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Ed Rooney · 16 July 2008, 05:22 AM

Check out the cover of this months Conde Naste portfolio. Starbucks Chairman Howard Schultz wears a nice MilSub.

meloncap78 · 16 July 2008, 05:53 AM

Nice shot. I hear 600 Starbucks locations are closing in the US. Or is ti worldwide?

Ed Rooney · 16 July 2008, 05:58 AM

They've saturated a lot of markets. Quantity of stores is not equal to revenue.

Near my office, which is in a normal suburb of DC, we have at least 3 or 4 Starbucks within a 5 minute drive, plus the Starbucks machine serving free coffee in the break room at my company. There's one in Target, there's one in the parking lot of Target, there's one in the next strip mall up the road, and the next one after that.

meloncap78 · 16 July 2008, 06:02 AM

I personally prefer Dean & DeLuca

. Some of the best coffee I have ever had while on the job in NYC.

Ed Rooney · 16 July 2008, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meloncap78

I personally prefer Dean & DeLuca

. Some of the best coffee I have ever had while on the job in NYC.

I will make a note of that and try some.

moby33 · 16 July 2008, 06:35 AM

Peet's baby, Peet's! Major Dickason's blend to be exact!!!

BTW - nice watch, although I can't really see it in this picture. Maybe I'll have to cruise by a mag shop soon. I've never really thought of a MilSub as the ultimate 'cycling watch'...but love the idea he uses it in all environments.

Ed Rooney · 16 July 2008, 06:47 AM

dear lord,

please don't let this turn into a coffee thread

please don't let this turn into a coffee thread

please don't let this turn into a coffee thread

please don't let this turn into a coffee thread

please don't let this turn into a coffee thread

please don't let this turn into a coffee thread

please don't let this turn into a coffee thread

please don't let this turn into a coffee thread

please don't let this turn into a coffee thread

amen

moby33 · 16 July 2008, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

dear lord,

please don't let this turn into a coffee thread

please don't let this turn into a coffee thread

please don't let this turn into a coffee thread

please don't let this turn into a coffee thread

please don't let this turn into a coffee thread

please don't let this turn into a coffee thread

please don't let this turn into a coffee thread

please don't let this turn into a coffee thread

please don't let this turn into a coffee thread

amen

You just doomed yourself...

Nigel Tufnel · 16 July 2008, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meloncap78

I personally prefer Dean & DeLuca

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So does Hannibal Lecter, as seen in the final scene of "Hannibal". Must be good!

Tools · 16 July 2008, 08:59 AM

I love Starbucks coffee....

But, if I drank it all the time, I would never be able to afford a MilSub.....

blackrhino12 · 16 July 2008, 09:35 AM

We grind our own at home each morning. No floofy flavores just good columbian beans, filter water and sweet and low for me.

moby33 · 16 July 2008, 02:04 PM

I want to open a coffee house some day that ONLY serves black coffee! I despise all these flavored drinks & lame concoctions. Why even use good coffee beans to make them...'cause god knows you can't taste the coffee. That and the fact that I have to wait in line when all I want is a large black coffee is crap. At a minimum I believe coffee houses should have a "Black Coffee Only" express line...kind of like the 10 items or less at the grocery store.

Viva La MilSub...I didn't want this to turn into a coffee thread!

kaiserero · 16 July 2008, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moby33

I want to open a coffee house some day that ONLY serves black coffee! I despise all these flavored drinks & lame concoctions. Why even use good coffee beans to make them...'cause god knows you can't taste the coffee.

Viva La MilSub...I didn't want this to turn into a coffee thread!

I too only drink coffee black, but only drink it a scant few times a year, as it can have quite a strong effect on me.

but err, about the MilSub, does anyone have clearer pictures of this piece?

Marrk · 16 July 2008, 03:46 PM

1) I don't get the Starbucks downturn, b/c every one in L.A. has a line of people in it waiting to buy coffee.

2) I wish I could see the mil sub on that putz's wrist!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

They've saturated a lot of markets. Quantity of stores is not equal to revenue.

Near my office, which is in a normal suburb of DC, we have at least 3 or 4 Starbucks within a 5 minute drive, plus the Starbucks machine serving free coffee in the break room at my company. There's one in Target, there's one in the parking lot of Target, there's one in the next strip mall up the road, and the next one after that.

mickeydainish · 16 July 2008, 05:51 PM

a good looker for sure!! :-)

Ed Rooney · 16 July 2008, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marrk

1) I don't get the Starbucks downturn, b/c every one in L.A. has a line of people in it waiting to buy coffee.

2) I wish I could see the mil sub on that putz's wrist!

Go check out the magazine at a store, but do it quickly. The August issue is out there now.

You'll also note in the photo of him and his son at a Sonics game, the son is wearing a nice Pepsi GMT. In some of the shots Schultz has his milsub under the sleeve of his bike shirt.

http://www.portfolio.com/executives/...hultz-Profile#

I drink it. I've had better coffee, but it's pretty darned good for free work coffee.

I prefer half-n-half and Splenda, thank you. If I drank it black I would have perpetual heartburn.

Lol-x · 16 July 2008, 11:37 PM

A military sub.....so now we know where all the Starbucks profits have gone

I can't see it in the photo as it's too small, but it is pretty amazing that he would have a military sub when cycling

Oh well each to their own.

Thanks for sharing this pic & info.

