tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post5661673382287765776..comments2023-11-02T09:41:20.984-04:00Comments on Paisley Rain Boots: The Coffee Shop Chronicles - Special Weekend EditionSarah Huizengahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07326211901751159368noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-37937815986269531022014-02-18T17:22:14.913-05:002014-02-18T17:22:14.913-05:00And yes, here, you are part of the story...for it&...And yes, here, you are part of the story...for it's an old pub and there are not many chairs. A coffee bar, I guess, because we pull up a stool and sit at the bar!<br />Turn The Pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548140163786183521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-40695064697854352242014-02-18T17:19:09.578-05:002014-02-18T17:19:09.578-05:00You know, Sarah, I love my small town coffee shop....You know, Sarah, I love my small town coffee shop. You have inspired me to take some shots of it the next time we go for our fresh scones and pastries along with a real cappucino (my friend Nina always has an espresso in the tiny little cup). But here, the owners, (Mother and Son) know my name, they ask about the kids and tell some great tale or story of a good book...a not so good book, a great dvd (we like to share the BBC ones), the upcoming outdoor spring and summer markets, (if the snow ever ends), or I daresay some town gossip. Yes, it's a great place and I can't wait to share it with you. You will love it! AlohaTurn The Pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548140163786183521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-57406018658389566242014-02-11T17:33:55.412-05:002014-02-11T17:33:55.412-05:00I have all kinds of coffee shops nearby. If I just...I have all kinds of coffee shops nearby. If I just want a coffee, any of them will do - otherwise, I much prefer my independent (now closed - sob) coffee shop. Oh yeah, I really need to find myself a new coffee shop. I loved your observations!Karen Lakishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14493883087361055962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-58209924951215155522014-02-11T13:16:29.758-05:002014-02-11T13:16:29.758-05:00My 84 year-old mom has a gentleman friend, 92, who...My 84 year-old mom has a gentleman friend, 92, who lives in Newfoundland -- and he is very tech savvy with his Kindle and Ipad. Amazing! Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06116903234641971344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-11472531062535673302014-02-10T18:02:44.573-05:002014-02-10T18:02:44.573-05:00Well told story! No Panera Bread close by but hav...Well told story! No Panera Bread close by but have learned that I prefer the small coffee shops to the chain places, they just feel more "homey".Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11013919598339085102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-1826031870833461892014-02-10T09:50:08.826-05:002014-02-10T09:50:08.826-05:00I wonder if you went to a free-standing Panera bre...I wonder if you went to a free-standing Panera bread if you would have a similar experience? The mall, yes so loud, I wouldn't be able to think to write. I do like my stand in Starbuck's, although at times it can get pretty loud in there too if you are there at the wrong time (school getting out) as the high school girls get REAL chatty. Another great chronicle though!Kim Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16765296400379609580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-22516132508570869282014-02-09T22:55:42.082-05:002014-02-09T22:55:42.082-05:00I love your last sentence--about being part of the...I love your last sentence--about being part of the story in the Coffee Shop. And I love how you eavesdrop--I'm a shameless eavesdropper. :-) This was a treat to have an "extra" coffee shop adventure to read. Take care!Tina Fariss Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659018994558471570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-426442069523389852014-02-09T22:29:57.835-05:002014-02-09T22:29:57.835-05:00I love Panera! But not for a coffee shop. They hav...I love Panera! But not for a coffee shop. They have awesome salads and I love their tomato soup and grilled cheese. Wish we had one here. Love your series. Roxi Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00764714808872131907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-57686095075955372872014-02-09T21:20:49.090-05:002014-02-09T21:20:49.090-05:00I was wondering what would happen if you changed c...I was wondering what would happen if you changed coffee shops. I secretly wanted you to stay at the other one. I was curious about the regulars! I'm glad you took the chance to see what it was like elsewhere! I enjoyed this story also. I, too, like quieter places. So, now what will it be, the regular or another adventure. I'm anxious to see where you go next! I read the posts about Mallory. That must have been a heart wrenching few moments till you could get to her! So thankful she was fine!Cathy H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10779935742253650385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-51811842907189090522014-02-09T19:05:43.949-05:002014-02-09T19:05:43.949-05:00Unfortunately I don't have a small independent...Unfortunately I don't have a small independent coffee shop near me, but I do have a Panera, and the orange scones are delicious. I love your observations and wish that I had a place similar to yours. Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10857633931690620336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-15948705644619531292014-02-09T18:41:15.773-05:002014-02-09T18:41:15.773-05:00The coffee shop is the total winner in this compar...The coffee shop is the total winner in this comparison. