The Boy and I don’t drink coffee. I took a sip in my younger days, but no amount of sugar and cream could cover the bitter, gross coffee taste (strangely I love the smell of coffee beans).
Knowing that future guests would want coffee, we registered for (and received) a coffeemaker. The first chance we have to use the coffeemaker was last Thanksgiving. My in-laws were in town and wanted a cup of joe. We searched every shelf and cupboard, but can’t seem to find the coffeemaker. Here we had coffee beans and coffee filters, but nothing to make the coffee in. Slightly perplexed, we figured it must have been returned for whatever reason.
For five months we have had no need for a coffeemaker, until now – the in-laws are visiting again. On The Boy’s order that we should get a coffeemaker, I went online to buy one. But then, while unpacking a random box last week, I found an instruction manual for a coffeemaker. It just so happens to be the exact model we registered for. I also found the packing slip for the coffeemaker and there’s no sign that it was returned (e.g., attached receipt). This begs the question, where is the coffeemaker? Neither of us recall packing it at the old apartment nor unpacking it at the new house. But why would we have the instruction manual if it was returned?
I know if I order a new coffeemaker, the old one will reappear. But if I don’t, then the in-laws won’t have any coffee to drink. Maybe I’ll just give them the Starbucks card I also found in the box and point them to the nearest store.
image: Cuisinart
