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Messes are an outdated form of amusement.
With the advent of the base/garrison messes, all of the esprit de corps was removed, and the messes became little more than inefficient, early closing bars. They all seem to be run by francophone former navy stewards, who have no desire to add new products, drinks, events or members.
Really, who wants to go to a well lit bar, with quiet 80s music, no girls, no fun and closes at midnight? Just because we pay for it does'nt make it fun, or a worthwhile enterprise.
IMHO, the messes should be allowed to die if they cannot support themselves without mess dues. I have better uses for my $8.00 per month.
With the advent of the base/garrison messes, all of the esprit de corps was removed, and the messes became little more than inefficient, early closing bars. They all seem to be run by francophone former navy stewards, who have no desire to add new products, drinks, events or members.
Really, who wants to go to a well lit bar, with quiet 80s music, no girls, no fun and closes at midnight? Just because we pay for it does'nt make it fun, or a worthwhile enterprise.
IMHO, the messes should be allowed to die if they cannot support themselves without mess dues. I have better uses for my $8.00 per month.