From Tims to Farmer Brothers

All of life's decisions seem to come with a win some-lose some factor. While there is no snow, not even high in the hills, and the sun beats down relentlessy (some would say cheerfully) rising at 8 and setting at 6 these days, still there has to be a down side, doesn't there? Oh yes of course and for me the biggest so far is the absence of a beloved Canadian icon. I'm not talking Stephen Harper or Jack Layton. Nah, I'm talking TIMS here. No Tim Hortons coffee here!! Sure I brought some along, but I want to stand in line for 20 minutes or idle my motor for 15 while I wait for my cuppa java, and smell that fresh coffee aroma while I fondle the mug in my hands and breathe deeply.

So what do I drink instead? Stuff from a vending machine. It belches out a mixture of hot water and some french vanilla cappa stuff into a styrofoam cup. Farmer Brothers Gourmet since 1912. The french vanilla flavouring does cover the dreadful coffee taste but it's definitely not the same.

So when you look at your -30 temps and the snow and the cold dark days, just think of us poor buggers down here with no good coffee to drink. Don't talk to me of Starbucks; it's bitter, vile. McDonalds? A&W? So pedestrian!!! Enjoy, enjoy your Tims. * Sigh*