This is where I wait while the little dog is groomed. Fortunately, I had a bit of cash in my wallet, so I could get my latte with an extra shot.
This is a sign no one wants to post or see.
I asked my barista how it was going. She said, “The system’s been down since yesterday. Whenever we tried to take payment, the whole system froze up.” From in back of her I heard the manager say, “They’re supposed to come within four hours to fix an issue.” She was not happy.
All was not lost. You could order and pay via the app, and then pick up. But walk-in and drive-up was cash or no coffee.
We are so dependent on technology. It takes little to bring a coffee shop to its knees.
Everyday I read stories about AI taking over the world and making human life irrelevant and disposable. I think we’ve got some wiggle room for now. If someone pulls the plug, or the wifi goes down, or cell service is interrupted, it all falls apart.
At least for now.
Lots of lessons learned. Carry cash. Be flexible. Expect the unexpected. Trust your backup plan.
And most importantly, keep drinking coffee.
Waite for it... 