Great job judging, and way to go at the Brewers Cup! I accidentally took home Batdorf & Bronsons Hario kettle during my last practice at the facilities. I apologize for the theft, I know I couldn't do without my Hario Kettle. I'll be coming down to Olympia on Friday (It's the next day I have off) to bring your baby back, as well as a few thank you notes to everyone involved at B&B. I can't begin to thank you all enough for your generousity and support; I never envisioned my performance going so poorly, so I truly hope there wasn't a negative whiplash vibe felt in your guy's direction. Honestly, I wouldn't have changed a thing. Sometimes a bit of initial dissapointment can go a long way towards positive reinforcement. There's way more lessons burried deep in this experience, and I can't wait to uncover them all. Mostly though I think what was the most amazing thing was the sense of community I felt throughout Olympia. Oly, B&B, & EP have done so much to create one of the most important coffee scenes in America. I know you all have a lot to be proud of, as I'm sure you are. Thanks again Will. I love you to bits.
I'm leaning towards buying a GS3. The Slayer is Art. I need to build four walls before I'm ready for that show. The GS3 will be my hammer and nails. I hope all is going well for you, Sir.
Hey Will. I have a question for ya. We just built our own pour over station. Its a 4 group we made out of wood and painted. Saved us a lot of money. Have you had much experience working a pour over station and what suggestions can you share. I think we are the first coffee shop in Houston that is trying it. Also, not sure how to charge for customers and such. Whatever info you can give is appreciated. thanks.
Hey Will. Glad to hear the good news about Mod. My coffee roaster Fontana Roasters here in Houston are buddies with the owner there so I get updates now and then. My apologies for being out of touch. My wife and I had our first baby a few months ago and my schedule is still in major flux. I will keep in touch. Take care
-Michael
Thanks for everything Will...from the mad skills you share/impart, to the delicious shot you pulled for me the other day! I had one happy mouth, lemme just say!! D-lish!!!
At 10:20am on September 27, 2008, pandaman73 said…
Hey I want to set up some training but i forgot my e-maill stuff. I guess I'll call you Monday.
At 3:08pm on September 23, 2008, Michael Binns said…
Thanks Will. It was cool meeting you at Coffee Fest and I look forward to seeing you in my shop.
SahWeeeeeet! I look forward to that.
I am always down for anything pertaining to music. Do you guys ever have a Batdorf Jam-Session? Seems like there are so many Guitarists working there! I seem to recall hearing someone playing in the production area a year or 2 ago, when I was picking up some beans.
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Let me know if you need any help with organizing judges or whatever! Let me know if I can help in any way!
-Michael
Having fun judging at NWRBC?
I am always down for anything pertaining to music. Do you guys ever have a Batdorf Jam-Session? Seems like there are so many Guitarists working there! I seem to recall hearing someone playing in the production area a year or 2 ago, when I was picking up some beans.
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