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I write so much content it scares me. If I had known I was going to be writing as much as I do when I was a kid I would have paid far more attention to the mechanics of english. While I have a good grasp I probably write like a monkey to some. It’s […]

Finally caught some free wi-fi in the [Grumpies](http://cafegrumpy.com “Cafe Grumpy”). Quickly checking my email in detail, saying hi to a few in IM, responding to some [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/ciordia/), but about to brave the cold and windy streets again to catch the Mary Poppins play. The [GTD](http://www.davidco.com) seminar was fantastic and I’m processing notes for a writeup […]

There’s been a lot of talk around me about [Stone Cup Roasting Co.](http://www.stonecup.com/) out of Chattanooga. Run by an impassioned Jennifer Stone I was going to meet her this past week but scheduling conflicts are going to keep us apart for a while longer. From what I understand she’s working on some farm programs, good brokers, recently reconditioned a beautiful German Gothot roaster from the 50’s….and she brew’s a mean stout?

Oh I had to learn more and try some goodies.

Caffe Fresco has brought out a nice blend that can function in any role from espresso to press. Tony has done this by making a fairly bold blend that teeters into the french roast arena. This lets it stand up and not get lost on any of the levels. After touring some Yirgs this coffee […]

[Counter Culture Coffee](http://www.counterculturecoffee.com) has stepped up to the plate again with their new limited offering, El Salvador Grand Reserve Peaberry aka [Aida’s Grand Reserve](http://www.counterculturecoffee.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=61&category_id=3&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=72). This coffee was hotly debated in our cupping room and has since spread across vines; [Phil](http://onion-bean.blogspot.com/2006/11/aidas-grand-reserve.html), & [Jon](http://www.peacelovecoffee.com/blog/?p=63) are on board, as well it looks like [Murky](http://www.murkycoffee.com/2006/11/updates.html), 3 Cups, Pheasant Creek […]