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Going For Coffee!

Today I had my second time going for coffee inside of one week.  I have really enjoyed both episodes!  The place I've "coffeed" is at Kane's Corner in Kaslo which is directly across from the community garden where I spend a considerable amount of time.  I notice that my garden colleagues have coffee on our Monday morning work parties and of course I have been invited but I generally decline.  

Last Thursday, my friend David bought me coffee at Kane's Corner after we did our Thursday hike over the Wardner/No Brakes loop.  It's been super hot here and I was introduced to iced latte which I did really enjoy.  I felt pretty wasted after this fairly benign hike (the heat got to me and I drank lots of water) and that latte really picked me up. I've been timid about taking on iced lattes because I hear that they are "strong" and I get a racing heart from coffee with punch.  Our barista (MJ) is giving me a single shot and I have found it to be pretty much perfect.  

Today, I was out for a river hike with my regular women's walk/run group and we decided to go for coffee (well, 3/6 did).  It was great. The 3 of us had some good conversation and then I had the opportunity to greet my new neighbours who showed up with their child and after that I talked to a woman I haven't really spoken with in 5 years - and I used to sub for her "back in the day".  Going for coffee is a great way for people who live in a small town to connect.  I'm all for it.  Too bad my husband will never convert.

The next goal might be to encourage MJ to give up her supposedly recyclable plastic.  I was smart enough to remember to tuck my "go mug" in my bag before leaving home.  I'd like to see everyone be required to use their own mugs at these coffee places.