A venti Caffe Mocha at the Starbucks around the corner costs $10. Oh, the sign says $3.75, but the real cost is $10. I wanted a venti, one-pump, non-fat, no-whip, extra-hot Mocha to take the chill off while walking the three dogs. I knew they wouldn't let me in with three dogs; one was a problem, according to the baristas at my old Starbucks haunt. I stuck my head in the door of the establishment and asked if one of the baristas could bring one out to me ... no way -- too busy.
Then the homeless guy, standing over at the parking meter, said that he would fetch me my coffee if, of course, I could spare a couple dollars and the dogs would not take a bite out of him. That sounded like a good deal; after all, it is the season of giving. I gave him a $10 bill.
And that's that. Ten bucks. Oh, I got my venti, one-pump, non-fat, no-whip, extra-hot Mocha ... $3.75 and ... the $2 service fee ... and his venti Caramel Macchiato.
Merry Christmas!
Posted by Bill at December 23, 2005 10:10 PMJesus will love for it, Bill....
Posted by: Joel Sax at December 23, 2005 10:44 PMDo you think the homeless guy by the parking meter would fetch me a Caramel Macciato? The closest Starbucks to me is 50 miles away.
Merriest Christmas to you and your family!
Posted by: elle at December 24, 2005 07:06 AMMine just ask for 58 cents for a Hurricane.
Posted by: Vicki at December 24, 2005 09:32 AMHey, when you gotta have your caffeine....
Merry Christmas!
Posted by: lucy at December 25, 2005 03:31 PMHey Elle - how far away is the closest PARKING METER from your place!?!?!
LOL
Posted by: KathyHowe at December 27, 2005 02:05 PM