by Magi the magical poet is riding the wind again
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March 29, 2006

Fireside 2: Coffee

June 02, 2006 05:13 AM EDT
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Fireside 2: Coffee

 

 

Make yourself comfortable by the fire, and we'll chinwag as good friends do.  No need to apologise for just dropping in.  I was kind of expecting you.  That's why the mug of coffee is waiting on the table.  Where's mine?  Missing in action!  Ha, ha, ha!  Actually, I've just run out.  That mug is the very last of it until I go shopping.  Not the same brand, mind!  I found out too late its been recalled – contaminated somehow.  Which explains these strange stomach cramps I've been getting.  And the nausea.  Not to mention the diarrhoea.  But, oh, I tell you, the diarrhoea is chronic!

 

It could be catching – the doctor wasn't sure.  Though he said it should be all right as long as I thoroughly cleaned the cups.  And sterilized them in scalding water.  Which, of course, I did.  But come to think of it, I forgot to disinfect the mug you're holding.

 

Oh, dear, now I feel ill – I think I'm going to spew.  You'll have to excuse me – just enjoy your coffee while I go and be sick.  I might be a while.  Got to go to the toilet, too – urgently!  Oh, no need for me to see you out?  You'd forgotten again about that damn steam kettle boiling on the stove?  Never mind, some other time!  Yes, goodbye to you, too.  Drive carefully.  Bye!

 

Wish these thoughtless freeloaders wouldn't land when I'm almost out of coffee.  Ahhhh, this really is a premium drop!  Talk about heavenly bliss in a steaming mug.  Simply lip smacking!

 

 

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Comments: 90

HGM Moya Goatley Jun 2, 2006, 6:28am EDT
You wicked woman! Thank you for the giggle. No, I can't stop. I'm doing a detox so coffee's out for the fore-seeable future. Moya
Thanks Moya! I was high when I wrote this. Must have been the coffee.

Magi
Nancy S. Jun 2, 2006, 11:26am EDT
Cute.
Thanks, Nancy. Just a bit of fun.

Magi
Faith H. Jun 3, 2006, 9:13am EDT
what humor! how to rid yourself of the unwanted guest.
Hi, Faith. A bit of nonsense over coffee.

Magi
John F Walter Jun 4, 2006, 12:35pm EDT
Ingeniously disturbing, Nikola. The language in these interspersed monologues is stage worthy. Excellent working out of your idea with dramatic dialogue.
Thank you, John. Are you dropping by for a coffee?

Magi
Leah Christensen Jun 16, 2006, 2:37am EDT
You're giving me all kinds of ideas for getting rid of free-loading people in my area!
Leah, keep reading the series for more wild ideas.

Magi
Leah Christensen Jun 16, 2006, 5:41am EDT
I will definitely do that. Please keep them coming.
Leah, they're on their way. Shudder!

Magi
Leah Christensen Jun 16, 2006, 3:18pm EDT
The stories, or the ghouls in your house? LOL
Leah, both!

Magi
Leah Christensen Jun 16, 2006, 10:16pm EDT
hahaha I can't wait! I'm on my way out to buy some extra vodka. Do they like vodka?
Leah, only if it looks like blood.

Magi
Leah Christensen Jun 17, 2006, 2:23am EDT
If my neighbours keep playing their loud rap music it WILL be blood!!!!! Does vodka go with blood?
I think it's called a Bloody Mary.

Magi
Kathryn E. Jun 17, 2006, 6:12am EDT
Very cute. Reminds me at 6 a.m. to start drinking - coffee, that is...
Ha, ha, ha.

Magi
Leah Christensen Jun 18, 2006, 4:42am EDT
LOL Margi. Is THAT how it got it's name? haha I'm beginning to think one of those would taste good right about now. LOL
Actually, Leah,when I wrote this I had just enough coffee left for one cup.

Magi
Leah Christensen Jun 19, 2006, 4:10am EDT
LOL LOL So I guess we know where that came from. I hate running out of coffee, It really is hell, eh?
Especially if you don't drink tea.

Magi
Leah Christensen Jun 19, 2006, 10:15pm EDT
LOL Yah. I like a good cup of Rssian tea, but you just can't get tthat in Guelph! Regular tea is nothing when compared to good Russian tea, or good Turkish coffee, for that matter. Have you ever tried Turkish coffee?
Actually, Leah, I haven't - I'm a coffee freak and must try it. In part, that's why all my 34 Saint Nicholas stories are set in different coffee houses, and why those stories, etc are in my Magi-Nicola Cafe.

