Well They Tried.....

There is a casual brew pub right next to our condo building. Just like every such gathering place the restaurant had a rough year. The owners tried to find ways to make people comfortable gathering outside by adding some fire pits and additional seating. The picnic tables and benches worked well enough over the summer and into our long fall, but as the temperatures dropped the owners decided to put up a big white tent. They were trying to provide some shelter from cold winds and snow so that patrons would still want to stop by for a burger and a beer. At least that was the idea.

The first time the tent blew down it ended up in our condo's north parking lot. It was sort of wrapped around an owner's car but luckily didn't do any real damage. The pub crew decided on a bigger tend with much stronger tie-downs etc. Dave and I watched as people gathered in it over the past few weeks but had no desire to join them.

The wind kicked up last night and when we looked outside this morning we could see that the pub's dining tent had given up. It was twisted and collapsing. Several of the fire pits also seemed to have fallen victim as well. The owners were notified and a few hours later they proceeded to dismantle everything.

Mother Nature two for two - Brew Pub zero. I seriously doubt they will try it again. You just can't mess with the elements.....well you can try.....