Coffer Lovers? Mr. Coffee or Keurig single serve brewer?

[Scepticalscribe]

Be careful. Soon you will need a bigger cupboard.

This has been known to happen…….

It has happened with me, but not with coffee. No, for me, it is books.

Yes, I buy them, in bookshops, or online. But they also seem to reproduce of their own accord. My books breed; they do it slyly, sneakily, and then demand lebensraum for their many and invariably growing numbers of bound offspring.

In fact, so far, in my mother's home, there are three rooms with floor to ceiling bookshelves, and other rooms with smaller sized shelving, with other books spilling onto floors, and occupying desks, and sofas….alas, most of those books are mine, strange to relate….

 

[S.B.G]

...and a bigger income!

Yes, no doubt! Upgrading on my current income is not advised at this time. But, I can hope and dream... That La Marzocco GS/3 springs into mind somewhat often.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Yes, no doubt! Upgrading on my current income is not advised at this time. But, I can hope and dream... That La Marzocco GS/3 springs into mind somewhat often.

It is also occupying a most unseemly location in mine, I must say. The location which whispers most temptingly:"I want, I want, I want…."

Actually, rather child-like, but not necessarily in an altogether fetching or winsome way……

You know all of this psychological stuff about indulging - or listening to - one's 'Inner Child'? Granted, mine is usually told (in no uncertain terms) to shut up (that is partly because my Inner Child goes by the name of Robespierre sometimes), but, occasionally, just occasionally, young Maximilien does get let out long enough to let say something…..

And this something is an insistent whisper which informs me: "I want, I want….."…...

 

[S.B.G]

It is also occupying a most unseemly location in mine, I must say. The location which whispers most temptingly:"I want, I want, I want…."

Actually, rather child-like, but not necessarily in an altogether fetching or winsome way……

You know all of this psychological stuff about indulging - or listening to - one's 'Inner Child'? Granted, mine is usually told (in no uncertain terms) to shut up (that is partly because my Inner Child goes by the name of Robespierre sometimes), but, occasionally, just occasionally, young Maximilien does get let out long enough to let say something…..

And this something is an insistent whisper which informs me: "I want, I want….."…...

You may have the little devil whispering into your ear more than me at this point. Right now, for me, it's so far out of my reach that it's not worth the little devils time to try and tempt me!

 

[Scepticalscribe]

You may have the little devil whispering into your ear more than me at this point. Right now, for me, it's so far out of my reach that it's not worth the little devils time to try and tempt me!

Well, I am trying to suppress my own little devil, too.

Within reach, is one thing; within sanity spending sprees is quite another…...

 

[Kurwenal]

This has been known to happen…….

It has happened with me, but not with coffee. No, for me, it is books.

Hmmm....perhaps we could start a book exchange. That is, unless you plan to join the Peace Corps soon.

My friend, it's too late!

Yes, no doubt! Upgrading on my current income is not advised at this time. But, I can hope and dream... That La Marzocco GS/3 springs into mind somewhat often.

It is also occupying a most unseemly location in mine, I must say. The location which whispers most temptingly:"I want, I want, I want…."

Well, I am trying to suppress my own little devil, too.

Now, dear friends, remember that it is just, after all, coffee. A scoop of Folger's freeze dried, a bit of hot water from the tap, three shots of chocolate syrup....that's all you need. Beyond that, it's all just hype.......



(Good lord that video is sexist......)

 

[S.B.G]

Hmmm....perhaps we could start a book exchange. That is, unless you plan to join the Peace Corps soon.

Now, dear friends, remember that it is just, after all, coffee. A scoop of Folger's freeze dried, a bit of hot water from the tap, three shots of chocolate syrup....that's all you need. Beyond that, it's all just hype.......


(Good lord that video is sexist......)

Yes, of course, just... hype.

That commercial clip video sure came across as not only sexist, but quite an insulting way to treat a spouse!

 

[Shrink]

Now, dear friends, remember that it is just, after all, coffee. A scoop of Folger's freeze dried, a bit of hot water from the tap, three shots of chocolate syrup....that's all you need. Beyond that, it's all just hype.......



(Good lord that video is sexist......)

JUST!?

JUST!?

There is no "just" in reference to coffee!

 

[Kurwenal]

but quite an insulting way to treat a spouse!

And coffee!



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JUST!?

JUST!?

There is no "just" in reference to coffee!

See, the inmates run around having fun, and then Shrink shows up and lays down The Law.

Apologies.

As penance, I will add an extra shot of chocolate syrup to my Folgers.

 

[Shrink]

And coffee!



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See, the inmates run around having fun, and then Shrink shows up and lays down The Law.

Apologies.

As penance, I will add an extra shot of chocolate syrup to my Folger's.

And watch that video that you made me watch yesterday....twice!

 

[S.B.G]

And coffee!



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See, the inmates run around having fun, and then Shrink shows up and lays down The Law.

Apologies.

As penance, I will add an extra shot of chocolate syrup to my Folgers.

He is a bit of a killjoy isn't he?

 

[Kurwenal]

And watch that video that you made me watch yesterday....twice!

Oh, this one of me making my morning shot?

 

[S.B.G]

Oh, this one of me making my morning shot?

If you keep that up, your dentist is going to, no doubt, scold you, as he prepares his drill....

 

[Shrink]

Oh, this one of me making my morning shot?