Magi
Leah Christensen Jun 22, 2006, 2:17am EDT
Look up "Turkish Coffee" in a gather search, and read Donald Houston's fantastic article about it. Then go get some!!! Be sure to tell him (and me!) what you think of his article. If he's not in your network yet, then he really should be!
Leah, I have read the article - it's most thorough and informative.

Magi
Leah Christensen Jun 22, 2006, 5:41am EDT
Yah, and Don's not that bad either! Did you take a good look at his profile picture? ;-)
Only a passing glance. I must remember to have a better look.

Magi
Leah Christensen Jun 22, 2006, 6:21pm EDT
You do that! It's the last picture in the bunch. The others are amazing too. He's been EVERYWHERE!!!!
I'm a fan of Donald's - his photography in particular. He opens horizons.

Magi
Leah Christensen Jun 23, 2006, 1:05am EDT
He sure does, AND he speaks RUSSIAN!!!!! He's posted zillions of great recipes both here, and to another cooking group we are both on. If you want to know anything about another culture, just ask him. Did you get a chance to see the picture in question? ;-)
No, not yet. I've been caught up with life swirling around here in West Oz.

Magi
Marcia T. Jun 23, 2006, 9:31am EDT
Alright, alright - I'll bring my own coffee next time I'm in the mood for chinwagging.
And I'll be pleased to see you.

Magi
Leah Christensen Jun 24, 2006, 4:44am EDT
Maji! Seriously, consider taking a look at Don's picture, and when you see what he's HOLDING in that picture, you'll understand why I think he'd be a delightful person to invite over for a nice glass of red wine. ;-) Beginning to wonder now? ;-)
Leah, I had a look this morning - my time - at a swag of them. I think Donald would be an interesting character to know in person, so to speak.

Magi
Leah Christensen Jun 24, 2006, 5:51pm EDT
Magi!

Yes Donald would be VERY INTERESTING to get to know in person, and I am sure those who know him in person would gladly and honestly say the same thing. But did you get to the VERY LAST PHOTO in his images? ;-) Believe me, that wonderful picture will make you THINK. and perhaps inspire more stories.
Leah, I think I viewed all of them - but I'll go and have another look. I did see your comments on some of them.

Magi
Leah Christensen Jun 25, 2006, 1:15am EDT
OK thanks, and be sure and let me know what you think. I know he'll appreciate your comments too.
Leah, yes, I got to Donald holding a skull and asked whether it was his girlfriend.

Magi
Leah Christensen Jun 26, 2006, 1:34am EDT
ROFLMAO Have you received an answer yet? ;-)
No, and I don't expect I will.

Magi

P.S. I'm puzzled. I can't work out what ROFLMAO stands for.
Leah Christensen Jun 27, 2006, 1:29am EDT
ROFLMAO = Rolling On Floor Laughing My Ass Off

I think it's an American expression. hahaha
Ah, that's why! I haven't heard it used in Oz. Love it!

Magi
Leah Christensen Jun 27, 2006, 4:59am EDT
I dare you to start using it. haha Please let me know what kind of questions you get!
I shall.

Magi
Leah Christensen Jun 28, 2006, 2:32am EDT
If people ask what it means, tell them it's what Americans (AND CANADIANS) do every time George W Bush opens his mouth, or uses his butt. hahaha
Ha, ha, ha!

Magi
Leah Christensen Jun 29, 2006, 4:45am EDT
We're sick and tired of him, and since you thought that was funny, how would you feel about us deporting him to Australia?
We're even more sick of him! Keep him in North America, please!

Magi
Leah Christensen Jun 30, 2006, 2:03am EDT
Maybe we can send him to Iraq, and pay some of the troops to just lose him in the desert somewhere. Do you like that idea?
Love it - he might meet some insurgents and tell them that we're winning the war on terror.

Magi
Leah Christensen Jun 30, 2006, 6:21am EDT
Or we could put him in a burka and drop him off on the doorstep of.... well use your imagination! I wonder how long he'll live.
Why not send him to Russia?

Magi
Annina Anton Jun 30, 2006, 4:56pm EDT
These are quite charming. What a cantankerous but ingenious host! Remind me to bring great quantities of drinkables as hostess-gifts when I come for a visit. ;-)
Annina, just bring a smile and you'll be most welcome.

