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  • I GOT GIVEN A ROCKY!!! :)

    My sister bought me a rocky today out of the blue!!!

    Now I really have to learn how to make coffee...

    The Saeco VV PF doesnt actually fit, I have to grind into a bowl!

    But I am a happy man!

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    Re: I GOT GIVEN A ROCKY!!!

    Care to send your sister my contact details? I could always do with a spare grinder... ;D At least she didnt helpfully buy you a Delonghi KG100 or something!

    Way to go, Im sure itll make a big improvement to your shots. Nothing like fresh beans freshly ground!

    Greg

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    • #3
      Re: I GOT GIVEN A ROCKY!!!

      What a great sister!!
      When I had my Rocky I used to grind into a small plastic container and then dose my portafilter over the knock box to keep the mess down, while the grounds were in the container I gave them a stir with my levelling tool to break any clumps, this method worked well. You will get great service out of Rocky. I used a double basket to measure the amount of beans and just ground on demand thus ensuring freshness at all times.

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      • #4
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        I can feel the excitement...my wife bought me a rocky grinder to match the silvia and it arrived today...yeehah! yup Im excited. It doesnt end there, a workmate bought me in some home grown bourbrn beans, roasted yesterday.... the timing was perfect, got home and unpacked my new toy, ground the fresh beans and poured a shot. Grind was a bit too fine, but whoa! yum yum - wont sleep tonight but it was worth it.

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        • #5
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          Great idea Greg,
          I too could do with 2nd grinder dedicated to decaf.


          Mal

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          • #6
            Re: I GOT GIVEN A ROCKY!!!

            Heh heh, she is a great sister. She is probably famous now.

            Measuring the beans using the PF is a great idea! I do grind into a bowl but usually not the right amount. Also stirring the grind is a good tip, thanks.

            I find one notch means the difference between gushing and choking! I need to get a consistent tamp I think - and so begins the adventure.

            Re being awake, so true! Somehow the fresh stuff, that delicious syrup, seems to give you more of a KICK!

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            • #7
              Re: I GOT GIVEN A ROCKY!!!

              The ONLY downside is.... now I am viewing my VV with a disparaging eye...

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              • #8
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                Sounds like the upgraditis bug is nipping at your heels already!!!!!

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                • #9
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                  I know, its not fair, getting great stuff is supposed to satiate the hunger, not fuel it...

                  But I am actually pretty happy with the VV. I cant fault anything about it - but I do want to get a proper non-press. pf instead of the modded plastic one, because its too big to fit under the rockys spout with that metal bar there

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                  • #10
                    Re: I GOT GIVEN A ROCKY!!!

                    Another problem is that I just want to make coffee all the time even when I dont really need to be drinking it. Its just too much fun...

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                    • #11
                      Re: I GOT GIVEN A ROCKY!!!

                      Originally posted by 4E43495554564E3A0 link=1238746467/9#9 date=1239436780
                      Another problem is that I just want to make coffee all the time even when I dont really need to be drinking it. Its just too much fun...
                      ;D ;D ;D

                      Know the feeling mate

                      Mal.

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                      • #12
                        Re: I GOT GIVEN A ROCKY!!!

                        I didnt realise that that was a problem.......

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                        • #13
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                          Its not a problem...
                          Its not a problem...
                          Its not a problem...

                          Did I just repeat myself myself myself???

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                          • #14
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                            hey dark syrup, why dont you just remove the metal portafilter holder? it clips on and off so you can replace it whenever you want.

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                            • #15
                              Re: I GOT GIVEN A ROCKY!!!

                              Feeling the joy.... Then upgradeitis kucks in, my wife brought me my Silvia and Rocky had it a couple weeks already looking at HX!! Love them but always dreaming for more!!

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