Thanks for joining Coco and me for our July 4th 2020 Ultimate Coffee Date Linkup. Who knew when we started doing virtual coffee dates years ago that we were trendsetters? Ha! So please, join us (from six feet away) and let’s catch up over coffee.
July 4th 2020 Ultimate Coffee Date
If we were having coffee, I would tel you…
I have not been into an actual coffee shop in almost 4 months. I have not even done curbside pick up or a to go coffee either. It’s funny, I used to grab a coffee from the Starbuck’s inside my grocery store and stroll around and browse and decide what to cook. While the Starbucks is open again, I sure am not in the strolling mood at the grocery! Surprisingly, I don’t miss it all! Don’t get me wrong, I am still drinking coffee everyday just at home. At almost $5 a cup, I guess I am saving a lot of money that I can now spend on workout clothes and running gear.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…
I am sad that we cannot have our huge group 4th of July run into DC this year. We all really love that tradition that has us running from Arlington, Virginia into Georgetown. We usually stop along the way for photos and end up at a yummy bakery downtown. We are just not comfortable trying to pull that off this year sadly. Maybe labor day? So here’s a photo of last year’s run.
So if we were having coffee today, I would ask you do you have any plans for the 4th of July? I suspect I will be hanging by the pool with the hubs. I would also ask you if you drink iced coffee or hot coffee in the summer? FYI the August Coffee Date will be August 7th.
Bummer that you can’t do your annual run with all the gals this year. It’s really gonna be a strange 4th of July with not much going on around my area either. I keep getting FB memories popping up, and I was in the hospital three years ago at this time…not sure which is worse LOL Enjoy the weekend…stay safe!
seriously ha ha yes!
I have been to the Starbucks drive thru a couple of times but only at the urging of my daughter. I’ve got stars expiring, that’s how seldom we go. Haha! No real holiday plans here either. Weather looks like it’s going to be great though. Enjoy your pool time and thanks for the linkup!
I am surprised I don’t miss my Starbucks more than I do. Have a great weekend
Hot tea year round (sipping on some as I type).
Sorry about the missed run. Bummer.
No big plans here but for us that’s not unusual (hubs doesn’t like crowds).
Enjoy your weekend, coffee & pool!
I am a hot coffee drinker year around too. I do like an iced tea sometimes though!
You know I’ve been into Starbucks a few times. I have to keep them in business! Bummer on your July 4th run. I think we ran into you (us on our bikes) on Key Bridge last year? I am trying to think of SOMETHING fun to do this weekend but coming up empty. We might do that same ride, from our house, but minimize time on the bike path. My husband has no interest in going anywhere he might encounter anyone. 😛
Yes we did run into each other last year. I am with your husband on not being around too many people!
I haven’t set foot in a coffee shop in what feels like forever!
Definitely an odd holiday weekend without the usual festivities. Enjoy your pool time!
It sure will be different!
Hot coffee every morning – Starbucks K-cup.
Saving a lot of $$ working from home since Starbucks is near my office.
Been walking a lot and running some to get to 1000K by Aug 31.
Been seeing my running friends but 6ft apart – our new normal. Can’t wait until t his is over.
No fireworks here which is sad. (Will go boating on Sunday since no fireworks there either.
I still have hot coffee everyday too just need it to start my day. It’s funny how much money we are saving from not going out for it
Our Independence Day plans include a 7 AM 52-mile bike ride in Frederick, MD that my husband set up with his Worldgate riding group. Wish me luck keeping up with them!
I do not like coffee so the closed coffee shops were no big deal for me. My husband loves his Starbucks, but hasn’t stopped by since March 12th. He loves Lone Oak and probably spends about the same amount of money on coffee beans he orders from them. LOL
Thanks for the linkup and have a great holiday weekend!
That bike ride sounds fun. I have no doubt you will keep up just fine. I am always surprised how much I need to fuel on a ride of that distance. It was really hot out there today!
I haven’t really been in anywhere since March. We’ve got to two brewpubs/restaurants at off times for a beer outside, but that’s it.
Bet you are really appreciating the fact that you have a pool now LOL.
Oh yes I am especially today! It’s been great to jump into after hot runs and rides.
hehe, I didn’t go out for food too often, but I definitely like to think I’ve been saving a lot of money during this time too. (I’ve been succumbing toonline workout clothes-sales though, ahaha.) I hope you can do your annual run later on this year! Fingers crossed that things improve during this half of the year..
Yes I have found some great sales on workout clothes! can’t have too many
I mostly make coffee at home. I’ve had it out a few times after social distance running with friends on the weekend. (Less than a dozen times since March). I miss the coffee talk!
We’re going to a few patio / outdoor BBQs/socially distant events this weekend. It’s nice to see friends and spend time outside.
I really do miss the post run coffee chats too!
Awww…looking at your group photos from last year makes me nostalgic. I miss my running group too! That run from Arlington to Georgetown sounds great. I hope you get to do it on Labor Day. With the virus numbers going in the wrong direction for the country, who knows?
The only plan we have for this weekend is to hang around the pool too. We are supposed to see your son and grandkids on Sunday. Maybe we will cook out then. Or get some blue crabs. I love to sit outside, pick blue crabs and drink beer on a hot summer evening!
Sounds like a great weekend plan!
Such a bummer about the July 4th group run 🙁 Let’s hope that you’ll be able to do this again next year. I have to hope (fingers crossed) that we will get back to some normalcy by then.
I also miss browsing the aisles in the supermarket.
I sure hope so for all of our sakes! Have a great weekend Kim
That’s a great thought, Deborah!
USD 5 per cup – imagine all the savings! At 3 grocery trips a week – that’s USD 60 a month. Or USD 720 a year!
I know it’s crazy to think!
I’ve gotten Starbucks a few times thanks to a gift card and I’ve had coffee on the patio at one of my favorite local places. Now that things are spiking again I’m not sure when I’ll get back there though!
I know me either!
I’ve gone to our drive-throughs at Starbucks and DD, and that’s been fine. But, yeah. I don’t feel much like wandering around inside either.
We just did some fireworks in our culdesac. Nothing major.
Hope your son enjoyed those! It’s certainly one to remember
That looks like a fun event, sorry you had to miss out this year.
I make iced coffee at home but get one from Starbucks at work sometimes.
This was the first year in a very long time that I had the 4th off. I requested it figuring we would have a BBQ but so much for that. We went on a bike ride and joined in on a bike parade in our neighborhood. Way too many people out and having parties. I guess they didn’t get the memo.
A bike ride sounds great. Yes a lot of people did not get the memo for sure