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Coffee, Tea-----or…. show me yours!

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Home Inspector with Charles Buell Inspections Inc.

     A while back someone made a comment on one of my posts that I could, “turn anything into a blog post.”

     Today’s post is at attempt to test that concept a bit.

   “Coffee Cups.”

    You read that right.

      I want to know if you----like me----have a favorite coffee cup.  Like me, you probably have a lot of coffee cups to choose from in your cupboard, and most of us have one particular cup we choose when you just have to have the right one in those times of “crisis” or when you want the “mood” to be just right.  You have brewed that perfect cup of coffee or tea and there is ONLY one particular cup that is worthy.

    Would you fess-up to it in public, if what I am saying is true?

     Sometimes different occasions call for different cups as well.  For example when I am getting caffeinated on the way to a soccer game I usually pick a “soccer cup.”

FC Barcelona cup

     When I am thinking about my grandchildren (and in this case my granddaughter) I like this one:

Molly running in the fields

     But all around, my favorite is this one:

My Favorite Cup---what does yours look like?

     This is the one that I will actually mourn the day the handle falls off---or worse yet breaks (I would never think of discarding it just because the handle fell off).  The thing that makes this cup special is that I have no clue why it is special----all the others have great reasons---this one just touches something unknown----a reason all its own.

     So what does yours look like?

Charles Buell

      Seattle Home Inspectors, Charles Buell Inspections Inc, Seattle, WA

 

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Comments (32)

Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Charles...

Whenever I go to a pottery shop, I always buy one handmade cup .... I have quite a collection, but deep greens and blues are my favorites!

Jun 22, 2009 03:25 AM
Charles Buell
Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA
Seattle Home Inspector

Sharon, I am the opposite----I don't think we own any two cups that are alike:)

James, I hope you wear one anyway----I saw a badly smashed pumpkin once---not a pretty sight.

Suesan, cool

Richard, generally those would be my colors as well adding more mystery to my favorite cup---well it does have some blue.

Jun 22, 2009 03:37 AM
Teresa K. Nelson
Compass - Woodinville, WA
Your Trusted Real Estate Advisor

Charlie I think that for every drink there is the right bowl shape that adds to the flavor. Not only do I have a favorite coffee cup, which is large so I only need one - (first one is always the best anyway...), I also have a favorite tea cup, wine glass and water goblet.

Jun 22, 2009 03:59 AM
Dinah Lee Griffey
Windermere Peninsula Properties - Allyn, WA
Managing Broker Windermere Peninsula Properties

I am picky about the size of the cup because it controlls the temp of the coffee depending on how long it takes you to drink it. You have to find the right fit for the time it personally takes you to drink your coffee with the temperature you prefer-Dinah Lee

Jun 22, 2009 04:54 AM
Dinah Lee Griffey
Windermere Peninsula Properties - Allyn, WA
Managing Broker Windermere Peninsula Properties

Charles you can blog about ANYTHING. That is the fun in it! Later today I will be sharing about the Civil War reenactment that went on up in Port Gamble. It was awesome!-

 

Jun 22, 2009 04:57 AM
Charles Buell
Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA
Seattle Home Inspector

Theresa, I bet most people do

Dinah---so what you are saying is that there is a "science" to it as well?:)

Jun 22, 2009 04:57 AM
Dinah Lee Griffey
Windermere Peninsula Properties - Allyn, WA
Managing Broker Windermere Peninsula Properties

Maybe we should start a new MeMe. Assign people an off the wall topic and see how they can tie it into Real Estate. For instance Clients have to fit into a home just the way your favorite coffee cup fits you hand or your lifestyle-Dinah Lee

Jun 22, 2009 04:58 AM
Charles Buell
Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA
Seattle Home Inspector

Dinah Lee, on AR there doesn't seem to be any distinction between "can" and "may":)

Also, I am no fan of MeMe's but it is an interesting idea.  I dare you:) I could see it as a way to jolt people down roads they might never have thought of going.

Jun 22, 2009 05:07 AM
Steven L. Smith
King of the House Home Inspection, Inc. - Bellingham, WA
Bellingham WA Home Inspector

Charlie,

And I am serious here. My everyday coffee cup was given to me by a trusted employee.

 

Jun 22, 2009 10:29 AM
Charles Buell
Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA
Seattle Home Inspector

Is that his prisoner identification number?

Jun 22, 2009 11:40 AM
Steven L. Smith
King of the House Home Inspection, Inc. - Bellingham, WA
Bellingham WA Home Inspector

Yes, it is. This mug has a picture of one of Nutsy's criminal cousins.

Jun 22, 2009 12:31 PM
Tony Orefice
NorthGroup Real Estate/www.TonyORealtor.com - Concord, NC
Realtor- Cabarrus County, NC

Hey Charles,

nice mug. My favorite is a wide rim with my name on it in multi-colors...it was a gift.

Jun 22, 2009 02:32 PM
Barbara S. Duncan
RE/MAX Advantage - Searcy, AR
GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR

Only you can get a ton of comments on coffee mugs!  I like small ones that don't hold very much and they are the kind that used to be used in restaurants....very heavy.  I ordered them from ebay years ago. 

Jun 22, 2009 02:38 PM
Charles Buell
Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA
Seattle Home Inspector

Steve----who do you think you are trying to kid anyway?

Tony---picture, picture, picture

Barbara, I think there is something to that---in the relation to the one I like as well.  Really thick walls that hold the heat and warm your hands really well when it is cold.

Jun 22, 2009 03:20 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

You know Charles, it's nearly 1 a.m. and only for you did I venture out into the muggy dark night to get my camera and snap a photo for you.  In order of daily need... there's my sarcastic Let me Drop Everything and work on YOUR problem, I'm tired and I want a cookie, Relax, there's woman on the job and my snuggle kitty mug.  They all travel with me too.  I take coffee in the car in one of these daily to and from work. *It's only 2 miles and no major roads.  Eventually I get too many either at home or at the office and have to do a mass transport.

I love this post.  I needed something "light" today.

Jun 22, 2009 04:59 PM
Regina P. Brown
MBA Broker Consultants - Carlsbad, CA
M.B.A., Broker, Instructor

Charles, I don't drink coffee but do like a cup of hot herbal tea when it's cold outside.  I like to use as large a cup as possible, so I don't have to refill (I'm lazy).

Jun 22, 2009 05:28 PM
Carol Culkin
Diamond Partners Inc - Overland Park, KS
Overland Park Residential Real Estate

Charlie - Although I gave up Starbucks at home for Dunkin Donuts I still enjoy Starbucks Vanilla Chai when I am in the tea mood. I LOVE the Starbucks mugs I have picked up over the years. I sweat they make my coffee at home taste so much better - even if I am brewing other brands and running on Dunkin.  

Jun 22, 2009 08:11 PM
Charles Buell
Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA
Seattle Home Inspector

Tammy, you are too funny

Regina, for tea I have one of those cups with a cover.

Carol, nice to see you----haven't seen you around the rain lately---hope that means you are busy:)

Jun 23, 2009 01:55 AM
Cheryl Willis
RE/MAX Solutions- OZARK MISSOURI - Mount Vernon, MO
MO Broker - Mt Vernon, Monett, Aurora, Barry & Law

WOW, what a welcome back to blogging post-  I have scheduled an hour today to catch up (acutally doing a webnair and multitasking) on what my peers are sharing.  good for you, sharing your cup fetish-  did you start a group too?  Here's my favorite:

cheryl

Jun 23, 2009 07:24 AM
Charles Buell
Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA
Seattle Home Inspector

Cheryl, I can see why that is your favorite:)

Jun 23, 2009 07:38 AM