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.

Drink to have a good time but be safe.  Like Jimmy's Tavern on Facebook.

Having fun when you are the designated driver

 Okay, it's your turn...you get to go BUT no drinking for you so how are you supposed to have fun? 




Let me assure you there is plenty of ways to be included in the fun (and a few things you can do to create some fun yourself).

Be prepared:  There is nothing worse than driving a really drunk person home.  I suggest you have food in your car that will help soak up some alcohol on your ride.  PB sandwiches (no jelly) are good as they don't "drip" on your seats and it will help fill them up.

Take a notebook with you and assign each person a page.  I love to have them sign their name on the first line before they start drinking.  Each time they finish a drink you write what their drink was and have them sign next to it.  You can have a contest on the most legible signature at the end of the night....and let's be honest we love Facebook and can "post" their sheets the next day.  Make sure the bartender/waitstaff/customer takes a group picture BEFORE the drinking begins.

Go to the dollar store and buy a crazy hat or button.  When one has a "drunk moment" (we all know what those are....falling of the chair, falling into a wall, etc.) they have to wear the hat or button until the next "drunk moment."  Don't forget the picture of this.

If you have a great group of people have each person give you $20.00 before the beginning of the night.  The one with the worst signature has to tip the bartender/waitstaff their whole $20.00 and the rest tip $5.00 of their $20.00.  Depending on your group you can either return the remainder to the "non losers" of the signature game or, if everyone agrees, you can keep that as your tip.

If you feel like you are out of place drinking soda?  Order a non-alcoholic beer or drink.  If your group likes to drink shots (this gets fun with the notebook) have a shot with them....just do it with water, soda or orange juice.

As the designated driver it is your responsibility to keep everyone safe....and of course it is your obligation to take pictures and/or video of the night.  (only do this if you are the type of friend who will respect their privacy and only show them...unless they say you can post it on Facebook).  I have several videos of a friend who rarely drinks but "cut loose" one night at Jimmy's Tavern.  I love to "show" it at friend events to prove he actually does let go and have fun at times.  Of course I have never sent it to anyone, post in on Facebook, or allow anyone to hold my phone when viewing.  You will only remain friends if you are first a friend....but there are no rules that say you can't embarrass them in small groups.  Ask the bartender/waitstaff to take an "end of the night" picture for your notebook.

The next day:  You now have pictures and signatures.....create a memory book of the night out.  If you have a great group of people and a great bar, like Jimmy's Tavern, you can have a wall of your memories of that night out.

Now, being the designated driver doesn't seem so bad does it.

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Why you should drink at Jimmy's Tavern instead of home

Every night, Harold would go down to the liquor store, get a six pack, bring it home, and drink it while he watched TV. One night, as he finished his last beer, the doorbell rang. He stumbled to the door and found a six-foot cockroach standing there. The bug grabbed him by the collar and threw him across the room, and left.
The next night, after he finished his 3th beer, the doorbell rang.
He walked slowly to the door and found the same six-foot cockroach standing there. The big bug punched him in the stomach, then left.
The next night, after he finished his 1st beer, the doorbell rang again. The same six-foot cockroach was standing there. This time he was kneed in the groin and hit behind the ear as he doubled over in pain. Then the big bug left.
The fourth night Harold didn't drink at all. The doorbell rang. The cockroach was standing there. The bug beat the snot out of Harold and left him in a heap on the living room floor.
The following day, Harold went to see his doctor. He explained events of the preceding four nights. "
" What can I do? " he pleaded.
" Not much " he doctor replied. " There's just a nasty bug going around."

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Jimmy's Tavern offers the best of Live Music Friday Nights
Karaoke Tuesday and Saturday Nights
The best bartenders
The best pool tables

BUT the best part of Jimmy's Tavern....It is your own little "Cheers" in Pueblo County: 

Everyone knows your name.

Jimmy's Tavern knows no strangers

The task of being a bartender

Anyone can pour a beer.....right? Anyone can mix a rum and coke...how hard can that be?




If it was that simple everyone would do it...and be broke. Being a bartender takes much more than just mixing, pouring and serving you drinks.

