December has seen a wonderfully welcome influx of new customers. Could be Christmas, could be Tomiko's various media outings, if you havent seen them i highly suggest it, she makes a very reluctant but beautiful star. Or it could just be the word is out on the best coffee in the Valley. Either way, its approaching our 6 month anniversary and to keep seeing the number of customers expand everyday gives a feeling both of excitement and relief.  Our new neighbours open their doors tomorrow (on the same day as our half year birthday no less) and we welcome Lotus clothing to the block. With them and the mad chef opening across the road things are staring to look fresh and lively in the upper downtown. In the spring time we'll have to have a blok party. Anyway gotta go, dinner's ready, crepes tonight, how very French/Canadian