Ha!

No...this one...twice!

 

[Kurwenal]

If you keep that up, your dentist is going to, no doubt, scold you, as he prepares his drill....

I don't know why (other than my juvenile sense of humor), but that video cracks me up every time I watch it.

He tamps so carefully (I like the handle on that tamper, by the way), and so fastidiously spoons in the first bit of sugar. Then, blammo. The juxtaposition is just very funny.

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I imagine someone out there reading and thinking "who are you odd people and WTH happened to this thread."

Sorry.

I vote for a Keurig over Mr. Coffee, on the grounds that any product with the name "Mr." in the title is suspect.

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Ha!

No...this one...twice!

Bwahhahaha. Sat and watched that with my 3 year old daughter yesterday. Winner!

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Hmmm....perhaps we could start a book exchange. That is, unless you plan to join the Peace Corps soon.





(Good lord that video is sexist......)

Yes, of course, just... hype.

That commercial clip video sure came across as not only sexist, but quite an insulting way to treat a spouse!

Ah, yes. The Peace Corps…….I have this strange feeling that that particular post……..ah……resonated a little with a few of us (I'm still laughing, but, hey, I really like the Peace Corps)……..and I have absolutely no idea why that might be so…..

Well, unfortunately, we have no shortage of sexist videos even in these enlightened times….

JUST!?

JUST!?

There is no "just" in reference to coffee!

No 'just' at all, agreed; just Shrink's Law, immersion and complete surrender…..to the deities of Coffee….

And coffee!


See, the inmates run around having fun, and then Shrink shows up and lays down The Law.

Apologies.

As penance, I will add an extra shot of chocolate syrup to my Folgers.

As with everything else discussed on this thread, the very concept of penance acquires new levels of elasticity…...

If you keep that up, your dentist is going to, no doubt, scold you, as he prepares his drill....

As always, whenever this topic comes up, I am reminded of that scene in (rendered disturbingly, nay, horribly well in both book and movie) in 'Marathon Man'…….you all know that scene……of course you do...

 

[S.B.G]

I don't know why (other than my juvenile sense of humor), but that video cracks me up every time I watch it.

He tamps so carefully (I like the handle on that tamper, by the way), and so fastidiously spoons in the first bit of sugar. Then, blammo. The juxtaposition is just very funny.

_______

I imagine someone out there reading and thinking "who are you odd people and WTH happened to this thread."

Sorry.

I vote for a Keurig over Mr. Coffee, on the grounds that any product with the name "Mr." in the title is suspect.

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Bwahhahaha. Sat and watched that with my 3 year old daughter yesterday. Winner!

I admit that the video makes me laugh every time as well!

Now, what is a Keurig and who is Mr. Coffee?

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[Shrink]

I admit that the video makes me laugh every time as well!

Now, what is a Keurig and who is Mr. Coffee? Image ��

Why...Juan Valdez, of course!

 

[mwa]

Yessss! I'm in the 1%

<fake patronization>I commend you, my good man, for doing so.</fake patronization>

...back years ago when I used an americano machine (eg, a common Mr Coffee drip maker. ) I also bought the reusable cone basket. The plus side is that my coffee stopped tasting so much like cardboard and paper by products....

Why...Juan Valdez, of course!

Ever since I saw Bruce Almighty ONE TIME whenever I hear Juan Valdez all I can think of is that scene where he's answering prayers.

 

[Shrink]

<fake patronization>I commend you, my good man, for doing so.</fake patronization>

...back years ago when I used an americano machine (eg, a common Mr Coffee drip maker. ) I also bought the reusable cone basket. The plus side is that my coffee stopped tasting so much like cardboard and paper by products....



Ever since I saw Bruce Almighty ONE TIME whenever I hear Juan Valdez all I can think of is that scene where he's answering prayers.

I don't know what "Bruce Almighty" is...I assume that it refers to the commercials for Columbian coffee from back in the day with a character called Juan Valdez shilling for Columbian coffee...

 

[S.B.G]

I don't know what "Bruce Almighty" is...I assume that it refers to the commercials for Columbian coffee from back in the day with a character called Juan Valdez shilling for Columbian coffee...

It's a movie. Don't be so coy!

 

[Shrink]

It's a movie. Don't be so coy!

YouTube: video

Honest...not being coy. I'm not a big fan of current comedies, and particularly Jim Carey, among others.

But, thanks...at least now I get the reference!

 

[S.B.G]

Honest...not being coy. I'm not a big fan of current comedies, and particularly Jim Carey, among others.

But, thanks...at least now I get the reference!

Yeah, ok. I just know that on your DVD shelf, between The Third Man and The Maltese Falcon, is the Complete Jim Carey Collection set of films, including his In Living Color TV skits of Fire Marshall Bill!

 

[Shrink]

Yeah, ok. I just know that on your DVD shelf, between The Third Man and The Maltese Falcon, is the Complete Jim Carey Collection set of films, including his In Living Color TV skits of Fire Marshall Bill!

Busted!

Those you mention are along side all of Adam Sandler's brilliant and humorous oeuvre.

 

[mwa]

Yeah, ok. I just know that on your DVD shelf, between The Third Man and The Maltese Falcon, is the Complete Jim Carey Collection set of films, including his In Living Color TV skits of Fire Marshall Bill!

...and Casablanca.