Kees Van Der Westen - Mirage

Ronin

It will be worth the wait ACg, even it is just for your sake. It will be a pleasure to use. I suspect better coffee awaits tho, I'd appreciate a small write up if/when you have time

derrilex

Ol Grumpy wrote:

Gotta respect a guy who puts his money where his mouth is.....

Totally agree OG but, will Joe sixpack know the difference ? Nope. Will sales go up ? Maybe initially but only as those in the know drop in to spy the hardware. Is it worth it ? Hells yes. Go hard Pat :thumb: :thumb:

askthecoffeeguy

It remains to be seen what if any impact the machine will have on trade I do know that when I first encountered the Mirage at Mecca in Sydney some years ago I was drawn back to the same spot time and time again, party because I was fascinated by the machine, but mostly coz the coffee was awesome I do know that I've already put in a 40hr week at the cafe so far this week and I'm back at work today (and that doesn't include admin or grabbing supplies / laundry pickups etc) So if I'm going to spend a lot of time doing something that I love, and away from my family, then it might was well be on some fine equipment indeed that I'm going to get a lot of enjoyment and satisfaction from And if others dig what I do - then that's an added bonus! ACG

derrilex

You can always solve the "away from family" issue Pat by putting them to work 😃 😃

askthecoffeeguy

derrilex wrote:

You can always solve the "away from family" issue Pat by putting them to work 😃 😃

dont worry my 4 and 7 yr olds clear glasses from tables and help me plate up for the coffee rush!

derrilex

That's the way :thumb:

Koffee_Kosmo

Hi Pat I spoke to the Cafe owners of the KVW Mirage They said to take care around the machine during use and especialy at clean up time as staff would cut themselves on and around the many numerous sharp edges KK

derrilex

What's a bit of blood in exchange for the bling ?

askthecoffeeguy

derrilex wrote:

What's a bit of blood in exchange for the bling ?

I've bled plenty to pay for take bling '

derrilex

See what I mean 😃 😃

askthecoffeeguy

I'm up on the Sunshine Coast at the moment - hopefully new machine will be installed by the time I get back on Wednesday ! Also, I wish I could get away with charging $4.5 for a cappuccino !

derrilex

Standard price up here Pat and in the most part its rubbish too

Lacehim

askthe coffeeguy wrote:

I'm up on the Sunshine Coast at the moment

WHAT! You didn't even let us know you were coming! 😉 I hope you popped in to see Tim Adams down in Caloundra! I haven't been yet, but Kelsey seems to be living there! Not where you are going for coffee, but I usually pay $3.50, maybe the odd extra $1 if it's something special as a treat (Clandestino do this now and again). Once my Mrs paid $5.50 for a coffee at some jumped up organic shop in Peregian. I couldn't believe it, and I've never been back. It wasn't even the best coffee I've had! Hope you enjoy your stay anyway, and at the Rainycoast... Oh, I meant sunshine coast! :laugh:

Kelsey

Pat, if you're in the Caloundra region give me a yell and we'll pop into Lamkin.

askthecoffeeguy

Thanks for that just up here for a whirlwind trip with the fam - spent the day in the Noosa National Park yesterday - couldn't believe that a medium coffee cost $5 in Noosa and $6 for a large ! Back to Melbs tomorrow !

Koffee_Kosmo

askthe coffeeguy wrote:

Thanks for that just up here for a whirlwind trip with the fam - spent the day in the Noosa National Park yesterday - couldn't believe that a medium coffee cost $5 in Noosa and $6 for a large ! Back to Melbs tomorrow !

Sounds like Perth prices on another thread

askthecoffeeguy

had a few teething problems with the machine prior to installation - aiming for this coming Tuesday!

Brett_H

Camera at the ready Pat.... :thumb:

askthecoffeeguy

Now we're shooting for Thursday ... I'm starting to wonder if its ever going to happen... But it's been 4yrs in the making - I guess a few more days can't hurt...

Brett_H

askthe coffeeguy wrote:

Now we're shooting for Thursday ... I'm starting to wonder if its ever going to happen... But it's been 4yrs in the making - I guess a few more days can't hurt...

🙁 Seriously, I don't know how you're being so patient.

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