Zep 0 #1 September 16, 2006 One mans point of view. NSFW? clicky I think He's right Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #2 September 17, 2006 Fuckin-A!!!! dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Froggy 0 #3 September 17, 2006 QuoteI think He's right Abso-f@#$ing-lutely! -------------- We were not born to fly. And all we can do is to try not to fall... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #4 September 17, 2006 Quotehttp://www.illwillpress.com/sml.html http://www.illwillpress.com/coffeehouse.html---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vskydiver 0 #5 September 17, 2006 I think this thread is so funny. A guy in Europe/Spain followed by a guy in California followed by a guy in Vancouver followed by a guy in New York dissing on Starbucks. Have you ever been to Seattle where they have a Starbucks right across the street from a Starbucks? NO! That isn't a typo! There is a Starbucks right across the street from a Starbucks!! There are four coffee shops in my small, one stop light, town just south of Seattle and a big Starbucks is being built right between them all. You can't walk 20 paces here without hitting another coffee joint of some kind or another! They have coffee stands in the HARDWARE stores here! Every store has it's own coffee stand. Every grocery store has a coffee place like Starbucks, if not Starbucks. People are lined up down the blocks for the drive through coffee houses! I know people that buy several of these coffees every day! I think these coffees are for people that are really, REALLY bad at math. Starbucks is taking advantage of the math challenged people of the world and getting rich! When I see someone with a Starbucks paper coffee cup clutched tightly in their little hand, I have to laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Froggy 0 #6 September 17, 2006 QuoteHave you ever been to Seattle where they have a Starbucks right across the street from a Starbucks? NO! That isn't a typo! There is a Starbucks right across the street from a Starbucks!! Hey, I can easily believe that -- we have the same thing in Vancouver. The intersection of Robson and Thurlow has two Starbucks shops across the street, and is dubbed "the Starbucks corner"... It's funny... All people I know (including myself -------------- We were not born to fly. And all we can do is to try not to fall... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #7 September 17, 2006 and that''s why I LOVE it. Yep, don't hate me because I'm a Starbucks lover. And I'm not ashamed that as soon as I walk in they start my drink before I even say what I want. And put my name on the cup. And draw happy pictures on it. Nope. I'm not ashamed to spend 4 bucks a day on one latte. Really. I'm not addicted. I can stop any time I want. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #8 September 17, 2006 Quote The intersection of Robson and Thurlow has two Starbucks shops across the street, and is dubbed "the Starbucks corner"... It's funny... All people I know (including myself Oh yeah, we've been there. Just as bad as Seattle. I don't remember Starbucks in Italy, though. I think they'd get their coffee ass kicked in that country. Mmmmm, a real cappucino in the morning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cudlo 0 #9 September 17, 2006 I was so sad while being one of the "adults" on a school trip to Greece. We walk out of our hotel which was just outside the Plaka. To our right was a Starbucks, in front of us was a nice looking cafe. All of the kids wanted to go to the Starbucks because "it had real coffee" unlike what the cafe would sell us... good thing they didn't get to choose._________________________________________ "People demand freedom of speech to make up for the freedom of thought which they avoid." - Kierkegaard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rasmack 0 #10 September 17, 2006 QuoteNope. I'm not ashamed to spend 4 bucks a day on one latte... That's fine, but you still need to put some f$#@ing coffee in the milk, and the espresso used should be strong enough to punch right through a Starbucks papercup. That's how you get a latte with some taste.HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #11 September 17, 2006 With you 100% I love this thread. Everyone knows that theses CostaFortune coffee houses make shite coffee, have REALLY embarrassing names for their crap (& staff!!) and charge waaay over the odds for the 'product' - so why the fuck are their premises fuck always full? We're off to Spain next week and I know that we're going to get proper, excellent quality coffee and any number of cafes for a sensible price. I know that I probably wont be able to understand the menu because I don't speak Spanish not because some marketing tosser has made up new words. . (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rasmack 0 #12 September 17, 2006 Actually this thread just made me go out and buy new coffee beans. Nothing like freshly ground coffee in a press pot. HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #13 September 17, 2006 Excellent .. I use a cafeteria too and like that you call it a Press Pot ... 'It does what it says on the box'. You don't need big chrome plated/expensive machines to make a decent cup of Java. . (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zep 0 #14 September 17, 2006 QuoteExcellent .. I use a cafeteria too and like that you call it a Press Pot ... 'It does what it says on the box'. You don't need big chrome plated/expensive machines to make a decent cup of Java. . No but these coffee makers are inexpensive an no good home should be without one This one cost me € 58.00 Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #15 September 17, 2006 Hi - I have a similar one too (£17 from tesco) - it lives in the cupboard most of the time ... makes great expresso (and throthy milk) ... but I still use my cafeteria much more. I also love the smell of fresh ground beans in the house too. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImGunnaJump 0 #16 September 17, 2006 QuoteI also love the smell of fresh ground beans in the house too. Oh, that is the best isn't it?? It's such a great thing to wake you up in the morning"...I've learned that while the "needs" in life are important (food, water, shelter), it's the "wants" in life (ice cream, chocolate, sex) that make it worth the effort." Kbordson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #17 September 17, 2006 Yeap .... not the best but a close 2nd (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #18 September 17, 2006 QuoteI think these coffees are for people that are really, REALLY bad at math. Starbucks is taking advantage of the math challenged people of the world and getting rich! When I see someone with a Starbucks paper coffee cup clutched tightly in their little hand, I have to laugh Yes, I'll be laughing all the way to my very early retirement, thank you. Normally I wouldn't bother replying to such obviously superficial, stereotypical and grossly generalized statements but, well, don't mess with my coffee.Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #19 September 17, 2006 I'm a sucker for seeing my own name and happy pictures, too.Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #20 September 17, 2006 You know, I don't mind Starbucks haters. Coffee, like anything else is certainly a personal preference. But the whole argument about a "real" coffee or "real" latte---I'm a little lost---can someone please explain to me how your "real" coffee/latte/cappuccino is made differently? It's hilarious to me the grossly anti-what's-popular people. I mean if you don't like something, fine. I'm not a big fan of the new leggings trend, myself. But generally it's the same people that will just hate anything b/c it happens to be popular. And well, that just silly.Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImGunnaJump 0 #21 September 17, 2006 QuoteYeap .... not the best but a close 2nd "...I've learned that while the "needs" in life are important (food, water, shelter), it's the "wants" in life (ice cream, chocolate, sex) that make it worth the effort." Kbordson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImGunnaJump 0 #22 September 17, 2006 Quoteand that''s why I LOVE it. Yep, don't hate me because I'm a Starbucks lover. And I'm not ashamed that as soon as I walk in they start my drink before I even say what I want. And put my name on the cup. And draw happy pictures on it. I talked Starbucks in the ghetto latte thread...I go there because, even with the stupid terminology required to order and the fact that it is way over-priced, I love that darn Caramel Macchiatto! I've got a nice little espresso machine and can make a pretty good Macch. at home, but sometimes I just don't feel like foolin' w/it all grounds, etc. even though I do love the smell it leaves in the house."...I've learned that while the "needs" in life are important (food, water, shelter), it's the "wants" in life (ice cream, chocolate, sex) that make it worth the effort." Kbordson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PLFXpert 0 #23 September 17, 2006 QuoteI've got a nice little espresso machine and can make a pretty good Macch. at home, but sometimes I just don't feel like foolin' w/it all grounds, etc. even though I do love the smell it leaves in the house That's my issue. Weirdly enough it's far easier to make the two-minute drive in the morning than to do all that. And the $4 to save myself the effort is worth it. Our neighbor drives out for his coffee every morning too--except he goes to the jiffy store next door. Everyone has their personal splurges; one of mine is coffee. it's even in my budget. I just load my Starbucks card online once/month when I pay the monthly energy & mortgage bills.Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ImGunnaJump 0 #24 September 17, 2006 ***Everyone has their personal splurges...I just load my Starbucks card online once/month when I pay the monthly energy & mortgage bills. You know, I knew they had cards but I wasn't thinking about them this way - I was thinking they were one just time use things, like a gift card. I didn't realize you could re-load 'emI'm not a morning person - I have to have my jet fuel in the morning, one way or the other!"...I've learned that while the "needs" in life are important (food, water, shelter), it's the "wants" in life (ice cream, chocolate, sex) that make it worth the effort." Kbordson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites squirrel 0 #25 September 17, 2006 Did you know that there is a starbucks in the lower level of the Capital building in DC? At least there was one a few years ago. ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
PLFXpert 0 #23 September 17, 2006 QuoteI've got a nice little espresso machine and can make a pretty good Macch. at home, but sometimes I just don't feel like foolin' w/it all grounds, etc. even though I do love the smell it leaves in the house That's my issue. Weirdly enough it's far easier to make the two-minute drive in the morning than to do all that. And the $4 to save myself the effort is worth it. Our neighbor drives out for his coffee every morning too--except he goes to the jiffy store next door. Everyone has their personal splurges; one of mine is coffee. it's even in my budget. I just load my Starbucks card online once/month when I pay the monthly energy & mortgage bills.Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImGunnaJump 0 #24 September 17, 2006 ***Everyone has their personal splurges...I just load my Starbucks card online once/month when I pay the monthly energy & mortgage bills. You know, I knew they had cards but I wasn't thinking about them this way - I was thinking they were one just time use things, like a gift card. I didn't realize you could re-load 'emI'm not a morning person - I have to have my jet fuel in the morning, one way or the other!"...I've learned that while the "needs" in life are important (food, water, shelter), it's the "wants" in life (ice cream, chocolate, sex) that make it worth the effort." Kbordson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #25 September 17, 2006 Did you know that there is a starbucks in the lower level of the Capital building in DC? At least there was one a few years ago. ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
