A Really Simple Calendar Idea

SirJolt

the Dagon Knight4010 Posts

January 13 2010 23:43 GMT

Next time you’re near me, you should be able to tell what the season is by means of a simple barometer. First, one need simply offer me a cup of tea, or other tasty beverage. Then, convince me that for one reason or another I should be the one who makes or retrieves that beverage.

Direct me to your cupboards and fridge, allowing me to retrieve all of the necessary components on my own.

If I return as in figure 1 it is not Christmas and you don’t need to panic.

This is my favourite mug, I drink from it all the time, even though it's too small for tea really.

If, however, I return to you as in figure 2 you would do well to have already begun shopping.

I don't even make a decision, I just end up drinking from this one during the wintertime...

Due to budget cuts, that completes today’s blog post. If I’ve been paid tomorrow and am feeling suitably invigorated I’ll try to get something a little more substantial up for you guys

thopol

Japan4560 Posts

January 13 2010 23:45 GMT

That first pic is pretty funny. I like your mug. Also the cup.

Chef

10810 Posts

January 13 2010 23:47 GMT

It looks like I could scrap the tea thing and just look at your sweater for free.

SirGlinG

Sweden933 Posts

January 13 2010 23:49 GMT

What's the story behind the cow mug? Perhaps it even deserves it's own blogpost?

mucker

United States1120 Posts

January 13 2010 23:55 GMT

damn budget cuts

esla_sol

United States756 Posts

January 13 2010 23:58 GMT

5/5

SirJolt

the Dagon Knight4010 Posts

January 14 2010 00:21 GMT

On January 14 2010 08:47 Chef wrote:
It looks like I could scrap the tea thing and just look at your sweater for free.

My business model is RUINED! D:

BuGzlToOnl

United States5918 Posts

January 14 2010 00:39 GMT

Is this the face ok OakHill?

I miss him anyone know his aka?

Spenguin

Australia3316 Posts

January 14 2010 02:52 GMT

On January 14 2010 09:39 BuGzlToOnl wrote:
Is this the face ok OakHill?

I miss him anyone know his aka?

I think that was banned.

AcrossFiveJulys

United States3612 Posts

January 14 2010 03:29 GMT

#10

I've thought of this idea before. However, in my tests all I had in my cupboard was red mugs with white reindeer. For several weeks, I attempted to ascertain the date through your method and was panicked on a daily basis by the thought that I'd yet to begin my christmas shopping. Only after spending thousands of dollars on unnecessary christmas presents over this time did I realize that there is a flaw in this idea. Just thought you might appreciate this insight before you take it to market.

SirJolt

the Dagon Knight4010 Posts

January 14 2010 18:02 GMT

#11

Ah... y'see, I had worried about the state that such a malfunction might well come back to bite me. As such, I've stocked up on a plurality of mugs.

Unfortunately, I hadn't put enough faith in the mug-calendar, and when I saw that there was still a Christmas tree in a nearby shop assumed that I had simply missed the obvious signs. I immediately bought a plurality of gifts.

It is, I'm told, not going to be Christmas again for a while.

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