Hello, I stumbled across this forum while searching for something on the net, read a few posts, enjoyed what I was reading, enjoyed the relaxed environment and decided to sign up. Mmmm... not really sure what to say...Well, Ok I was born and raised in Calgary, Canada and went to U of C where I graduated with a B.Ed. I taught for a couple of years, decided it wasn't really for me and went back and picked up a M.Ed in Educational Technology/Instructional Design. I worked for a software company developing training courseware for a few years and then had an opportunity to relocate to Australia in 1994. I worked at the Division of Distance Education at Central Queensland University for 2 years developing courseware for the uni and the coal mining industry. I met my wife-to-be while travelling in North Qld (Magnetic Island) and have pretty well been in Australia ever since. I was coerced into working for the in-laws structural engineering firm in Townsville and have been doing so for the past 13 years as a IT/WH&S/QA/HR/whatever Manager. I spent 5 years living on Magnetic Island and commuted by ferry to town each day for work, but eventually settled on the mainland. Have had an espresso machine(s) for about 20 years, but became more picky about producing a decent cup about 3>4 years ago when I became a member of CS. Enjoy home roasting and recently upgraded my Corretto to a 1kg Akaneks. A big thanks goes to member Vinitasse for all of his assistance. Besides roasting coffee I am an avid kite surfer (although not for the past 14 months because of injury... 😢). Also enjoy running, swimming, trekking, skiing, travelling and drinking too much nice wine. Ron
