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At 6:19am on December 20, 2008, Steve MacDowall said…
Thanks for adding me to your list - have a great weekend - Steve
At 6:16am on December 20, 2008, Steve MacDowall said…
Hello Ben, greetings from the other side of Canada, the east coast, It's cold and is snowing at the moment. I hope you are having better weather - Steve
At 9:14am on December 4, 2008, Sam Jones said…
oh yeha!!!!! Baby girl. Both are happy and healthy. a beautiful Juniper Jane Jones. I will post pics soon.
Cheers Ben,
S
At 8:51am on November 24, 2008, Banks Thomas said…
I will stop by sometime. Hopefully things will slow down after Christmas and I will have time to visit Victoria, it looks like a cool place.
At 10:16am on November 21, 2008, Sam Jones said…
you know that you can pick on me whenever you like! When I am in Metchosine (home) my cell does not work.
508-5282 cell
995-1690 home

no baby yet!!!! arg!
with the vac sealers go big or go home. It is all in the bags!
The idea of vacing green beans is a good one though. I am open to further research on the subject. It is only a matter of time before I figure it out!
At 7:59am on November 19, 2008, Its Magnifico said…
whats the haps, I emailed you from here but not sure it was sent, My head baker will be in your area this weekend for some cookies!! Her name is Jane. Trying to get to your area soon, Thinking around Christmas if not sooner. Will give you a heads up. Has your new roaster started yet?? Send me a sample of your goods, I'll do the same. Need address
At 7:08am on September 23, 2008, Sam Jones said…
I see Chris tonight . What are you prepared to offer. It is barely used and originally sold for 8,500 plus tax and shipping. Make him an offer.
my phone is on
have a great day Ben!
At 7:01am on September 22, 2008, Sam Jones said…
I'll ask. What half are you looking at?
At 6:33am on September 11, 2008, Sam Jones said…
yup! What are you going for? Seminars, cafes, gadgets, or social?
I'm going with Dave from the Stick in the Mud Cafe. Drinks are mandatory!
At 5:55am on September 11, 2008, Sam Jones said…
Hey there Ben. 2 weeks eh?! You must be getting excited.
Anytime I can help, I will. are you going to Seattle?
Cheers,
Sam
At 2:22pm on May 8, 2008, J.P. Oughtred said…
yo I'm out of here at the end of next week role by or call if you want to look at some brewers. 883 5100
At 7:02pm on February 24, 2008, Stickman said…
I have to apologize for not getting back to you on the espresso. I don't know what it was like because one of the baristas didn't understand why it was on the counter and poured the bag into the grinder hopper and it got all mixed up with the other espresso. How did your changes go?

Hope all is well,
Ciao!
At 6:06pm on February 4, 2008, Stickman said…
thanks Ben. Did you use Craigslist or Used Victoria for youyr job listing?
At 9:02pm on January 15, 2008, geir oglend said…
Hi Ben, welcome to the coffee biz. sorry I took so long to get back to you.
I'm very familiar w/ your shop as Rob was a good friend for many years.
Hope things are good, I will stop by sometime, or if you are in my neck of the woods please stop in.
geir
At 3:10pm on January 8, 2008, Stickman said…
Not open SUndays...It's the day I go undercover and try espresso at other cafes! I might be in town on Thursday...When do you close?
David
642-2477
At 9:10pm on January 7, 2008, Stickman said…
Oops, I see you already know Geir! Anyway he's a knowledgeable and good guy.
At 9:08pm on January 7, 2008, Stickman said…
That all sounds great.

You might want to get to know Geir from Drum Roasters in Cobble Hill. He is one of the original owners of Serious but sold when there were only 2 shops, said they weren't ready to expand so much and so quickly. He is a super-nice guy, an amazing barista and a fine roaster. Also the 3rd member of the Vancouver ISland Coffee Taster's Guild! There are periodic Barista jams at his shop.

I think Geir would be happy to talk to you about any roasting issues you have.

Anything I can do to help? I'd be happy to buy a few pounds of espresso and let you know what I think if you're amenable to that kind of input.

Also, if you still have the old Cimbali Jr I know someone who might be interested in it for an odd-ball project.
At 6:54pm on January 7, 2008, Stickman said…
What kind of improvements are you trying to make?
At 4:15pm on January 5, 2008, Stickman said…
Nope, not in the past 13 months. Congratulations on taking over the shop.
Are you roasting and blending your own espresso?
At 9:25pm on January 4, 2008, Stickman said…
Hi Ben. I have been to the Parsonage many times although not much since I moved to Sooke (8 years ago!)
If you're coming out Sooke-way let me know - or better yet, stop by and demand an espresso!
To get to the Stick you need to turn right at the PetroCan, take the first left and look fopr the sign on the left side.
Thanks for getting back to me,
David
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