AngerManagement introduced me to this Forum, and I'm already getting a very friendly vibe from here. I live on the Gold Coast, and work in the Aviation field at Brisbane Airport, so have to battle Freeway traffic. After driving up and down that road for over 18 years, I am still trying to work out why so many people have to leave for work at 5am????? And yes, I have driven off with my coffee cup on the roof of the car in my half sleep. I consider myself a bit of a novice in the coffee area and I'm trying not to be intimidated by the knowledge out there...and my lack of it 🙂. I am keen to learn....reading, asking questions, observing and have done a couple of basic barista type courses. I would like to find out more about roasting my own beans and what's involved, so that's the long term plan. I must also thank AngerManagement for his helpful advice re fixing my Espresso machine (Em6910). I had a few other dramas happening at home and then my coffee machine died...so it was great to get some sensible, down to earth advice. Much appreciated thanks. :thumb: