Coffee shops

At least now, coffee grounds are soon going to be put to good use. They are extracting the oil and are going to use it on London buses. Brilliant.

I don't remember them but they sound lovely.
We have several Costa Coffees near us and they are so busy and noisy - and never pay a visit to the loo, it will definitely put you off your coffee...

Used to love Lyons Corner Houses. Remember the roll of ice cream wrapped in paper that tasted delicious and the waitress service.

You can ask for the used coffee grounds in most shops, they are supposed to be good to keep cats and slugs at bay. They worked in my garden for quite awhile.

There used to be a wonderful coffee shop in the town where I worked.
The smell as you walked by was delicious, and inside, it was dark, and everyone sat in curtained off booths.

Costa - like the coffee, loathe the asymmetrical saucers!

Am I the only one to avoid Costas? I had a cappucinno (is that spelled right?) once in a hospital Costa and it was disgusting. I try to patronise only independent coffee shops.

I've spent more time in a hospital Costa than I care to think about. Costa lot, too!

MissA - you're right there! Hope you are not still having to spend time in them.

Sadly not, nottooold.. I used to go to every appointment with my daughter, but she died 3 weeks ago. That's the first time I've 'said' it outright on here.

Oh Lord, MissA. I am so very sorry to hear that !

Thank you, greyduster. I don't know what else to say, really. Feel a bit sheepish now.

It's good that you feel this is a safe place. I'm so sorry for your loss.

MissAdventure, Thinking of you.

Oh thank you all. Again, at a loss, but thanks.

So sorry to hear of your loss Miss A - there is no need to feel sheepish about such a tragic event

MissAdventure I am so sorry to read of your daughter's death

Such sad news MissAdventure. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved daughter. Take care of yourself.

Deepest sympathy MissAdventure

So sorry MissAdventure. Are you glad you've said it? Was it a sudden death?

I'm a bit shellshocked that I said it, kitty. My daughter had cancer. She had battled it for years, so I suppose I thought she was invincible. So I suppose it was expected, but so unexpected, at the end. She was only 35.

So sorry to hear your terrible news MissAdventure, and I hope you find GN as supportive and helpful as Anniebach and Mawbroon have; this has been a time of terrible sadness for so many on here.

Yes, it really has been a sad time for a lot of poor souls.

MissAdventure, I'm so sorry to learn about your daughter's death. I hope you have had great support from your family and friends. You will find us supportive as we have been to other bereaved members. (((hugs)))