I know they have franchises in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, and Washington. I think that’s it but they might be in other states I’m not aware of. They have expresso like Starbucks, all the different expresso based drinks, lattes, and stuff. They don’t have all the different types of coffee, different flavors and roasts of coffee beans like Starbucks. We don’t like their plain coffee but their Americana’s which are expresso based are good. They don’t offer as many snacks or treats as Starbucks and you can’t go in and sit down because all of their chain shops are in little shacks similar to what those 1 hour photo developing shack places used to look like – drive thru only. However even though they offer less food, they have a lot more non-coffee choices than Starbucks. Because of their lower overhead and more narrow, limited and focused inventory they are less expensive than Starbucks making it very popular.

The lines get crazy long but when that happens they send one or two kids out to take orders along down the line which they then text to the young people working inside the huts who make one drink right after the next. So the whole thing moves along quickly you don’t stay stuck in line long at all by the time you get to the window your drinks are ready. They even have little card scanners at some locations which makes it go even faster as you can pay when they take your order car side. If you go to a Dutch Bros. and see a long line you’ll actually spend less time in it than you would at a Starbucks drive thru here with a shorter line. We still like Starbucks and go there occasionally but most of the time we just want our caffeine fix, aren’t into paying for the atmosphere and fancy logo printed on everything that drives the prices up at Starbucks.
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Read my sunday paper,then went and got 1 1/2 yds of lava rock. Unloaded 1/2 of it in flower beds.

dad wanted popeyes chicken and the 87 yo always wins the request battle.

Dad ate alot! [4 biscuits with marionberry jam] ....he,s a bit too skinny so we do all we can to help his appetite.

I thought of my mom alot today too!

Oh and a iced mocha!

Been busy for about an hour, will be a hard-working day ... will close on my home in about 2 weeks ... no time to waste, so much to do! It is a done deal but I will believe this after closing is complete and I have keys in hand.

Happy Sunday to Everyone!!
:)

So far--layin' in bed with french pressed coffee, looking out at the river, watching Sunday morning political showes, and trying to get motivated. I need to grade some damn papers. This time of the year, I am beyond over it.

Happy Sunday Morning,
We have a bit of cold front that is sweeping through keeping our temps in the mid 60's. I am so over this LOL. I want me warm weather back.
Red comes home this evening from a weekend workshop so I am busy getting everything ready for the work week ahead.
Have a great day everyone and an even better week ahead

Peace.

I worked at the kennel in the morning, then we had a couple errands to do, back home for me to clean and do laundry. The sun is out so I'm using my clothesline which makes me happy! I love the fresh smell on the clothes. With my new shorter work schedule at the nursing home, I now have a 3 day weekend!!!!! So every other weekend I get Sat, Sun, and Monday off. That will help me chill out I'm sure. Hope everybody everywhere has a good, safe week ahead.

Good Morning Everyone!
Nice warm, pleasant morning. Drinking coffee and relaxing. Heavy storms heading our way for tomorrow. Time to mow the lawn and get ready for the work week.
Here is to a great laid back day and and even better week ahead.

Peace

Happy Sunday to all!!!!!! I work at the nursing home later this afternoon, but right now I'm cooking a chicken to make chicken salad out of, doing laundry, cleaning, usual morning chores. Will get my girl up in a bit and cook her breakfast and help her shower. Pouring rain again here, our little dogs hate rain!! LOL! Hope all have a safe and rewarding week ahead.:praying:

Happy Sunday :)

Mine will be nice and easy. Might go for a drive on the freeway, will go grocery shopping, make room on the patio for a "patio" charcoal grill, decide on some chalk paint colors for some furniture I'm painting, talk with fam on the phone.

Hope everyone has a good week.

:pursebee:

happy sunday! have a good week! 😀

Morning all! :) It is looking like it will be a gorgeous day in my neck of the woods. I need to make a quick run to the pharmacy for a med refill pickup, otherwise I will be home crafting today. I am learning how to do structural needle felting, so today I will be working on a "forest person" piece, (think middle earth)...hopefully, that is what it will turn out to be.

