Last week Robyn was putting the kids to bed and Cole responded with "I want a donut." So the next day Cole, Kaori and I made a trip to Krispy Kreme. It was another hot day; line was long, sun was strong and the humidity high. An all around bad day to spend it standing outside in a crowd. However Krispy Kreme was ready. They handed out umbrellas so we could stand in the shade, cups of ice cold water and glazed donuts hot off the donut cooking machine. A class act all the way around; everything I would expect from a donut company.
Last night the kids and I went to a Yakult Swallows vs. Hanshin Tigers baseball game. This one was outside, not in the dome. We were in right field looking into the sun so it was a good thing that it set at 6 PM (when the game started). An enjoyable experience all the way around. We got free team hats and umbrellas. The umbrellas weren't for rain, they are to tell the opposing pitcher that it's time to hit the showers. We ate the typically ballgame fare of hot dogs and popcorn and not so typical yakisoba (fried noodles) and yakitori (skewered chicken pieces). To top it off, the weather even cooperated with a cool evening. One of the highlights were the fans sitting quietly while the other team was up to bat and giving the other cheering section their time. Also the 6th inning stretch was celebrated by everybody in the stands (except the unknowing foreigners) releasing a 4 foot balloon into the air and onto the field. We only lasted through the 7th inning but it was quite enjoyable.
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So I am guessing you didn't even need to buy any more donuts by the time you got in the shop? Wouldn't it be nice if they did the same when we are waiting in line at Taco Johns? Free ole's all around.
Mac would have enjoyed the baseball game - Japan's fan antics are more fun than the games. Certainly better played. :)
Of course we bought 2 dozen donuts. But later I was berated for letting my kids eat too many donuts that day. Oops. I think all restaurants should hand out food for people waiting. On busy nights you could just go from place to place and eat free.
I LOVE the idea of free food from Taco Johns, and any place you are waiting is even better. Did you try one of their multigrain donuts?
Sounds like Shortwoman would be parked at Taco Johns on a regular basis just to get in on a long line and free food. One wouldn't get berated for feeding their kids too many tacos, I don't think. But those Krispy Kremes, they go down pretty easily and before you know it, you have eaten a couple dozen yourself. Not me of course, but I know of some who have.
Okay, in my defense of "berating" as Mr. Donut claims in his blog, don't you think 5 KK donuts in one day is a little on the high side for a 4 and 7-year old? (Greg - would you let your kids eat that many donuts in one day?). Surprisingly, they weren't bouncing off the walls. Maybe they were born with the AZ donut gene, allowing mass donut consumption with no ill effects. Of the two dozen donuts, I had one and I think they were mostly gone in 2 days. It doesn't take a genius to figure out who ate the majority of them. I assume most of you have heard the story about the 210 donuts consumed in one month.
I am thinking that those Krispy Kremes are pretty small donuts and five is hardly any at all. Besides, their aunt J. (the Shorterwoman) ate ten of them in one sitting. Kaori and Cole are just following in their Dad's and aunt's footsteps.
Just a comment on Robyn's comment:
"AZ donut gene, allowing mass donut consumption with no ill effects"
No ill effects? Have you seen his schnozz?????
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