Sunday Coffee and Chat -- 8th February 2026

Oh wow! I had no idea coffee beans could last that long @ENKELI , this makes me truly want to see a coffee bean making process in action and is also making me crave a decaf!

I recall having a rather bizarre coffee on a roadside stop when I was in türkiye, it tasted very smoky. My partner and I ended up having to throw it out and buy another from somewhere else...

I mostly get a good cup, I have a very nice Cafe just a short walk from my unit that I enjoy going to for a fix after my pilates class 😅

I haven't ventured up that way before, but I'll be sure to try a cup from one of those if I get a chance!

@ENKELI i thought you were pulling my leg so i googled indian squirrels and you werent!

these are insane!

@Mustang67 I'm so sorry that i didn't reply to this post earlier sweet, things got a bit much here and i found myself overwhelmed. I hope you are doing ok sweetheart, sending you hugs ❤️

@MissGremlin you never have to apologise for not replying to me in a timely manner. I just take it as it comes and have no expectations.

We had a better talk the following night and he seemed to take more in and he apologised several times. But I don't believe what people say they will do; I believe what I see them do.

I hope you are feeling a bit better today.

@Mustang67 I'm glad you had a better talk the following night. Completely understand not believing what people say they will do. As the saying goes 'actions speak louder than words'.

Thankyou sweet, it's been a bit of a rough time lately and sometimes i just don't have the capacity to reply which frustrates me. Love that little quote that you shared and it's a good little reminder to slow things down.

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@PeppyPatti wrote:

So lucky to have the mind of @AlwaysMyself

II better feed Peanut

 

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@PeppyPatti 😂 This is exactly my family lol !

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@Rosepetal96 wrote:

@AlwaysMyself thank you!

I'm currently working with 4s, just rebuilding my repertoire of knowledge and skills in that area, as for the past three years I've been working with babies 👶 so it's a big shift in thinking and learning, however, I have since gone to the library for some inspiration and resources which should hopefully help. I am always open to suggestions or ideas though 😊 See learning never stops, not even at your adult job 😅

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@Rosepetal96 😂 I had thought you meant your adult coworkers lol -- not babies / young children 🤣 haha I feel silly, but in a light and funny way! Oh it would be so different between infants and pre-school aged!! Such a different level of development, communication, ability to "do" themselves, wanting independence, etc etc

That's all good, sometimes maybe my wording was a bit vague! I'm glad you can see the funny side though!

Yes, it's a different scenario all together, but I am slowly getting there, we had a game Simon says to practice listening skills, they really loved it! @AlwaysMyself

@AlwaysMyself good to see you. I was trying to remember your name however please know if I don't tag I'm still thinking of you.

I imagine your driving a huge truck in the nulabor ,,,,,

You're right—there is a big difference between a naturally bitter bean and one that has been burnt by the machine. When coffee is burnt, that charred taste overpowers everything else. Although

I must admit I never knew any of this for many years.

​I’ve had a similar experience with a Gloria Jean's in Perth. [edited by moderator]

I've never had a decent cup there. It always tastes burnt, which makes me wonder if it's the quality of the beans or just poor barista technique. Never again.....

As I'm a bit home bound these days I go to a cool place nearby. [edited by moderator] This business is very successful....

This morning, hus, and I are doing our morning jobs.my dog is eating a screwed up piece of paper

@ENKELI @Shaz51 @Rosepetal96 @Rosepetal96 @AlwaysMyself @MissGremlin

@PeppyPatti good to know all GJ's around here have the same burnt coffee taste. The one I went to did too - went there twice in case the first time was a one off. Nope. [edited by moderator]

GJ's used to be owned by HillSong church in Sydney so I refused to go there after I found that out. They were sold to Retail Food Groups in 2014. They also own Brumby's' bakery, Crust Pizzas and a couple of other brands I've never heard of before. I am curious to know whether their coffee has improved since being sold so I might try one next time I'm around. [Edited by moderator]

I don't really go to cafes much as I can't afford to go out so I just make my coffee with my machine and pretend I'm at a cafe. 😊