Goodbye, Old Friend.

[ras2883]

Yesterday proved to be very sad when our beloved percolator unexpectedly died. A New York apartment-warming gift from our dear friend Tim (jucundushomo), she served us well these past 18 months and never failed to perk the most delicious coffee. That is, until yesterday, when she decided to perk no more. Below is an except from Tim's recounting of the day he

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[mys_ebrel]

thats the same coffee pot I have. Its not the best in the world but it does a good job. I'm sorry for your loss ;)

I must say I thought you were going to say Gretel died, or Rudy. I was reading the entry above yours at the time.

[ras2883]

Perhaps I am being a tad melodramatic, but only a tad.

Aside from the sentimental connection I had to that percolator, it didn't help that it broke before I could have my Sunday morning coffee!

[mys_ebrel]

Oh! There is a giant difference between it breaking before and after your morning coffee! I'd cry if it was before.

[ras2883]

Exactly--AND it broke five minutes before the "Rock of Love 2" reunion came on! I hope you are grasping through my replies the seriousness of yesterday's situation.

[idareya]

Dead coffee pots in the morning are terrible things. Switching from percolator to drip is quite a change, too. Have you ever thought of a French press? I started using one about 7 years ago and I love it. Very good for anyone who enjoys a really strong brew

[ras2883]

I'd love to try a French press, but because I need to have somebody make the coffee for me, I feel that that method is the most labor-intensive. I would certainly like to try a cup of French press coffee someday, though.

[kierya]

After reading this... and your other posts... and our shared love of FINE Pizza. I am friending you. :)

[ras2883]

Friendship = mutual.

PS. And yes, a pizza night for you/me/marzipanrobots is indeed necessary!