Do you "DO" Starbucks?

sunnyday · #21 Postby **sunnyday** » Sat Feb 21, 2004 11:40 am

Tall mocha frap--nectar of the Gods.......

Corona · #22 Postby **Corona** » Sat Feb 21, 2004 5:28 pm

Never touch the stuff

#23 Postby **azskyman** » Sat Feb 21, 2004 11:39 pm

Vente Iced-tea...the black tea. a few times a week!

We have three Starbucks within 4 minutes of our house. That makes it easier than ever.[/i]

ColdFront77 · #24 Postby **ColdFront77** » Sat Feb 21, 2004 11:46 pm

I never liked coffee and can tell I never will want to drink it.

I've been drinking cappuccino for the last couple years.

stormraiser · #25 Postby **stormraiser** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 10:09 am

I actually don't like supporting them, but when I am out and about with a headache, and I am closer to them than the grocery store that sells espressos and such, I will bend and stop there. I agree, the Caramel Macchiatto is divine.

But I don't like what they do to the little man any more than I do what Walmart or Home Depot does.

JQ Public · #26 Postby **JQ Public** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 11:09 am

Hahah...mmm i had a tazo chai latte yday...it was great

#27 Postby **BocaGirl** » Mon Feb 23, 2004 11:10 am

[quote="Lindaloo"]I have not supported them since 9/11.[/quote]

Why not? Inquiring minds want to know......Seriously!

BocaGirl

GalvestonDuck · #28 Postby **GalvestonDuck** » Mon Feb 23, 2004 11:24 am

BocaGirl wrote:
Lindaloo wrote:I have not supported them since 9/11.

Why not? Inquiring minds want to know......Seriously!

BocaGirl

Probably for one of at least two legitimate reasons --
http://www.snopes.com/rumors/starbuck.htm
http://www.snopes.com/rumors/cool.htm

(Disclaimer: Not everything at Snopes is false. They're there to discern the urban myths from the true urban legends and tales.)

#29 Postby **bfez1** » Mon Feb 23, 2004 11:29 am

mocha frappucinno----love em!

Lindaloo · #30 Postby **Lindaloo** » Mon Feb 23, 2004 11:56 am

BocaGirl wrote:
Lindaloo wrote:I have not supported them since 9/11.

Why not? Inquiring minds want to know......Seriously!

BocaGirl

Because of something I heard about them charging firefighters for water. Never checked to see if the story was false though.

GalvestonDuck · #31 Postby **GalvestonDuck** » Mon Feb 23, 2004 1:13 pm

Lindaloo wrote:
BocaGirl wrote:
Lindaloo wrote:I have not supported them since 9/11.

Why not? Inquiring minds want to know......Seriously!

BocaGirl

Because of something I heard about them charging firefighters for water. Never checked to see if the story was false though.

Sadly, it's not false. It's true. I read about it shortly after 9/11 and it's Snopes has the facts on it (I posted the link above).

Lindaloo · #32 Postby **Lindaloo** » Mon Feb 23, 2004 1:14 pm

Thanks Duck. That was sorry of them to do that. Almost a darn shame enlight of what was going on around them that day.

GalvestonDuck · #33 Postby **GalvestonDuck** » Mon Feb 23, 2004 1:19 pm

So true. Like the Snopes article says, it was bad enough for one employee to behave like that -- individuals can be heartless at times, but dealt with. However, when it was brought to the attention of the higher-ups and they failed to rectify the situation, it made the entire company look bad.

I forgot to answer the main question -- I've tried Starbucks. It's okay, but I don't think there's anything special about it. The bottled frappucino drinks are good (but heavy in fat content!). Of course, Baskin-Robbins used to (and might still) make a really good frothy, icy frappucino that was three times as big and 10 times better tasting for about the same price, if not a bit less.

stormraiser · #34 Postby **stormraiser** » Mon Feb 23, 2004 1:35 pm

My grocery store sells better espresso drinks for a better price and I don't leave feeling like I am disturbing someones free time.

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