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Originally Posted by DoubleF
Conceptually, I don't understand the concept of doing a hit and run in a garage before an event. I could maybe understand it if you're often in the garage working doing shop class or automotive activities on a regular basis though. But a quick beer in a garage to avoid saying hello to the kids and the wife... That's odd to me.
I pre-game in my kitchen with friends all the time and I maintain a basic bar in my kitchen. The nice stuff I keep elsewhere. If I had a big ass backyard I use regularly though and I could keep a conveniently bar on the far side of the yard for top ups, that's sometime I think I could play along with. But I almost feel like I'd rather just build a secret bar into a deck or Gazebo, preferably within arms reach of the BBQ(just small bar fridges for drinks and condiments and some cups/straws etc.).
I agree with your comment about the traditional bar though. It's almost mirrored to the comment I constantly hear about hot tubs, "Seems like a great idea to have a bar/hot tub, until you have one. Then it sucks to have a hot tub."
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Yeah, these things are always so dependent on many factors, but for my group, most of us live in the same neighbourhood and meet up at my garage for a couple drinks before we head out. There are some cannabis guys, too, so that's less appropriate in a house with a family, which is definitely a factor.
I think it's better because you don't have to take off your shoes and stuff. I have a stereo in there, seats, bar fridge, ceiling fan to expel smoke...it's way better than going in and moderating your language/conversation to accommodate kids. It also doesn't feel like I'm hosting anything whereas in the house I want to host. I'd rather just hang out since we get together weekly versus ensuring everyone is comfortable and having a good time when you're in host mode. All my friends have the code to my garage and just wander in when it's time to get together.