part 11 of the China Pearl Inn

[JackHemingway]

Goes to work cleaning up the lot out back behind the back doors.

 

[cgraven]

Jack, you have seemed to have caught the cleaning bug! Take a break and have a mug of coffee or tea. Something stronger if you have a mind too.

 

[JackHemingway]

Comes in from the back of the Inn. Sure, I'll have a coffee if you Irish it up.

 

[DarkWarrioress]

It is Wednesday and hardly boring at my house. I popped in for a quick kiss to CG's cheek and a quicker cup of coffee with a splash of the Irish. Is there any other way to go about one's day?

"The weather here is being strange again. Now we're up to 85 degrees. I thought for sure that Fall was creeping in. Ah well. I'm off the store. Things to get for supper tonight and I'm not even sure if I want to grill tonight. I might be lazy and just do the burgers in the kitchen.

JH, haven't forgotten you. I'm trying to find some time to actually write. My muse is kicking me in the arse. Maybe today? Doubtful, but I'll try. Have a great day everyone!"

She took her coffee to go and headed out the door with a wave.

 

[cgraven]

I wave to Cait as she, like a twister, gets her spiked coffee, say hello, catch us up on what is going on her corner of the world.
Take care Cait.

 

[cgraven]

Today is a day mother nature just can't make up her mind. One moment overcast, a chill in the air. The next the sun is out and warming. All one can do is stand by, pour a mug of coffee with a touch of cognac. and wait for mother to nature make up her mind.

Good day to any who may be about and to those that hide in the shadows. Come on in share a nug of coffee, tea, or something stronger if it is your desire.

 

[DarkWarrioress]

Today is a day mother nature just can't make up her mind. One moment overcast, a chill in the air. The next the sun is out and warming. All one can do is stand by, pour a mug of coffee with a touch of cognac. and wait for mother to nature make up her mind.

Good day to any who may be about and to those that hide in the shadows. Come on in share a nug of coffee, tea, or something stronger if it is your desire.

I know what you mean CG. I believe Fall is trying to settle in but Mother Nature is being fickle.

May I have a cup of coffee with a splash of Bailey's, please. I need something to get me going. I just want to curl up and sleep.

 

[cgraven]

Coffee with a splash of Bailey's Cait, I do believe I can do that.
Mother nature is being quite fickle, not only lately, but all year. Going back to bed does sound nice but I have too much to do. Though be it on a slow bell Cait.

 

[DarkWarrioress]

Coffee with a splash of Bailey's Cait, I do believe I can do that.
Mother nature is being quite fickle, not only lately, but all year. Going back to bed does sound nice but I have too much to do. Though be it on a slow bell Cait.

Laughs softly.

I hear you, CG. I can't go back to bed either. Way too much to do for a Friday. I just want Fall to settle in. I miss hoodies and leggings.

 

[JackHemingway]

It is Friday! Can I have a tropical drink in a very large glass?

 

[cgraven]

Here you go Jack a Mia Ti, a bit fruity but very refreshing.

Cait I am looking forward to Fall as well and its cooler weather. But to be honest it never gets all that cold here, chillier than anything else.

 

[JackHemingway]

That is the idea refreshing and can't do whiskey and beer all the time.

 

[cgraven]

Well a rum based drink is certainly a change of pace Jack.
To tell the truth as an old sailor I prefer dark rums like Goslings, or Pussers. Well I do have a taste for Boccardis Ajo a fine aged rum almost like a good cognac.

 

[JackHemingway]

The late great Jimmy Buffet made a point of a drink changing your whole mindset.

As summer passes into fall, some brightening up is necessary.

 

[JackHemingway]

He wakes up in his camper in the parking lot, enters the Inn, and goes behind the bar. He flicks a few switches, and the industrial coffee machine roars to life.

 

[cgraven]

Ah, Jimmy Buffet, the Florida Keys, where the highest point on the keys was 14 feet above sea level. Made hurricane interesting.

Yet today in the pacific northwest the temps are in the mid to upper 60F's a cool breeze and a blue sky to brighten the day.

Good any may be about and to those that hide in the shadows.

 

[DarkWarrioress]

A soft sigh floats in on a gentle breeze.

"Love me some Jimmy Buffet. Speaking of the good ones, my heart sank when I read that James Earl Jones passed on. I truly adored the man. All the OGs are passing on. I know it's just the way of life but it makes me sad."

 

[cgraven]

James Earl Jones, I remember his breakthrough role in "The Great White Hope" Such a brilliant performance, from Broadway to the movies. Ah, Cait I try not to focus on the passing of those I like and respect. I fear it might depress me.
So how is your day it is a pleasant cool day here?

 

[JackHemingway]

One of many well done films by the man. Jack Johson was such a natural showman I'm sure he would have been thrilled with Jones' portal of his life.

 

[cgraven]

I saw him in The Emperor Johnes on PBS years ago. Damn but he was good.

 

[katalynn]

Peeks down from the rafters, seeing who all is around. While flying down to the bar, transforming into my human size and starts to gather up some frozen fruit and rum...

 

[JackHemingway]

After the area is clean, Jack sets up the flat screen, which requires cables so they can watch some classic films, especially Mr. Jones's works.

When that's done, he plugs in, turns on, and fills the popcorn machine, puts down many baskets next to it, and then puts a keg of Birch Bear on ice and hooks up the CO tank so there is no pumping—just fast, cold drinks with the red Solo cup dispenser nearby.

The last bit of work is setting up the folding chairs with cushions.

 

[cgraven]

High Kat how are you my dear? It seems like Jack is setting up a movie night for the Inn. I am always up for classic films.

 

[JackHemingway]

Puts up the posters for Star Wars IV: A New Hope on stands.

 

[cgraven]

Very nice Jack.