Local coffee support :)

[jay]

I'm back at home briefly this week, before heading up to the Arctic tomorrow. I stopped this morning at our neighborhood Starbucks... the barista asked "your usual?" and I nodded. Then added that they wouldn't see me again until mid-August, and explained (when asked) that I was with NASA and going to test automated drills in a frozen impact crater at 75N. The crew wished me luck... and comped me my beverage and my breakfast sandwich. :)

Comments

[cyan-blue.livejournal.com]

Awwwwww :-) They like you.

I remember once I went in to pick up stuff to bring to you folks at home, and when I placed the order, the barista said, "Ah! You're getting stuff for Jay and Pat!" So they know you two by your drink preferences even when you aren't present in person :-)

[brian1789.livejournal.com]

They know my name, and my drink... that counts for a lot.

[stef-tm.livejournal.com]

How awesome.

If you need more java, give me a ping. I'll happily rearrange my schedule before you head North.

[brian1789.livejournal.com]

It was just too rushed... but I fully intend to take you up on your offer, in August.

[charlottesmtms.livejournal.com]

Sounds like quite a trip! Good luck!

[brian1789.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[satyrlovesong.livejournal.com]

Woot! See, more proof that you're admired.

[brian1789.livejournal.com]

(grin) I feel supported.

[bdot.livejournal.com]

i hope that starbucks is not one of the ones closing then!!!

[brian1789.livejournal.com]

Thankfully, no... actually, they're rebuilding it and adding a Tesco next door.

[serolynne.livejournal.com]

How very cool! I'd so buy ya a cup o joe too.

[brian1789.livejournal.com]

Awww... thanks! Perhaps in August, post-Arctic (for me) and pre-playa (for you)?

[dangerpudding.livejournal.com]

it's also a great way to confuse customs agents! "What's in that?" "The drill head assembly for a mars-prototype autonomous drill." "uhh.. ok, go through."

[brian1789.livejournal.com]

As long as it sounds mechanical and complicated... ;)

[shadopanther.livejournal.com]

Good luck!

Have a good safe trip.

[brian1789.livejournal.com]

Thanks... so far, so good.