Point 1
Incidentally, I might add that I have heard of at least three venues with open WiFi access - although not necessarily provided by their management - and possibly provided from nearby. So I suppose if someone was watching something on their iPhone, with ear buds in, then most would be non the wiser.
Point 2
Ultimately, if I was Humphs, I would have to ask myself, 'is it such a good idea to keep on upsetting people?' Surely life was more enjoyable when all of his employees and customers would (honestly) smile at him and show the respect he earned at that time - now quite a number of years ago.
Point 3
Humphs - why not have a website (which you would have full control over) where you could promote your products, history, and other positives - and also dispel any incorrect roumors. You could also have a much more effective way to communicate with your staff - and even guage feeling through feedback? If you like. I could get my webmaster to talk with you further on the idea.
Some valid points, from which an attempt at logical escape would be wasted effort. I make these observations in order,
Point 1-
My daughter was listening to some tunes on her mobile phone in the beer garden of one of my cherished watering holes, near Knutsford last year. (Sam's
of course!). She was asked by the temporary manager to turn it off as they were not permitted music in any form. No indication if a licensing or co. policy issue; I presume the latter. She must have had the ears of Superman, as she was inside the pub at the time!
Point 2
If Humphrey Smith was indeed respected before, how can he stand the loss of that respect that is apparent now? Pride may be a sin, but really, if it was me, I'd feel somewhat incomplete to say the least. There is hope, isn't there, that if he returned to past form, things could change for the better?
Point 3
I could not agree more! The lack of an official website for one of our very few remaining
quality independent brewers, who are STILL held in high esteem by very many people, is a great pity. I would love to be able to keep up with whats happening, and am extremely interested in their history, products, and locations. This forum may not have appeared if this was otherwise? Should the nettle be grasped, Mr.Smith, please keep it real and honest, don't assume we are all nincompoops, embrace us and we would do likewise. Onwards and upwards- corny but for Heavens sake, have a think about it, please, there is help available just for the asking I am sure.
I'm off to my 'local' Sam's now and it's a 30 minute drive. And worth it!
Keep taking the waters, as will I.
