Atypical Virtual Associates

The powers that be at AT&T decided I didn’t need Internet access for a day. I had a dry loop that was used only for my DSL because I don’t get home phone service through AT&T and for some reason that dry loop gave me nothing but trouble with my DSL line.

Seriously, it darn near drove me insane.

My work, however, needed to continue…and fast! So I looked around to find a place that had great wi-fi access for the laptop and tables where I could take some notes and get some things done.

Preferably it would have a plug so if I stayed for more than two hours of work (who ever just has two hours of work to do?) my laptop wouldn’t die the slow, painful death of a run down battery.

We have a Starbucks nearby but you have to pay to access the internet. I don’t mind paying if there are no other options, but give me free any day of the week if I can choose. The Panera Bread was the next place I passed, but there seemed to be a lot of toddlers hanging out having lunch with their respective mommies. Too noisy.

Caribou Coffee fit the bill perfectly. I was able to get my laptop in and plugged, there was more than enough room inside that I could take a table for four without feeling guilty, and really spread out to get some work done.

The only requirement Caribou has for the wi-fi is after two hours you need a code to continue using the system. How do you get a code? Purchasing something. It could be as simple as a small coffee. That’s not much to pay at all.

Plus, the ambience is good. Soothing music in the background, surrounded by wood…it’s a good time and I highly recommend Caribou as a secondary office!