Starbucks Fortymile Blend

Picked up a pound of this last week, new blend from Starbucks. Label says that it is a blend of peaberry beans. Very tasty cup. Has a chocolatety aftertaste that is very pleasant. Also makes a pretty good expresso, good body and flavor. Not burnt like other Starbucks roasts.

Memorial Day weekend was fairly uneventful. Marched in the Memorial Day parade this morning with the Cub Scouts. My son did a pretty good job, but holding the flag up was a bit much for him for the entire parade. After the parade, the Pack cleaned the stream in town. Was really just an excuse for the kids to play in the water.

Good Weekend

Even though I still don't feel very well, had a good weekend with the church golf tournament this weekend. Even though we didn't win, it was still fun. Played pretty well too considering that I had only played 9 holes prior to this all year.

Finished up some of the Trader Joe's Bay Blend this weekend. Pretty good coffee, I like it because it is cheap. Full bodied, with a very slight sour aftertaste. Not enough to deter me from purchasing again.

Golf today

First golf of the year, if you forget about the nine holes played on New Year's Day. But that was really sort of a fluke.

Started off pretty well, considering that I had not hit a ball in five months. Good drive, pulled second shot, chip and 3 putts. Only one par in the nine holes played. It was really a beautiful day though and felt good to be on the course again.

Birthday Parties

Went to a birthday party for my wife's cousin's son today. After a two hour drive in the car I was a bit fried. The party was even worse. Theme - rock n roll party for a 6 year old. The child's father is a high school teacher and he had some of his students come over to crank out the tunes for the 6 year olds. Good lord were they loud. I'm getting too old for this.

What's the deal with the birthday party give-away? We never had this when I was growing up. Parties were a lot simplier as well, and probably more fun.

I'm so old.

Trader Joe's again

Even though it is not fresh roasted, the Trader Joe's Smooth and Mellow has been very nice. I like it almost as much as I like the store.

Today I had it both at home in the morning and this afternoon. Today's brew was much better, think that I used the right amount of coffee and had the water hot enough. That wasn't the case yesterday. Tasted sour.

Trader Joe's

Went to New Jersey over the weekend. Stopped at Trader Joe's and picked up some of their coffee and a few other things. I like that store but there are always too many people there.

This morning I brewed some of their Mellow Blend. Has an African flavour and aroma. A lighter roast, I like it. And it's a bargain at about $5.50 a pound.