Jesse - nice space! Hope to come see you again for a nice americano or double macchiata - later!

Cool sounds!

Dude you do some crazy latte art! I don't know about any latte art comps. in Chicago, but that sounds fun. I hope to be competing very soon!

It was definitely a fun weekend my friend. It's pretty crazy how much you learn by simple osmosis... my pour has strangely improved since watching your precise pour control. Roast well my friend.

you are wayyy over the top... nobody bussing my dishes should be finding any pleasure in that.. but I think having you around during comps is tons of fun.... coffeefest anyone?

Jesse! What a great time this weekend. Loved throwing down with you and the folks from Ithaca. there's nothing quite like going to a renowned barista's wedding. It always brings out the geeks!

Have some fun!

Hey, did you ever get some more stuff from me/PT's? They were supposed to send out some La Minita and I think some Los Planes?

Thanks for noticing my autumn leaf. I get more and more wicked at it as I practice. I have a perfection problem though. I have to purposefully try to screw it up a little bit so that it looks more natural (like yours). Right now they come out like little five pointed star.

Hey yo Jesse! Ya, I got the message with your address. Im workin on sendin ya a lil somethin somethin here in the next few days. Wish I could go to conference this year but don't have the time or mulah. Cheer on our boys in the USBC!

jesse! great to see you here. what brought you to kentucky? we miss you, too. your americanos miss you. i'm not on bar anymore! well, not enough. i do all training all the time. tomorrow i'm gonna do a cupping at Syracuse U... Is it hot there? the carriage house did a coffee pairing dinner for the judges at the barista competition - i hear it was awesome. Chris picked the coffees (from roasters all over new york) and Aaron paired them...

Jess: Thank you and Jill (and lovely kids!!) for everything you do!!

Jesse: We blessed you're with us at La Vida Java! Glad you're on board! Let's all find that perfect shot!

You like that pic of you, don't you? LOL... :-D

What up Jesse how's the mid west treating you?

Fuck yes dude!! That's awesome. I was working on the "autumn leaf" today. I can get four, but I need to tweak my timing a little to get five.
Also, the swan is not as hard as you might think. The wings are easy as hell, but to get the body, neck, and head just how you want it is difficult. It just takes practice though, I'm sure you'll be able to do it.

How in god's name are you able to do the art on your profile picture.

Hey Jesse, my slacker friend Kris claims you wanted to put on a jam or some such. You know, he gets all hopped up on espresso and his tat starts to glow and he doesn't think so good sometimes, but if you need a hand, let me know.

I'll be the guy clapping for you in the corner.

Jesse! thanks for the awesome shot today bro. Very nice! (think Borat) Send me a mailing address and I can send ya some XV espresso and possibly some great Ethiopian Ariche! XV has Brazilian Ipanema Dolce, Sumatra Lake Tawar, and some Ehiopian Sidamo. AWESOME!