[SuziQ]

We just got back from the Mall. SirKit stayed in the van while I ran in to buy a new coffeepot. We decided to go with one that has a thermal carafe. That way, if we sleep through the alarms and forgot and had the pot programmed for an earlier take off, the coffee won't be 'cooked'. Just ran a pot so we're gonna try it out.

I got it at Filene's because they were having a sale, and while I was there I popped over to bedding. They had some nice sized microfiber-covered down throws for $20; they were regularly $60!! I needed something for the new couch in the basement for when we're watching TV in the winter. Gets a mite chilly down there. I had the two at the register, then decided to get two more to give one each to Paul and David for Christmas!

Then we went to eat at a new 'Mexican' place. It was just delicious!! We hadn't found a decent Mex place anywhere near here that wasn't greasy spoon stuff, so we're definitely going back. I got a Rico Rita, a margarita made with Suarzo Tequila, Captain Morgan spiced rum, Coconut rum and pineapple juice. It was like a Pina Colada Margarita and it was just YUMMY!

[RosieCotton]

Mmmm...coffee... Ya know, that's one thing I definitely like about this area - you can't go a block in any direction without hitting a coffee pot of some sort. I think the best one is in the older part of town - a place called "Starry Night" that always has old jazz playing. Bit of an artsy fartsy kind of place, but really good coffee.

The margarita sounds good! I love pineapple and coconut. We're gonna be doing some experimenting here in the days and weeks to come...