Comments on: David’s first request on waking up

By: Ellee Seymour - MCIPR, PRESS CONSULTANT, JOURNALIST, POLITICAL AND PR BLOGGER. » My Starbucks experience

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 10:20:33 +0000

[...] After listening to Clifff Burrows, president of Starbucks for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, speak at this event about inspired leadership, I thought he might like to read my post about my son David’s first request on waking up in hospital. [...]

By: Ellee Seymour - MCIPR, PRESS CONSULTANT, JOURNALIST, POLITICAL AND PR BLOGGER. » Learning about inspired leadership

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 10:34:34 +0000

[...] We will also hear about "The Starbucks Story" – how global values and communications set it apart, from Cliff Burrows, President EMEA, Starbucks. If I get the chance to bend his ear, I shall tell him about how my son’s first request on leaving hospital was for a Starbuck’s frappaccino. [...]

By: Stephen

Stephen — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:45:31 +0000

I love a good cappuccino, and must admit that Starbucks make a decent one…good thick foaming milk to drink the espresso through..and it does last right to the end.
I always find the staff at Starbucks in Ely or Colchester to be very pleasant, however at their prices I often think they should be wearing a stripey jumper and a mask instead of an apron.
I often buy my cappuccino from Ely railway station’s Golden Bean kiosk. At £1.50 it is much better value and you are always served by one of two very attractive Eastern European ladies with a nice smile. Reminds me of the Harry Enfield sketch.

By: Cheezy

Cheezy — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 09:11:09 +0000

£3.20!… I’m glad I’ve weened myself off coffee and onto tea!

Best of luck to David when the results come through.

By: Ellee

Ellee — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 06:43:30 +0000

Thanks everyone for your kind words about David. His face is naturally very sore and swollen as the biopsies were taken from both sides. I will keep you informed and let you know the results.

By: Guthrum

Guthrum — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 19:21:57 +0000

Fingers crossed for you all

By: lady macleod

lady macleod — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 13:29:22 +0000

I heartily approve of David’s good taste! Please tell him I send good wishes from Africa. I imagine the waiting is excruciating, but both of you just keep breathing. I’m with David on the shopping, a good diversion! Take care of yourself Mum. You are both in my prayers.

By: Mountjoy

Mountjoy — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 12:47:41 +0000

Banana Java chip coffee based Frappaccino with no whipped cream is my favourite Starbuck’s drink too. I first tried it on a hot summer’s day in Paris and have been addicted ever since.

May I wish David a speedy recovery.

By: David Brain

David Brain — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 11:31:29 +0000

All my very best to David and to you during this . and he has great taste in shirts and coffee that lad.

By: The Curmudgeon

The Curmudgeon — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 22:35:32 +0000

Sounds like he sailed through the surgery with flying colors… now let’s hope the test results turn out well.

As for Starbuck’s — I’m with you. I don’t go for this mocha-latte-creme-frappe-java business. But I have an addict in the family, too: My Older Daughter has actually gone to work at a Starbuck’s (this is the one who already has an English degree) while she goes back to school to pick up the pre-reqs for a nursing degree.

I don’t know what accounts for the exorbitant prices at Starbuck’s in your neck of the woods, but here in the States they apparently pay health insurance benefits for employees working 20 or more hours a week.

It’s almost enough to make me drink their coffee….