We meet at Ampride, a local corner gas station/quick shop, every Tuesday. Originally we would stop there after weighing in at Weight Watchers, but, a year has passed and two of us are now WW dropouts, the others seem to be "maintaining" but not losing. We don't care, the vanilla flavored coffee, rice krispie treats and doughnuts are quite tasty when you throw in some good conversation, spicy gossip and plans for lunch later that same day. My girls, especially Celia, are intrigued by this Tuesday ritual. In fact, during her last visit to Humboldt Celia had to include Ampride in her "places to visit". She sat and politely answered questions tossed her way, and listened intently when conversation turned elsewhere. Later that same day we "did lunch" at Lomita's and included frozen margurita's in the fare. I don't remember where we went after that. . . .
Celia is coming again for Easter, but she comes Wednesday and leaves Sunday, so Tuesday's coffee will have to wait until her next visit.
