shoota Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Meh, that place was too small and dumpy. I'm not going to act upset about losing the history of some 22-year-old dumpy bar being lost. And I'm definately not going to lift a finger trying to help out a rich owner get richer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamrock4Life Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 never been and won;t have the chance too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 No mention of the owner being a Cub fan yet? Just sayin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 a bar is a bar.what,do people think Degrazia is going to change the liqour menu.get over it ."true sox fans" can care less where they watch a sox game.i personally dont like watching a game with drunk people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 QUOTE(Molto @ Aug 31, 2006 -> 06:14 PM) I'm not even so sure, if Jimbo's were to close, a new bar would even go up. I believe the area around Jimbo's is considered a dry zone, and Jimbo's was grandfathered in, so I believe any new business there can't be a bar. Then again, clout can do some crazy stuff, but I think many of the people on that block aren't too fond of a bar there anyway, so that may just become what many lots are becoming, a house or condo. I know it's pretty hard to start a bar in the area though, as residents usually vote against it. from what I can tell, living pretty close by, it's typical bar business aside Sox games. probably just a group of regulars, and then when the Sox are in town, bam, packed. Apparently, when Ray gets out of rehab, his plan is to reopen. I'm sure you being so close will hear about this soon enough, but the neighbors are going to do all they can to dry it up. He's (Ray) is not well liked so his odds of success are slim to none and I would not be shocked to see "something" not so nice happen to the property... As for what really happened, it would be different if they were fighting or if more money was being asked for. Then at least there would be some negotiating possibilities. Ray just wants it and he's decided now is the time. Regardless, it takes time to boot someone out of a rental so I'm not too worried about not being able to drink at Jimbo's in October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hangar18 Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Aug 31, 2006 -> 11:09 PM) No mention of the owner being a Cub fan yet? Just sayin' Actually, its the son. I rememer years ago going in there for a beer before games, and the guy would be wearing a cubs tshirt all the time. I politely hassled him every time I saw it, and apparently, so did a lot of customers, and the old man Jimbo told him to stop wearing that junk at the bar. Hasnt wore it since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Aug 31, 2006 -> 11:09 PM) No mention of the owner being a Cub fan yet? Just sayin' Does it really matter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 QUOTE(Steff @ Sep 1, 2006 -> 09:39 AM) Does it really matter? From a business/personal perspective no you hate to see a guy get shut down. As for a cub fan cleaning up if the Sox make the playoffs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 QUOTE(Jenks Heat @ Sep 1, 2006 -> 09:49 AM) From a business/personal perspective no you hate to see a guy get shut down. As for a cub fan cleaning up if the Sox make the playoffs.... He's been there 23 years... how many times have we made the playoffs in those 23 years? He's far from coming close to breaking even. I don't mind that he's a Cub fan. At least he is a real fan of the game and can carry on an intelligent conversation. He's also critical without bias. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobDylan Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 QUOTE(Steff @ Sep 1, 2006 -> 10:49 AM) He's been there 23 years... how many times have we made the playoffs in those 23 years? He's far from coming close to breaking even. I don't mind that he's a Cub fan. At least he is a real fan of the game and can carry on an intelligent conversation. He's also critical without bias. Then go run off and make a Cubs bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 QUOTE(BobDylan @ Sep 1, 2006 -> 01:40 PM) Then go run off and make a Cubs bar. Great tip, mensa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobDylan Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 QUOTE(Steff @ Sep 1, 2006 -> 02:17 PM) Great tip, mensa. My IQ is not to be discussed here. Though, it isn't in the top 2 percent. It's in the top 1 percent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 QUOTE(Steff @ Sep 1, 2006 -> 10:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> He's been there 23 years... how many times have we made the playoffs in those 23 years? He's far from coming close to breaking even. I don't mind that he's a Cub fan. At least he is a real fan of the game and can carry on an intelligent conversation. He's also critical without bias. 4 times to be exact. That is still a lot of money when they do. I'm just sayin'. I have never been there and I never felt the need to go, but I wouldn't want a Cub fan making money off of me if I knew and had the choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 QUOTE(Steff @ Sep 1, 2006 -> 09:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Does it really matter? To some (like Hangar,) yes. I added "just sayin'" for a reason. So why exactly was Woo-Woo let into the bar over real Sox fans during the World Series? Just askin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoota Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Sep 1, 2006 -> 05:34 PM) To some (like Hangar,) yes. I added "just sayin'" for a reason. So why exactly was Woo-Woo let into the bar over real Sox fans during the World Series? Just askin' Santo, you're a highly intelligent, aggressive poster. I like your style. I like how you respectfully engage in a discussion with any poster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Sep 1, 2006 -> 05:34 PM) To some (like Hangar,) yes. I added "just sayin'" for a reason. So why exactly was Woo-Woo let into the bar over real Sox fans during the World Series? Just askin' He was there before they met the capasity? I have no idea. But if someone is going to start making an effort to not shop at or eat at establishments that are run by Cub fans, they're gonna be staying home a lot in this town. QUOTE(southsideirish @ Sep 1, 2006 -> 04:24 PM) 4 times to be exact. That is still a lot of money when they do. I'm just sayin'. I have never been there and I never felt the need to go, but I wouldn't want a Cub fan making money off of me if I knew and had the choice. Do people really ask before they use a service and walk away from that service if the person providing it states they are a Cub fan? Or a Gb fan if you are a Bears fan? Or a Redwings fan if you are a Hawks fan...?