January 18, 2007
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Starbucks
Unlike the rest of America, I don’t like coffee. I’ve tried many times throughout the years to drink it. But, it just tastes bad! Plus, it gives me an upset stomach. As a result, Starbucks isn’t really my store of choice. In fact, I’d only ever been in Starbucks once, just to check out the baked goods.
Last night, I was cold, as in shivery-never-ever-be-warm cold. The kids and I were eating supper at Kentucky Fried Chicken, which is right next to a Starbucks. “I’ll just nip in and by myself a cup of tea before we head to church!” thought I. Plus, it’s the Starbucks where the Noble Cheese Puff works, and I thought perhaps I might see her.
I went in to the nearly empty store to find three college-aged guys standing behind the counter. “I’d like some decaf tea,” I said. They all snapped into action, reading me the tea choices, giving me cup sizes and such. Then, a voice piped up from the drive through– the Noble Cheese Puff. Yeaaah! She was there! I loudly announced to her, “This is my first time EVER to buy anything at a Starbucks!” To which all the guys behind the counter replied, “Well, then it’s on the house!” My orange spice tea was free, and I have technically still never bought anything from Starbucks.
Tonight is the first practice for Peach Fuzz. The scripts are copied and bound, and I’m excited. I get to spend all Saturday afternoon redeeming one of my Christmas presents: a bookbinding class! I’ve always wanted to learn how to bind my own books, and after Saturday, I should.
It’s A.A. Milne’s birthday, so in his honor, here’s one of my favorite of the Pooh Bear author’s poems.
They’re changing guard at Buckingham Palace -
Christopher Robin went down with Alice.
Alice is marrying one of the guard.
“A soldier’s life is terrible hard,”
Says Alice.
They’re changing guard at Buckingham Palace -
Christopher Robin went down with Alice.
We saw a guard in a sentry-box.
“One of the sergeants looks after their socks,”
Says Alice.
They’re changing guard at Buckingham Palace -
Christopher Robin went down with Alice.
We looked for the King, but he never came.
“Well, God take care of him, all the same,”
Says Alice.
They’re changing guard at Buckingham Palace -
Christopher Robin went down with Alice.
They’ve great big parties inside the grounds.
“I wouldn’t be King for a hundred pounds,”
Says Alice.
They’re changing guard at Buckingham Palace -
Christopher Robin went down with Alice.
A face looked out, but it wasn’t the King’s.
“He’s much too busy a-signing things,”
Says Alice.
They’re changing guard at Buckingham Palace -
Christopher Robin went down with Alice.
“Do you think the King knows all about me?”
“Sure to, dear, but it’s time for tea,”
Says Alice
Stay warm!
Comments (32)
So, was it yummy? As for Starbucks baked goods, I find them very moist. I’d love to get what I bake at home as moist as their stuff. And wasn’t it nice of them to comp you the tea, especially on a slow night. That’s friendly customer relations which I always like in a company.
Oh, I just saw your counter was 20,008. Do you know who was 20,000? I assume it happened yesterday. How exciting!
Your life seems very interesting! My oldest two children worked at Starbucks when they lived in town–it was wonderful because they got one free pound of coffee per week, which they gave to me. It was very difficult getting used to buying my own (non-Starbucks) coffee beans.
I am not a coffee drinker either. I spent half of last year trying to like it, but never came around. I still like Starbucks though, as that is what they serve in the cafe at Barnes & Noble. My new favorite from Starbucks is shaken iced tea lemonade, with a bit of sweetening. It is SO good.
I love Starbucks and everything that they sell, especially their baked goods. I am now cravings Starbucks for some strange reason though, lol.
YAY for free tea! My favorite A.A. Milne moment: “Tut, tut it looks like rain”
What a nice story! Don’t you just love it when that happens! Ya know where I want my kids to work when they get older?….. Panera Bread!! They bring home bags and bags full of bagels and cookies and brownies and muffins!!! MMMMMMMMMM! …… maybe I DON’T want them to work there! I may gain fifty pounds!
Hey! You added a poem since I read this in my subscriptions! Very sweet!
O.k…… I’m looking for a good opportunity to use the word “affable”. Jane Austen uses it so frequently in her books that it is becoming a part of my thinking! She is so affable!
Oh! I missed your 20,000 turn over!
I don’t like coffee either. And I believe I’m the only one in my family who doesn’t. I find the taste reminiscent of dirt. I suppose it must be one of those tastes one must acquire, but I don’t really think it’s worth the trouble.
mmmm…i can’t wait until I’m done nursing so I can have a Grande Carmel Frapiccino! Decaf just isn’t the same!
Starbuck’s Chai Tea Latte tastes like Christmas!
