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2004-11-14 Britain

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Posted by Mark Espinola 2004-11-14 6:32:10 AM|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Fall off in trade in Ireland was, IIRC, about 20%, fairly shortly thereafte (have no idea what it is now). Why would Scotland be any different?

I've been in a few Scottish pubs with a fug so thick it was hard to breathe. The vast majority had fine atmospheres. The Virtuous have managed to crush freedom of choice, once again. What next?

Posted by Bulldog 2004-11-14 6:57:52 AM|| 2004-11-14 6:57:52 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 I call BS. If the smoke was going to be a factor in whether one stayed or left, it would be during the first few minutes. After a couple of drinks, they could pump CS gas in there and I ain't budging.

Posted by BH 2004-11-14 12:02:04 PM|| 2004-11-14 12:02:04 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 David Matthews, head of drinks at KPMG??

How do I get that job?

Posted by Frank G 2004-11-14 12:06:10 PM|| 2004-11-14 12:06:10 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 I read an interview with a bartender and he basically said the folks go out to smoke, and thus aren't buying as many drinks during the night.

I suppose if you have an outdoor patio where they can smoke, and drink, you'll break even. But despite what the Robin Hood movies indicate it rains a bit in Britain.

Posted by RJ Schwarz 2004-11-14 6:16:36 PM|| [http://politicaljunky.blogspot.com] 2004-11-14 6:16:36 PM|| Front Page Top

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