THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, September 14, 1994 TAG: 9409130141
SECTION: VIRGINIA BEACH BEACON PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Close Up
LENGTH: Medium: 61 lines
Coffee makes Caroline Callis hyper. Guess what business she's in?
She co-owns a coffee shop - Rumley's Coffee and Tea Company on Pacific Avenue.
She doesn't drink all that much brew herself. When she does, it's usually cappuccino, says Callis, a Beach native who bought the shop from a relative. ``Coffee gets me too hyper, and I'm pretty hyper anyway.''
The business, she says, is great fun. When it became available ``I had to have it. It wasn't like a real job.''
And, about that table dancing answer she has below . . . It's for real. ``Just one of those things,'' she laughs.
Full name: Ann Caroline Callis.
Hometown: Virginia Beach.
What brought you to the Beach? Born and raised.
Birthdate: April 25, 1966.
Occupation: Co-owner of Rumley's Coffee and Tea Company.
Nickname: Teacup.
Marital status: Countdown.
Children: Soon to have fiance's two - Chris and Lauren.
What is your idea of a perfect day off? Sleep very late, boating with friends, casual dinner out then table dancing.
Last smart thing you did: Agreed to spend the rest of my life with Bob.
Last dumb thing you did: Rode the bull at Desperados and could barely move for a week.
Favorite meal: Veal chop, side of pasta and lots of veggies.
Favorite movies: ``Sound of Music,'' and anything with Jack Nicholson.
Favorite song: ``Black Coffee in Bed'' by the Squeeze.
Last book read: ``Slow Waltz In Cedar Bend,'' by Robert James Waller.
Hobbies: Organizing events for the Norfolk Botanical Gardens and local politics. Jet skiing.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? What would it be?
Secret vice: Speedy's cheese enchilada with sour cream.
Favorite restaurant: Five 01 City Grill, King of the Sea, La Galleria and Rumley's of course.
Your favorite night on the town: Good friends, good cheer and good music.
Favorite TV shows: ``Frazier'' and ``Cheers.''
Favorite sport: Football and tennis.
Last vacation: California to spend Easter with my sister's family.
Pets: Kitten named Java.
Worst job: Never had a real job, so none.
Of what achievements are you most proud? Co-owner in Rumley's and having lots of close friends.
What would you like on your epitaph? Only the good die young. ILLUSTRATION: Staff photo by DAVID B. HOLLINGSWORTH
Caroline Callis
by CNB