I have to admit I was worried about my first trip to the Thirsty Beaver. I mean, it's not in the protective bubble of South Charlotte, and I did arrive with 6 other 40-somethings dressed in pirate garb. (After all, it WAS National Talk Like a Pirate Day!) But my fears dissolved when I was greeted by the friendliest drinkers I've encountered in a long time (and on a Sunday night too!). It's just fun. Really nice people. Really nice 24 oz. cans of PBR (haven't seen such a thing since 1983), and a bartender who's a perfect combo of Zoey Deschanel and Katy Perry. The other wenches I was with got the Bloody Mary's, which seemed to please. I stuck with beer and enjoying the other patrons. Thanks, T.B. for a great time!