March 27, 2006
What makes a bar a local bar?
How would you classify a bar as a neighborhood hangout?
Is it the faded blue door draped with clear vinyl, which opens half way?
Could it be the odd ramblings between the guys outside the door, taking long drags from the Marlboro Reds, bantering about why the tree they are standing under still exists?
Could it be the writings and comments strewn across the wall; written on paper placemats you'd only find at cheap chinese resturants?
Could it be the pool table warning stating a 50cent fine for knocking any balls over the edge?
Is it the fair weather bar counter; glasses half full with coaster on top; announcing that the seat is taken?
Big red letters strung up across the back of the bar; wishing the bartender happy birthday as she parades around smiling at all the patrons there to make her night easier?
Big platters of appetizers served as a party favor for that annual b-day celebration?
What about helping with bringing out the beer cans and bottles for recycling?
How about havning that rotary phone ring and yelling across the room for one of the ladies hustling at pool?
Could you find a jukebox that plays jazz, blues, some stoner music by Willie Nelson, or just some old style rock and roll?
Could it be the looks you get when you first walk in because they've never seen you before?
I just wonder...........
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