Fletcher

A local coffeehouse is one of my customers and I like to stop by to patronize them every once in a while, even though they are a little out of my way to do so.

On the counter by the register was a CD by a band called, “Fletcher.” The photo on the front is three guys in jeans and tee shirts. On closer look I realized that they looked a lot alike, so they must be brothers. But two of them looked a LOT alike and I realized that they are twins.

The coffee shop clerk told me that they are indeed brothers and indeed two are twins, that they like locally and he is helping them out putting their CD out on the counter for sale. They have a southern rock sound, which is something I like.

I struck a deal with the clerk – if he can get the brothers to autograph the CD for me the next time they come in the store then I will buy one along with my iced coffee. Let’s see how that works out – I’d like to give them a listen.

Spam Burgers

There was a commercial on TV last night that took me by complete surprise. It was for Spam burgers – with a video of a burger bun, thick slice of grilled Spam, topped with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, etc. A tasty alternative to beef burgers, I suppose.

So today, being a complete lemming when it comes to media’s influence on this generation, I bought some Spam. Not just one can of Spam – I bought a four pack at Sam’s Club.

Must have Spam.

Must have Spam.

Must have Spam.

I have Spam.

Frappuccino Fan

Now that it’s so hot the idea of coffee other than first thing in the morning just doesn’t sound all that appealing. In hot weather I want something cold, so I decided to give the refrigerated Starbucks frappuccinos a try. They come in three flavors:

  • coffee
  • mocha
  • vanilla

I used to see a strawberry flavor at the grocery store but I’ve looked at both Publix and Kroger this week and couldn’t find them. I wonder if they discontinued the strawberry completely or if the stores just needed to make more shelf room for all the other new flavored drinks?

I bought a coffee flavored one last night and have to say that it was quite refreshing when very cold – but drink it quick because when the chill wears off it’s not so good.

Garden’s Bounty

What a thrill to pick fresh vegetables from my container garden this year. I haven’t had a garden for 4 years, so I was determined to do a little of it this year somehow – and containers proved the answer.

There are so many trees around my house that there is no place to put a traditional garden and have it get enough sunlight. So I bought some large pots and put in two tomato plants, 7 green pepper plants and 1 jalenpeno plant. Then I strategically placed each pot in a place that would get sun and rain.

They are doing marvelously and we are picking from them daily now. Time to stock up on bacon so we can have our BLTs!