A truly civilized society respects elders...

[Walden]

I'm not touching the intoxicants issue, but I strongly agree that a civilized society ought, indeed, to have respect for elders.

Too often I hear criticisms of spiritual or civil leaders based on age, as if age were a hindrance and not an asset, and it saddens me. Youth is a great thing, and not to be despised, but there is much experience that can only come with time.

[Redwolf]

I think a pub in a nursing home is a wonderful idea!

And I think the concept implies a great respect for elders:

Just becaue you're old and can't get around on your own doesn't mean you're less human, or less adult, than you once were.

Anything to brighten up their lives is a Good Thing!

--James

Amen!

Redwolf

[amar]

I think it's a wonderful idea. Just grand. I've been doing geriatric medicine for the last two years now, and hospital life can be very monotonous for the elderly. A pub, it would bring back some real-life atmosphere for the old chaps.
Great idea.

[missy]

I remember the night my grandpa died......

He was 85, and had never been sick a day in his life until a week before his death. He began having trouble eating, and we had him admitted for tests - they found a blockage of the colon.
They were going to do exploratory surgery the next day to decide what they were dealing with, and what they were going to do.
That evening, he ate all his dinner, the first time in a week. I teased him that the food must be pretty good since he ate it all. He said;
"Yeah - this place wouldn't be too bad if they'd give me a cold beer once in a while..."

He passed away peacefully in his sleep that evening.

[MarkB]

I can imagine one call the bartender wouldn't call in the nursing home,"Time Ladies and Gentlemen," when all they have is time, or it might scare a few thinking that it was their time

MarkB

[SteveShaw]

Last drinks now please...


Slan,
D.

Mine's a pint of Old Peculier please...

Steve

[amar]

Last drinks now please...


Slan,
D.

Mine's a pint of Old Peculier please...

Steve

YEsss!!
Theakston's Old Peculier.
A great quaff.

[Flyingcursor]

The cult of youth has reach sickening proportions.

There was a time when you had to "earn" advancement in an organization. Now high level management positions are being filled by college grads with about as much life experience as my cat.

[Martin Milner]

I think it's a wonderful idea. Just grand. I've been doing geriatric medicine for the last two years now, and hospital life can be very monotonous for the elderly. A pub, it would bring back some real-life atmosphere for the old chaps.
Great idea.

I don't get why they close at 9pm, just as the sessions are getting started.

[amar]

I think it's a wonderful idea. Just grand. I've been doing geriatric medicine for the last two years now, and hospital life can be very monotonous for the elderly. A pub, it would bring back some real-life atmosphere for the old chaps.
Great idea.

I don't get why they close at 9pm, just as the sessions are getting started.

good point...speaking of sessions, this sunday, 9pm, basel, anyone coming to join me?

[djm]

Now high level management positions are being filled by college grads with about as much life experience as my cat.

That's because they are willing to work for much less than older, experienced people. Where I work it is a major part of cost cutting to get rid of anyone with over 20 years experience, as these people are at the top of their wage and benefit scales, and cost more to keep each year. Also, older workers tend to stay forever, whereas now-a-days, younger workers are more likely to move on, not staying to build any job equity with one employer. Many employers have come to expect this type of term employment, and it helps keep their costs down.

djm

[Flyingcursor]

Now high level management positions are being filled by college grads with about as much life experience as my cat.

That's because they are willing to work for much less than older, experienced people. Where I work it is a major part of cost cutting to get rid of anyone with over 20 years experience, as these people are at the top of their wage and benefit scales, and cost more to keep each year. Also, older workers tend to stay forever, whereas now-a-days, younger workers are more likely to move on, not staying to build any job equity with one employer. Many employers have come to expect this type of term employment, and it helps keep their costs down.

djm

The Almighty dollar. When I see the incredible productivity and money wasted on trivial crap inflicted by some idiot who has to show off his or her "idea" I wonder if they really do save money. Someone with 20 years experience is likely to solve a problem with much less overhead then someone with little.

Our Dollar which art in my stock portfolio,
Hallowed by thy interest rate.

[chas]

Do they give free Guinness to the players in the pub?

I hope it's around in, oh, about 40 years when I start losing my marbles. I just hope I don't get to the point where my false teeth come out when I try to hit a hard-D on the flute. Then I might have to pay for the guinness, and all the damage done by all the people laughing too hard.

[emmline]

It is exactly in such a pub for geriatrics where I will first join, or start, a session. Everyone will check his/her hearing aid battery at the door.