Bumped into this story on the interwebs last night and found it amusing as it reflects some of my family's dynamics perfectly. It reminds me of some of my Gumtree pursuits, though I haven't (yet) gone as far as going for a 3 hour drive to pick something up.
How espresso nearly destroyed a family | Longboat Key News
Can anyone else relate? Better yet, do you have any coffee-related stories that you would like to share?
The espresso machine at my family home hisses in the corner. It is like a high culture meth lab sizzling on 220-volt power with its own dedicated water supply and drain.
It all started when one morning my wife insisted our espresso cappuccino machine of about six years had finally given up the froth.
But my wife made a tactical error when without much thought as she headed out the door said, “If you find yourself on one of your eBay searches — get us a good cappuccino maker.”
It all started when one morning my wife insisted our espresso cappuccino machine of about six years had finally given up the froth.
But my wife made a tactical error when without much thought as she headed out the door said, “If you find yourself on one of your eBay searches — get us a good cappuccino maker.”
Can anyone else relate? Better yet, do you have any coffee-related stories that you would like to share?

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