The new coffee stop
The “stopping for coffee” experiment has been going on for a few weeks now. In case you missed the earlier blog, I moved recently and I no longer live near a 24-hour drive-thru coffee shop. Since I’m in the habit of picking up cups of java for a few of us every morning, I didn’t want to vary my routine too much even though I would have to actually get out of the car and go into the store. So I asked for your thoughts and you gave them!
Already the lovely, friendly woman behind the counter knows me and my order.
I know which days the local homeless guy will be sleeping at a back table, nursing a small coffee and which days the woman I’ve silently dubbed the “crazy Cadillac lady” will be there.
I can usually park right in front of the store and hop in, in full view of those inside and under bright lights - I feel fairly safe.
So all in all, it’s not a bad experience! As long as I don’t let my guard down and if I see something dodgy I decide to just keep driving, I have very little to worry about, I think. I was happy to read that most of you are optimistic about life in the Big Smoke and that stopping at a store in the middle of the night isn’t necessarily a dangerous thing to do!
October 18th, 2007 at 9:09 am
Where is this new coffee stop. Can you share with us the location?
October 19th, 2007 at 9:53 am
Hi Liz. The internet is - as you know - worldwide and open to anyone. I don’t feel comfortable revealing too much about my routine here. I’m sure you understand!
Cheers,
Lisa
January 18th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
So glad you are comfy with your new coffee digs…..And you are saving the environment by NOT letting your car idle in a drive through! You are setting a wonderful example for everyone! Do Remember…and Im NOT freakishly paranoid, nor am I a pesimist, but Crime DOES happen everywhere and anywhere! We ALL have to keep our eyes open….and be aware of our surroundings………day or night. Sounds like your spidey senses work well!