by Debbi | Nov 23, 2010 | Events
We've hosted two spray tan parties upstairs on our beach, and lots of people expressed interest in them.
Amelia from Premier Mobile Spray Tan is having a spray tan party with special rates for new customers. The party will be at Amelia's in-home studio just south of Baldwin City.
Here are the details:
- Wednesday, December 8th from 4-8 p.m.
- New customers: $15 full body tan
- Existing customers: $20 full body tan
- Existing customers who bring a new client: $15 full body tan
Space is limited, so call Amelia at 785.393.9583 to book your session.
The spray tan process only takes about ten minutes, and the tan looks great. I promise, you won't look like Snooki! The tan lasts from 7-14 days. Be sure to read Amelia's prep and after-care instructions to maximize your tan.
Several Sandbar staff and customers have had a spray tan and really liked the results. If you have questions about it, leave a comment and we'll answer it!
Like Premier Mobile Spray Tan on Facebook
(No, Amelia's not paying us to write about this. No one's getting free tans, either. We just really like Amelia and think this is a great service!)
by Debbi | Nov 22, 2010 | Door Diaries, Stories
"Sorry, it's one in, one out right now."
Those are the dreaded words that often greet customers at our door. Believe me, we don't want to make you wait- the line outside our door isn't part of some big conspiracy to make it seem like we're a cool place or to punish people for some reason.
Buildings have fire codes, and along with those codes come occupancy limits that are based on complicated formulas. In our case, it boils down to mostly one thing: we only have one door. Our legal occupancy is only 49, and when there's 49 people in the bar it still seems empty. Especially when they're all sitting down.
Our patio often complicates the situation at the door. In most cases, people who have been inside but go outside to the patio are allowed to come back inside without waiting in line again. Often, people who are waiting in line don't understand this, so it might seem like people are cutting the line, when they're really not. Our door staff has a lot to keep track of, and we think they do a pretty good job.
So, next time you're waiting in line, cut them a break. It doesn't help if you yell at the door guy, argue about how many people are inside, or tell them that you know Dave. For the record, Dave's actual friends don't use his name to get stuff; they just patiently wait their turn.
Tweeting at us to tell us our door guy sucks doesn't make us love you, either.
by Debbi | Nov 21, 2010 | Off the Wall, Stories
Once upon a time in Sandbar history, a giant stuffed toucan sat on top of the jukebox. He was sort of an unoffical mascot, watching over the bar back in its smoke-filled days.
He was also the subject of much mischief. The toucan was "kidnapped" many times and taken on adventures all over Lawrence. Curtis and Todd were likely guilty of borrowing our toucan many times. At least once, the toucan accompanied Curtis to an after-hours movie screening at a local theater.
Photographic evidence exists to prove the toucan theft. In the picture above, circa 1995, Todd is stuffing the toucan into his car.
Sadly, someone eventually stole our beloved toucan and never returned him. We heard rumors that he'd been spotted at the local Salvation Army. Outside the dimly lit bar, the toucan wasn't quite as spectacular: dingy, dirty and reeking of smoke, we can certainly understand why the culprit didn't want to keep him.
Last week, Dave was scavenging goodies at the local Antique Mall when he stumbled upon….a stuffed toucan. No, not our original- this one was in much better shape, and more importantly, didn't stink of cigarette smoke and spilled beer.
When I went to my car after leaving work that day, I opened the door and found the new toucan.
Now, we just have to figure out what to do with him.
by Debbi | Nov 20, 2010 | Sandbar Stuff, Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is almost here! Where did this year go?
Earlier this month, we asked for ideas from you, our loyal customers, about the designs you'd like to see on our popular pint glasses. We didn't get a huge response, but we did get a few great ideas.
Our Thanksgiving pint glasses won't be here until Monday, but we love the design so much we don't care.
The Sandbar logo is on the other side of the glass. Dave created the artwork for this one, based on ideas that came from our friend Susan and man on the street Pat.
Stop by next week and add a Thanksgiving pint to your collection of Sandbar glasses! And watch for our winter/Christmas themed glass coming soon, followed by a Happy New Year glass.
by Debbi | Nov 19, 2010 | Cool Stuff, Downtown, People, Social Media
Last week, we got a message on our Twitter account from local artist/podcaster/gallery owner/man of many things Jason Barr. He wanted to drop by the bar and do a Q&A about current events with some of our customers for his A.D.D. podcast. We have no experience with podcasts, but of course we said "sure!"
The finished product was released yesterday on iTunes (it's free!) and we downloaded it right away. It was a pleasant surprise to hear the first guest was none other than Frank, Sandbar IT/web consultant and regular Guinness drinker. (It shouldn't have been a surprise. Frank is frequently at the bar during the late afternoon/early evening hours.)
Frank talked about politics with Jason. Next, a couple of Marines who were in the bar celebrating the Marine Corps birthday got on the show. There were even a couple of girls who sounded college-age and talked about the toys in their drinks. Quite the variety of guests, which is typical of our customers.
Go listen for yourself! You can download the podcast for free here. While you're there, be sure to check out Barrr's other podcasts, like Hall Monitors and Story Slam.
Like the A.D.D. Arts Podcast on Facebook
Find Jason Barr at Wonder Fair Gallery in downtown Lawrence
