August 2008 Blog Posts (59)

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the fog outside is so thick that even the birds are undercover

I woke up early this morning to the sound of birds out side my window having an argument; is that possible.

The fog outside is so thick even the birds are undercover. Will the sun come out to play today; I ask?



I had set the alarm for around six but had forgotten. I was so relaxed but fully away thinking about the thinks I wanted to get done today. When the alarm did go off it caught me by surprise – it took me a moment to cancel the sound but it was too late to go back to that… Continue

Added by Steve MacDowall on August 16, 2008 at 4:40am — No Comments

close my eyes; thinking pleasant thoughts.

I finished the Thursday File newsletter late on Wednesday. I thought the file was a very good one this week. Those who read this little ramble – please let me know what you thought. – oh and let me also know if you are on twitter?



Yesterday was a blast I was feeling great and worked hard; got lots accomplished.



Today, I think it has to do with the weather; I woke up with another headache, this time week, so I thought it might go away – then I’ve been having a lot of… Continue

Added by Steve MacDowall on August 15, 2008 at 4:52am — No Comments

my eyes seemed to want to meet each other

It’s going to be a long day at work today- a full day and I still have not finished the Thursday File that goes out tomorrow morning. I’ll have to work that out in between my calls today.



Had coffee yesterday at Starbucks with a good old chat with a friend.



Liz made a fantastic dinner for us last night. Lemon Basel Spaghetti with shrimps and scallops with veggies from the garden. This was toped of with a delightful chocolate dessert with Ice-cream.



I worked on… Continue

Added by Steve MacDowall on August 13, 2008 at 2:19am — No Comments

SP-1 For Coffee & Webbeams Integration

SelbySoft has added Webbeams integration to the SP-1 for Coffee & Tea POS system. This has been something we have been wanting to do for quite a while now!



This addition to SP-1 allows stores to better manage their wifi connections and hotspots. Webbeams integration will give your store a more professional and secure method of maintaining wireless access.



Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions!



SelbySoft,… Continue

Added by Mike Spence on August 12, 2008 at 1:20pm — No Comments

pounding away

I woke up early this morning with a very bad migraine headache. I’ve take some medicine but it’s still pounding away.

I hope it’s going to be a good day out today. I only have one call to make this morning then I’m off until 1:30 for a full afternoon of work. I plan to go to Chapters/Starbucks and relax this morning and meet a few people and read or do some writing.



When I was growing up I would go up to my uncle’s place in northern Ontario and I would take long walks in the… Continue

Added by Steve MacDowall on August 12, 2008 at 3:11am — No Comments

to the beach

I get up early most mornings but yesterday, Sunday I slept in. Saturday night I was up late watching old TV programs on DVDs; finally succumbing at 2am. Once up though I made breakfast for two – something simple - a beagle with cheese, egg and bacon. Beverly dropped me off at Chapters/Starbucks; she had to work. I read, drank coffee; actually laities and just relaxed. When she picked me up, we headed home. Around four, I made hamburgers on the BBQ along with onions, zucchini, cherry tomatoes,… Continue

Added by Steve MacDowall on August 11, 2008 at 11:05am — No Comments

Rain, rain, go away.

Well I was a little bit more prepared this morning – got everything set up before I started, which got me off to a good start. So far today we have had a little sun, a little rain, but mostly it has just been cloudy and foggy.

My work day is almost over, only three more phone calls -- then off for a coffee and a meeting with two guys about our house.

I really need to spend some time this weekend cleaning up the studio. It’s a real mess.

Added by Steve MacDowall on August 8, 2008 at 8:11am — 1 Comment

gray cells

I worked on the Thursday File late last night to finish it off and schedule it for today’s mailing. The last thing I looked at was my schedule for today. But between leaving the computer and hitting the sack my little tired gray cells missed something – I set my alarm and decided to sleep in until 5:45; giving me a good 45 minutes to get ready for my first call. I came down stairs, put the water on for coffee, turned on the computer, went back made the coffee took it into the studio. Checked me… Continue

Added by Steve MacDowall on August 7, 2008 at 4:19am — No Comments

Program Update: Chajulense Association and STIAP, Guatemala

By Jose Luis Zarate, Coffee Kids Program Director



From July 21-27, Jose Carlos Leon Vargas and I spent nine days visiting Coffee Kids' counterparts, the Chajulense Association and Union of Independent Workers of Alianza Ranch (STIAP) in Guatemala.



