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One of those Really Good Days

Sipping my first cup of coffee as I sit down to write this post.  I can feel the cool air gently blowing through the partial raised window.  Looks like another gorgeous day!  I spent most of Wednesday cleaning up my yard in the aftermath of Sunday’s windstorm.  With nothing pressing, and in no hurry to complete the task, I enjoyed a couple cigars as I leisurely went about the clean up effort.  When my wife came home from work we jumped on the RT and rode for an hour and half.  It was a cool and quiet ride as we enjoyed one another’s company and the beautiful scenery, enhanced by a brilliant, setting sun.  One of those really good days!

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Posted by rick on Sep 18th 2008 | Filed in Cigars, Coffee, Daily life, Local stories | Comments (0)

Crisis Averted!

516392041_cbbb1667d5_m_bigger.jpgA major crisis was narrowly averted at my home this a.m. After a peaceful night of sleep I awakened, and headed immediately to the coffee pot, only to find we were out of coffee! NO COFFEE!!!!!!!!!!! How does this happen? Who’s responsible? Damn it , Michelle! (someone has to take the fall)

In a panic I rushed into the butler pantry; Nothing! Under the cabinets, behind the Lucky Charms, Nothing! Over to the freezer, and there behind some type of frozen carcass and the sweet peas, I found an old bag of Starbucks: “Breakfast Blend”(roll the music). Hallelujah! All is well.

Posted by rick on May 2nd 2008 | Filed in Coffee, Daily life | Comments (4)

Have A Great Sunday

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Temperature: 9 degrees
Wind: From the North @ 35 Miles per hour
Snow:  15″

With a level 3 Snow Emergency in place for Clark County almost everything is shut down.  The Miami Valley normally recieves 1-3 inches of snow, but this weekend we were hammered with 15 inches of the devils powder.  Oh well, we have plenty of food, coffee, firewood, and cigars.  Have a good Sunday!

Posted by rick on Mar 9th 2008 | Filed in Cigars, Coffee, Home Life | Comments (2)

Coffee: black, strong, hot, java, joe, columbian, comforting,

Posted by rick on Nov 11th 2007 | Filed in Coffee | Comments (5)

Contentment For Now!

The air was cool and crisp, as the sun was beginning to set below the cityscape. It had been a good day! I had taken some time off from work, and lazily piddled away the hours, catching up on some small duties in the yard, and around the house. The morning had started bright and early, with a trip to McDonald’s for a coffee and a cinnamon roll, and now at dusk, I find myself satisfied, yet, a little weary, sitting around a small campfire, with Dakota at my feet, and a hot cup of black coffee in my hand, listening to; Dylan, Seegar, Mozart, and even Rascal Flatts. I light my cigar, and now, I am content!

Posted by rick on Nov 8th 2007 | Filed in Cigars, Coffee, Daily life | Comments (0)

Good Morning All! Have A Great Sunday!


Good Morning! I hope you have a chance to be alone with your coffee, and paper, for a little while this morning! Have a beautiful Autumn Day!

Posted by rick on Sep 30th 2007 | Filed in Coffee, Sunday mornings | Comments (2)

Good Morning

I went to bed early last night, and I brewed the coffee extra strong this morning. That combination alone, gives Tuesday, one up on yesterday. I hope you have a safe Tuesday!

Posted by rick on Sep 25th 2007 | Filed in Coffee | Comments (0)

Home At Last

I just got home and had a nice dinner of beef, mixed veggies, and rice. The coffee is brewing, and I am about to settle in and watch the Saints and the Titans. It was a hard day and I am looking forward to a little relaxation. I could certainly use a massage!

Posted by rick on Sep 25th 2007 | Filed in Coffee, Home Life, Sports | Comments (7)

Morning All! I am running a little behind schedule this morning because I actually read all of the paper, and had an extra cup of coffee. It is going to be a hot one in Springfield, Ohio and that is not a complaint. Here’s my day…

+ 2 deliveries this afternoon.
+ Get a haircut.
+ Workout.
+ Stop by Target to get a frame for my “Nice Matters” award.

Have a good day!

Posted by rick on Sep 20th 2007 | Filed in Coffee, Work Life | Comments (2)

Good Night

10:15 p.m. and I have just returned from Jackass Flats. It was a chilly ride home and I am ready for some hot coffee. Tonight the band was excellent and the place was packed with plenty of bikes, and… well; never mind. I went into work for a little while this morning, then came home to cut grass, burn some leaves in the fire pit, and complete a few little odd jobs. Well it sounds like the coffee has finished brewing, and it certainly smells delicious, so I will write more tomorrow. Have a good night’s sleep!

Posted by rick on Sep 13th 2007 | Filed in Coffee, Ohio Rides | Comments (3)

Sunday Mornings: Some People Get It!





Posted by rick on Sep 2nd 2007 | Filed in Coffee, Sunday mornings | Comments (6)

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