Views of the Neighborhood – New Years Eve

~ John W. Howell

This week our Coffee Waves shop had its grand re-opening after Hurricane Harvey. Although I wouldn’t usually feature such an event on Views, I thought it significant as one more piece of evidence of a return to normal here in Port Aransas.

I published this trailer picture earlier this fall when Coffee Waves was open for business but not in their building.

Coffee Waves

Here is the finished building.

Inside the people are lining up.

This is another shot of the interior. I have a close up of the message later.

For the opening, a band is set up.

Festive balloons.

This is the business end.

Here are some of the 120 rotating Gelato flavors.

This is the Gelato menu explaining the difference when compared to ice cream.

A sign telling the world about Port A Strong.

Another sign for out of towners who are in a hurry.

A beautiful place to have a cup and relax.

I will share my post on Instagram and Facebook (as ordered)

This is a close-up of the words on the wall. Pretty much a favorable view of those things that happen to us all. I know in your town, the opening of a coffee shop would not garner a lot of attention. Here, it is news since it is one more step to returning to the life we all love so well. Thanks for joining me.

66 thoughts on “Views of the Neighborhood – New Years Eve”

  6. I think it’s wonderful that you have this to share on the last day of the year, John. What a powerful message of hope and a great example of the spirit of Port A!

    I wish I was there to sample a gelato while resting in one of the cozy chairs.

    All the best to you and yours in 2018!

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  8. A great post, John! Happy New Year from Cancun, Mexico where we’ll be ringing in the new year! Loving the warmth here after the polar vortex that has Canada in its icy grip.

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      1. Our daughter brought us along as their Christmas gift to us. We had 5 days notice. Feeling blessed. I love the sun while sitting n the shade! I’m no sun worshipper!

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  12. John, this is a marvelous, uplifting post, perfect for New Year’s Eve. I think the coffee shop is well worth sharing — great looking place. Now for some strange reason I’m jonesing for another cup of coffee… The question is, can I pry myself out from under my electric throw blanket to get it? Hugs!

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      1. Ha! I could be “Cat Grant” on Supergirl. No second coffee yet, but I’ve gotten motivated enough to try and figure out what kind of home made soup I can pull together. I’ve been too dependent on Stouffers lately, so I need to replenish the non-frozen pantry… o_O

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        1. I favor prosciutto/provolone stuffed tortellini in chicken broth with onions and carrots. That’s just me though. (you buy the pasta in the chilled section, use low sodium chicken broth and real carrot and onion.) 😀

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  14. Thus proving that coffee ritualists keep on keeping on through any storm. Loved the interim gig.
    Could live in that sweet mini haven esp if coffee was on tap.
    To a new year filled with joy,peace and blue skies

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  18. A beautiful place! Congratulations to Coffee Waves! So glad to see this. When we had no power for four days, all I wanted was a hot cup of coffee. Thanks for sharing your coffee shop on this cold morning – it opened just it time. May 2018 bring good things to you and Port A!

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  22. What a neat place! John, things are slowly getting back to a new normal, aren’t they, and all of us are thrilled to hear it. Yes, even the reopening of a coffee shop can spell progress. Happy New Year to you and yours!

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  25. I really love where you live–so pretty and clean. I lived in San Antonio until I was 5 years old. Still remember the wide streets, trolley cars and the Alamo. Too hot for me though 🙂

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