Walk into any bar and ask for a "Dirty Monkey" and you will see how difficult being a bartender is. It's the drinks that are rarely asked for, no one has heard of that separates the professional bartenders from the "just until something better comes along." I'm not saying that the professional bartenders are always going to know what a Dirty Monkey is but the good ones will look at you and say, "okay, you've stumped me...how do you make it." This is not a job you can "fake it till you make it" as there is nothing worse than ordering a drink and having something other than what you ordered served to you.

If you are one of these clients, you know the type (Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally), if you order an "uncommon" drink do yourself (and your bartender) a favor and confirm the ingredients in the drink.

Now for the hardest part of a bartender's job....listening to you.....do I dare say the word "complain" about your life, your job, your spouse or the guy at the end of the bar. More people "talk" to bartender's than Psychiatrists....one reason is they are cheaper. If you are one of these people who bend the ear of your bartender......remember to TIP THEM WELL, it's still cheaper than professional help.

The next time you find yourself in a bar take 10 minutes of your time there and watch how hard your bartender works, how much your bartender remembers of their customers and how difficult the job actually is.

Appreciation is appreciated by everyone. Show some to your bartender the next time you see them.

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10 steps to staying cool in this heat

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It's hot!  And it's not even July yet!  There is no argument about that.  Here are some tips to help you stay cool this summer.

1. When your body is hot your body works hard to cool down.  (One example is sweating).  The one thing you want to do is drink something cold.  When you do this you take your internal organs and make them cold when your external organ is hot.  You do not want to take the opposing organs to this much of an extreme.  When you are hot, drink something warm first: tea, coffee, etc (preferably caffeine free: see #4).  This will normalize your body temperature easier.  Once you have done this you can enjoy your cold beverage.
2. I know, I know driving with the AC on full blast is nice.  BUT if you are in and out of your car a lot during the day this can actually be too hard on your body.  As with the cold drink, you are taking your body from one extreme to another. 
3. When it is extremely hot...you know like the weather we have had the last week and expect to have for yet another week....wet towels ARE YOUR FRIEND!  A cool towel (not cold and not ice) draped around your neck will do wonders.  I will also run cool water over my wrists.  Avoid ICE when you are hot.  Again, it is too big of an extreme and you won't feel any cooler using ice vs. cool towels. 
4. NO SODA, yes this means pop!  Soda causes dehydration.  Okay study shows caffeine and sugar will cause dehydration.  Don't believe me....try it.  On a hot day drink a soda.  15 minutes later you will be thirsty if not immediately afterwards.  If you are thirsty drink water.  I love to add lime to my water.  It is recommended that eight (8) glasses of water a day is needed to just to survive.  This amount does not take into consideration if you exercise or the temperature.  Use this calculator to determine how much water you should be drinking daily.
5. Eat a lot of fruit.  Fruit is a refreshing way for your body to get fluids that are lost through sweat. 
6. Cover your head if you plan on being outside. Hats, Hats, Hats are not just a fashion statement.  Wearing a hat can help you reduce your core body temperature.
7. Eat smaller meals.  When your body digests food it it focused on digestion and will not cool your core temperature as well.  Eat smaller meals more frequently.
8. Loose, light clothing.  Black absorbs the heat.  Light colored clothes will keep you cooler.  Wear loose clothes so your body is able to breathe.
9. Try to do all of your running around in the morning or early evening.  Temperatures are cooler at this time and you will avoid taking your body to extremes.
10. We hear about energy costs getting approval to raise their rates so running the AC is getting expensive.  Have your warm beverage at home then go to Jimmy's Tavern and soak up their AC and have a nice cold beverage!!!

July 2012 Upcoming Events

Mark your calendar for these exciting days!!  July 2012 Jimmy’s Tavern Upcoming Events Jimmy’s Tavern Upcoming Events  Updates to the calendar can be found on Facebook

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdaYy Sunday 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Karaoke Star Music Svs. Tony Ruiz Drink Specials Happy 4th of July LIVE MUSIC Bill Trujillo Karaoke Star Music Svs. Tony Ruiz 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Karaoke Star Music Svs. Tony Ruiz LIVE MUSIC Patrick Kratzer 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Karaoke Star Music Svs. Tony Ruiz LIVE MUSIC Bill Trujillo Karaoke Star Music Svs. Tony Ruiz 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Karaoke Star Music Svs. Tony Ruiz Karaoke Star Music Svs. Tony Ruiz 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 Karaoke Star Music Svs. Tony Ruiz

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How many drinks would it take to be considered drunk?  Too drunk to drive?  Have you ever wondered....okay have you ever wondered this BEFORE you started drinking and not after?

