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You may ask why I always reference Bar None Coffee Company and lug its hat with me in my recent travels. I guess I kinda of wonder that too. But seriously, Bar None is my local hang out and is only a ten minute drive from my ranch. Bar None has replaced the Starbucks that was near my home in California and I think it has better coffee. I have a P.O. box next door at the Post Net store, so I can go check for packages and grab a cup of Joe at the same time. Plus, there is nothing like a good cup of coffee in the morning.

Chuck Silva the owner, also started making Kolaches. Yum, Yum. They are the best Kolaches I have yet tasted and they have replaced my usual bagel with cream cheese, or a missed breakfast. Bar None also has free Wi-Fi, so I bring my laptop and get out of my house for a change of pace and do my email there. It is not uncommon for me to be there for up to three hours but I guess that is one of the Bennies of being retired.

Chuck is also a NERD, so he’s been a big help giving me technical advice on web design. I often pick his brain and irritate him with my questions of all that is sacred to Nerdomism. Anyway, thanks Chuck.

Chuck was in the Navy on a submarine, so his sense of humor reflects that of one who has been holed up in a small space with a bunch of stinky sweaty men, for long periods of time. Here is an example of what happens when you live on a Submarine for too long. Chuck is trying to best the Worlds Largest Rubber Band Ball and his own creation now weighs around 3 lbs.

Good luck Chuck!

I have made a lot of new friends and connections at Bar None. Last week, I was befriended by Tim who is a welding inspector and horse trainer. I use to weld for Uncle Sam and United Air Lines and set up an TIG welding outfit at my ranch. I’ve been trying to get some steel to make a 50 cal machine gun mount and low and behold, Tim had some scrap square tubing and angle iron. If you have ever priced metal for fabrication, you’ll know why I am so excited to get free steel. I then learned Tim is going to open up a horse ranch on the property just behind mine, so we will end up being neighbors. Small world!

Like any coffee hang out there are many regulars I see on a daily basis. We are quickly becoming acquaintances and who knows who you’ll meet.

And then there is Brad Watson, a retired DEA agent. Brad is a handsome man and is often told he looks like Tom Selleck but I think he looks more like Inspector Clouseau. Actually, Brad is a great guy and little did I know when I met him that he was the Treasurer of the Blue Knights Chapter I joined. Again, small world!

Back to the Hat. Chuck gave me a Bar None Coffee Hat, so I decided to have some fun with it. I named it Barney but if you have a better name, email Chuck. You will see photos of it linked on Chucks Site at www.barnonecoffee.com or just click on the banner image.

I took Barney on my ride to Deals Gap, so got some pics of the him, yes, its a boy, as he enjoyed its first motorcycle ride. Who knows, maybe Chuck will have a contest to name the hat someday.

So if you are in or around Georgetown don’t support the corporate machine, besides their parking sucks, go to Bar None and try a Kolache with your cup of coffee.

And no, I am not getting any kickbacks, just a good ole cup of Joe.

Inspired by my “Anti-Monkey Butt Powder” T-shirt, Chuck has launched a new marketing campaign featuring “MONKEY BUTT” brand Coffee.  Click on the logo to find out more and buy “MONKEY BUTT” Coffee merchandise.