You may recognize me from such roles as 'guy in a bar' and 'dude with glass half-full'... but I want to switch gears and do a bit of writing about guys in bars and dudes with glasses half full. It's Friday the 13th, and I have a killer NFT giveaway for y'all.

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So don't fret, my pets... it's almost over and you haven't been dismembered by a masked psychopath yet. I'd chalk that up in the WIN column and call it a day.

But wait! It's still Friday in my neck of the Canadian woods... and I have an #NFT to give away.

Minted on HiveMeme.

The Current PUBS Community Face!

It took me a while to find this community here on #Hive, but I think it's essential that we have loose and fun places like this to hang out at once in a while. Much of life smacks far too much of effort and commitment. That's where pubs come in handy!

Places "where everybody knows your name
And they're always glad you came".

Sure, it helps that we basically wear name-tags... but Sam, Frasier and the gang ain't got nothin' on you Hive peeps! That's for damn sure. If you haven't already subscribed to THE PUBS COMMUNITY... what the hell are you waiting for?! Are your fingers broken?

SPOILER ALERT: You're going to need to be a Pubs subscriber anyway to be eligible to win the Pubs Face NFT. So there! (Muahahaha!)

Sorry... I get a bit carried away.

Pubs Make the World Go Round.

That's all I'm saying! I used to love going to my local pubs for a pint and some grub, but I honestly haven't done much (or any) of that since the world tossed its marbles asunder. I need to start turning that around!

Because there's something about the atmosphere in these places-- when done right-- that makes me feel more comfortable than any restaurant. A great pub should have a casual, clean feel... but not too clean! You don't want to feel restrained, like it's too nice to touch. You know what I mean?

And I'm a food lover first, to be honest... so my ideal pub will have amazing food, even if it's just appetizers and smaller dishes. I don't need anything too special when it comes to drink service, but I do like to see local beers, wines and distilled things being promoted.

Wherever you are, I think local is worth supporting if the products are good.

That's why we need to support our Hive communities!

And that's why I jumped at the chance to show my support when @forykw came calling... I worked on a graphic for the new community face, and he graciously walked me through the #HiveMeme NFT minting process. It was a breeze in the end!

So I'm Paying It Forward.

I'm giving away issue #2 of my first ever NFT to one lucky subscriber. There are only three issues in existence... #3 belongs to @atexoras.pub (c/o @forykw) and #1 belongs to me. I will be holding on to one issue of each NFT I make.

So the winner will be the only other owner of this NFT. Pretty sweet, right? And it's also my first ever #giveaway here on Hive... I'm starting to get the warm-and-fuzzies about the whole thing (sob).

But let's digress together and talk about what you need to do...

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Here Are the Rules:

#1: Don't talk about Fight Club.
#2: Laugh at all my jokes, damn it.
#3: You must be a PUBS COMMUNITY subscriber.
#4: Follow me here on Hive.
#5:
#6: Leave a comment below answering this question: what would make a pub PERFECT in your opinion, and how would you rate your local watering hole (out of ten)?
#7: Upvotes and Rehives are appreciated. (But optional.) Follow the merch account, @smartalectees! 😊 (Updates incoming.)

Sheesh... that seems like a lot of rules, now that I've laid it all out!

But I think it's all quite reasonable, and I'm the one with the golden ticket here... which in fact pales in comparison to this magnificent #NFT which will be inevitably bestowed upon a worthy pub-trotter.

Behold... once more, for good measure:

Minted on HiveMeme.

Sigh. Like I said... magnificent.

Overstating, You Say?

Too back-patty? Horn-tooty?

Yes, yes... I'm kidding. Of course I'm playing around... and you should know that I usually keep my tongue tucked comfortably in my cheek, ready for action. lol

But I like it... and it could be yours. The winner will be chosen by me seven days from now-- just after this post pays out-- based on the quality of the comment (for those who check all the rule boxes). No pressure, but I will only consider those which answer the question I asked. Extra points for originality! #Humor never hurts either.

That's it from me though...
my story, as they say, and I'm sticking to it.

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Thanks so much for stopping by! I'll be waiting to upvote and engage with thoughtful commenters... best of luck to everyone! May this spring weekend treat you well (for those of you who survived today). Peace out for now! ✌️