How can the bar be "open" unless it's prepaid?
It can't. I think you're OK with your understanding. The open bar status only affects the end user, the attendee, the party guest.
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Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon: San Francisco, May 19-21, 2006! Everything else, go here! Swag!
Nora Deirdre - Apr 10, 2006 8:04:55 am PDT #8033 of 10001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
brenda m - Apr 10, 2006 8:05:34 am PDT #8034 of 10001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Deb, an open bar would be, say $1000 for two hours (made up numbers). There's no accounting - what ever you drink or don't drink during that time period is covered.
Nora Deirdre - Apr 10, 2006 8:08:00 am PDT #8035 of 10001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
And open bar should be a flat rate for a set time, not a prepay deal.
Really? I've not come across that definition. Someone has to pay for what's drunk. If it's not the attendee/guest, it's the planner.
How I'm reading it is thusly:
1) Buffistas, Inc. gives Lilibeth $1000 for an open bar which will prsumably cover bartender and usage.
2) attendees of the Buffistas, Inc., party, do their best to damage their livers and the deposit.
3) if we don't use it up, we get it back?
Jessica - Apr 10, 2006 8:09:18 am PDT #8036 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Deb, an open bar would be, say $1000 for two hours (made up numbers). There's no accounting - what ever you drink or don't drink during that time period is covered
Right. An open bar buys unlimited alcohol during a set amount of time for a flat rate.
What she's offering is $1000 of prepaid a la carte drinks, which is a whole different set of rules.
It may work out to costing us the same amount either way, but I'd prefer a standard open bar if she's willing.
brenda m - Apr 10, 2006 8:10:29 am PDT #8037 of 10001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Like I said, the current arrangement works for me, assuming the refundy bit is correct.
deborah grabien - Apr 10, 2006 8:15:53 am PDT #8038 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Right. An open bar buys unlimited alcohol during a set amount of time for a flat rate.
What she's offering is $1000 of prepaid a la carte drinks, which is a whole different set of rules.
(lightbulb goes off over Deb's head)
OK, got it. No prob - let me ring her up and see what's what. Because I definitely want the first definition.
edit: just rang her and got her voicemail - she's on spring hours, so she gets into the office at one, and works until ten at night. I'll call her early afternoon, and get it set up.
SuziQ - Apr 10, 2006 8:24:28 am PDT #8039 of 10001
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
Deb - just a random Thank You for all your organizing efforts.
Jessica - Apr 10, 2006 8:25:45 am PDT #8040 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
just a random Thank You for all your organizing efforts.
Oh yes, seconding this!
And also saying that if her answer about the open bar is "We don't do that," the $1000 prepay option sounds like a fine alternative.
deborah grabien - Apr 10, 2006 8:26:51 am PDT #8041 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Suzi, bebe, don't thank me until we have conclusively proven that I don't screw up this bar thing.
Seriously, I'll heave a nice long sigh of relief once we get it set. Which is silly, because Lilibeth is a doll and she's loving the event; this is not an obstructive events manager, at all.
OK. Going to post what I think are the final menu selections, and people can poke me and tell me what they think.
Laura - Apr 10, 2006 8:32:42 am PDT #8042 of 10001
Our wings are not tired.
Right. An open bar buys unlimited alcohol during a set amount of time for a flat rate.
I believe this was how it was set up in New Orleans. Also other events I have attended. Doesn't much matter to me personally.