Magi
Leah Christensen Jul 1, 2006, 3:53am EDT
LOL Magi. I couldn't do that to Russia, as it's such a great nation. the people over there have already put up with dictators, no need to send them another one. Besides, I think George W Bush would be much happier dressed in a burka, and set free in Iraq! LOL
You're absolutely right, Leah.

Magi
Leah Christensen Jul 1, 2006, 8:10am EDT
Yup! And I know the people of Iraq would find something interesting to do with him, like turning him into a human pinata! Flaming sticks, anyone?
But he might convert to Islam.

Magi
Leah Christensen Jul 2, 2006, 5:50am EDT
Nah, he'd just get a taste of his own medicine! Besides, if used as a human pinata, he might not live long enough to make that commitment, and that would be a GOOD thing for the world around him!!
Ah, Leah, though I parody the President as a buffoon, I genuinely feel very sorry for him as a person. He is full of fear, and hence has no compassion.

Magi
Leah Christensen Jul 3, 2006, 1:42am EDT
That is true enough, but those without compassion are the most deserving of the important position of human pinata. I can think of many people out there who would be honoured to take a whack at him with a flaming stick. We could line people up and they could pay to take a whack, and the first one would pay 10 x more! ;-) We could auction the first one off!!! ;-) Hey, I can DREAM, can't I?
Yes, you can! Happy ones, though, always.

Magi
Leah Christensen Jul 5, 2006, 10:42pm EDT
That's a very happy dream. My Sweetheart and I are also considering auctioning off his ex-wives on eBay! hahaha
Will you bid for them?

Magi
Leah Christensen Jul 21, 2006, 4:01pm EDT
Why would *I* want to bid on them? I might WIN! hahaha We want to sell them to anyone who will take them off of our hands, and far far away from us.
Leah Christensen Jul 21, 2006, 4:02pm EDT
Maybe YOU could bid on them! Luigi might want to expariment on them.
Leah, perish the thought!

Magi
Leah Christensen Jul 22, 2006, 12:39am EDT
Really? I thought he could maybe improve on them or put them to good use, or you could buy them, save them, and give them out as gifts to guys you don't like!!!
It is darkly rumoured that Luigi is gay - he wouldn't have good use for them. Nor do I!

Magi
Leah Christensen Jul 24, 2006, 1:52pm EDT
Well that's OK, but surely there have been guys around that you know of or that female friends know of, who are absolute sleaze-bags. Maybe one of my Sweetheart's ex-wives would be a lovely gift for a guy such as that. Send a list of 3 guys you don't like, and I'll personally decide which ex-wife each one gets.
Leah, a word of wisdom - never inflict an ex- on anyone. What goes around comes around. And you wouldn't want that! No more would I.

Magi
Leah Christensen Jul 25, 2006, 4:52pm EDT
I think it's already come to him, and she's already driving us both crazy just by existing, so we've already gotten ours. Now it's someone else's turn. But those are wise words though. Are you sure you don't know anyone who is interested in conducting some weird expariments on the three of them? #3 is annoying us presently.
Leah, introduce to each other through a bon voyage party.

Magi
Leah Christensen Jul 26, 2006, 3:36pm EDT
That's a darn good idea! We'll have one way tickets to destinations unknown to everyone else us us!
The way to go, Leah!

Magi
Leah Christensen Jul 27, 2006, 5:53pm EDT
If my mother knew where we were going, she'd try to stop us before we left. LOL
Take her with you!

Magi
Leah Christensen Jul 28, 2006, 3:37pm EDT
NO WAY!!!!!! Not a chance!!!! Not in a million years!!! She'd spoil the MOOD. LOL Would you take YOUR MOTHER with you on a romantic vacation with your Sweetheart?
No I wouldn't - my mother is dead, and you don't bring ghosts along on romantic vacations. On reflection, it depends on the ghost.

Magi
Good way to preserve the coffee when it is getting low. I had to laugh at not only the story, but your and Leah's discussion here. Too funny.
Renda, one must guard the sacred coffee from freeloaders. LOL
elizabeth e. Sep 6, 2008, 10:37am EDT
Remind me never to drop in on you unexpectantly. Wouldn't want to have to put up with that "chinwag" talk about dia whatever and throwing up. Keep your damn coffee...mine is better anyhow! LOL
What, no coffee, Bob?
elizabeth e. Sep 7, 2008, 4:42am EDT
Come to my house, magi, I make real coffee.
I most certainly will, Bob!
Shelbia C. Nov 6, 2008, 12:53am EST
how funny

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