The Chajulense Association was formed by a group of coffee growers 20 years ago in the department of El Quiche,… Continue

Added by Coffee Kids on August 6, 2008 at 1:03pm — No Comments

it's going to be a long day. . .

I could not sleep last night so I finally got up at 4am ground up some coffee beans and made myself a strong pot of Sumatra

It’s going to be a long day; I’m looking forward to it I just hope I last through it all.

Added by Steve MacDowall on August 6, 2008 at 1:55am — No Comments

stop making sense Greg

today I was on the BBC interviewed by the Phil the shows host.



Being Australian running a business in England they wanted to know what I thought of Starbucks closing branches in Oz.



Markets mature and simplified mass market approaches don't work forever.

The general economics affects everyone.

For sometime now the chains have been 'grabbing spots almost regardless of skyhigh rents.

The economic reality of these rents against ROI had to come home to roost… Continue

Added by cardinalgogo on August 5, 2008 at 1:45pm — No Comments

Friends at Starbucks

This morning I sent out a few emails to friends to let them know I would be over at Starbucks from 10am until noon. Two dropped over – it was great Bob was first and we had a great chat then Rob and his friend dropped over as Bob was leaving. I must say it was a delightful morning.



A little note on the flies that keep trying to entertain me each morning; they are so annoying. Each one plays hide and seek but I get them in the end. It’s turning into a little ritual. Today was a little… Continue

Added by Steve MacDowall on August 5, 2008 at 11:54am — No Comments

just braggin'

one of my regulars uses a picture of one of my lattes for his Gmail chat profile.

Added by Joe Stormer on August 4, 2008 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Radiohead = Coffee

It was about 8:30 when they swung long, dangling light bars from their hiding places to fill much of the stage almost like long icicles dangling in a cave. The stage was quicly flooded with dense chemical smoke and just as the sun set over the back of the stage at Verizon Wireless Center I saw a band of dark figures wander on the stage, fueling a frenzy of cheering and applause. I, along with thousands of other adoring fans, had been anticipating this moments for months so much so that we all… Continue

Added by Chris DeMarse on August 4, 2008 at 7:30am — 4 Comments

Solzhenitsyn died on Sunday

Sunday was really good but the lawn did not fair too well with all the cars but the amount of rain we’re having it should bounce back quickly.

I woke up at 5:00 but stayed in bed until 5:30 listening to the rain. It’s rally coming down. I’m off work until 1pm but my afternoon is a packed one going right to 5:30 without a break.



Going to make some breakfast now and take it up to my wife who is still in bed. Then I might go over to Chapters to have a coffee and read a… Continue

Added by Steve MacDowall on August 4, 2008 at 6:15am — No Comments

going out for a bite to eat... (and I really need my coffee)

As you know The Eagles played last night in Moncton just down the road from us and the girls Liz and Jessica decided to earn a little cash; parking cars; this drew in Beverly and since we also had Shannon over well the only boy out there was Anthony and he was a hit. The girls were down at the entrance of the driveway with a sign ‘Parking $10. Beverly was at the other end parking each vehicle so they could get out when the concert was over. They filled every space up we had over 35 cars and… Continue

Added by Steve MacDowall on August 3, 2008 at 5:45am — No Comments

Moving to Denver. Need info.

I am moving to Denver from Kansas City at the end of August. I am unfamiliar with the coffee scene and need suggestions on where to go or possibly... a job. All info is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Tisha

Added by Tisha on August 2, 2008 at 2:50pm — 1 Comment

The Eagles are playing tonight just down the road from us

Saturday Morning: woke up late; 5:30am only 3 hours after the party goers (the campers in the fields across the road for tonight’s open air concert: the Eagles) went quite. It was a rough night – I find it had to understand that people visiting a neighborhood, don’t think of others.



As I was on the phone I looked out the window – a smile came to my mind and must have transformed to my face and voice “What’s so funny?” I was asked. “O, it’s just poring out – the rain is really coming… Continue

Added by Steve MacDowall on August 2, 2008 at 8:02am — No Comments

Coming Soon...New Factory Reserve!

Posted by: Steve Hawthorne



On Wednesday, August 6th, we will be debuting our latest Factory Reserve Coffee...Las Mujeres de Guayata Colombia. We're very excited to introduce this very unique coffee that is grown and exported by an all women's coffee coop in the Guayata region of Colombia.



Here's what our Master Roaster, Stephen Bybee, had to say about this coffee:



"Founded in 1998 by 30 female, Colombian coffee farmers, Las Mujeres de Guayata is a women’s'… Continue

Added by Stone Creek Coffee Roasters on August 1, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

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