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Thanks to Muzee and Rolando from Online Coffee Shop , I have pulled the trigger on a system I think is way above my pay grade!!! 
Hopefully I will make some nice drinks with it!!! Now to get into a entry level Barista course in PE......... 
the nerd and I thought that we'd found the end when we opened a coffee shop and roastery......
Turns out that we were wrong
thanks for that advice!!!
I'm selling my Cimbali jnr. Cheap way to get into a bad habit [emoji6]
pm me some numbers and details please.......... 
The world of coffee is a real rabbit hole - its deep and dark and never ends.
Just as you start learning stuff, you realise how little you know!
And that's the awesome part.
But it can be intimidating and gets very expensive (like starting cycling, choosing a bike and accessories and then getting into the upgrade cycle).
What is for sure, is that you walk into the shop with a very specific and limited budget and end up spending quite a bit more.
thanks , this is the scary part , the rabbit hole thing and stretching the budget to the max!!
Good Grief all.......thanks for all the info!! Ok I will digest and then see where my Coffee Tastes fit in and then proceed from there!!
Are you fixated on the above or open to other suggestions as well?
What type drinks do you mainly drink, espresso or milk based?
At your budget you could get much better imho.
Hi Muzee no not at all. I had a Severin bean to cup machine, but lighting stuffed it up completely....i am in the market for any machine that will give me a good cup of coffee to start with , sometimes an espresso and then a cappucino. So please your suggestions are welcome!
Please help me out:
My budget is R20k: Which one do I get and why? Breville Barista Touch Espresso BES880 or the Rancilio Silvia V6 PID Manual Espresso Machine
I do have a Severin Grinder........
Thanks a lot!!
https://www.home.co.za/pdp/breville-barista-touch-espresso-bes880/_/A-154002AAAE8
https://ad-scams.com/vp-equip-co-za after googling a little bit on my own...............
Have not but looks very fishy
- Vat and Co Registration numbers return to a company in JHB (VAT IT Processing, which is unrelated).
- Tel number returns a few different companies at different addresses which also seems scams.
- Street maps returns Windermere shopping centre who doesn't have this company listed in their store directory.
- VP-EQUIP PTY LTD Reviews | Contact VP-EQUIP PTY LTD - Consumer Goods - 0 TrustIndex | Hellopeter.com
Thanks for this info......nearly parted with some money , I phoned the 031 number and the bloke on the other side sounded a bit confused when I asked him a few questions.....they advertise to do stuff and then they cant do it??
I used a Mule from my Enduro (motorbike) days which made it's way to mtb use eventually. I used it for 14 years before retiring it - and that was only cause I could no longer wash the stench of sweat out of it. In terms of wear and tear it looks very good.
Replaced with an Osprey because at the time I was shopping all the Camelbak packs I wanted were only available in Yellow, Orange, and Blue. I wanted a black pack. Gotta say, I am equally happy with the Osprey. When the time come to replace it I will have a look at what is available from both brands.
My wife bought me an Osprey for Valentines........ But I am to much of a Cheapskate just to use it now....... 
I see my CamelBak Mule that I bought in 2013 is starting to tear. I normally put my cellphone in the top small back pocket, it fits really snuggly and when I pulled on the zip last time I see a small tear on the corner where I was holding on to the bag. I assume they will see it as wear and tear...........
This happens to our MTN signal when there is loadshedding.
Thanks for all the advice so far!! 
Incredible Corruption were the best priced when I was looking.
I went with the WiFi option as I can share the date from my cells data contract if I need internet access whilst out of the office.
https://www.incredible.co.za/samsung-galaxy-tab-a7-10-4-inch-wifi-gray-tablet
https://www.incredible.co.za/samsung-galaxy-tab-a7-10-4-inch-lte-gray-tablet
Hi Hairy , thanks for the info
Hi all clever people, I need some advice please . In my line of business I use a hardcopy from the clients short term insurance contract when I do their annual renewals. I then do any changes as discussed on the hardcopy , I am looking at changing my procedure to do all of above on a Tablet/Notebook , ie "writing" on the screen with a S-Pen save the changes and after the meeting mail it directly to my office. One thing about the document that I save is that I must not be able to do any changes once its saved....obviously for "fraud" purposes......Please any advice/ideas are welcome.
If you have to snooze the alarm you're not ready to train. I've learnt to listen to my body, and even though I might not like the message it sends me, it pays off to (listen).
then I am never ready to train............ 
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Hallo to all the coffee lovers and experts, I have the following machine, Severin S2+ Fully Automatic Coffee Machine , it is in for repairs for maybe the fifth time?? Always some niggles, now got informed that it is not worth repairing at all....I see they trade for R 16441 if one can get them locally. Now my big question, what can I get for that amount that is similar or even better specced? Thanks in advance......
End of off topic discussions.....
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Shot thank you, I doubt that I’ll be able to take morning to do that, some family responsibilities. Are there some gravel routes in the area that one can cycle?
Go to Furnworld ask for the owner. He will sort you out.
Hi everyone, I’m spending a few days in Uitenage. Anyone willing to share some routes in the area?
Take your bike to Addo and do some riding up the Zuurberg mountain. Send me your number by pm, will chat to you....
What do you guys think ? Will this still go ahead? With IM and Epic being postponed there must be huge pressure on the organizers now.
I for one cannot see this event taking place. There is a huge surge of Covid in all the areas, there will also be a massive rise in the figures come end Jan 2021 after every man and his dog visited the Eastern Cape during the holiday period....this is so sad.
I avoid this topic lately....gained 5kg in a very short time, and my self control is on holiday!! I try every day to return to my eating plans, holding up well during the day but as soon as i hit home all snacking starts at full speed.
To read this I can go gentle into the good night. I have left a little bit of a legacy! And as long as I can help other people with what I am going through, I will be up for it!
As soon as I heard that I can be part of a stoma product trail I was lets go for it. As long as I can help people I am happy.
A hard one I need to think about is what to do with my body when I die. At this stage if I can help doctors to understand and see cancer, and even find new treatments for others I will say ”Good, lets Go!”
All this shall not be for nothing! There will come good out of this!
Man you are such a brave soul and defnitely an inspiration for me....i salute you Sir
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Lelit Mara X - Individual Nera with Eureka Mignon Specialita Grinder - Black
I got this as a bundle...........only pics of the net to show for now!!
https://onlinecoffeeshop.co.za/shop/espresso-coffee-machines/espresso-coffee-machines-commercial-espresso-coffee-machine-1-group/prosumer-espresso-coffee-machines/lelit-mara-x-individual-nera-with-eureka-mignon-silenzio-grinder-black/