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slynne
response 193 of 229: Mark Unseen   Sep 2 23:13 UTC 2008

Ooooh. I love Olga's! It's all the sugar in the bread I am sure but it
would still be nice to go there once a while without needing to go to
the mall. 
denise
response 194 of 229: Mark Unseen   Sep 3 09:53 UTC 2008

Yep, I love Olga's, too; I really missed it while living down south...
Not  that I go there a  lot now, but still. I thinnk this new location
will be  an easy one to get to  [but for  me, so  is the mall one; both
right off  of the freeway. But like you said, Lynne, it's nice going
somewhere  without having to go to the mall].
denise
response 195 of 229: Mark Unseen   Jan 31 02:11 UTC 2009

I read in the paper the other day that the newest Sweetwaters is finally
open in the new shops on the northwest corner of Plymouth Rd and Green
Rd. Anyone game for checking it out sometime soon? And/or Olga's that's
in the same group of stores?  I know it's a bit out of the way for the
downtown folks, though.
glenda
response 196 of 229: Mark Unseen   Feb 1 07:56 UTC 2009

I'd be up to checking out the newest Sweetwaters depending on day and
time.  Unfortunately, Olga's is probably a no go.  I am extremely
allergic to lamb and avoid restaurants with it on the menu.
denise
response 197 of 229: Mark Unseen   Feb 2 19:04 UTC 2009

Glenda, your schedule's a lot busier than mine is. What days/times would
be good for you? It'll give us something to work around.
glenda
response 198 of 229: Mark Unseen   Feb 4 17:55 UTC 2009

Actually my schedule is pretty much wide open.  I graduated in August,
my part time job at WCC ended July 1, and I still haven't found a new
one.  Other than the occasional interview or Dr appt, I am free.
denise
response 199 of 229: Mark Unseen   Feb 12 02:51 UTC 2009

Congrats on graduating, Glenda! And good luck in finding a job.

Do you have a particular day or time of day that you'd like to meet at
Sweetwaters? Next week, Wednesday morning and later Thursday afternoon
wouldn't work; neither would Mon-Thurs evenings. Other than that,
though, could work...

Anyone else interested in joining us? Mary, you're not too far away and
they do serve coffee, too, if you can join us...
mary
response 200 of 229: Mark Unseen   Feb 12 19:53 UTC 2009

Mary won't be a available until near the end of the month.  Just pick a 
date where you and Glenda can meet and let me know when that is.  If I'm 
in town and not working I'll join you.  Sounds like fun.
glenda
response 201 of 229: Mark Unseen   Feb 26 22:31 UTC 2009

Other than Dr appts on Mar 5, Mar 10, and Mar 27, I am free anytime.  I
do need to set up a lunch date with my Aunts sometime this month, but if
we set up something other then lunch time it won't be a problem.
denise
response 202 of 229: Mark Unseen   Mar 16 14:21 UTC 2009

For our tea gathering, would some afternoon in the next week or two
work? I have a 3:00 appt. tomorrow [Tuesday, 3/17] and am tied up til
noon on Wednesdays, but other days could probably work.
glenda
response 203 of 229: Mark Unseen   Mar 16 16:16 UTC 2009

STeve is having a surgical procedure on Wednesday (not Thursday as he
said in the mail to baff).  It is supposed to be a simple 90 min
procedure and he is planning on going to work on Thursday.  I would
rather keep it free just in case.  Friday would probably work or anytime
next except Friday the 27th, we both have Dr appts then.
denise
response 204 of 229: Mark Unseen   Mar 17 22:21 UTC 2009

Glenda, would you want to try for this Friday afternoon? Though we could
schedule something for next week. Monday afternoon next week I do my
volunteer work; Wed. morning I have an appt., Thursday or Friday late
afternoon I'll be tied up at my brother's [then at my niece's school
play]--but since he lives just a couple blocks away, we could still do
something a bit earlier in the afternoon...
denise
response 205 of 229: Mark Unseen   Mar 17 22:21 UTC 2009

