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  • #16
    Re: Canberra CS get together.

    how about having it on the 21st and overlapping it with the ACT barista comp?

    ...or is anyone else planning to go there anyhow?

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    • #17
      Re: Canberra CS get together.

      So to be clear on what is currently proposed:

      November 14 from 10am at Cosmorex, Fyshwick
      BYO machines?


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      • #18
        Re: Canberra CS get together.

        Originally posted by 59746972681B0 link=1251860840/14#14 date=1257056060
        Lovely, Just logged in and had a read, would love to attend, but I fly back into Canberra that day from LA, via Sydney (after 6 weeks away) and Im hoping the wife will want to "catch up" before letting me go out again. Then again if she doesnt Ill be there. Grin
        Good idea, maybe one next month?
        I wondered where youd gotten to, I hadnt seen you online for a while. If the first get together is successful, Ill look at making it a regular thing.

        Originally posted by 527F7E756F726F621B0 link=1251860840/15#15 date=1257073918
        how about having it on the 21st and overlapping it with the ACT barista comp?

        ...or is anyone else planning to go there anyhow?
        I cant make the 21st, damned work  >, but weve had a few replies and hopefully should get a good turnout.

        Originally posted by 7C7A697C777E796E6F6F1B0 link=1251860840/16#16 date=1257113914
        So to be clear on what is currently proposed:

        November 14 from 10am at Cosmorex, Fyshwick
        BYO machines?
        Sounds like a plan, if youre bringing your Giotto, Ill bring the Aeropress and the siphon.
        See you there,
        Steve.

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        • #19
          Re: Canberra get together - Sat 14th November 2009

          Unfortunately my Giotto is a bit temperamental at present as it needs some new seals so Im not planning to bring it out. Im trying to talk a mate into bringing his new Elektra T1 espresso machine.

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          • #20
            Re: Canberra get together - Sat 14th November 2009

            I could bring along my HOTTOP if people are interested although it is not ideal for inside roasting obviously!

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            • #21
              Re: Canberra get together - Sat 14th November 2009

              Sad but Sat no good for me. Im at work until 5.

              Good luck with it...maybe next time?

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              • #22
                Re: Canberra get together - Sat 14th November 2009

                Originally posted by 353320353E3730272626520 link=1251860841/18#18 date=1257715684
                Im trying to talk a mate into bringing his new Elektra T1 espresso machine.
                Oohh, that sounds nice.

                Originally posted by 213F3B2626373C520 link=1251860841/20#20 date=1257716439
                Sad but Sat no good for me. Im at work until 5.

                Good luck with it...maybe next time?
                Thanks Smitten. Seriously, have you thought of having a sick day ;D?

                Ive been in touch with Attilio, who just landed back in the country, and the venue is good to go.

                10am at Cosmorex Coffee
                47 Kembla Street,
                Fyshwick, ACT.
                If anyone is planning to go, drop me a PM (if you havent already).
                See you on Saturday.
                Steve.

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                • #23
                  Re: Canberra get together - Sat 14th November 2009

                  Dagnabbit!!!

                  I forgot about it - just remembered and rushed to see if it was today - and it looks like it was indeed and I missed it.

                  Did everybody have a good time?



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                  • #24
                    Re: Canberra get together - Sat 14th November 2009

                    Gathering at Cosmorex was great. A couple of locals and some people who travelled far and wide.

                    Attilio was a generous, knowledgeable and gracious host.

                    Started with a coffee prepared to our choice by the shops barista.

                    We had a look around, heard what a coffee business is like in the real world, checked out the consumer machines etc.

                    Than had a look at the new roaster. Good machinery!

                    Then spent a lot of time pulling shots with single origins, house blends and a new trial blend.

                    We were still there after the shop had shut (midday) and staff and customers had gone home.

                    Thanks Attilio!

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                    • #25
                      Re: Canberra get together - Sat 14th November 2009

                      Just like to soundly second Gadgets comments.
                      Attilio was very generous with his time and knowledge.
                      Thanks for the coaching on use of the HX machine, Attilio.

                      Thanks too to Steve for organizing this get together. It was good finally to meet some CS folk from inside and outside Canberra.

                      Andrew.

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                      • #26
                        Re: Canberra get together - Sat 14th November 2009

                        I too would like to thank Attilio for a wonderful day yesterday. It was great to meet everybody and enjoy coffee with you all. Attilio thank you so much for your generosity and I am sure we all learnt from your knowlege.

                        Thanks Steve for organising such a great day, already looking forward to the next one.

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                        • #27
                          Re: Canberra get together - Sat 14th November 2009

                          Apologies for my absence. Had expected to be there but some last minute family chaos left me playing taxi driver for half the day.

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                          • #28
                            Re: Canberra get together - Sat 14th November 2009

                            Gday all,
                            I just arrived home, very tired, what a jam packed weekend.
                            Ill start by saying a huge thank you to Attilio for his generosity and for sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm, it was truly appreciated by us all.

                            Secondly, thanks to all the Snobs that came to the get together.  I know that some of you travelled quite a distance to get there, and Im glad that you were happy with the day.

                            Thirdly, thanks to Aaron (Hazchem) for his hints and advice for the get together, thanks mate.

                            Wired, we werent sure if you were going to make it, or whether you got stuck in the humungous traffic jam like half of the ACT did, but I think I can confidently say that there will be more ACT get togethers in the future, so Im sure well get to meet up one day.

                            There may be some pictures forthcoming, but Ill leave that to the photographers on the day.

                            Thanks again everyone and Ill have to start planning the next one.
                            Steve.

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                            • #29
                              Re: Canberra get together - Sat 14th November 2009

                              Just got home and would like to echo all the comments of the above and thank Attilio for his endless energy and openness letting us chew the fat long after he was due at home to mow the lawn.

                              Also a big thanks to Lovey for organising the whole thing, also good to finally meet some like minded snobs.

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                              • #30
                                Re: Canberra get together - Sat 14th November 2009

                                I would also like to add my thanks, firstly to Lovey for organising the get together, and secondly to all those participants that made the journey to our humble work place.

                                I think we all enjoyed the day and the most important thing to my mind, is being able to meet face to face with you. It adds the right kind of dimension.

                                For those of you that missed out, never fear we will be doing it again soon.

                                Regards to all,
                                Attilio.

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