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-52939023898358580042014-02-09T16:30:02.420-05:002014-02-09T16:30:02.420-05:00In the beginning of yourpst when II read they serv...In the beginning of yourpst when II read they served Chai latte! I was going to stop???the key word is WAS...not anymore<br />! You saved me time & money!...:)JPjp@A Green Ridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15217268829093983376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-63727403561007583322014-02-09T14:06:45.929-05:002014-02-09T14:06:45.929-05:00as they say in real estate: "location, locati...as they say in real estate: "location, location, location" It does make a big difference - even when you are merely an observer. Nickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236806773789677957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-22899869514011058912014-02-09T13:46:59.966-05:002014-02-09T13:46:59.966-05:00Add me the list of those who prefer your regular c...Add me the list of those who prefer your regular coffee shop :) I could not bring myself to read about your daughter - I have two young adults and one younger teen who will be learning to drive soon...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-73084257780710915372014-02-09T11:52:04.947-05:002014-02-09T11:52:04.947-05:00Sarah, I love your dry sense of humour! I have to ...Sarah, I love your dry sense of humour! I have to say that when I want to really treat myself I go to an independent place. When I want to grab and go, a chain will do. I love Rebecca's comment about "my pleasure" and "no problem". I hadn't thought about it before but what a difference in the way each makes you feel!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-11741388553019039492014-02-09T11:48:32.432-05:002014-02-09T11:48:32.432-05:00Ohhhh my-first-a treat for a weekend edition of t...Ohhhh my-first-a treat for a weekend edition of the CSC. I know you appreciate your little shop more that ever now. At least you've had a chance to compare. In all honesty-I could not read your post about Mallory after seeing the photos. My biggest fear is my youngest on the road and That happening. I am however, relieved to see that Suburu lives up to its name and that your sweet one is/ was ok. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504093426791656205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-25091464030299580872014-02-09T10:29:53.703-05:002014-02-09T10:29:53.703-05:00And quite the story about Mallory. I can understa...And quite the story about Mallory. I can understand the blessing and curse of seeing it happen. For her though, it was only a blessing. Maybe that's the way to make right with it. My family all drive Subarus. Great cars that keep you going in all situations. Practical I guess. I'm glad you have those photos. An uncomfortable but great reminder. It's so easy to forget.Simon https://www.blogger.com/profile/03844538179633976411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-69266370987661532602014-02-09T10:26:21.465-05:002014-02-09T10:26:21.465-05:00Stepping outside your comfort zone. There's ...Stepping outside your comfort zone. There's a Panera around here, but not in a mall. I don't do malls unless I absolutely can't get "it" somewhere else. My grandmother used to enjoy going people watching. I'm guessing your substitute coffee shop good for that. Could have taken some sneaky shots there too.<br />Back to your old standby me thinnks.Simon https://www.blogger.com/profile/03844538179633976411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-46812091307859817182014-02-09T09:38:26.847-05:002014-02-09T09:38:26.847-05:00Great comparision but I knew the coffee shop would...Great comparision but I knew the coffee shop would win out. I can see where you are getting your inspiration in the book. Ahayes1225https://www.blogger.com/profile/04998171547592017338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-20205537509891079482014-02-09T08:26:41.827-05:002014-02-09T08:26:41.827-05:00Great piece Sarah . . . I appreciated and agreed ...Great piece Sarah . . . I appreciated and agreed with the comparisons of the mall Panera coffee shop and your usual Friday coffee shop. <br /><br />And the piece about black ice, Mallory, totaled car vs very large Dodge truck . . . has me still in goose bumps . . .Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-69920974309435538092014-02-09T08:24:02.223-05:002014-02-09T08:24:02.223-05:00Scratching her head through her hat - yuck!! I'...Scratching her head through her hat - yuck!! I'm ready to head back to your other coffee shop! I want to go where everybody knows your name…Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13318991328136593536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-83412356566020207252014-02-09T07:53:52.657-05:002014-02-09T07:53:52.657-05:00Interesting. I do love smaller, privately owned p...Interesting. I do love smaller, privately owned places. However, the one thing I enjoy from one chain, Chick fil a, is when I say thank you for something, their employees always say, "My pleasure." What a pleasure that really is to me! So much better than the ever popular, "No problem." Suburban Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16135537886717771317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6346935990049787898.post-81532972809709932282014-02-09T07:17:30.874-05:002014-02-09T07:17:30.874-05:00Interesting is it the difference between an indepe...Interesting is it the difference between an independent and a chain I wonder ? Looks like the Coffee Shop wins hands down ...Viv@Thoughts from the Desktophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730298140439036198noreply@blogger.com