Fun at Bezzera

Kelsey

I had a bit of fun today at Bezzera waiting for my beloved Betsy to be spruced up again.

KK dropped by and what with a lively customer and Bezzera's Chris joining in the chat, we had a bit of a mini social going. Just the tonic I needed after a couple of stressful working weeks.

I also got to play around on the Strega, which is as much fun as KK says it is. Now I really want one of these things. House deposit first!

In the end, it came down to a tiny little thermal cutout for the steam switch that was also interfering with the brew temp for reasons unknown. All working now (although the machine has been reset to 86

Lacehim

Glad you got it sorted. It's a pity they don't have service agents on the sunny coast though. Still a good chance to play with levers. 🙂

derrilex

Nice one Kelsey. Now, what about that lever :rofl:

Kelsey

Thanks Lacehim. It's a big drive from Caloundra to Coopers Plains - I was stuffed when I got back - but at least I'm not even *further* away. God help me if I was in Gympie. I really, really enjoyed playing with the Strega. It was a little disconcerting at first, that the pump noise cuts out at the point the coffee starts flowing.... I could get used to it tho.... 😉 Here's how contra deals work in this family: 1) Bartercard is out: if the work is done for someone else, you have to get paid for it 2) No getting existing clients to pay for gear 3) You can contra anything you like, provided you still make real money that month 4) You have to contra directly with either the supplier of the contra or someone in a related industry who wouldn't have otherwise paid for the service So I'm looking for Bezzera retailers with shocking websites that need their online strategy reworked and their site redone. Social media and reputation management too, if they need it. Depending on the scale, might need a grinder thrown in as well as the Strega. :rofl:

derrilex

Maybe you could put a worm into Chris's site and then fix it up for a strega :rofl: :rofl:

Koffee_Kosmo

It was nice to catch up with Kelsey :thumb: We had a play with the Strega and sampled a few coffees We also had time to compare our Ipads and apps :lamp: KK

Brett_H

Koffee Kosmo wrote:

It was nice to catch up with Kelsey :thumb: We had a play with the Strega and sampled a few coffees We also had time to compare our Ipads and apps :lamp: KK

I was sad to miss the opportunity but when a shower recess starts to leak and there are two small kids needing a bath... 😢. I was near enough to you guys at Trade Tools direct getting a Multitool bit to remove grout but that's where my fun ended!!

Kelsey

derrilex wrote:

Maybe you could put a worm into Chris's site and then fix it up for a strega :rofl: :rofl:

Nah, Chris has got everything well in hand.

Koffee Kosmo wrote:

It was nice to catch up with Kelsey :thumb: We had a play with the Strega and sampled a few coffees We also had time to compare our Ipads and apps :lamp:

Always fun to combine coffee and tech toys... provided the two don't physically interact!

Brett H wrote:

I was sad to miss the opportunity but when a shower recess starts to leak and there are two small kids needing a bath... 😢. I was near enough to you guys at Trade Tools direct getting a Multitool bit to remove grout but that's where my fun ended!!

Surely it could be plugged with a spent puck or three?

Brett_H

Kelsey wrote:

Surely it could be plugged with a spent puck or three?

Nup, grout with an additive and sikaflex. Speaking of pucked, that aptly describes the job the former owners did of waterproofing and tiling. A completely new bathroom is now on the cards. Luckily the one I built downstairs isnt pucked!

Kelsey

Good excuse for heated tiles and a spa bath. 😉

Brett_H

The spa is a definite but underfloor heating is not needed in Bris. I'll also cantilever the vanity and steal some of the cupboard space behind the bathroom for a recessed storage unit. The big expense will be the waterproofing membrane being a wooden house with an upstairs bathroom. Whole job should come in at 2.5 Stregi given the serviceS are already in situ.

Kelsey

Sounds like a worthy upgrade. And how many actual Stregi will be installed as part of that cost?

Koffee_Kosmo

Are we now talking about an espresso machine installation in the bathroom :lamp: What next :angel: KK

Kelsey

It's the next logical progession!

Koffee_Kosmo

Someone has to say it Its gives new meaning to Naked Espresso :pan KK

derrilex

Brett H wrote:

The spa is a definite but underfloor heating is not needed in Bris. I'll also cantilever the vanity and steal some of the cupboard space behind the bathroom for a recessed storage unit. The big expense will be the waterproofing membrane being a wooden house with an upstairs bathroom. Whole job should come in at 2.5 Stregi given the serviceS are already in situ.

Do yorself a favour Brett and use Wetseal Australia for the waterproofing. Nothing else comes close, written warranty and well priced too.

Brett_H

Bloody brilliant! Thanks DX. That sounds like the ticket.