Yukon Chatter Bug

Since the general public has learned that the famous Discovery Bar (or Taku Arms) is closing its doors, things within the pub have started disappearing. The owner, Ed Isaak, had all kinds of antique memorabilia – musical instruments, bottles, artwork, and even an old tricycle – plastered all over the ceiling and walls, and a few weeks ago, staff started noticing items going missing. I think the last straw was the disappearance of a couple of bar stools. Yew…I wouldn’t want to see those under blue lights during a crime scene investigation.

These disappearing acts prompted the owner to start taking things home early. So, in the last couple of weeks, if you were to walk inside, you’d notice bare walls and ceiling. Even the bell was taken down, as it appeared that someone was contemplating walking out with it. What a shame. The brass foot rail surrounding the bar was also taken off, so imagine how funny it must look from the bartender’s perspective seeing people almost lose their balance when expecting the rail to be there.

Anyway, last night was the the last opportunity for Yukoners to say their goodbyes to the place. I wasn’t there, but I’m sure it was bursting at the seams. I’m looking forward to hearing stories of how things went, and I wonder if, just if, people managed to find anything worth stealing. It’ll be interesting to see where all these items will reappear. Yes, what a shame.