I recently headed back to The Spice Merchant for my "free" pound of coffee. For those who don't know, I spend an obscene amount of money every year to sponsor all nine British TV shows on PBS (The Corporation For Public Broadcasting). In exchange, I get a free mug every year, Passport, the streaming movies, documentaries, etc. service from PBS (like Netflix or Hulu, only cheaper and family friendly, for the most part), and my pound of coffee a month for 12 months.
I know how much Lisca and some of you like puzzles, and this is what I found when I walked into The Spice Merchant a few weeks ago.
Speaking of boxes, I got a laugh from several of these new mugs. Personally, I think "Dance like no one is watching" is spot on! These hilarious and sarcastic mugs are made by a small company call "Dirty MUD."EDIT: Melody Jacobs asked: "What kind of coffee do you usually pick up with your free pound?"
Dark Sumatra. I used to buy French Roast and one time tried Dark Sumatra. I was hooked. Much bolder than French Roast. I like my coffee strong and darkly roasted.
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17 thoughtful remarks:
Fabulous puzzles and the mugs really made me smile 😊. I agree the dance like no one is watching is spot on. Sending you very Happy T Day wishes! Hugs, Jo x
The mugs are funny, Elizabeth. How are you faring in this heat? Happy Tea Day.
...you sound like a regular!
My mom and her siblings was into puzzles.
I like the dark yellow mug about the lemonade. Ha ha. I probably wouldn't want vodka but I can think of a few other additions. :) I actually like the Grateful Dead bear mug on the second puzzle photo too. And like you, I like the heart puzzle. It looks like you had a fun visit to the Spice Merchant. Thanks for taking us along. Happy T day. hugs-Erika
That heart puzzle made of boxes is quite the sight; you're right about the dusting! And those "Dirty MUD" mugs are hilarious. "Dance like no one is watching" really does hit the mark.
What kind of coffee do you usually pick up with your free pound?
Fun mugs
Love the mugs. Puzzles I do online these days, less space... Happy T - Day, hopefully Home in 10 hours .. ACK!
I wonder what's gonna happen to PBS now int's defunded. No more sponsorship, no more 'free' pound of coffee. I love those mugs by the way. All those quotes are really spot-on.
Those are lovely puzzles! Yes, I like the heart one too. But they do look rather small. The umbrella one is colourful too.
Happy T-Day,
Lisca
I wish there was a Spice Merchant store near me. They have the coolest stuff. Happy T Day
Well done! I used to donate to PBS, as we watched it so much.
Coffee for a whole year? Wow! I need to contribute to PBS. I have talked about PBS once in this post:
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Hah, dear Elizabeth – I nearly missed T-Day! 😅 Yesterday it was still on my mind, and today… poof, gone – until I saw Sharon’s post! But here I am, fashionably late 😉
I had such a good laugh at the cheeky sayings on those “Dirty MUD” mugs – what a fun collection! ☕🤣
And wow – now that’s what I call customer service: a whole year of coffee deliveries, one pound a month plus extra goodies from the TV provider? Yes please! 😎🙌
Sending love from Austria and happy T-Day!
Traude
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My eye went right to the heart jig saw puzzle, too!
I pay every month to PBS, but not enough to get anything for free--lol! I do what I can, though. :)
Happy T-day dear Elizabeth - you must be one of the best clients of the Spice Merchant...but he´s got really nice things.
All the best and have a good time
Violetta
Very fun! (and nothing better than a strong coffee!)
I always enjoy seeing the photographs from your visit to The Spice Merchant :)
All the best Jan
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