Ed Rooney · 16 July 2008, 11:49 PM

If everyone donates a nickel I can go buy it and scan the good Milsub pic from the cover.

moby33 · 17 July 2008, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

A military sub.....so now we know where all the Starbucks profits have gone

What's w/ that icon & the MilSub? Didn't you deem it the 'Official - Unofficial' GV icon in another thread?

seantk · 24 July 2008, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moby33

Peet's baby, Peet's! Major Dickason's blend to be exact!!!

I picked up a bag of Peets Major Dickason's this week. Really good! Thanks for the suggestion

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

dear lord,

please don't let this turn into a coffee thread

Sorry

Sean

ral · 24 July 2008, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

dear lord,

please don't let this turn into a coffee thread

please don't let this turn into a coffee thread

please don't let this turn into a coffee thread

please don't let this turn into a coffee thread

please don't let this turn into a coffee thread

please don't let this turn into a coffee thread

please don't let this turn into a coffee thread

please don't let this turn into a coffee thread

please don't let this turn into a coffee thread

amen

My favorite are the Cafe Estima beans... pressed...

Sword hands to go please.

Ed Rooney · 24 July 2008, 11:23 PM

Wow, 1 week delayed coffee threadjack.

That's messed up.

Trurolexer · 24 July 2008, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meloncap78

Nice shot. I hear 600 Starbucks locations are closing in the US. Or is ti worldwide?

600 Starbucks locations closing in US?

Here in Indonesia, they always opened "one" location almost every month...

seantk · 25 July 2008, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

Wow, 1 week delayed coffee threadjack.

That's messed up.

Yeah - but I had to find/buy the coffee and test it first

Sean

ral · 25 July 2008, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

Wow, 1 week delayed coffee threadjack.

That's messed up.

It's Sean fault... this thread nearly got away... but no...

Cafe Estime (Pressed) @ Starbucks, Powerstation, Macapagal Avenue, Pasay City, Philippines

I promise to post one with a Rollie soon...

On the Milsub... he must be a Rolex or watch collector to appreciate a fine timepiece like that. Anything about that in the article?

moby33 · 25 July 2008, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seantk

I picked up a bag of Peets Major Dickason's this week. Really good! Thanks for the suggestion

Ahhh, glad you liked it. I've tried many over the years, but I keep coming back to Peets Major D's and always make sure to have at least 2 bags in the house at all times. Drinking some now as I type...love it!

16 July 2008, 08:59 AM	#10
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,378	I love Starbucks coffee.... But, if I drank it all the time, I would never be able to afford a MilSub..... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

16 July 2008, 11:37 PM	#17
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,393	A military sub.....so now we know where all the Starbucks profits have gone I can't see it in the photo as it's too small, but it is pretty amazing that he would have a military sub when cycling Oh well each to their own. Thanks for sharing this pic & info. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

16 July 2008, 05:53 AM	#2
meloncap78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Joshua Location: Syracuse, NY Watch: LV C Posts: 2,204	Nice shot. I hear 600 Starbucks locations are closing in the US. Or is ti worldwide?

16 July 2008, 05:58 AM	#3
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	They've saturated a lot of markets. Quantity of stores is not equal to revenue. Near my office, which is in a normal suburb of DC, we have at least 3 or 4 Starbucks within a 5 minute drive, plus the Starbucks machine serving free coffee in the break room at my company. There's one in Target, there's one in the parking lot of Target, there's one in the next strip mall up the road, and the next one after that.

16 July 2008, 06:02 AM	#4
meloncap78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Joshua Location: Syracuse, NY Watch: LV C Posts: 2,204	I personally prefer Dean & DeLuca . Some of the best coffee I have ever had while on the job in NYC.

16 July 2008, 06:35 AM	#6
moby33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Watch: Rolex/Omega/Seiko Posts: 2,560	Peet's baby, Peet's! Major Dickason's blend to be exact!!! BTW - nice watch, although I can't really see it in this picture. Maybe I'll have to cruise by a mag shop soon. I've never really thought of a MilSub as the ultimate 'cycling watch'...but love the idea he uses it in all environments.

16 July 2008, 06:47 AM	#7
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	dear lord, please don't let this turn into a coffee thread please don't let this turn into a coffee thread please don't let this turn into a coffee thread please don't let this turn into a coffee thread please don't let this turn into a coffee thread please don't let this turn into a coffee thread please don't let this turn into a coffee thread please don't let this turn into a coffee thread please don't let this turn into a coffee thread amen

16 July 2008, 09:35 AM	#11
blackrhino12 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Posts: 129	We grind our own at home each morning. No floofy flavores just good columbian beans, filter water and sweet and low for me.

16 July 2008, 02:04 PM	#12
moby33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Watch: Rolex/Omega/Seiko Posts: 2,560	I want to open a coffee house some day that ONLY serves black coffee! I despise all these flavored drinks & lame concoctions. Why even use good coffee beans to make them...'cause god knows you can't taste the coffee. That and the fact that I have to wait in line when all I want is a large black coffee is crap. At a minimum I believe coffee houses should have a "Black Coffee Only" express line...kind of like the 10 items or less at the grocery store. Viva La MilSub...I didn't want this to turn into a coffee thread!

16 July 2008, 05:51 PM	#15
mickeydainish Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: LaLa Land Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 1,757	a good looker for sure!! :-)

16 July 2008, 11:49 PM	#18
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	If everyone donates a nickel I can go buy it and scan the good Milsub pic from the cover.

24 July 2008, 11:23 PM	#22
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	Wow, 1 week delayed coffee threadjack. That's messed up.

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