Category Archives: Random Stuff

December 26, 1988 (Monday)

On shift from 6pm to 11:15pm. Partnered with Charlie and Simon at bar. Surprisingly, 3 barmen on a weekday. Probably a precaution – post-Christmas and school holidays. More surprisingly – 3 barmen for afternoon shift! Adrian, Melvin and Melvin II – very disorganised though. Charlie and me had to sort things out during takeover. Simon… Read More »

December 26, 1988 (Monday)

On shift from 6pm to 11:15pm. Partnered with Charlie and Simon at bar. Surprisingly, 3 barmen on a weekday. Probably a precaution – post-Christmas and school holidays. More surprisingly – 3 barmen for afternoon shift! Adrian, Melvin and Melvin II – very disorganised though. Charlie and me had to sort things out during takeover. Simon… Read More »

December 25, 1988 (Sunday)

Worked from 12pm to 11:30pm. Managed aux for mid shift. Learnt to make soup and pasta sauce. Back to bar after 1hr break. Worked alongside Ken and Simon. Combination proved to be more than sufficient to handle everything despite the inexperienced Simon. Had an easy time as a runner. Even able to crossover to help… Read More »

December 25, 1988 (Sunday)

Worked from 12pm to 11:30pm. Managed aux for mid shift. Learnt to make soup and pasta sauce. Back to bar after 1hr break. Worked alongside Ken and Simon. Combination proved to be more than sufficient to handle everything despite the inexperienced Simon. Had an easy time as a runner. Even able to crossover to help… Read More »

December 24, 1988 (Saturday)

Took over Adrian as promised. Started work at 3:15pm. Covered bar with Melvin to the relief of Ben who took over Charlie. Adrian came in at 4pm while Melvin took a break till 6pm followed by me for half an hour. Came back and did aux station ‘cos nobody’s covering. Also “floated” between service and… Read More »

December 24, 1988 (Saturday)

Took over Adrian as promised. Started work at 3:15pm. Covered bar with Melvin to the relief of Ben who took over Charlie. Adrian came in at 4pm while Melvin took a break till 6pm followed by me for half an hour. Came back and did aux station ‘cos nobody’s covering. Also “floated” between service and… Read More »