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"gmctavish needs more space" (gmctavish) 04/12/2018 at 23:22 • Filed to: Sew fauncey

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Tomorrow I’ll be giving these to my significant other for her birthday. 1970s, I think, Carlo Giannini espresso cups. Known for being used in Star Trek Enterprise, apparently. It took me quite a while to find a complete set in good condition, but I did it. Now I’m gonna have to buy an espresso machine sooner rather than later....

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > gmctavish needs more space 04/12/2018 at 23:41

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Nice! What espresso machines are you guys looking at?

gmctavish needs more space > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/12/2018 at 23:52

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Well I’ve been looking unsuccessfully for an older manual Saeco like we saw for sale when we first moved into our place, and didn’t have the spare cash for. If nothing cool/old/manual shows up, the entry level Brevilles seems like good bang for the buck, as well as nice to look at, which is surpassingly rare for espresso machines.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > gmctavish needs more space 04/12/2018 at 23:55

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yeah, I’ve thought about the Brevilles as well. Counter space is at a premium though, so it is tough to go for one.

gmctavish needs more space > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/13/2018 at 00:01

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We’re lucky and have an unusually large amount of counter space for a basement suite. Still not a ton, but it would definitely be doable.

MrDakka > gmctavish needs more space 04/13/2018 at 00:17

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IMO Vietnamese (iced) coffee beats any expresso everyday of the week.

gmctavish needs more space > MrDakka 04/13/2018 at 00:18

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While I do prefer good espresso, Vietnamese coffee is really excellent

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > gmctavish needs more space 04/13/2018 at 00:23

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Beautiful cups, I have a Gaggia Classic machine and it is fantastic. 

gmctavish needs more space > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 04/13/2018 at 00:34

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Ooh I’ll keep that one in mind, good to know

CalzoneGolem > gmctavish needs more space 04/13/2018 at 08:10

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