an explanation for my friends and readers overseas and in other states:

jan. 1st. allegheny country had a drink tax shoved down our collective throats.
it really affects the little bars and pubs and clubs that border on other counties around here. the club i belong to is just such a place. it's very close to the borders of 2 other counties that DON'T have the tax.

i don't drink much but i like my club and the whole deal just freaking stinks.