I seem to remember Tom mentioning that most of his coffee came through the port of San Francisco. So, I'm wondering how the lockout at the ports on the west coast might affect all of us. It goes on for a bit and Tom might start getting low on some beans. Or worse. Anyone got any info on this? Thanks, Lissa homeroast mailing listhttp://lists.sweetmarias.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast |
OH LISSA!! Now there's going to be a run on the bank. :O) I'm sure there are enough beans ashore to keep us in coffee for months. So don't anyone panic UNTIL I get my order in! John On Tue, 2002-10-01 at 08:06, qibhom wrote: <Snip> homeroast mailing listhttp://lists.sweetmarias.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast |
I'm set. I just got enough beans either in or ordered in the past week to carry me about 6 months. I had to order twice in a week because I forgot that my parents were coming (only decaf), and also with my increasing coffee consumption, I'm going to need some decaf. ( also some Mama Cata Estate) BTW how do you get a job as a longshoreman? At 80k a year take home seems like a lot less stressful way to make a living. John wrote: <Snip> homeroast mailing listhttp://lists.sweetmarias.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast |
[It's me with a new address - John in deep southern Texas spammers killed the old one] The problem with ordering too large a stash is that it requires storage space - and it settles the ordering issue for too long a period. A lot of the fun for me is building a lot of small (10 to 20# total) orders made up of 2 and 5 pound lots. I enjoy trying new beans as much as cupping my favorites. I have no fear of this strike lasting long - the governments of several countries are already in the ear of the White House. I'm not going to knock anyones ability to earn a living or make a profit - but who do these shipyard people think they are - Major League Sports!?! On Tue, 2002-10-01 at 23:10, Ben Treichel wrote: <Snip> homeroast mailing listhttp://lists.sweetmarias.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast |
John wrote: <Snip> Actually, a half year stash is only 12 to 15 lbs. I have 13 different beans in that group. (I'm the only coffee drinker in the house) <Snip> seriously! <Snip> homeroast mailing listhttp://lists.sweetmarias.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast |
John wrote: <Snip> I like to have 20#+ of each of my staples around, and then make smaller orders throughout the year of whatever is new, or being discussed on the list. By staples I mean things like the La Berliner, Sabor de Segovia and other coffees that I drink everyday. That lets me get about half my coffee at the 20# price, leading to a considerable savings. (Yeah, right...) ;-) When I roast I usually roast some of one of my staples, and then one of the smaller lots I've gotten recently. Then I alternate them so I can compare and contrast. --Rick homeroast mailing listhttp://lists.sweetmarias.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast |