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[Smiddy]

Bony's

Used to pop in now and again, always enjoyed the bar, but thought it was getting a bit silly at times. More importantly hope Jose gets well soon. Surely someone can take over things til he recovers? It would only get busier now with the high season about to commence. Seeing the place empty would only make matters worse for him. When i come over in a couple of weeks i fully intend to support the local bars/restaurants, it's not their fault our currency bombed. Life's to short.

 

[Lala70w]

Yep Smiddy! I agree - we should all rally round and support the PP Bars - I know I will be! Hic.

 

[Mark1875]

I rarely used Bony's, preferring Bar Cultural, but I am sorry to see this 'institution' crumble.

 

[purpleboots]

So sorry to hear about Jose the square will not be the same without him, we allways make a b line for Boney's every year, hope he will be better soon

 

[BonysLad]

Yes get well soon Jose, is it possible for someone over there to somehow let him now that all his friends over here are thinking of him and send their best wishes to him and his family?

Gonna cut out all your kind posts and paste them in a " Thinking of you" card. So if any of you would like to send greetings and haven't, just post them.

Will close down midnight May 31st

Thanks and "don't cry" ( As Jose would say !!! )

BonysLad

 

[CathB]

We too wish him well and hope to see him soon

 

[JH02JLH]

Gonna cut out all your kind posts and paste them in a " Thinking of you" card. So if any of you would like to send greetings and haven't, just post them.

Will close down midnight May 31st

Thanks and "don't cry" ( As Jose would say !!! )

BonysLad

Great idea...we all wish him well - he gave the children a lot of laughs when we went last year and he was throwing sweets.

My best wishes
Jane

 

[cherylbb]

Hope Jose is feeling better soon & send our best wishes.

Cheryl & family.

 

[andyandfay]

Hi
Last year Jose brought Emily My youngest a singing Donkey of the lookey lookey man..She thought it was great & we packed It well In the suitcase to come home..She still has It now ...No Idea what It says but she likes it )
I hope jose gets well soon ..The square will not be the same without him !!!
Emily Family as he calls us

 

[pollensa]

Do wish him all the best from us all at puertopollensa.com.

 

[marc and lucy]

gers, if you dont like the prices stay in your room, their only trying to make a living. we save up all year to go to pp and have our spending money and yes usually we do spend it all but we have a brilliant time and help to keep the bars, cafes and restaurants open so we can all enjoy them year after year. we noticed jose not about this year even though we dont use bonys. its a shame if its come to businesses going because people either cant or wont pay the prices.

 

[sleepyboaby]

Bonylad that is a very thoughtful gesture regarding sending our wishes to Jose.He is a charming man and a wonderful entertainer!!!

Jose
De la plaza no sera la misma sin que se cuida a mi amigo
Get bien pronto!!!!

 

[Labore]

Nothing seems to provoke more reaction on this site than Bonys.

Being fortunate enough to own an apartment in PP I've visitied numerous times a year now for a number of years with the children and now the grandchildren. Years ago we would sit at Bonys and have 3 or 4 rounds of drinks most nights however now we just pop in probably once a visit for a couple of rounds as the drinks are now simply too expensive.Don't get me wrong I still like the place as I think it adds atmosphere to the square.A few things puzzle me though if Bonys actually are in financial trouble.(1) On our 3 visits so far this year( all out of season ) Bonys although not packed to the rafters had plenty of people outside every night and at the prices they charge I can't believe they aren't making money (2) What business in the tourist industry can afford to completely close 1 day a week ? Why don't they stagger the staffs days off and open every day ?
I would just like to finish by saying that if Jose is ill as believed then I wish him all the best and a speedy recovery.At the height of the season last year when the place was bursting at the seams my young grandaughter was sick as a dog all over the floor but Jose even managed to turn this into a lighthearted episode and had people laughing ( including my granddaughter ) whilst mopping up the accident.What more can I say but good luck and all the best Jose - the square wouldn't be the same without you !!!

 

[Wacker2611]

gers, if you dont like the prices stay in your room, their only trying to make a living. we save up all year to go to pp and have our spending money and yes usually we do spend it all but we have a brilliant time and help to keep the bars, cafes and restaurants open so we can all enjoy them year after year. we noticed jose not about this year even though we dont use bonys. its a shame if its come to businesses going because people either cant or wont pay the prices.

TBH I think you're being a bit romantic - I have always likes the odd drink at Bony's too and I'm really sad for Jose if he's having a hard time. However, if there was a bar/pub in your local town/city that was obviously and consistently more expensive than others then I bet you'd avoid it like the plague. The fact is, the majority of us are on holiday when we're in PP, and previously we'd think 'sod it' and spend the money anyway as Bony's has always been a giggle- trouble is, those days are on the wane for a lot of people so you have to cut your cloth accordingly.....

 

[BonysLad]

I would just like to finish by saying that if Jose is ill as believed then I wish him all the best and a speedy recovery.At the height of the season last year when the place was bursting at the seams my young grandaughter was sick as a dog all over the floor but Jose even managed to turn this into a lighthearted episode and had people laughing ( including my granddaughter ) whilst mopping up the accident.What more can I say but good luck and all the best Jose - the square wouldn't be the same without you !!!

Yeah, whatever you think of him he is basically a very decent guy. Four years ago blissfully unaware that the London bombings were unfolding Jose dragged me in off the street to see the horror unfold on the tv ( no Tvs outside then). He then insisted I use his phone to try and contact work colleagues,friends and family who might have been at risk ( thank god, they were all OK ) Despite attempting for about three hours ( all communication with London was suspended ) he calmed me down and was incredibly upset himself at the trauma of it all.

Just ran into him in the Chemist, he's not too bright but wanted me to contact you all to send all his best wishes. Told him there were many of you thinking of him and that I was collecting your messages for him.

His reply " Thank you, people !!! "

BonysLad

 

[Wacker2611]

Yeah, whatever you think of him he is basically a very decent guy. Four years ago blissfully unaware that the London bombings were unfolding Jose dragged me in off the street to see the horror unfold on the tv ( no Tvs outside then). He then insisted I use his phone to try and contact work colleagues,friends and family who might have been at risk ( thank god, they were all OK ) Despite attempting for about three hours ( all communication with London was suspended ) he calmed me down and was incredibly upset himself at the trauma of it all.

Just ran into him in the Chemist, he's not too bright but wanted me to contact you all to send all his best wishes. Told him there were many of you thinking of him and that I was collecting your messages for him.

His reply " Thank you, people !!! "

BonysLad

Good, anyway despite my rather negative last post I'll still be there for a couple of evenings at least between the 9th and 19th of June drinking my overpriced beer and loving every minute of it!

 

[Timberman]

I would like to add my best wishes to Jose on a speedy recovery.
We visit most days through our holidays and we enjoy his sense of humour.
He may not run the cheapest bar in town but your assured of an entertaining few hours.
Whatever people think of him or the way he runs his business PP needs characters like him.

Jose make sure your back before my August holidays.

Timberman

 

[BonysLad]

Thank you all for your very kind wishes to Jose. As promised I am cutting them out and pasteing them in a "best wishes " card which I will take to him.

Don't think you will see Jose this season but as his beer mats state " Not forever ".

Coco, ex Miramar has now taken over running the bar along with Alex and Andrea. Think it will take the format of the " old " Bonys when they provided lunchtime sandwiches and salads , probably going to be a more staid establishment but they are all nice people so hope it goes well for them.

Will keep you posted as to Jose's wellbeing.

Thanks again

BonysLad

 

[El Gordo]

Not Forgotten!!

We would just like to add our wishes hoping for a speedy recovery.

We saw him only once when we were in PP in late April, and he was obviously depressed.

We hope the "Not Forever" catchphrase is not going to be proved.

Jose has always tried hard to "please everybody all of the time" when we know this is impossible.

"Not Forgotten" should be his new catchphrase. Especially when you consider the responses on this forum.

We missed his "Don't Cry" (Which appeared in official tourist guides!!) when he stopped saying that, then "Peoples", then the ornate windbreaks instead of umbrellas on their side!! The sweet throwing - the PP pied piper!!

Then the unusual messages on the windows: "open at 11:03" instead of 11:00, "Closed Wed " "Boys Day Off" - "leg over!!?" then "The pegs"!!! Who else could use wooden pegs to such effect!!

He certainly was and is a character who's humour was often subtle and all who knew him are sadly missing.


Love and Best wishes Jose

Get well soon - will be there late August to check on you!!!

Dorothy and Gordon

 

[purpleboots]

We all know that the drinks in Boneys are a bit expensive, but there is nothing i liked better after a nice meal to finish off with a nightcap and a laugh with Jose. We only have one drink but with the size of the Vodka and a bottle of tonic it lasts you ages, get better soon Jose.