Mary or anyone else game?
slynne
response 206 of 229: Mark Unseen   Mar 17 23:10 UTC 2009

I would but I most likely have plans on Friday evening and I might have
to take my dogs up to S. Lyon first. But if I take them on Thursday, I
might be free around 5ish. You were talking about meeting at the new
sweetwaters out by Plymouth and Green right?
mary
response 207 of 229: Mark Unseen   Mar 17 23:16 UTC 2009

I'm working Friday and next week is spattered with obligations. Just pick 
a day and time that works for you and Glenda and I'll fill in if possible. 
slynne
response 208 of 229: Mark Unseen   Mar 18 14:34 UTC 2009

Yeah. Just pick a time you two and I'll be there if I can. 
glenda
response 209 of 229: Mark Unseen   Mar 19 04:18 UTC 2009

STeve's procedure went well, other than communication on the medical
staff's part, but he is taking Thursday off.  He can't carry his
backpack for 48 hrs :-)

This Friday afternoon, early evening works for me, as does any day but
Friday next week.  Tuesday looks like it will work also.
denise
response 210 of 229: Mark Unseen   Mar 19 22:02 UTC 2009

Well, let's see who can show up tomorrow, late afternoon'ish.  Say, 4:30
or after? That way people that are working during the day [Lynn and
depending on what shift Mary's working] can come if they are able.  We
can talk then, too, about possible dates in the near future.

And yep, this is the new Sweetwaters on the northwest corner of Plymouth
Rd and Green Rd [a 1/2 mile or so west of 23] in the new complex that
also has Olga's Kitchen, a sushi place, an ink store, a bank, and I'm
not sure what all else [there are still a few empty places, too].

I'll probably bring something to read with me in case, with this being
short notice, nobody else can make it.
slynne
response 211 of 229: Mark Unseen   Mar 20 02:02 UTC 2009

I'll be there!
glenda
response 212 of 229: Mark Unseen   Mar 20 04:35 UTC 2009

I'll be there.
denise
response 213 of 229: Mark Unseen   Mar 24 21:05 UTC 2009

I had fun at Sweetwaters the other day. We'll have to do it again
sometime soon! 
denise
response 214 of 229: Mark Unseen   Aug 21 15:47 UTC 2010

I was walking at Briarwood earlier this week and stopped at Teavana and 
sampled some tea. One sample I really liked was a rooibos tea blend of 
blueberry and strawberry that was served chilled. I ended up buying some
 to bring home. Though to get the full flavor, it takes a longer brew
time  then the recommended 5-6 minutes.  I remember learning about
rooibos tea  from another tea shop; this tea shop said to brew while at
a low boil for  15-20 minutes, IIRC.
mary
response 215 of 229: Mark Unseen   Aug 21 22:22 UTC 2010

I'm certainly no tea expert having come to enjoy it just a couple of years 
ago, but I've already discovered different teas have different brewing 
needs.  White tea especially can't steep for more than 2 minutes or it 
starts to get a weird, bitter taste.  And I've yet to find a rooibos blend 
I didn't like.

Teavana samples can be dangerous - I've ending up spending too much on 
teas more than once. 
denise
response 216 of 229: Mark Unseen   Aug 22 02:14 UTC 2010

You're right, Mary; Teavana can be a dangerous place! It's definitely 
pricier than the tea shop I used to frequent in Durham. 

And yes, various teas have different brewing times as well as 
temperatures. By the time I figure out the strength and brewing time of 
this blend I brought, it's going to be gone! It's definitely different 
from what the directions say.  Still, it's a nice, light summery blend.

I do like flavored rooibos tea though not so crazy about the plain.
slynne
response 217 of 229: Mark Unseen   Aug 22 04:42 UTC 2010

I like Rooibos tea because it is favored by Mma Romotswe in The No. 1
Ladies Detective Agency series. ;)  
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