They had a small hot fire going in no time and water boiling. Smoke from the burning dry twigs faded into nothing after rising only a foot or two. They finished coffee and breakfast by the time it was light enough to hitch up the wagons.”
–Paul L. Thompson
Christmas time’s a-comin’, get yourself in here, for the coffee’s hot, dark, and strong; ready to get yuh goin’ today and help yuh stay alert with all the crazies on the road. I’m burnin’ daylight myself, so better get this out before my eldest gets riled and her coffee cold. Amazin’ that folks all over the country can read these little percs. Time’s sure changin’.
Have to get things ready, need to make a little run today, but will be back tomorrow. Busy weekend, and I’m supposed to be retired! Guess, that’s what retirement means, being tired. Say, here’s one for you: What do you call people who are afraid of Santa Claus? Claustrophobic!
Ahhhh! That’s good coffee! ‘Course any coffee is good if that’s all yuh got. I’ve read that there are coffee snobs out there who will only drink certain coffee and made with certain coffee-makers. Notice, it has to be a coffee-maker, not just a coffeepot. They have to grind their own beans. Now, me, excuse me while I take a long sip, as for me I’ll grind my own, or I’ll use already ground. I’m not that picky, exceptin’ if it’s too weak. Can’t do much with weak coffee. If a person doesn’t like strong coffee (pity them) they can always add a little water, but nothing can be done for weak coffee.
Let me get yuh a refill as I’m needin’ one myself. Back to weak coffee. Guess it is kinda like life itself. What can be done with a weak life? I’ve worked with a few weaklin’s; good for nothin’ except to get in the way. That’s one reason that good people are busy–they do their job and help the weaklin’ get through. Sure makes me wonder what the future holds with all those snowflakes, twinkies, and cupcakes out there whinin’ and bawlin’ ’bout life not bein’ fair.
Pot’s empty? Reckon that means it’s time to be headin’ down the road. Be careful out there, and may the Lord take a special likin’ to you this season of Christmas.
Check that cinch! Strong a person as you are, yuh can’t be fallin’ off due to a loose or weak cinch.