I have a friend who runs the art department tech. for U of Calgary who can probably do it and loves to play with projects like that in his spare time. I'll contact him today. Terry Z has done it before as well...

Hey Sam,
It seems we have both asked Reg to do some unique engraving for us. Where did you get the idea from? What do you want to use it for? Just curious cause I was thinking about it for a print advertisement.

Any news?

If you google Tim Wendelboe and check out his blog it has an article about cupping vac pack versus jute bag and some great shots of his storage with shelves and shelves of vacpacked green. He writes that some origins started to taste past crop as quick as 3 months.

Totally unrelated question. I just cut the bottom out of one of my pf's and I'm wondering what to look for in the extraction to improve distribution and tamping. I want to start using it to train staff. It pulls some ridiculous crema. Whole new texture to play with.

Sam, are you a dad (again) yet? The cell number I have for you doesn't work. (If you were trying to block my number you were successful.) I wanted to ask how your vacuum bagging for green beans is working. I am thinking about getting a vacuum sealer and wanted to pick your brain. (Yes I like to pick your brain often... I suppose that might be why your cell number stopped working for me?)

Best wishes to your family for the birth.
Ben

great photos - greetng from Canada - Steve

I'm following your Press discussion with interest. I'm opening in a few months and trying to determine if I can handle just press coffee instead of getting a big drip machine. I will have some "salespersons" as clients who will want to take the large takeaway cartons of coffee to clients. I hope I can handle that kind of quantity with a counter full of french presses!

Hey Sam Nice pictures!! Great Coffee Shop very different and fashion, cool stile!!Great people too!!And The Clover Machine!!
So Sam, I saw picture of a competition, did you participated? I just pass through the regional here in São Paulo Brazil!!! I've got the second place! And it's going to happen the national competition next December!! I'm training for my presentation and signature beverage! I liked your coffee spirit so I'm adding You in my friend list, ok ?
So have a nice coffee!!!

Hi Sam,
I tried your phone but got a not in service message.. ?? It's the same number I used in Seattle. I think I should talk to you before I make an offer. I don't want to waste anyones time. (except yours so far :) ) I will try you again tomorrow and if it doesn't work I will get a hold of you at your shop.

Just the Synesso. Thanks.

Hey Sam,
can the Synesso Anfim combo be split up?

Going for a half day blending workshop, and some cupping experience. I'm going to try to develop a few new green bean contacts as well. Drinks are definitely on. My cell is 250 8897800 and Rob is 250 5162241. or email "fernwoodcoffee@gmail.com" and it will go to my phone.

Yes, I'll be there Friday morning. You?

P.S. The big bottles of Howe Sound Brew would again be offered as brain picking fees.

Hi Sam,
We will be installing the new roaster in about 2 weeks. As you predicted the vent ducting is the hold up. Thanks for all your help and advice.

Rob said you had some helpfull critique on the espresso blend. I would love to pick your brain in a few weeks. (After a blending workshop at coffee fest and the Deidrich course.)

Close... I can smell the coffee!

I swear I wasn't sleeping in the photo! I like your website btw

Dude!
I'm going to call you well before I open... I need to pick your brain.

Wanna meet for Spro? Beer?

I'm drinking your Yirg as I type this, SO much fruit!

Ahh Sam! A voice from the outside!

Little girl, named Pepper, all 14 toes and fingers are in tact. Both wings are coming in nicely and she has her mother's horns.

Prego brain has given way to baby brain. I'm back to work on Tuesday after three weeks off. Bittersweet, but we're out of cash... I'll swing by for a drink soon. Thanks for the thoughts.