When is it too much

Lets face it.  Bartenders and bar waitstaff have a very difficult job.  They not only have to remember you, they have to remember what you like to drink AND be nice.  Their job becomes very difficult when YOU have had too much to drink and they have to cut you off.  Don't take it personal IT IS THE LAW in EVERY State!

When a bartender or bar waitstaff talk to you it is not just because they are friendly, not just because they get "paid" to do it...they do it because one day it may save your life.

If you are not asked these questions please inform the bar staff BEFORE you start drinking:

• Are you on any medications
• Are you on any type of diet

This may seem a bit "odd" but it could save your life.

Here are a few guidelines that are easy to understand when a person has had too much alcohol and it's time to be cut off.

• Tired
• Depressed
• Stressed
• Obvious you have been drinking BEFORE entering their establishment

These are ways for the bar staff to KEEP YOU SAFE.  No one WANTS to cut a drinker off they do it for your safety and it's against the law not to cut you off.  I prefer to think that all bar staff do this because they care about you.

Think of it like a stoplight:  Green, yellow and red

Green means the person is sober.  They are aware of their surroundings.  They order what they drink (not the guy at the end of the bar insisting they do a shot together), they order one drink and finish that one before they order another, they are drinking water along with their alcohol.

Yellow:  We have all been there:  that buzzed feeling.  It's great but it doesn't last too long.  When you are here you are being watched a bit closer.  A good bar staff will offer you a menu so you can eat.  If you find that you are being served a bit "slower" than you were before....just know it is for your safety.  At this point some bars have rules to notify the manager and/or bouncer of this situation.

Red:  Oops you are intoxicated and in most cases will be cut off from alcohol....again for YOUR safety!  Because it is easy to move from yellow to red it can happen with one drink.  When your impairment is low, your inhibitions are relaxed, coordination and reaction time are down you are probably going to be cut off.  Remember it is nothing personal.

We all like to have a good time.  A good time can turn bad in a matter of seconds.  If you are aware of what the bar protocol is you can always have a good time while respecting what they need to do and what they have to do.

Drink responsibly.  There is someone who loves you and would miss you if something bad happened.




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The guy next to you

You never know a person's story......

You never know what a person has lived through, until you sit next to them at a bar and enjoy a beer with them.



You would never know this person fought oversees.
You would never know this person battled cancer and won.
You would never know this person lost a child.
You would never know this person lost a spouse.
You would never know this person donates to local charities every month.
You would never know this person donated his kidney so another could live.

That's the nice thing about a local bar or tavern.  The person you would never get to have a conversation with....talks to you.  You build a relationship and learn more about the person on the next stool than some know about their own family.

When you visit a local bar or tavern you become a family.  A family that is more.  It is more conversation.  It is more understanding.  It is more...than the rest of world will ever see.

The next time you are sitting by someone....ask them to share their story and you share yours.  A bond happens that is amazing.  

When you are at you local bar or tavern everyone is the same.  No one cares that you don't make as much money as them.  If you find the right local bar or tavern you become one with everyone.  Why not give it a try? 

“. . .sometimes one feels freer speaking to a stranger than to people one knows. Why is that?“Probably because a stranger sees us the way we are, not as he wishes to think we are.”  ― Carlos Ruiz Zafón

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What makes a good bar or tavern?

We've all watched Patrick Swayze in Road House or, at least, most of us have.  I can safely assume that most of us would not like to be a customer at a bar like those and most of us wouldn't patronize a bar like that.

So what makes a good bar or tavern?

First let's look at the owner:  If you are a customer in a bar or tavern do you know the owner?  Can you talk to the owner?  Does the owner know you?  If the answer to this is yes, than chances are it is a good bar or tavern.  

Another view about the owner:  Does the owner "give back" to his customers?  This could be by giving back to the community, non-profits and/or customers themselves.  I have always found that a bar/tavern owner who is active in his community and donates to charities are above others.  These action show a true heart, a caring heart and it shows that he/she wants the best and those who want the best and are willing to give of themselves will take care of you in their establishment.

Now let's look at the bar staff; bartenders and waitstaff:  Do they know what you drink when you walk in?  Is your drink ready for you when you sit down?  Do they know how many you "normally" drink before you are done?  Do they know your name and something personal about you; your job, your hobbies, etc.?  Do they TALK to you during the down times or while doing side work?  Can you have a easy conversation with them?  If the answer to these questions are yes than you have a good bar/tavern.

Other patrons of the bar:  Every bar/tavern has their regulars.  Are the other patrons of the bar similar to you?  Are the within your age group?  Do they enjoy a good time without negativity or drama?  Do you feel comfortable talking to them while you are there?  If the answer is yes than you have a good bar/tavern.

