I was just reading the December issue of Maxim (for the articles of course) and came across this little article that folks around here might get a kick out of...
"Being fall-down drunk just became a lot less painful thanks to Michael Gill, inventor of a mobile, inflatable pub that's big enough for you and 149 drinking buddies."
It seems that for only $36,000, you can own a basic version.
More information available at www.theinflatablepub.com.
So, Mr. Gill, how is business thus far? Obviously a different man, but I was amused.
We had an inflatable pub, and we had a special pipers session that we had all been looking forward to for months, and the pipers plugged into it to save having to blow or work the bellows.
An inflatable barman lit a cigarette in the inflatable pub in front of the inflatable customers, then stubbed it out when he remembered that it was 2006 and smoking was banned.
However the inflatable manager saw him and called him into the inflatable office.
He said:
"You've let yourself down, you've let me down, you've let the customers down, but worst of all you've let The Pub down"
I'm sure Michael would love the idea of an inflatable pub. It would only need to be blown up so far. Just enough for the desired " between six and eight musicians" plus the bar tender.
All the punters and percussionists could remain outside in the beer garden.
Yeah, it's been a busy semester. One more to go until my Masters is finished and life can carry on post-college. Anywho, nice to see I'm not the only person around here amused by this pub thing
Likely return to Baltimore (Philly's fun, but it still isn't home), get a teaching job (some form of Special Education), and take life from there. Keep my summers open for travelling and what-not. Get back to fluting a bit more (it's taken the passenger seat the last few months). Getting a job should be rather easy, so things are looking good I'll be in touch.
First tip: Don't ever let them feel that "oh boy" attitude. You do that...their sunk. Or...they'll find a new first reader and you'll look like an idiot.
Michael Gill and the Inflatable Pub?
Michael Gill and the Inflatable Pub?
I was just reading the December issue of Maxim (for the articles of course) and came across this little article that folks around here might get a kick out of...
"Being fall-down drunk just became a lot less painful thanks to Michael Gill, inventor of a mobile, inflatable pub that's big enough for you and 149 drinking buddies."
It seems that for only $36,000, you can own a basic version.
More information available at www.theinflatablepub.com.
So, Mr. Gill, how is business thus far? Obviously a different man, but I was amused.
# Posted on December 20th 2004 by Jason G
Re: Michael Gill and the Inflatable Pub?
It all started when he came up with the inflatable bodhran player and sat him there as a decoy.
# Posted on December 20th 2004 by Bren
Re: Michael Gill and the Inflatable Pub?
There are NO bodhran players in Michael's pub, whether they're inflatable or not.
# Posted on December 20th 2004 by Kenny
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I'm going to call mine the Humpback and Profiterole - what will you call yours?
# Posted on December 20th 2004 by showaddydadito
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Aww, I was hoping it going to have a bouncy floor so you wouldn't hurt yourself when you collapsed drunk.
# Posted on December 20th 2004 by Rudall the time
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And pipers would be able to plug their pipes into the inflatable-pub wall to save blowing them.
# Posted on December 20th 2004 by geoffwright
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is this the same michael gill who also has an inflatable wife...
# Posted on December 20th 2004 by ljw
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An inflatable ego?
# Posted on December 20th 2004 by Ottery
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He's got a bouncy fiddle, by all accounts.....
# Posted on December 20th 2004 by Rudall the time
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How do you know it isn't the Michael Gill known and loved by us all?
... season of goodwill and all that ...
Trevor
# Posted on December 20th 2004 by Trevor Jennings
Re: Michael Gill and the Inflatable Pub?
We had an inflatable pub, and we had a special pipers session that we had all been looking forward to for months, and the pipers plugged into it to save having to blow or work the bellows.
The whole thing was a bit of a let down.
;o)
# Posted on December 20th 2004 by showaddydadito
Re: Michael Gill and the Inflatable Pub?
An inflatable barman lit a cigarette in the inflatable pub in front of the inflatable customers, then stubbed it out when he remembered that it was 2006 and smoking was banned.
However the inflatable manager saw him and called him into the inflatable office.
He said:
"You've let yourself down, you've let me down, you've let the customers down, but worst of all you've let The Pub down"
# Posted on December 20th 2004 by Bren
Re: Michael Gill and the Inflatable Pub?
This idea spun out of the inflatable bus stop one.
# Posted on December 21st 2004 by compaqjohn
Re: Michael Gill and the Inflatable Pub?
Michael Gill's 's got an inflatable violin. He calls it a viola.
(Michael, I'll be sure to hide under the tables next time I'm in Bendy Sall's)
Jim
# Posted on December 21st 2004 by Worldfiddler
Re: Michael Gill and the Inflatable Pub?
I'm sure Michael would love the idea of an inflatable pub. It would only need to be blown up so far. Just enough for the desired " between six and eight musicians" plus the bar tender.
All the punters and percussionists could remain outside in the beer garden.
# Posted on December 21st 2004 by Johnny Jay
Re: Michael Gill and the Inflatable Pub?
LOL -- that's hilarious! Why would anyone think this was a good idea, I wonder?
Nice to "see" you, Jason!
# Posted on December 21st 2004 by Zina Lee
Re: Michael Gill and the Inflatable Pub?
Yeah, it's been a busy semester. One more to go until my Masters is finished and life can carry on post-college. Anywho, nice to see I'm not the only person around here amused by this pub thing
# Posted on December 22nd 2004 by Jason G
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Yay! You go, Jason. Got something lined up for post Masters?
# Posted on December 22nd 2004 by Zina Lee
Re: Michael Gill and the Inflatable Pub?
Likely return to Baltimore (Philly's fun, but it still isn't home), get a teaching job (some form of Special Education), and take life from there. Keep my summers open for travelling and what-not. Get back to fluting a bit more (it's taken the passenger seat the last few months). Getting a job should be rather easy, so things are looking good
I'll be in touch.
# Posted on December 22nd 2004 by Jason G
Re: Michael Gill and the Inflatable Pub?
So, is there any special tips about masters students? Looks like I've got at least 2 to supervise next year. Oh boy.
# Posted on December 22nd 2004 by Rudall the time
Tips for MA Students...
First tip: Don't ever let them feel that "oh boy" attitude. You do that...their sunk. Or...they'll find a new first reader and you'll look like an idiot.
# Posted on December 22nd 2004 by c_ya
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If ya fall dooon, d'ya bounce ba' ooopright ta finish yer sentence?
# Posted on December 22nd 2004 by CeolCairdeas
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Kewl, Jason, can hardly wait.
Don't be a stranger, now.
# Posted on December 22nd 2004 by Zina Lee