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Grumpy Old Men and Coffee Served “Topless” – Another Way to Go Green


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Adventures in Living a Healthy, Juicy Life

by Cheryl Ragsdale

Coffee-to-Stay:  No Shirt? No Problem!

“Coffee served topless. Does that mean they don’t use lids on their to-go cups? That’s a good way to go green.”

“No, Petunia. It means you get tiddies with your coffee.”

“Tiddies?!”

I smell coffee! You said you were going to the gym.

I smell coffee! You said you were going to the gym.

Well, that might not be how you spell it, but that’s how you say it.  Those Maine-iacs up in Vassalboro are adding new flavor to your morning ritual.  Introducing Donald Crabtree, a man with an ingenious plan to help save the environment and put smiles on patron’s faces.  He’s also illustrating one of my “51 Must-Know Habits for Staying Young – from the Inside Out”

Stay Young Habit #6:

Be receptive and open your mind to new people, places, things and ideas

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Grand View Topless Coffee Shop

VASSALBORO, Maine — The controversial Grand View Topless Coffee Shop could make a comeback – this time, inside an office trailer.

Donald Crabtree opened Grand View on Feb. 23, 2009 inside a former motel building, featuring topless waiters and waitresses serving doughnuts and coffeedrawing complaints from some residents – and long lines of customers.

Crabtree’s original coffee shop building, which was also his home, burned to the ground June 4, 2009 during a late-night fire that investigators say was intentionally set. The property was not insured.

Crabtree said he worked construction jobs during the summer, sold his remaining possessions, and accepted donations at the site while providing car washes and coffee. He scraped together enough money to purchase the construction site-style trailer, which is 12 feet wide by 60 feet long.

“We remodeled it, put in a handicapped bathroom and a ramp, a small kitchen, an office and a seating area. We fixed it up as best we could,” Crabtree said.

Even though one of the girls said, “we’ll probably be called ‘trailer trash’, Crabtree said that he’s excited to get back to work.  “I built this place to put smiles on people’s faces.”

Customer Comments:

“If he is allowed to re-open, I hope his customers practice safe eating and use condiments.”  gle of Auburn, ME

“Maybe he should open a bottomless coffee shop. That way when you come in, you have a place to hang your hat!”  heyjoe of Peaks Island, ME

Copyright 2009 by The Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram. All rights reserved.

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Feeling grumpy “is good for you”

Meanwhile, down under in Australia, Professor Joe Fargas in a chat with Australian Science Magazine explained the results of his most recent experiment.  Here are his findings as presented by news.BBC  “Feeling Grumpy “is good for you”

Just lost the lid off my coffee container

just lost the lid off my coffee container photo credit news.BBC

“While cheerfulness fosters creativity, gloominess breeds attentiveness and careful thinking.  In contrast to those annoying happy types, miserable people are better at decision-making and less gullible.”

Well now, there’s food for thought.  This fella looks like he could use a cuppa coffee and some cheering up. It’s a nice day for a drive. How far is Vassalboro from Boston?

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We Build Your Blog Contest

Andrew Rondeau over at webuildyourblog.com is doing a contest!  “There will be nine winners selected and the first one will choose their prize from the list. Then the second winner chooses, then the third, then the fourth, then the fifth and so on.”

I love contests.  For details, please visit webuildyourblog.com

(Alright, Andrew! I’ve fulfilled all of the requirements to participate. I do hope my name gets pulled out of your hat.) :D

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Best Blog Award!

bestblog award2 150x91 Grumpy Old Men and Coffee Served Topless   Another Way to Go GreenThatGirlisFunny.com is honored to receive this award from AskCherlock

Cher and her husband, Rich, are the authors of AskCherlock. They love to write about their opinions on numerous topics. Whether you agree or disagree with them, your comments and opinions are welcomed.  Wonder how they feel about no-tops in coffee shops? Stop by for a visit and see what they have to say. Thank you so much, Rich and Cher!

Now it’s my turn. The rules state that to accept this award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person who granted you this award and a link to his/her blog. Pass the award on to 15 other blogs you have recently discovered and think are great! Remember to contact the bloggers you’ve awarded to let them know they’ve been chosen.

Favorite Stops on Cheryl’s Fantastic on-line Voyage: in no particular order

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Personal Development

Life Laughs and Lemmings

Jinxi Boo

She Writes Like a Girl

Personal Development Pro

Healing and Insight

Midlife Gals

Fit to the Finish

The Happiness Project

Plug In ID

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Sports

LuckisforRabbits

Athletic Alley

Fitness and Spice

Loveeshe

50-K Active Challenge

Anything About Sports

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12 Comments Add Yours ↓

  1. 1

    Cher from Askcherlock sent me over to check out your site. Funny post!

    Topless Coffee? You had me at “topless.”

    The next step.
    Topless Nursing Mothers

    Would you like milk with your coffee?

    • 2

      Shall I call you Pluto? Ok, that’s gross. Guys always have to take it over the top. I’m not following you down that road. Trouble lies ahead. LOL! Glad Cherlock directed you here. Stay awhile! I have lots of funny stuff.

  2. 3

    You have a great site going here…..I’ll be visiting periodically

    • 4

      We’ll try to keep you entertained so you’ll visit often. Nice to meet you. Not sure how to pronounce Eqlektik…oh, wait a minute…eclectic? Had to slow down to spell it and my brain kicked in. Very clever!



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