The Atmosphere:  Is the music that is normally played music you enjoy?  Are there televisions so you can watch sports?  Is it a fight free atmosphere?  Ares there special events; Live music, Karaoke, games that happen?  If the answer is yes you have a good bar/tavern.

If you answered yes to the above questions you have probably been to Jimmy's Tavern in Pueblo West, Colorado or you have one that is similar where you live.

Everything that has been described above would be under the definition of Jimmy's Tavern in the dictionary.  If you are in Southern Colorado and have not experienced the Jimmy's Tavern life I highly suggest you to give it a try!  

If you have a bar that fits this description please tell me about it.  

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Jimmy's Tavern One Year Anniversary

The secret is out!!  The place to be Saturday, October 13th is Jimmy's Tavern located in Pueblo West!!

Jimmy's Tavern is celebrating being open ONE YEAR and want to thank all of their customers that have made this happen!!!

Shot Specials are CAKE flavored 
(what better way to celebrate an anniversary than with cake)
All $3.00:
Chocolate Cake
Black Forest Cake
Carrot Cake
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Cherry Cheese Cake
Three Layer Chocolate Cake

Not into cake?
Vegas Bomb shots are only $4.00




The excitement starts whenever you arrive but....

• Food will be at 6:00 PM
• Karaoke starts at 8:00 PM

Throughout the night there will be games and prizes so don't miss out on the FUN!!!

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One Year Anniversary

Ahhhh one year anniversary:  Tradition says paper.  Advertisement says romance.

WE SAY PARTY!!!!!

Okay, keeping with the tradition of paper:

You can sing this song

Okay, keeping with the romance tradition:

You can sing this song

OUR NEW TRADITION:  You can sing this song with us.

Now that you are with all the traditions of a first year anniversary....Let's get this party started!!

Here's a little romance to go along with the night!!

KARAOKE!!!!!  

GAMES!!!

FOOD!!!!

DRINK SPECIALS!!!

PRIZES!!!  (It's a secret...no picture available)

And the best customers in the entire 

STATE OF COLORADO!!!!!!

We've come a long way in this short year and we have our customers to thank for it!!!

We hope you join us in celebration of this milestone!!!
October 13, 2013!!!

National Breast Cancer Month: Facts and statistics

Want the truth:  You go to the source so all the information here is provided by America Cancer Society:




Estimated New Female Breast Cancer 

Cases and Deaths by Age, US, 2011*

Age	In Situ Cases	Invasive Cases	Deaths
Under 40	1,780	11,330	1,160
Under 50	14,240	50,430	5,240
50-64	23,360	81,970	11,620
65+	20,050	98,080	22,660
All ages	57,650	230,480	39,520
*Rounded to the nearest 10. Source: Total estimated cases are based on 1995-2007 incidence rates from 46 states as reported by the North American Association for Central Cancer Registries. Total estimated deaths are based on data from US Mortality Data, 1969-2007, National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. American Cancer Society, Surveillance Research, 2011

Who gets breast cancer?
Sex
•  Excluding cancers of the skin, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, accounting for nearly 1 in 3 cancers diagnosed in US women.
•  Men are generally at low risk for developing breast cancer; however, they should report any change in their breasts to a physician.
Age
•  Breast cancer incidence and death rates generally increase with age (Figure 1, page 1). Ninety-five percent of new cases and 97% of breast cancer deaths occurred in women 40 years of age and older.
•  During 2004-2008, among adult women, those 20-24 years of age had the lowest incidence rate, 1.5 cases per 100,000 women; women 75-79 years of age had the highest incidence rate, 421.3 cases per 100,000. The decrease in incidence rates that occurs in women 80 years of age and older may reflect lower rates of screening, the detection of cancers by mammography before 80 years of age, and/or incomplete detection.
•  During 2004-2008, the median age at the time of breast cancer diagnosis was 61 years.
This means that 50% of women who developed breast cancer were 61 years of age or younger at the time of diagnosis.

Jimmy's Tavern is turning PINK this month; October 2012 to support Breast Cancer Awareness!  You can join them.  

Thank you Awareness Ribbon Gifts

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Going to work on your day off

How many of you can say you WANT to go to work on your day off?  Honestly, who has that kind of job?  That kind of time? Or that kind of boss that you would want to be around on your day off?

I will tell you who:
This is Jimmy's Tavern, located in Pueblo West, Colorado and this is where you will find a job where you want to go to on your day off.

Picture it:  Sunday afternoon, Broncos play the Raiders.  What better place to be than a bar watching the game.

Meet Karen:  Karen is one of the best bartenders.  When she is behind the bar you are her number one priority.

BUT...when Karen has a day off AND the Broncos play the Raiders.....her number one priority is cheering on the Broncos!!  (I still watched her take care of the customers)




Karen's theme song at the end of the game.(have to say it was a wonderful game Broncos 37 Raiders 6)  Sorry Raider fans but had to rub it in one more time.

