Good riddence
Doug Thompson July 2, 2008 - 6:39am.
Starbucks, the Seatlle-based company that proved Americans will drink acidic swill if you call it gourmet coffee, is closing 600 stores nationwide.
While I hate to see 12,000 people lose their jobs in these bad economic times, I've never understand how anyone could pay $3.50 for a cup of what Starbucks tries to pass off as coffee. All of their so-called "blends" were more acid than coffee. A large coffee at Frank and Sally Walker's Cafe del Sol in Floyd costs less than half what Starbucks charges and it is, at least, a good cuppa joe. So, for that matter, is the 60 cents a cup large coffee to go at West End Market.
I too am puzzled at the
I too am puzzled at the cult-like following of Starbucks. It's wonder that vile conconction doesn't burn a hole through the bottom of the cup! Honestly, I don't think anyone really likes Starbucks - I just think everone is scared to admit they don't like it for fear of being labeled weird or unsophisticated - sort of like admitting you didn't like "The English Patient". Good riddance, although I too have sympathy for the Starbucks workers who are getting the axe in tough economic times.
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Sophisticated? I like Starbucks well enough, and I've spent plenty of money there - but that's the very first time I've heard someone call Starbucks sophisticated.
A trip down memory lane...
Doug,
would love to see you, even over a cup of good or bad Joe! I am now living outside Seattle and am an administrator of a health care center.(Go figure).
Was just back for a visit in Check. Wish i had known you were so near by. drop me a line.
K
Kay, good to hear from you
Sorry we missed connections when you were in Check. I remember that Mexican dinner we shared in San Diego about 15 years ago. I'll drop you a line via email.
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