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoota Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 QUOTE(Steff @ Sep 1, 2006 -> 06:40 PM) He was there before they met the capasity? I have no idea. But if someone is going to start making an effort to not shop at or eat at establishments that are run by Cub fans, they're gonna be staying home a lot in this town. Do people really ask before they use a service and walk away from that service if the person providing it states they are a Cub fan? Or a Gb fan if you are a Bears fan? Or a Redwings fan if you are a Hawks fan...?? The difference between any other Cub fan-owned establishment and Jimbos is that Jimbos is a Bridgeport bar operating under false allegiance by targeting the White Sox organization and fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 QUOTE(shoota @ Sep 1, 2006 -> 06:49 PM) The difference between any other Cub fan-owned establishment and Jimbos is that Jimbos is a Bridgeport bar operating under false allegiance by targeting the White Sox organization and fans. Well then, I have to say it's mighty big of the Sox employees - office and players - who are able to look past that 2 year old mentality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoota Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 QUOTE(Steff @ Sep 1, 2006 -> 07:01 PM) Well then, I have to say it's mighty big of the Sox employees - office and players - who are able to look past that 2 year old mentality. Well that's a separate issue. I was simply debunking your immensely erroneous, inaccurate, feebleminded, poor analogy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 QUOTE(Steff @ Sep 1, 2006 -> 06:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Do people really ask before they use a service and walk away from that service if the person providing it states they are a Cub fan? Or a Gb fan if you are a Bears fan? Or a Redwings fan if you are a Hawks fan...?? Don't you think that is why I stated, italicized, and put in bold, the following statement?: if I knew and had the choice. So, if I knew this owner was a Cub fan, and had a choice to go somewhere else, then I would definitely go somewhere else instead of giving my money to a Cub, GB, or Redwings fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 QUOTE(Steff @ Sep 1, 2006 -> 04:40 PM) Do people really ask before they use a service and walk away from that service if the person providing it states they are a Cub fan? Or a Gb fan if you are a Bears fan? Or a Redwings fan if you are a Hawks fan...?? I would hope not, but I guess we just aren't true fans Steff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 QUOTE(shoota @ Sep 1, 2006 -> 07:21 PM) Well that's a separate issue. I was simply debunking your immensely erroneous, inaccurate, feebleminded, poor analogy. The analogy fits just fine. Those that go there have a choice. They don't seem to have an issue buying beer from a baseball fan that knows more about the Sox than half the nit wits on this site and can carry on an intelligent conversation. Because you choose not to support him with a inept reason speaks volumes. Next time you're at the cell think before you buy a beer, soda, hot dog, etc.... most of the vendors are Cub fans and you are supporting them with every sip and bite. QUOTE(southsideirish @ Sep 1, 2006 -> 07:39 PM) Don't you think that is why I stated, italicized, and put in bold, the following statement?: Don't quite understand what that has to do with my question.... QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Sep 1, 2006 -> 08:25 PM) I would hope not, but I guess we just aren't true fans Steff Apparently not. I guess next time I am in the Wrigley area I shouldn't buy any beer.. or when I go to Baltimore, or NY, or Detroit, etc... Crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoota Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 QUOTE(Steff @ Sep 1, 2006 -> 10:49 PM) The analogy fits just fine. Those that go there have a choice. They don't seem to have an issue buying beer from a baseball fan that knows more about the Sox than half the nit wits on this site and can carry on an intelligent conversation. Because you choose not to support him with a inept reason speaks volumes. Next time you're at the cell think before you buy a beer, soda, hot dog, etc.... most of the vendors are Cub fans and you are supporting them with every sip and bite. Don't quite understand what that has to do with my question.... Apparently not. I guess next time I am in the Wrigley area I shouldn't buy any beer.. or when I go to Baltimore, or NY, or Detroit, etc... Crazy. The other bars and restaurants you're referring to don't operate under false allegiance by targeting the White Sox organization and fans, which is exactly what Jimbos does. Confirm you understand the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 QUOTE(shoota @ Sep 1, 2006 -> 11:07 PM) The other bars and restaurants you're referring to don't operate under false allegiance by targeting the White Sox organization and fans, which is exactly what Jimbos does. Confirm you understand the difference. I don't see what false pretense you are claiming. The guy doesn't hide the fact that he doesn't hate the Cubs. He's just another business owner trying to make a living.. and he does it 365 days a year, not just the 81 that the Sox are in town. And, like I said above, If someone doesn't like it, they don't have to support it. There are plenty of others who can and do set aside the pettyness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 QUOTE(Steff @ Sep 1, 2006 -> 10:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Don't quite understand what that has to do with my question.... . Because I already answered it in the post you were questioning. Not onyl did I answer it, but I place it in bold and italicized it. I don't quite understand why you asked a question that was already answered in the post you were questioning. Plus I couldn't make it stand out anymore for you to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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