Back September 21st (Vacation)

Hello -- there will likely be no posts the next 3 weeks as I will be away from the internet. So go out and take Bulldog photos while I am gone, and send them in!

Bulldog Travels: Man grinding Equal Exchange Coffee

How to grind equal exchange coffee when you discover that you haven't brought along enough solar to power the coffee grinder.

Broadway News & mymagstore.com

While J&S Broadway News has closed their storefront, their online business now gets their full attention. We are working closely with them to expand our selection, and if you are thinking of mail order, they have access to all the titles that we carry to fulfill your order.

Check out their webpage, or call them toll free 1 877 324 7323

Ave Hall of Fame: Nathaniel

Nathaniel Jackson, with Achile and Sandy.

I have been in a quandary about this. Nathaniel and the Allegro have parted ways, and so I do not know quite what to write.

Nathaniel is a real Ave institution, having started working as a barista at the Allegro in 1975, the first month that it opened. Later, he and Chris Peterson bought the Allegro from founder Dave Olsen.

So many stories about Nathaniel and the Allegro. Many people had their first espresso made by him. Back when the Allegro was Seattle's only espresso bar.

I can only hope that this gives Nathaniel the time to spend on his art. And he better let us see some of it!

You can read one of Nathaniel's poems on Paul Dorpat's site.

And then there is the youtube video

(photo credits: DWMcKeehen, UDistrict Street Fair, 2008)

Organic Bolivian (Coffee of the Week)

Yasmine tells us that this week's coffee special is Organic Bolivian.

Roast: full city
Aroma: floral, dried banana, dark chocolate
Flavor: sweet, balanced, dried plum, dark chocolate, toasted caramel, floral
Mouthfeel: heavy cream, smooth
Acidity: sparkling, citrusy
Aftertaste: floral, bittersweet chocolate, vanilla

New Arrivals: Cafe

Elizabeth with honey cake, all those yummy walnuts.

Recent Arrival: BackPacker Magazine

(oops, I wrote this the 4th and forgot to post it!)

Besides the always exciting topic of Raingear, Baselayers, and Fleece, there is a 99 camping skills section. As well as Lightning Safety, Off-Trail Navigation, and River Crossings, it has several pages on Menu Upgrades, aimed at your personality type, Herbivore, Sweets Lover, 7-Eleven Shopper....

Then there is the Secrets of the Rangers (dead hikers, outlaw bears, & epic rescues)


Last issue sold all but one copy, so don't delay.

August Birthdays for M&M

M&M note that August is their birthday month, one last week, one this week.

Java says Send me your Bulldog Pictures

Java says, please save me from posing with Bulldog gear! Send me your pictures - pictures of your travels, postcards, or pictures of your Bulldog gear afield. Or maybe your coffee camping pictures (because it is still summer!).

Send pix to info bulldognews.com

Organic Rabble Rouser (Coffee of the Week)

This week's coffee is Organic Rabble Rouser.

Try it out, and remember you can buy bags of beans to take home with you.

Organic Rabble Rouser

Roast: pre-roast, medium
Aroma: malted milk chocolate, medjool date, creme brulee, orange spice, smoky
Flavor: sweet medjool date, savory, malted milk chocolate, vanilla, cherry
Mouthfeel: round, velvety, and expansive
Acidity: effervescent, winey
Aftertaste: citrus, chocolate

Ave Hall of Fame, a Visit from Preston

Ave institution Preston stopped by and brought me up to date on his doings. Clearly I have not been getting out enough, or I would have already known all about this.

Preston had his 100th birthday several months ago, the Continental held a party for him, complete with belly dancers. The King 5 video has apparently made him world famous, as some tourists from London had recognized him when they were down at the Pike Place Market, and demanded to have their pictures taken with him.

But be warned! Preston is a forthright personality, not for the faint hearted. He may bark at your dog (my dog found that fascinating), tell you exactly what he thinks of people with long hair, or why it is raining (don't ask!).

Barista Dan R, Theater Schmeater, Pageant Play

DC & GS went to see morning barista Dan Reaume in Pageant Play and came back with a very enthusiastic review. It only runs one more weekend, and is at the intimate Theater Schmeater.

Theater Schmeater's website says "Set in the exotic world of Texas Beauty Pageants for 7 year olds and under...."

GS had a great time, and highly recommends it. Alas, only two more performances.

Bulldog Travels -- Shelter at Grand Coulee

A Visit from M & M