Starbucks is our friend. We went to Starbucks last night as well. Must have been all new people because they messed up our order three times, lol. We wound up getting some of the items for free.
God bless you.
Cynthia
We were at Starbucks yesterday and I tried thier new Dulce Cinnamon coffee…it was okay..
I do believe your the last American to purchase something from Starbucks!! (LOL) Wow, isn’t that like worthy of you writing a novel or something? (lol)
I like your new avatar picture.
Too cute.
Have a great weekend!!! -Casandra
I must be part reptile, too, because I started ultra-layering yesterday. It’s not frigid or anything – I just get cold working in my little “hole” down the basement.
Yes, our PAs are certainly different . . . as I said, mine is peppered with elite Catholic schools . . . and many years ago, I became good friends with a girl who attended one of these elite Catholic girls’ schools. Needless to say, every birthday and Christmas I get big, expensive gifts. When my grandmother died a few years back, she sent me a small Coach wrist-wallet-purse-thingie. My collection from Eileen also includes a Vera Bradley duffel bag . . . a good $100 I’m sure. I’ve had to come up with handmade/creative ideas for her, because my budget is simply not that big.
Have fun book-binding!
-K
Stopping by to say Hello, Oh I LOVE LOVE STARBUCKS, I only started drinking coffee about 3-4 years ago– THANKS STARBUCKS. That is cool it was free that, I am gonna try that one–JK. Blessings, Marlo
So was there anything special about your tea? Or was the stuff you brew at home just as good? We also really like the hot chocolate!
I don’t do coffee either…but they have some kind of iced chai tea that I’ll indulge in every once in a while if I’m with someone who wants to go in for coffee. Very yummy!
Mary – When you changed over to Firefox, did you lose all your pretty fonts?? I did!! Do you know anything about this?
We had that poem on a Winnie the Pooh record. Would you like me to sing it for you?
Do you realize how much money you save not liking Starbuck’s coffee? Lots. I don’t go there more than once or twice a year, but the kids do it once a month or so. Tertia’s friend who works there says there are people who come through the drive through every day! Smoking might be cheaper, depending how much and what kind of coffee. Congrats on keeping your record….
What sweet Starbucks’ employees. That place can be addicting though, not to mention expensive!
Congrats on the Peach Fuzz rehearsal. Let us know how it goes
Yeah, we love babying first-timers. I was so delighted to see you!
And a shameless plug: The new reduced-fat whole-grain cinnamon chip mini loaf (try offering that to every customer and still getting them through the drive thru in < 3 minutes!) is remarkably delicious. I would normally say “sinfully delicious,” but since it’s reduced-fat and whole-grain, it’s obviously quite healthful, right? Anyway, they’re purty yummy.
Andria35 sent me and I’m glad she did. I like your style of writing. Unlike you, I LIKE coffee–Starbucks, homemade, school cafeteria….. as much as possible.
ryc: Can you hear……
“Aruba, Jamaica ooo I wanna take you
Bermuda, Bahama come on pretty mama
Key largo, Montego baby why don’t we go…..”
…..coming over the computer???
ElizabethDNB wants us to take her with us when we go to the Kokomos! OY VAY!! What have I started!! ;D (tee heee!!)
Yay for no coffee! I hate the stuff.
You don’t like coffee?!?!?!
i dont like coffee either. ive tried it, but it just doesnt do much for me :-/
Like yourself, I don’t care for coffee, though I have tried to like it because it’s the social thing to do. I’ve had the brownie frappaccino and stayed up half the night because my body couldn’t handle the caffeine.
I like a little coffee with my Amaretto flavored cream and lots of sugar. LOL! I would love to see your script! When will the performance take place? And Where? Do you know who the 20,000 person was?
You have way too many comments on this post, but I’m going to have to add one because you remembered A.A. Milne. Mrs. Sellers, you are the coolest
. I’ve never had someone give me free coffee, but once I was at Borders and the guy gave me a couple sizes larger than I had ordered because he “hated” his job, or something. He was rather proud of himself.
If it’s any consolation, I’ve NEVER been to a Starbuck’s. There were never any near where I lived. Ever. I walked by one once in a mall. Does that count?
This is so unfair….why do you always get more comments!? *sigh*
NO COFFEE!!!! I thought that was the fuel of the the homeschooling mom world?! I did have to cut down recently as I started spinning out of control in the moods department. I am now down to 2 or so cups first thing in the morning, another before lunch a large “Monster” in the afternoon and sometimes one last cup of coffee after dinner to help me get the rest of the housework done and make up for 8 years of no sleep.
Do you drink 50,000 cups of tea a day?
love the poem. I am a big Pooh fan., love his words on friendship