Wednesday, December 26, 2012

On the First day of Christmas...

All I wanted was a cup of Gloria Jean's coffee...instead...well, here's what happened.

Last night I hurried to get to the Gloria Jean's coffee at the tollway travel plaza.  Upon arriving at said coffee establishment, I noticed the black cord was draped across the entrance.  The barista behind the counter was closing up shop. 

Me:  "Hi.  Are you closed?"
Gloria Jean's Barista:  "Yes."
Me:  "I called yesterday and was informed that you were open until 8 p.m."
GJB:  "That is correct."
Me (glancing at my watch):  "But it's only 7:20."
GJB:  "8:20 actually."
Me:  "DRAT!!!!  This Eastern Time Zone gets me EVERY time!!!  Stink!"  (Smallish pause...)  "Merry Christmas!"

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