, but all are welcome.

Thanks
Eric

[maple_leaf_eh]

Upstairs? Downstairs?

Yes Eric, I should be there with my son.

For the envious, this bar is a remnant of the days when taverns had separate mens and ladies entrances. Hard vinyl upholstered chairs and jeezly heavy arborite topped tables. Food was served in small crinkly bags or slimy straight from the vinegar jar. Draft beerglasses had an enamel line so the customer knew he was getting full value for his dime. Those who drank bottled beer were obviously rich; ounce for ounce draft was the fastest way to get a buzz.

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally Posted by maple_leaf_eh

Upstairs? Downstairs?

Yes Eric, I should be there with my son.

For the envious, this bar is a remnant of the days when taverns had separate mens and ladies entrances. Hard vinyl upholstered chairs and jeezly heavy arborite topped tables. Food was served in small crinkly bags or slimy straight from the vinegar jar. Draft beerglasses had an enamel line so the customer knew he was getting full value for his dime. Those who drank bottled beer were obviously rich; ounce for ounce draft was the fastest way to get a buzz.

Terry..
In Alsask,Sask..,on the border of Sask and Alberta,(A Pine Tree line radar site)back in '64, women were not even allowed in the bar..and you had to take your hat off..and they served the draft..in 7 Ounce glasses ..by the tray full...and the obligatory "cheese sandwich"(You had to order food to drink,so the cheapest thing on the menu ,for .50 was the cheese sandwich)

But there were perks..
Sask was on standard time and the bar closed at midnight..BUT OYEN Alberta was only 6 miles across the border and with the time change at the border it was only 11 O'clock..so off we tore to the bar in Oyen for another 2 hours of revelry..it also closed at 1 o'clock..
No one ever got caught for drunk driving..there was no law in those days..or law enforcement..
It was the wild west..now long gone..
But at 18--19 it was magic....sneaking in the bar ..getting wasted and educated at the same time..
Oh wasted youth..sigh...

[Scott Bentley]

Originally Posted by Alex Blair

Sask was on standard time and the bar closed at midnight..BUT OYEN Alberta was only 6 miles across the border and with the time change at the border it was only 11 O'clock..so off we tore to the bar in Oyen for another 2 hours of revelry..it also closed at 1 o'clock..
No one ever got caught for drunk driving..there was no law in those days..or law enforcement..
It was the wild west..now long gone..
But at 18--19 it was magic....sneaking in the bar ..getting wasted and educated at the same time..
Oh wasted youth..sigh...

Sounds like the treks from Sassys to the River Club. Ontario had the 1am "last call", and Quebec was 3am. Made the drive through Pembroke and over the Bridge worth it. Big difference was the OPP waiting on the "Home Side" after 3am. Good times.....

[servicepub (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Alex Blair

Oh wasted youth..sigh...

Wadya mean 'wasted'? I learned a ton of things in taverns, some of which have stood me in good stead in later life. Things like; don't piss off the waiter or you don't get served, don't piss off the bartender or you get kicked out, don't drink so much that you puke or your buddies will find someone else to drink with, not every female you come across when your drunk is 'for rent' (and those that aren't have no sense of humour), when you flash a peace sign don't be surprised if the waiter brings you a pair of draft, when you see a vet in the corner drinking by himself offer to buy him a beer and ask if you can join him, if the bartender knows your name then you 'aren't' there when your significant other phones looking for you and, most importantly, when you find a good place that you want to consider as your 'local' then tip well and never complain.
Clive

[Eric B]

Wednesday night 02 March at 6:30pm at the renowned Ottawa Landmark - the Prescott Tavern & restaurant, the land of square pizza and meatball sandwhiches.

For those unfamiliar with the place, its a real gem, having been one of Ottawa's oldest bars (yes they used to have a separate ladies area years ago as women and men were not allowed to drink together, could lead to dancing and god knows what would happen from there) and is located at 379 Preston St. in the heart of Little Italy.

For more info on the place visit their website at http://www.theprescott.com/

See you there.

Mark

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally Posted by servicepub

Wadya mean 'wasted'? I learned a ton of things in taverns, some of which have stood me in good stead in later life. Things like; don't piss off the waiter or you don't get served, don't piss off the bartender or you get kicked out, don't drink so much that you puke or your buddies will find someone else to drink with, not every female you come across when your drunk is 'for rent' (and those that aren't have no sense of humour), when you flash a peace sign don't be surprised if the waiter brings you a pair of draft, when you see a vet in the corner drinking by himself offer to buy him a beer and ask if you can join him, if the bartender knows your name then you 'aren't' there when your significant other phones looking for you and, most importantly, when you find a good place that you want to consider as your 'local' then tip well and never complain.
Clive

Clive..
And don't forget ..the more you drink....the better you..AND the women look..

And for sure..before you go to the head..hang your unit in your draft glass so your buddies won't drink it on you while you are having a whiz..

[servicepub (RIP)]

I will be in Halifax all of this week and unable to attend.
Clive