Ponte Vecchio Lusso - Seal change HELP?

Moon

Fresh Coffee wrote:

Shortlist Update 1. Bezzera Strega 2. Rocket Evoluzione Giotto V2 3. Profitec Pro 500 4. Rocket Appartamento From the above, may I suggest that I'd go the lever machine/

It was a miraculous rise to the top of my list. On the money eh? M - e61 HX machines take 45 mins to heat up. FC - I think its already been written but what the hell I'll do it again...this is an internet furphy (ok getting down to it so there is no further confusion...read BS) Educate us ... how long do they take? I wouldn't know .. I never owned one .. but if it is true .. I'd never want to Even 30 mins moping about without functioning Brain is a big ask. M - Tasting all these Coffees in Cafes that use La Marzoccos and the like .. + huge Mazzer Grinders with their experienced Baristas rarely produce a latte that rates better than a 9.2/10 imho .. and that's the better Coffees.

Fresh Coffee wrote:

FC - Mate please.... can I suggest that a nice simple approach is required. it is either "great", "acceptable", or "crap". This is the responsibility of the person managing and running the equipment. The rest including scores and layers is all in the mind ( and possibly but not necessarily, on the palate) of the individual beholder...

M - Sounds like you missed my ratings thread where I tried different beans and gave them a score. The whole concept started because when I'd go to a Cafe with someone .. I'd ask how was the Coffee .. they's say 'Great' 'nice' 'ok' .. which would always leave me unsatisfied with their response ... How great? .. just Great .. what the hell is that? Give me a more accurate assessment .. by rating it out of 10 .. and they said an 8 .. I'd think .. ok it was nice ... a 9/10 would be a really nice one. 10/10 and it would tell me it was up there with the best Coffee they'd ever had. Only a score will give you an idea whether to bring them back to that Cafe for another one. FC - "great", "acceptable", or "crap" ^ That sort of response I'd expect from your average Nescafe Instant drinker. It doesn't cut the mustard in a Coffee forum. We are more particular than that. Did it have Melon and blackcurrent undertones with a hint of Passionfruit? :rofl

Fresh Coffee wrote:

..... however if you like the idea there is nothing wrong with that

Maaate .... A $1500 Coffee Machine with make a 'Great' coffee ... and here I am willing to pay $3,000 for one that will also make 'Great' Coffee Will it make a Coffee twice as nice .. Nope ... so where's the sense in that? ... yet that is exactly what I am going to do. Go figure. And if I were to follow ol' mate Bretts tip ... I'd turf my $520 Compak Grinder .. cause I need to pay $1,200 for a Super duper Grinder to make my Coffee taste 'Great'

Fresh Coffee wrote:

Attilio, one of only 2 sponsors I know of that regularly help participants with advice or special offers directly in this forum.

You probably know this already .. but I'll write it up just for added emphasis * Nice Guys don't get the Girls * Nice Guys finish last * Nice Guys don't get to make the babies .. but they do get to change their nappies :mad: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hey mycuppa .. was hoping you would pop by and weigh in on which Coffee machine I'm a bit spent on ol' mate FC ... so I'll get back. Must be time for a Coffee break .... oh damn .. no Coffee Machine .. drats 😢 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ps. And for the record - when purchasing a Coffee Machine or any other Coffee item .. I always check first if forum sponsors have what I'm after before looking elsewhere

FreshCoffee2

Moon wrote:

ps.... for the record - when purchasing a Coffee Machine or any other Coffee item .. I always check first if forum sponsors have what I'm after before looking elsewhere

Hi Moon, trouble is you actually dont know what you are after, have come in with total BS information to try and pick between individual machines in your short list, and have now had a go at the only site sponsor that has offered any technical help/advice. All the best in yopur search, Attilio

Moon

Message to forum mods If any part or posts of mine have been offensive and crossed the line .. please feel free to delete them I have decided that the Bezzera Strega is the Coffee Machine that I want. Went the long route .. only got there in the end .. which is good. Thanks to everyone who has assisted me in this journey .. :thumb: Koffee Kosmo Brett deegee Fresh Coffee mycuppa

Kelsey

Moon, I think you should look back through the posts on this thread and decide which elements are appropriate and which should be removed. You mentioned nappies before. I don't particularly feel like cleaning up more sh!t than I'm already forced to.

Brett_H

Wow, I take the kids for a Farm Stay and you guys fill up the forum. I have learned two things from this and other threads discussing the immediate and impending bench-bling headed for Mr Moon: 1: fresh coffee is so sure that his machines are par-excellence he was prepared t ship one to Mr Moon to try for a week. Seriously, what a great guy. 2: Mr Moon like most of us, knew what he wanted all along but was not going to drop $2950 on a Strega without experiencing the thrill of the chase. Now, time for everybody in forum land to learn that Mr Brett is very tired and just wants a quiet life. Mr Moon, enjoy your new toy and the enjoy the free advice! ENJOY IT.........!

Brett_H

My apologies, I was tired and I should never have printed that price. *Edited! And... edit to this post: Moony, I've re-read your post and I agree with Kelsey. Go back and clean them up yourself please! Moreover, I think you owe Fresh Coffee an apology! He is the only machine seller around these parts brave enough to give advice and that he would back it financially too....!!!! AND, as a retiree you've got to imagine he's personally not making a red-cent. Just pride and generously 'giving back' doing the talking. Think about that little chestnut for just a moment.... 5,4,3,2, :doh:

Moon

Brett .. maybe it is better to leave the forum. Apologies to Fresh Coffee and thanks to everyone for their assistance over the journey. Cheers 8) Please unsubscribe me so that none of my information remains .. Thanks

Kelsey

Or you could choose to act in a civilised manner rather than packing up your ball and going home.

Kevohere

Kelsey wrote:

Or you could choose to act in a civilised manner rather than packing up your ball and going home.

I have not read any uncivilised mannerisms from Moon in any of his posts on this forum and this thread. Quote: "Moon, I think you should look back through the posts on this thread and decide which elements are appropriate and which should be removed." He asked the Mods to judge on that as probably like him, I fail to see any inappropriate "elements", just expressions of frustration and poster identity confusion. This is forum activity folks. Cut him some slack guys. An apology has been given. Hope it gets accepted. PS: Moon, I know EXACTLY how you feel.

Kelsey

Kevo, you can't see there's something wrong with Moon's little "Nice guys" speech in reference to FC's assistance? Or the facetious tone bagging out Brett for suggesting a better grinder? Frustration is one thing, being an ass to those trying to help is another.

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