bonys - Page 2

JH02JLH · #16 01-07-2009, 07:36

Hi Pollpott

They don't really do meals - just snacks and drinks.

Smiddy · #17 01-07-2009, 11:31

Pollpot,

Around 50% of people will tell you you're not missing anything. If i were you i wouldn't cry!

Tonsyl · #18 01-07-2009, 15:18

Bony's is not a place for a nice quiet meal but then, the way we see PP at the minute, the days of nice quiet places are coming to an end in the town. Too many sports bars and kiss me quick hat type places springing up.
Bony's is an institution in itself and you either like it or hate it.......we fall in the former camp and are very pleased to see Jose about again.

Wacker2611 · #19 01-07-2009, 15:32

Blimey, its only a bar - I've never known one place ignite so much debate. I've never understood what the problem is with the place - to me its always been a great place to sit and watch the world go by - nothing more and nothing less

andyandfay · #20 01-07-2009, 21:33

Here here Wacker !!!!

Chemical Dave · #21 02-07-2009, 00:05

Unlike Pollpott I have heard of Bony's and had a few drinks there on a number of occassions. But, I am sure I am not the only one who does not know the history behind Bonys. Is Jose the one who wears the clothes pegs on his trousers or the guy who throws the sweets. Also the website is something like sheilarichardbonys.com who are shelia and richard?

Adios

Dave

Sparky · #22 02-07-2009, 08:51

Dave, Jose had pegs on his trousers and threw sweets, he has stopped both practices this year.
Sorry but i am very confused, what is this sheilarichard.com website you mentioned.

sws97sdg · #23 02-07-2009, 09:03

Hi sparky, it was on his latest beer mats, I have a collection of different ones I've collected over the years on my desk here, how sad is that, it was www.josebonysheilarichard.com, as far as I know not a real webpage. As far as I know its his family who work with him, his wife and daughters, is that correct someone?

El Gordo · #24 02-07-2009, 09:17

Dave, a bit of history -

I can remember when Bonys was transformed from a lovely cake shop into a bar. Was disappointed at the time but grew to appreciate it.

It was only when Jose was let loose on it and put in charge, that it became "the" place to be for a drink. He was always so entertaining welcoming and always had a phrase that would catch on. He even appeared, because of his "Don't Cry" phrase in one of the town guides available via the tourist information.

As the years have passed he became even more zany!! trying to be new and attract customers. Chopping tables in half so he could get more in, putting legs on trays!! wind breaks designed and made by himself in the winter when it was closed (before these he laid umbrellas down on their sides when it got too windy/rainy) , the "pegs"!!! The silly notices in the window.

He became The Pied Piper of PP by throwing sweets, both because he loves kids but also it attracts families who would get their kids entertained while they for once had a peaceful drink!!

When seen in the closed season he always was working to do something different to increase profits, he never seemed to get to the point where he or his bosses were satisfied.

I'm not sure of the exact type of contract he had with the owners, I think its owned by the Trio/Tango group, but he put his heart into it. His lust? for profit was never sated, not sure if the owners were always asking for more,too much??

As a result, in latter years its became a bit too big, so not the same attention from Jose. Too much TV/Footy (In my opinion!!) and of course higher prices (not just here) causing regulars elsewhere and leading to the two tier? pricing (exhausted in previous threads, not wishing to restart it!!)

I just wish Jose gets well soon and can be allowed to be more satisfied with his efforts and is recognised for the work he puts in by his owners. I admit I am ignorant of the problems behind the scenes, but I hope things work out and a "reasonable" contract is forthcoming for him that will not lead to ill heath in the future. Best wishes Jose, sorry I wasn't there for your return.

PS the website name refers to his family.

Sparky · #25 02-07-2009, 11:13

Thanks for that SWS and GL.

Chemical Dave · #26 02-07-2009, 23:08

Thanks for that Gordon and SWS.

I assumed Jose owned Bony's given the effort he put into it to make it a success. It seems like there are a handful of people in PP who own a lot of the bars/restaurants.......

Thanks also SWS for reminding me of the website address. It looks like the domain has expired during June this year and has not been renewed. I remember visiting the website a few years ago and there was only a home page. I think the homepage was just like the beermats - yellow background showing a trouser leg and shoe with pegs on!.

Hopefully Bonys will be back to normal now with Jose at the helm.

Adios

Dave

ray · #27 03-07-2009, 19:57

Definitely not the place for a meal, quiet or otherwise, but Jose's a caracter

sylvia · #28 07-07-2009, 21:19

I totally agree with you wacker