Life in the outer rings

[Ludo]

Hey!

The Dusty Swan Public Craic House and Celtic Cinema, after 3 years at 4:30 and Dublin, now finds itself on Hyacinth, considerably further out from the Esplanade. I hope folks don't mind trekking a bit further for free beer and Whiskey! My question is, having never camped that far out in the boonies, can anyone tell me what the population / foot traffic is like way out yonder. I am trying to predict our consumption relative to prior years, so I don't end up with a bunch of full kegs.

Thoughts??

Ludo

[Drawingablank]

We were at 5:45 & H last year and while it didn't have the population density of closer in, the bars didn't seem to have any trouble attracting people in the day time. At night the streets were much quieter though and most of our local bars were closed at night.

Don't know if that helps your planning any. Being a returning camp with a lot of fans may help some as well.

Since I'll be just a couple blocks away, I can stop by and help you with the war against full kegs.

[Savannah]

I've camped between G & H and liked it quite a bit. It wasn't chaotic, but didn't feel like the boonies to me either.

At night, being well lit when you're open will help. Especially if you have a light on top, maybe some music, and an inviting sign. A welcoming doorway is good. (I regret not approaching Revofuckinglution; it's a beautiful bar but their archways were low, I didn't get an obvious welcome, and my absurd shy streak kicked in). Encourage your neighbors to drop by on their way in or out, or for a nightcap.

If not late night, maybe your prime hours will be early-evening, 7-10pm. Or the cocktail hour. My favorite bar is usually on F street, and there is nothing finer than drinking champagne and dancing your ass off in the 4pm sunshine. That never happens in the Default World. It's positively exotic.

[theCryptofishist]

...and my absurd shy streak kicked in).

(aside) What's this? Savannah has a shy streak? Like me? Savannah? The self-same Savannah who delighted me with her megaphone: More horseplay, I wanna see more horseplay! Nah. It simply isn't possible...

[trilobyte]

We camped on G last year, it was nice! We had great neighbors and there were plenty of mutant vehicles that came cruising along throughout the week.

[Jackass]

We camp all the way out on K and I love it, sure it's a greater distance anywhere you want to go but alot of cool shit going on all the way out to K. You should check it out sometime, you might like it

[Ludo]

Thanks, Everyone.

We definitely have an inviting entrance, a genuine Irish pub with a red door, porch lights, and celtic music wafting through the window and over the flower box. When the movies are playing, they shine through the walls. And our 17' water tower with the glowing green swans should provide a beacon, as well as a welcome landmark for neighbors stumbling home in the wee hours. You can see pictures of all this at www.TheDustySwan.com.

It looks like we will have to do a bit more advertising than usual. But somehow, with the help of our friends, I think we'll get through the beer!

Speaking of beer, like all BM pubs, we are a "bring your own cup" establishment. And we have found a nifty solution to the problem of carrying around and possibly forgetting your cup. We have stainless steel mugs with carabiners for handles on our fundraising site, accessible through the TheDustySwan.com website.

Slainte!

Ludo

[Bounce530]

The Dusty Swan is definitively a great camp to check out!
Easy bike parking with bike racks, great atmosphere, wonderful bartenders (who will card you) and just an over all A+ joint.
I'm bummed that my Ludo's cup decided to leave me at the burn last year. I even had both my playa and default address on it, and it never returned.

[Savannah]

Thanks, Everyone.

We definitely have an inviting entrance, a genuine Irish pub with a red door, porch lights, and celtic music wafting through the window and over the flower box. When the movies are playing, they shine through the walls. And our 17' water tower with the glowing green swans should provide a beacon, as well as a welcome landmark for neighbors stumbling home in the wee hours. You can see pictures of all this at http://www.TheDustySwan.com.

It looks like we will have to do a bit more advertising than usual. But somehow, with the help of our friends, I think we'll get through the beer!

Well, it sounds like a lovely place. Glowing green swans are a good move for identifying you, & your neighbors will indeed love the help stumbling home. I'll try to find it.

Will you be on the 4:30 spoke again? i.e., 4:30 & Hyacinth?

(The site says 4:30 and D but I'm guessing you haven't had a chance to update yet.)

...and my absurd shy streak kicked in).

(aside) What's this? Savannah has a shy streak? Like me? Savannah? The self-same Savannah who delighted me with her megaphone: More horseplay, I wanna see more horseplay! Nah. It simply isn't possible...

Why, I'm sure I don't know what you mean, Mademoiselle Poisson! Only the very worst kind of hoyden carries a megaphone!

(I've been trying to murder my shy streak for years. I'm very social . . . but full of awkward silences & wildly intermittent eye contact.)

[Canoe]

Bloody Marys in 2010 around 4:15 & K, one of the satellite/aerial photos showed the crowd gathering on the street.

[SquirrelHead]

I have to support an Irish pub! I am signed up for a mug (but didn't see where to put my name). I look forward to visiting your camp.

[Morrell]

You guys put on such an inviting bar I am sure you'll attract a crowd no matter where you are!

[ygmir]

Is the Dusty Swan, were I wrote the ad lib limerick, and had to stand on the bar and recite it, for a very healthy shot of Jamesons?