Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Par Matt, Bar None












Holy Jingle Bells! The HypnoCrew sailed north to the port of Oakland and moored at the bowling alley for a night of Big Lewbowski-like fun; minus the white-russians plus bottled-beer and minus the weed plus the hot wings. Yes, it was our Christmas party, and yes it was a hoot. It was a real shame being beaten by Cory twice, but in the spirit of the season, we all forgave him. Kids were invited, (just in case we ran low on cash, we could always swap a baby or two (2) for another round). And in true family-fun-filled evening style we lost Charlie for a spell only to discover him hiding beneath an air hockey table, good job Charles. After sleeping through most of the first game, Ollie awoke to devour most of the food, and half of the beer, I mean milk. Speaking of food, we all enjoyed the fried-fare offered, especially the hot wings!
As I foreshadowed, Cory threw better than everyone else, but all did well-enough (the beer helped) that by the end of the night I was inquiring into joining their league. Who knows, perhaps the blog will soon fill with the conquests of your favorite coffee house scurvy dogs doing battle with Oakland's finest on the field of tenpins.
A big thanks to the very friendly crew at the Par Matt bowling alley. It takes a special cockswain to put up with the hi-jinks the HypnoCrew is involved in; our bawdy humor, grotesque language, and slovenly appearance. Finally we're not alone!






Thursday, December 17, 2009

Tues. Night Party!



Let's do this, December 29th around 7pm. It would help if you could stop in and tell us if you want to play, I'll even make a sign-up sheet. Get aboard, throw some latte art, down some 'nog, and feel like this...


Bonus! It's the Bish's birthday, she's turning????over a new leaf.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

She'll Love Your Huge Stocking Stuffer!


A big thanks to Keith (of Ivonne's husband fame) for the image today! What better advertisement for the lady or gentleman who hasn't been crossed off of your shopping list? Every one's getting pounds of coffee this year!
Would anyone out there be interested in an after-hours coffee cupping and get together before the year closes out? We'd like to invite you, the customer, behind the counter and let you experience making your own espresso drinks. That's right, teach you the secrets of our seemingly endless supply of "blowing your minds" with our coffee. I'm thinking... kick the whole deal off with a cupping of our new FTO Papua New Guinea, then get you behind the counter to talk about different brewing methods for your "at home" coffee (I know your getting some for Christmas, so you might as well know how to maximize your enjoyment), next we'll get you saddled up on the espresso machine, and finally let you guys battle it out in your own "first-day of training throwdown". Of course I'll have some Christmas Cheer on hand for your spirits. Allow me to talk to our amazing staff and pick a night...I'll get back to ya.