So if you don't have a job you want to go to on your day off.....go to Jimmy's Tavern.  It's a great place to be!!  Jimmy's has a great month planned for breast cancer awareness!  Check out their Facebook page for more information!

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Myth #3: Sleeping it off

You are out with your friends and one of them drinks a bit much.  You get them home, get them inside, get them to their room and toss them on the bed to sleep it off.  If you are nice you put a bottle of aspirin and a glass of water next to the bed.  


Here is what the problem is:
Alcohol Poisoning!

So what is alcohol poisoning?  According to WebMD: 

"The buzz you get from a relatively small amount of social drinking is actually the body’s first warning sign that you’ve had enough. But if you pound back alcohol, you can quickly overwhelm your body’s ability to absorb it. Taken quickly enough, a surprisingly small quantity of alcohol shuts down the respiratory center of the brain. When this happens, a person stops breathing." 

According to College Drinking: 

What Happens to Your Body When You Get Alcohol Poisoning?

Alcohol depresses nerves that control involuntary actions such as breathing and the gag reflex (which prevents choking). A fatal dose of alcohol will eventually stop these functions. It is common for someone who drank excessive alcohol to vomit since alcohol is an irritant to the stomach. There is then the danger of choking on vomit, which could cause death by asphyxiation in a person who is not conscious because of intoxication. You should also know that a person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) can continue to rise even while he or she is passed out. Even after a person stops drinking, alcohol in the stomach and intestine continues to enter the bloodstream and circulate throughout the body. It is dangerous to assume the person will be fine by sleeping it off.

So what should you do?  No, drawing a mustache on them with permanent marker is not the answer (although it is fun).  

• If they start to vomit while "passed out" or if their breathing becomes irregular call for help immediately!
• If their breathing is good and they are not vomiting place them on the be ON THEIR SIDE.  The reason for this is it reduces the chance of asphyxiation IF they do vomit.  
• Don't leave a drunk passed out alone.  Stay there and check on them; their breathing and heartbeat are important vitals to check.  Low body temperatures and low blood sugars are a sign of alcohol poisoning and can lead to seizures.

Know your limits.  It's okay to cut loose and have a great time but be careful.  If you do "overdo it" make sure you are with someone who will look after you.  If you party with someone who sometimes over does it...know what you need to do to keep them safe.

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5 Myths of drinking alchol: Myth 1 Aspirin before drinking will stop a hangover

We are all looking for that one thing that makes hangovers go away.

We are all looking for ways to "care" for a drunk.

We are all looking for ways to sober up so we can drive.

We are all looking for ways to "beat" the Breathalyzer.




Gotta love myths...they give us hope but that is just about all they give us.  BUT...some myths can actually kill you.....read to protect yourself.

Drinking Myth about taking an aspirin before you start drinking will keep you from getting a hangover:

Take an aspirin before you start drinking to stop a hangover:  I don't know about you but I have yet to hear that aspirin was developed and later learned that it cures a hangover.  I can see how this became about....hangovers cause headaches, aspirin helps with headaches. Helps, does not prevent.  Hangover headaches are a form of brain dehydration...what do you do for dehydration?  DRINK WATER!  If you are planning a night out....alternate alcohol with water and it will reduce your chances of getting that dreaded hangover headache the next day.....if you still have one...drink water.

What not to do by John Hopkins Medicine:

Here's some advice on what not to do after an evening where you've over-done it:

• Avoid further alcohol ("hair of the dog") - this will only increase your misery.
• Avoid further dehydration by consciously working yourself to keep down liquids (other than alcohol!) - water, chicken soup, Gatorade - whatever works for you.
• Avoid acetaminophen (Tylenol) at all costs-it can over-tax your already hard-working liver, leading to dangerous swelling or even liver failure.
• Avoid unpalatable "recipes" combining such ingredients as eggs, raw fish, Tabasco, and sausage. You wouldn't eat like that when you are at your best, so what makes you think you'll stomach it when you're hungover?

Stay tuned for more hangover and alcohol myths.

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Labor Day and what it means

Yes it means a three day weekend for most
Yes it means an excuse to Barbecue, go out of town, party, etc.
Yes it means relaxing

But what does it really mean?

• First off it is always the first Monday of September.
• It was made into an official holiday in 1894.
• It is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of the American Workers.
• And, sadly, it marks the end of summer.

We often forget "why" we have a three day weekend and just focus on the fact that we have one. 

This Labor Day take a moment to give tribute to American Workers!  They are the foundation of our Country.

Flag compliments of Freedom Consignment & Antiques

So whether you are having a barbecue, going out to a bar, staying home and relaxing, cleaning your house or going out of town let's remember why we have Labor Day and thank all of our American workers......and if you are one of them:  Thank you!

Here is a tribute from an American Legend about America...please watch this video


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