McDunces Coffee and BunsA hop skip and jump from the train station is a favorite gathering spot for locals and visitors of Cloverdale in the Shire. This is McDunces, serving hot coffee and simple food for the last century or two. The exact age is a mystery but the patrons do so enjoy talking about it.
McDunces is the headquarters of the Gabbing Geezers. This semi organized club of old age pensioners gathers five mornings a week to sip McDunces's special aromatic brews and partake of Martha Mulberry's breakfast buns. Martha is a local celebrity known for her unusual bread creations ranging from the exquisitely delicious to barely digestible. The seniors aren't bothered if Martha's morning creations are on the rough side. They are all under doctor's orders to increase their fiber intake anyway.
On a good morning you will find a dozen or so Gabbing Geezers arriving on or about 8:00 A.M. Some walk using a variety of aids, others come by wheel chair and the adventurous drive. Soon the room is buzzing with jokes, debates, grandchildren comparisons, and stories - many of which are retellings of medical procedures gone bad and new evidence of advancing age. Once a month special speakers from companies that specialize in elder products (diapers, vitamins, walking frames, hearing aides etc) come to hawk their wares. The salesmen usually provide refreshments which makes for a nice change from Marth'a Fibrous Delights. Attendance is taken to determine if any club members snuffed it during the night.
Occasionally the discussions can become overheated. This is frowned upon because of the effects such discussions have on the health of the debaters. A heated discussion could result in blood pressure spikes, strokes or heart attacks. In a moment of passion, it is not uncommon to see a member's false teeth spiraling across the room in a fog of spittle. To guard against such an event, the club has one member assigned to fire duty. The 'fireman' is issued a Super Soaker filled with ice cold water from the fridge. The fireman will unload his weapon in your direction if the color of your skin takes a rosy hue during a debate. It is something to behold. On a good morning, when the news is as thick as last night's fog, the club members will be dripping wet within an hour.
The Cloverdale in the Shire Chamber of Commerce salutes McDunces for centuries of service to the community.
This Poster hangs in the Gabbing Geezers Room at McDunces
McDunces is the headquarters of the Gabbing Geezers. This semi organized club of old age pensioners gathers five mornings a week to sip McDunces's special aromatic brews and partake of Martha Mulberry's breakfast buns. Martha is a local celebrity known for her unusual bread creations ranging from the exquisitely delicious to barely digestible. The seniors aren't bothered if Martha's morning creations are on the rough side. They are all under doctor's orders to increase their fiber intake anyway.
On a good morning you will find a dozen or so Gabbing Geezers arriving on or about 8:00 A.M. Some walk using a variety of aids, others come by wheel chair and the adventurous drive. Soon the room is buzzing with jokes, debates, grandchildren comparisons, and stories - many of which are retellings of medical procedures gone bad and new evidence of advancing age. Once a month special speakers from companies that specialize in elder products (diapers, vitamins, walking frames, hearing aides etc) come to hawk their wares. The salesmen usually provide refreshments which makes for a nice change from Marth'a Fibrous Delights. Attendance is taken to determine if any club members snuffed it during the night.
Occasionally the discussions can become overheated. This is frowned upon because of the effects such discussions have on the health of the debaters. A heated discussion could result in blood pressure spikes, strokes or heart attacks. In a moment of passion, it is not uncommon to see a member's false teeth spiraling across the room in a fog of spittle. To guard against such an event, the club has one member assigned to fire duty. The 'fireman' is issued a Super Soaker filled with ice cold water from the fridge. The fireman will unload his weapon in your direction if the color of your skin takes a rosy hue during a debate. It is something to behold. On a good morning, when the news is as thick as last night's fog, the club members will be dripping wet within an hour.
The Cloverdale in the Shire Chamber of Commerce salutes McDunces for centuries of service to the community.
This Poster hangs in the Gabbing Geezers Room at McDunces
The Gabbing Geezers may meet @ McDunces, but the Farmers (including Floyd) meet at Wendies daily for coffee. If you want anything done in the town or to catch up on the latest gossip, need to borrow an implement for your tractor? the latest reports of tomato diseases? or extra produce available for canning?..this is the group who will take care of it all.
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