Okay, one (1) drink per hour is a safe calculation.....it's too hot after that long.




Here is a calculator that tells you (estimate) what your BAC (Blood Alcohol Count) would be after so many drinks in so many hours.....COOL!! BUT.....I just learned that if I have four (4) beers at 6% alcohol in 2 1/12 hours oops DUI.  This shocked me because when I have four (4) beers at 6% alcohol in 2 1/2 hours I FEEL FINE....I guess that's where the impairment comes in huh?

So here's the thing.  No one wants you to drive drunk or impaired....even bar owners.  If you aren't safe you won't return, am I right?  It used to be called a $10,000 DUI...well those days are over because the with the increase of insurance, legal fees, fines, bail it could be up to $25,000 when you are finished.....that is $6250.00 PER BEER I just had.  MSN has a breakdown of most fees that may be incurred with a DUI. (MSN Money arrive alive).

I am going to use this calculator to determine what I can safely have BEFORE I get to the bar if I am driving.

It is important that if you are going to be drinking please do not drive.  Get a designated driver, call a cab or call a friend (hopefully not the friend who was sitting next to you drinking with you).  I am going to have to call someone or have a designated driver as the calculator says I am allowed two (2) beers at 6% alcohol in a 2 1/2 hour time span.

Jimmy's Tavern wants you to be safe when you leave there.  The staff at Jimmy's Tavern are absolutely wonderful. If you do not "trust yourself" to make the right decision hand your keys over when you get there....let the sober one who KNOWS how much you have had to drink decided if you should be driving.  Jimmy's Tavern LOVE their patrons and want them to ALWAYS be safe.

This New Years Eve you won't have to worry about it!!!  FREE RIDES FOR PUEBLO WEST RESIDENTS!!

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Located:
Jimmy's Tavern (click for map) 324 S McCulloch Blvd, Pueblo, CO 81007   

Jimmy's Tavern gives to PAWS Pueblo!!

Thank you all for trying to win a free shot!  So many quarters....$389.00 worth to be exact went to PAWS for Life, Pueblo building fund.  Thank you Jimmy's Tavern for such a wonderful, generous donation!!

Beverly Kachel, PAWS President and Paul Morales

Remember, If you are looking for a place to relax, have a good time enjoy your environment with friends or meet new friends go to Jimmy's Tavern
324 S. McCulloch Blvd.
Pueblo West, CO  81007











This Friday night is a great night to go.  Patrick Kratzer will be playing from 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM.  This is his first appearance at Jimmy's Tavern so everyone needs to go and support him and a wonderful bar who gives back to his community!!

Have a drink...keep your mind sharp....really?

Scientists have long touted the heart benefits of drinking small amounts of alcohol. Newer studies have credited moderate drinking with everything from helping to keep our minds sharp as we age to lowering our risk of developing diabetes.  


WOW!!  What better way to keep your mind sharp than to head to Jimmy's Tavern!!!

Health benefits of moderate alcohol use (Mayo Clinic)

Moderate alcohol consumption may provide some health benefits. It may:

• Reduce your risk of developing heart disease
• Reduce your risk of dying of a heart attack
• Possibly reduce your risk of strokes, particularly ischemic strokes
• Lower your risk of gallstones
• Possibly reduce your risk of diabetes

I'm thinking that Friday night we can sharpen our brains, reduce the risk of heart disease, attack, stroke, gallstones and diabetes at Jimmy's Tavern while listening to Bill Trujillo!!

Jimmy's Tavern is located at 324 S. McCulloch Ave. in Pueblo West. Tell them Rhonda sent you!

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Jimmy's Tavern donated just under $300.00 to PAWS for Life Pueblo a no kill shelter!  This money is greatly needed to help expand their building to be able to shelter cats also.  Way to go Jimmy's!!!!