Sunday
 

Happy Sunday friends,

I slept in and watched CBS Sunday Morning News.

I have no big plans today just light house chores. I need to cook food for lunches next week.

Next, I am ready to make breakfast and have a hot cup of Irish tea.

I hope you all have a good Sunday,
Chad

iced mocha this morn with my recliner and the newspaper.
overcast-light rain.I am going to enjoy a quiet holiday weekend,unload some more of the lava rock.


and chill!!!!

happy sunday! happy memorial day weekend! peace to all those who have lost loved ones....have a great week!

Lazy day. A little laundry and a few other chores around the house, then a shower and perhaps a movie or crafting.

Have a great Sunday!

Happy Sunday, y'all. Mine is really easy since I knocked off most of my chores yesterday. Will make some laundry soap, organize a drawer or two, return some grilling tools to Home Depot and the rest of the day is mine, mine, mine. Will watch TV, do some sewing, chat with a niece or nephew, vote by mail.

Hope everyone has a nice week!

:pursebee:

Happy Memorial Day Weekend.

Thanks to all who have served.

It's hot and muggy here. We spent yesterday on a road rally for some famous fried chicken, then off to the Paseo Art's festival and then hit a few spots for some appetizers and a few beers. Now it's rest and relaxation time. As of Tuesday no vacation days allowed until August 1st.

Have a great holiday weekend everyone.

Peace

Happy Sunday!

happy sunday! have a great week! :coffee:

Happy Sunday!

Red is busy packing for her conference, she will be gone until late Wednesday night. I have a list of to do's while she is away. Nice warm week ahead so I should be busy at work. Lot's going on this week. Hope everyone has a great day and an even better week ahead.

Peace!

Sunday
 

Happy Sunday morning,

The baby kitty and I slept in. Now I am watching CBS Sunday Morning News and thinking about breakfast.
I am home still trying to get well this has been a tough cold to beat. I plan light chores and rest today.

I hope everyone has a happy Sunday.
Chad

I'm late!
 

Slept in, almost late for work, after work the gym then..

Game of Thrones!

Church today and then a poker tournament!
:hangloose:

Kind of cool really nice rainy breezy morning here.
Catching up on housework and doing some bulk cooking for the coming days.
Second half of the day will be dress rehearsal for my daughters dance recital...

Happy Sunday!!!!! I woke at 9:30 which is way late for me!!! Doing morning chores and hoping it doesn't downpour until I make my 45 minute commute to work. Will be home at midnight tonight and the rain will probably still be falling. Have a great week everyone!!:koolaid:

Morning All!

We have a tropical depression in the Gulf at the moment which is expected to become a tropical storm, make landfall, and move across the state sometime this evening or tomorrow morning. In the meantime, we will get the winds and rain from it.

According to TWC I have about three hours before the storms start here, so I will take Sadie for her walk, get a shower, and a load of laundry done before then. Then I will batten down the hatches and work on a craft project that I started last night.

Stay safe and have a great Sunday!

Good morning! They say the early bird gets the worm, which is all well and good IF you're a bird :| I was hoping for waffles or pancakes myself:eatinghersheybar:

Happy Sunday to all!! I'm off to play at the doggie kennel and hopefully get in a good workout! Hope everyone has a really good weekend and and even better week ahead.(f)

Good morning.

Sipping coffee and reading the news with a heavy heart (Orlando)
Soon heading to a theater where I volunteer to work a show, then taking my mom to a barn dance tonight.
Weather is very unusually chilly - will be cold in the barn tonight until we get dancing!

happy sunday! peace to orland and peace to our country as we go thru turbulent times...stay safe and have a good week! :)

Good Morning to all my over easy friends.

A rainy day for us and a sad day for our sisters and brothers in Orlando. My heart goes out to the families of those who were killed by this hateful human being.

Hug those you love today and call those who you love and can't hug.

Have a great day and a great week ahead

Peace!