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kara d. ("kd") started a discussion called Trip to Costa Rica in 4 days in Farmers/Producers Apr 27

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What is your position in the coffee industry?: barista, home barista, coffee enthusiast, supplier

Where are you located? ( City and Country ): seattle, washington

How many years have you been in the industry?: since 2006

If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?: maybe

Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills and what you can offer in regards to an exchange.: working part-time in espresso industry and will be opening concept store sometime (hopefully soon!)

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: In US - Anywhere
Outside of US - Anywhere, but especially Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala

About Me:: espresso was my personal hobby since about 2003 and they say to do what you love, so i'm trying to work espresso into my career

trained by american barista and coffee school, being hands-on trained by dismas smith of stickman coffee

About My Company:: primo posto, llc is a word-of-mouth company distributing, selling and providing hands-on training for the home barista and espresso enthusiast

(website not developed as of yet..but

Website:: http://www.flickr.com/photos/primoposto

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At 3:00pm on April 2nd, 2008, Dismas said…: Well I hope your having fun in the sun. It is sunny here in Seattle. Call me when you get back.

At 8:38am on January 31st, 2008, JJ Steik said…: Yeah ~ daddy-cool's coffee gets people FIGHTING at my shop!! I wonder what his secret ingredient is....but I don't wanna wonder too much!!! :)

At 7:31am on January 29th, 2008, Manu said…: Hello! Kara
I like be your friend, and sure if you want to visit me, my arms are open!

Greetings
Manu
Cha cha chao!

At 10:06am on January 26th, 2008, Mike G said…: Hey Kara, did you get your place open in Seattle?

At 9:49am on January 16th, 2008, JON said…: kd...long time no talk :)
You mentioned you have the Alexia. When you get a moment could you tell me the main diffs between the Alexi and the Silvia from Rancilio?
Thanks,
Jon

At 8:16am on January 11th, 2008, Matias said…: Thanks ! those latte wasn`t that good we were just joking with luigi lupi at that moment jaja that was in italy, here in chile are better jaj but you are welcome to visit when ever you want.thanks.

At 8:44am on January 7th, 2008, Dismas said…: Hey missed you this weekend.

At 4:25pm on January 3rd, 2008, Joe Stormer said…: hey kara, thanks for the comment! i've heard that you're filling some shifts, its unfortunate we haven't run into each other yet. if you come by this weekend to see dismas, you should come around three when both of us are here.

take care!

At 10:23am on January 3rd, 2008, Dismas said…: Hey Kara I will be at Stickman Saturday and Sunday until 3pm. Any time before that is good.

At 7:18pm on January 2nd, 2008, JON said…: kd
Meant to ask you, what did you think of SCAA 2007?
I've been to Coffeefest Vegas and Chicago and Fresh Cup in Minnesota. Frankly I think Coffeefest is a bit of a scam. Is SCAA worth the expense and time?

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