The Pub Guy

Carl Maclaren. Twenty Six. Irish. Businessman, Football fan, Occasional drunk. Manchester United for the cup, and no, I don't want to hear about it.

[mrmaclaren]

trentstebbins:

I don’t remember the last time I had a moment to just sit and enjoy the chaos that is the pub life. 

That’s no life to lead, mate.

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bettybraithwaite:

Wow. That’s quite some stamina. Does it stay interesting? I’m sure you hear a lot of stories.

I guess it is. Typically yes, sure you hear loads but it’s watching people through the night that’s the most entertaining. Watching a suited business man walk in and then end up getting drunk enough that he plays ABBA and dances on a pool table is something everyone needs.

[mrmaclaren]

bettybraithwaite:

So how long have you been working here?

It’s been right about six years now, maybe closer to seven.

[mrmaclaren]

bettybraithwaite:

I have quite a high tolerance, or at least I did, but I don’t really drink so much anymore, but… Well I think I will go for one more. Thanks.

Comin’ right up then.

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bettybraithwaite:

How much alcohol is actually in this? Is it acceptable to get another?

That would depend on your tolerance, and how hammered you’re in the mood to get. If you’re a light weight, I’d say maybe you shouldn’t. Otherwise, I’d say one more wouldn’t hurt.

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bettybraithwaite:

It’s the only decent way to think of it.

Can’t argue with that. 

[mrmaclaren]

bettybraithwaite:

Thanks.

At least the year can only go uphill from here, right?

That’s how I like to think about it anyway. 

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lupinsgarden:

Thanks.

S’what I’m here for. 

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lupinsgarden:

Another.

Comin’ right up. 

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djcavanagh:

Sounds good, Carl. My usual.

You got it, mate. 

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bettybraithwaite:

Go on then. It’s not every day… Well, it’s been a rough few weeks, so one won’t hurt. Screwdriver, please.

Here we are. Sorry to hear it’s been rough. 

[mrmaclaren]

Did you want a drink or?

[mrmaclaren]

youlooklostcharity:

I went away for a bit, but I’m back now.

Well, in that case, welcome back!

[mrmaclaren]

youlooklostcharity:

Coral?

Charity?

Where have you been? How’ve you been?

[mrmaclaren]

[1/6/15, 8:16:39 PM] Luke Stebbins: http://media.tumblr.com/24b90facb17bb3db081ca484e4ee7a0c/tumblr_inline_n6wxsoukbl1r502n7.gif maclaren's when his team wins a game tho

[1/6/15, 8:16:52 PM] Swarley Rosie Hemsworth: OH MY GOD

[1/6/15, 8:16:53 PM] Swarley Rosie Hemsworth: HELP ME

[1/6/15, 8:16:55 PM] Swarley Rosie Hemsworth: THAT'S PERFECT

[1/6/15, 8:16:57 PM] Swarley Rosie Hemsworth: I CAN'T BREATHE

[1/6/15, 8:17:28 PM] Luke Stebbins: that's why he doesn't like other thing to break

[1/6/15, 8:17:38 PM] Luke Stebbins: he spends all their money on new tvs

[1/6/15, 8:19:00 PM] Swarley Rosie Hemsworth: HELP. eventually he has Gideon and scottie draw up cardboard tvs so he can put his feet through that instead. "boys, bring me the tv" and they tote out a cardboard box with a tv drawn on

[1/6/15, 8:19:16 PM] Swarley Rosie Hemsworth: http://vicbishop.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/tv0001.jpg

[1/6/15, 8:19:26 PM] Luke Stebbins: YES HEAD CANON ACCEPTED

[mrmaclaren]

Just give me one second–

[ogreatscottie]

Might have, but they’ve all been busy getting to know the area. It’s alright. They’ll probably come in one day. Unannounced.

How many of you are there?

[mrmaclaren]

Those are both the best and worst moments. Because you know unannounced translates to when you’re having a shite day.  Family is great with timing like that. 

I’m the youngest of four, and they’re all off having families of their own so having to take their plans into account is always a mess. Plus my parents moved into a smaller house when we all moved out so, four of us, three spouses, three kids, plus my sister is pregnant again I think so that counts, then my parents all in a little cottage like thing that’s not much too bigger than my flat doesn’t really work out very well.