…and maybe removing the training wheels!
Fred Peterson & Carl McIntyre were already at the counter of proud Czech Josef Rusicka’s “Joe’s Café & Coffee” when I arrived this fine foggy & warm (+30ºF) Saint Paul, Minnesota morning! They were both enjoying their Danger Bay Collectible Mugs of organically & shade-grown, fair trade, Rusicka-blend coffee, with Joe, as always hovering with a carafe of this fine elixir of the morning to refill the mugs as needed.
Josef, like any great host, quickly noted my civilian clothing as I entered the warmth of the café:
“You get fired, Boomer?” he said as he grabbed a mug, and had it filled & waiting at my usual place at the counter before I crossed the few feet separating the counter from the door.
“Naw,” I answered as I sat between my two friends, “just burning some vacation time.”
“You’re ‘batching it’ this week,” Carl rumbled, “the ol’ lady’s gonna be in New York, right?”
“I’m sure ‘T’ would appreciate hearing herself so referred,” I said, “Yep, I just dropped her off at the airport.”
“Party every night,” Fred smiled, “Gonna get down, I suspect.”
“Oh yeah,” I said with just a touch of irony in my voice, “That’s me—party, party—and nothin’ but party!”
“You’ll be asleep by 8pm.”
“Probably,” I sighed, “But I got a few household projects that I may—emphasis on the ‘may’ part—to try and get done.”
“So,” Carl asked, totally changing the subject, “When are you gonna take the training wheels off?”
“Funny you should mention that,” I answered, “Jay called early this morning and asked the same question.”
“Well?” Carl persisted, “We gotta fly solo sometime.”
“Yeah—but…”
“But what?”
“Yesterday I didn’t blatantly promote Danger Bay,” I protested, “and the hits took a nose-dive.”
“So?”
“What does our resident blog expert have to say about that?” Fred asked.
“The same,” I said, “but has offered to help us improve this blog—the geeky stuff that I don’t completely understand.”
“I’ll think about it.”
And so I have…TO BE CONTINUED…
Filed under: Old Men & Coffee Shops | Tagged: Old Men & Coffee Shops Series, Training Wheels
Hmm…maybe need a promotional department director in charge of marketing. gizmo and gadgets…that’s what will make it pop!
Vacation my butt, sounds like T left you a big honeydo list.
The list is mine–this time
Steve has his own lists too… I never know what I’ll come home too
Love the adventure!
Lysa: Today seems to be a day to putter at the little things–tomorrow–I’ll surprise myself. It is the little things that add up.
I’ve been toying with the idea of a post on the Scoop explaining my blogroll, and why each blog merits reading. I think I just might have to do it, with lots of linky business happening. Maybe one of my three readers will find some new reading material that way.
Sarah: Hey! I visit your “Independent Blog (I prefer that to outside blog)!
Good morning! (a day late LOL) I can’t wait to hear what T thinks about her new moniker. I say forget the list. Take the time off and enjoy yourself. Stay up ’til 8:15 even.
Sarah, if you promote me to your 3 readers, I’ll promote you to my 3 and if we have no overlaps we may actually double our readership! he he
Mornin’ Maggie: I’m running a little behind, so I’ve not yet posted for today. It’s my list of stuff I need to get done. I’m usually too tired after work for such things as projects. I guess vacation means doing what you want.
I’m kindda glad I”m late because you cracked me up!! between Sarah’s and Maggie’s 6 readers and Bob making fun of Jack’s list…….
Ines: Sometimes late is good!
Maggie, There’s nothing wrong with T’s new moniker
I promise!
Boomer, Well I hope recaulking the bathroom is high up on Steves list, my dad arrives in a week and a half!
Lysa: Not my favorite chore–that’s for sure!