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Exactly (except for Tool--a *great* band). I'm listening to lots of symphonic and classical music as well. There's also great "world" music out there too (very old, old, and contemporary). Y

Yea, I saw the 180-190-ish temps recommended. I could simply dispense water out of my 'z'. Grinding is another story. Consensus on coffeegeeks is a uniform course grind is essential for non-residue french press. One of these day's I'll invest in a decent burr grinder.

Just followed the link. That *does* look cool. I think I'll get one for the hell of it.

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They make a 2-liter one; but it doesn't allow for adjustable temperatures. Otherwise that would have been fine for work. I also got several of the cleaner/de-scale packets Z sells. I should try it out on the one at home; it's been eight months after all. And, come to think of it, I should also de-scale my Nespresso.

^^^ OOPSY I actually have this one at home.

^^^ I have this one at work. I have this one at home. Both have exceeded every expectation. They're not cheap though. The one at home (four-liter) also functions as a vacuum container.

^^^ I hear you. Just throwing this out there. But maybe for the OP or other's who don't want to ritualize coffee, this works pretty well and tastes better than what you'd get at starbucks. My emphasis has been on tea as of late--I actually weigh it out on a gram scale (with some teas it looks like I'm dealing pot). Last week I got a Water heater, dispenser for work. I measured the hot-water in the office kitchen and it came up a wussy 165F-168F. Now I don't have to get up to brew tea. No wonder I'm wired.

I've had my Nespresso Essenza & Aeroccino for about eight months now. You make cappuccino and espresso. That's about all its worth, IMO. No "god cup" here (as defined by coffeegeeks.com). But close, I guess. Very consistent and simple and fast (and a bit noisy). The capsules must be ordered from Nespresso. Easy as pie to order and very prompt delivery. The two types I have found worthwhile are the Decaffeinato Intenso and the Ristretto. Here's a two-shot cappuccino made by your's truly:

Just butting in to say I find this thread very entertaining and informative--and quite alarming.

Funny you should mention... ahhhhh....

Hi there, whoever the fuck you are.

You need a very thick skin here Old Pa. Don't take it personally and reply as such. You'll only make yourself an easy target. You should have learned this on the grade-school playground. If you didn't, this is where you can redeem yourself. Now, c'mhere and give us a kiss. smoochees.

worked, ate, chatted, ripped, worked, chatted, ripped, worked... ripped about 20ish cd's today...

Hi and welcome, whoever the fuck you are.* *borrowed from the ellip

Last Friday, Los Lonely Guys and Los Lobos at Ravinia in Winnetka, Illinois. Great show. Dave Mason joined Los Lobos for one song--All Along the Watchtower.

Tyll, you should come to Atlanta.

thank you, sir.

is it really, really over?

TMI spoilered

went to work...late lunch at sweet tomatoes...came home...ripping cd's

i love taking trips like that; super swell stuff.

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I was wondering about that. Thanks for the advice. Heck, thank you ***all*** for the advise.

Per the drawing below, where's the best place to solder the ground wire?