Actually, I think there was one main planner, and she did the hard part. She got us all together Uptown (downtown for those who don't live in Saint John) and to the Irish Bar+(Bar+ meaning on the Club side of Bar). Now, this is where things fell apart. The idea was to go into the Bar+ and have some drinks and whatever. The issue was that about one third of our group forgot ID. Most of the people in the group come from countries where ID is not really "required" so it just slipped their minds. Well, that happens, and that was not the falling apart... part... The issue was trying to sort out what was happening next.
Some of us wanted food. Some people wanted to go in while they still could, before it got busy and to ditch the IDless. Some people wanted to wait while the IDless became IDfull and then go in. Well, in short, it was a big mess. So, three of us decided that we wanted food, and that we could eat while the IDless went to get their IDs. We called for anyone else who wanted food, but no one came. There were some who seemed overly concerned that we stay in a group, but let's be honest, in a group of 15 it is very hard to satisfy everyone.
So, me and two others went down the street as the IDless went back to Campus. The rest we left in front of the Irish Bar+ thinking that they would go in. We wandered a bit and then found a restaurant that we could get some decent food in. The IDless were going to join us shortly on their way back, and then afterwards the crew would go try to get into the Bar+.
We sat, had some drinks, and right before the IDless arrive the heap of people that we left standing in the street appeared. They were apparently looking for us, as they had decided not to go into the Bar+ without the rest of us. What is with the people and being unable to separate and meet up later. It was like a contagious case of separation anxiety.
The horde rolled into the restaurant, much to the chagrin of the maitre d' and began to find seats. They managed to find seats for them all when the IDless strolled in. They then managed to find seats for them too.
Finally, we sat, ordered, and ate. I will say I had a delightful Fish/Scallops and Chips with Gravy and am well satiated. Then, the hordes wanted to try and return to the Bar+. I would imagine, given that it is one of very few Irish establishments in Uptown (downtown) Saint John and that today is St. Patrick's Day that they would not have much luck. It was busy when we tried to get in the first time, and I have no doubt that it only got worse.
I walked with them to the bus stop, and then they continued on foot to the Bar+. Not my battle. I expect to learn tomorrow whether they managed to get in or not... As for me... time to do a little work...
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