Coffee Talk

[Sandy Eggo]

While getting a fresh cup of java this a.m. (Dunkin blend) at the coffee station here at work, some co-workers and I had a discussion about a theory I have with the nusery rhyme "Humpty Dumpty". Some of you may remember the story....Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall and had a great fall...etc. After much thought of the facts surrounding the event, I've come to the conclusion that Mr. Dumpty was pushed. At a minimum, the fact that he was on the wall to begin with is suspect.

Thoughts?

[Henry Hawk]

I think, without a doubt, that Humpty was drunk.  He merely drank more than an egg of his size should consume.  I really believe, he sat on that wall, and was completely inebriated and was on the verge of blacking out, and fell to his demise.

[followsthewolf]

Was he actually on the wall because he was suicidal?

Did the wall provide him with some sort of last-minute chance to savor his mortality?

Was there a crowd below, sadistically chanting "Jump! Jump!" because they were enjoying the spectacle of a large, fragile being reaching the end and about to throw off his mortal coil?

Was there family involved?

A suicide note, that might not show a sunny-side-up philosophy?

Who were his enemies? And those who might stand to profit from the shattering of shell?

Truly, this is no yolk. Scrambled thinking is the cause for an over-easy investigation of this case, and it might never be cracked. 

[The Troll]

  This case is certainly eggexciting.

[Palehorse]

I subscribe to the modern day forensically supported theory that Dumpty neither jumped nor was pushed, but rather, as recent advances in forensic science have proven beyond a shadow of a doubt via the resulting genetic material discovered in the former dungeons of a historic chicken farmer, ( collected by and stolen from, criminal investigators during the ancient investigation into the matter and which included a sample of the "yolk" material discovered at the scene back then), that HD in fact "hatched"; and in all likelihood was out cackling in the bushes as the gathered crowd engaged in speculative and emotional crime solving surrounding what was, in fact, a natural process.

Genetic research indicates that not only did the HD egg hatch, but his ancestors continue to live today; crowing at each and every sunrise and sunset, in unabashed mockery of all the king's horses and men!

[Sandy Eggo]

You guys crack me up! I'd have to scramble to lay out something half as creative.

[The Troll]

  This is one "case" that won't take "3 minutes" by a "hard boiled" detective to "pooch:  I would consider the "case" "cracked".  You can take that "sunny side up" and "fry" it. 

[Henry Hawk]

  This is one "case" that won't take "3 minutes" by a "hard boiled" detective to "pooch:  I would consider the "case" "cracked".  You can take that "sunny side up" and "fry" it. 

Troll, I may not always agree with you on politics....but, sun ofa gun...YOU are one funny guy....THAT was pretty good stuff....

PH, I recently saw an episode of CSI that had this very same conclusion... ............interesting

[Sandy Eggo]

The topic of conversation this morning was workplace coffee clubs and how much money someone saves with that option vice stopping to get coffee.

There's a local mom & pop place with delicious coffee that I like. It costs  $1.45 a med cup. The coffee club is $1 a week and unlimited cups (but I only drink 2 tops or they'll be peeling me off the ceiling ). How do you do your morning coffee? Or do you even have morning coffee?

[followsthewolf]

We each kick in a couple of bucks to buy coffee and take turns making it. We grind from beans so we had to invest in a grinder, too. (I would not have believed it, but the coffee is much better that way. (Also, don't make it in a pot, use an insulated pitcher so it doesn't sit on a burner and get burned.) We found that taking those steps led to a great cup of coffee with minimal relative cost. Can be done cheaper, but it ends up being bitter.

[Palehorse]

Starbucks is my preferred stop, however despite the fact I have a nice supply of gift cards that assure I don't spend anything to grab a "venti" on my way to work, I actually found an, (dare I say it?  ) "instant" coffee that pimp slaps my system into gear and tastes great as well! 

"Nescafe Classico" which I was weaseled into trying via the mailbox and the arrival of a 3 pack sample one day a couple of months back.

I nuke a container of water in the morning, then pour it into my "man sized" insulated travel mug after spooning in my taste driven amount of the coffee. . . By the time I get a couple of miles down the road, I'm already gettin my caffein buzz on! 

2 cups is about what my mug amounts to; any more than that and my scalp starts crawling and I'll be needing a catheter!!!!!!!!   

[sally]

We have a similar set up at work. We have a couple people who make outstanding coffee and have been designated the official coffee makers, but we all pitch in on supplies, coffees and equipment. They usually make a pot of a mild or medium roast and a dark roast in the morning and after lunch they'll make a pot of the desert type coffee and a pot of regular stuff. We just took up another collection for a third coffee pot for hot water for teas and other stuff.  Our office is so large than when we take up a collection for things it normally only costs a buck or two. I like the grinder idea and I think I'll suggest it. We have regular pots, but maybe I'll pick up a couple insulated ones that way they can transfer it over.

[Sandy Eggo]

The topic today?

What is the one product that you won't compromise on?

If I have ranch dressing, it has to be Hidden Valley and life is too short for cheap beer.

You?

[The Troll]

The topic today?

What is the one product that you won't compromise on?

If I have ranch dressing, it has to be Hidden Valley and life is too short for cheap beer.

You?

  After years and years of testing, here's three of my best choices.

  La Choy Soy Sauce

  Lee & Perrins Worcestershire sauce

  Mc Ihkenny Co.  Tabasco Sauce

[followsthewolf]

Are we talking strictly food here?