Am I a Piker? A cup of coffee costs $1.89 at Perkins. Who thinks that's a little much?

OTOH, I shell out $4 for a latte at least twice a week.

I am my own contradiction.

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You could roast your own for much cheaper.

Much much better too....only you'll become an elitist snob and refuse to drink the Perkins coffee after that.

But yes, you are your own contradiction. Aren't we all?

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$4.39 for a 12 pack of Coke or Pepsi (corn syrup & water) is ridiculous too.

(however, a couple of times a week, I buy a 1/2 ltr bottle for $1.25) (my contradiction contribution)

So...from now on, no more singles...only cans from 12 packs, and only when they are reasonably priced (less than $2.75/12pack)


Hmmm....the first "New Year's Resolution"?

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1985 300D

I'm glad that I like plain, old, black coffee, none of those fru fru coffee beverages. Nearly $2.00 for a stinkin' cup of coffee is ridiculous.

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1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold
Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold
The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold
Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles
2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles
2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles

I like Starbuck's coffee so I am willing to shell out $1.56-$2 for a cup of it. I have also found certain Gas Station coffee's that taste decent enough, and some I can't stand...

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At Perkins, you are paying for the ambiance, etc, etc. Also, isn't it bottomless?

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Topless it might be worth it.

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1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
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1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

In the touching section, yes. Non-touching, maybe not. But if they are really ugly, there was a saying "Cover face, fire base"

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05 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI
06 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI
03 SeaDoo GTX SC Red
03 SeaDoo GTX SC Yellow
04 Tailgator 21 ft Toy Hauler
11 Harley Davidson 883 SuperLow

I'm all for a good Latte but $4-6.00 for a cup of coffee every day is a little off the deep end IMO. I buy decent coffee, use a coffee maker and carry a big ass mug.

Not a problem for me at all. I buy a double shot of espresso for $2 or so. Dump 6 packs of sugar in it, stir. Take a big mug, fill it 3/4 full of half and half. Add espresso with sugar. There you have it. Aklim's Cardiac Arrest Special.

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99 E300 Turbodiesel
91 Vette with 383 motor
05 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI
06 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI
03 SeaDoo GTX SC Red
03 SeaDoo GTX SC Yellow
04 Tailgator 21 ft Toy Hauler
11 Harley Davidson 883 SuperLow

Good god, man.

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That's about the going rate for a 16 oz. around here from a filling station. The Mobil here carries Green Mountain Roasters stuff which I think is pretty good, will do in a pinch, and there's none of the waiting. A 24oz. cup is $2.33ish with tax.

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I like QT (Quiktrip) coffee. Four or five caffeinated flavors/strengths, eight-flavor creamer dispenser, $1.39 for a 24 ouncer... but usually I make my own at work using Starbucks ground coffee...

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1984 380SL
1983 280SE (full Euro, trunk triangle and all!)

Formerly owned:
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1984 300D
1983 300D
1981 300SD
1976 300D

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What's a pot o' coffee cost at Perkins??

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$1.89 is about par for coffee when out.

I drink Community Coffee, Dark Roast, from Baton Rouge, LA. when not on-the-road