RP Listener Forum - Radio Paradise

Posted: May 3, 2006 - 6:27am

dmax wrote:

Whoops - sorry.

Pros: I didn't have to spend much to get it started. already had the popper. I'm a miser, so this appealed to me.

Cons: Doesn't get it as hot during roast as I think it needs to be, for the roast as dark as I'd like. Paradoxically, putting in more beans makes it more able to roast hotter, so it helps fix some of the light roast problems I ran into initially - but it's not what I expected/want. Still very drinkable, though! Enjoying a fresh cup this morning.

So, if you're starting from scratch, SweetMarias recommends the iRoast2 - which I'm about ready to buy. If you don't have the popcorn thing already, which I did, then that seems like the easiest and most successful approach for a beginner like me.

So, even though the iRoast is expensive - I'm not planning on stopping coffee drinking anytime soon and so it's a good long term investment.

To cut the cost of my fresh beans to about $5/lb - shipped directly from some folks who seem to be the RP of the coffe world - I think it's a fine way to go.

Finally, I got an old corn-popper from my mother in law.
I burned the beans at the first try, but then it was ok. It's quite interesting, how much the taste could differ even with the same kind of beans. Now I'm searching for the perfect color.
It's fun....

Posted: May 3, 2006 - 5:03am

I've officially gone fair trade and organic now.

I shop at local organic health food stores for most of my groceries. I went to Whole Foods for some supplies and needed coffee. I summoned the store coffee guru and put this poor guy through the paces, actually he loved it. I opened freshly filled bins with glee, stuck my face in there and smelled the beans and let myself go. I made funny noises, I snorted, I tasted and I loved it. I was in coffee heaven. People passing by were laughing and watching. I coulda cared less.

I purchased small amounts of individual beans from several different regions. I told myself that I would like a lighter roast, I'm not really sure why, maybe because I don't drink dark beer much anymore, I like the lighter stuff. So I thought this would apply to my coffee as well. I can now say that ain't true. I love some of the dark roasts.......

Coffee. I want to try it all.

Posted: Apr 23, 2006 - 7:45pm

toker wrote:

THIS I relate to more than words could ever describe.

Posted: Apr 23, 2006 - 5:51am

Posted: Apr 23, 2006 - 5:12am

help yourself

Posted: Apr 16, 2006 - 8:55am

Working on an Organic Uganda Bugisu that I roasted last night. Less full bodied than an Ethiopian Harrar, but a pleasant abrasive edgy-ness to the flavor. The bag says "chocolate with hints of papaya." I don't get the papaya, but I think I might have roasted past its recommendation.

Pimping, again.

Posted: Apr 16, 2006 - 7:43am

miamizsun wrote:

yeah it has, you want another cup?

Thanks, but I switched to tea just now.

miamizsun wrote:

let's start another forum.

shall we?

About investing in metal? Seriously?

Posted: Apr 16, 2006 - 7:42am

laozilover wrote:

I want to get into silver first, because, if you need to pay for something with gold, it's hard to make change, because it's so expensive. But it also worries me that, in the past, the gubmint has outlawed private ownership of gold. Maybe some folks kept it anyway, but it's still a concern.

EDIT: This has been kind of a "threadjack" hasn't it?

yeah it has, you want another cup?

let's start another forum.

shall we?

Posted: Apr 16, 2006 - 7:28am

miamizsun wrote:

i need to see that film...

there are several ways to get into "gold", an easy way is GLD, check the ticker.

also another good energy play in a MF is GAGEX.

I want to get into silver first, because, if you need to pay for something with gold, it's hard to make change, because it's so expensive. But it also worries me that, in the past, the gubmint has outlawed private ownership of gold. Maybe some folks kept it anyway, but it's still a concern.

EDIT: This has been kind of a "threadjack" hasn't it?

Posted: Apr 16, 2006 - 7:01am

laozilover wrote:

I've been intending to get into silver and gold. When I start my new job in May, I plan to start putting money every month into physical silver to start with and then gold. Not sure I want to use Goldline - maybe I'll look for local dealers.

Last month I went to the Arcada Theater by the Fox River to see that Aaron Russo film: Americal from Freedom to Fascism - powerful stuff - Russo was there to talk about it.

i need to see that film...

there are several ways to get into "gold", an easy way is GLD, check the ticker.

also another good energy play in a MF is GAGEX.

Posted: Apr 16, 2006 - 6:55am

miamizsun wrote:

great site, i've been a subscriber for a while now. worth every penny. i own a few dvds too.

I've been intending to get into silver and gold. When I start my new job in May, I plan to start putting money every month into physical silver to start with and then gold. Not sure I want to use Goldline - maybe I'll look for local dealers.

Last month I went to the Arcada Theater by the Fox River to see that Aaron Russo film: America from Freedom to Fascism - powerful stuff - Russo was there to talk about it.

Posted: Apr 16, 2006 - 6:49am

laozilover wrote:

Oh, yeah! I finally paid to read all the subscriber stuff, too!

great site, i've been a subscriber for a while now. worth every penny. i own a few dvds too.

Posted: Apr 16, 2006 - 6:39am

miamizsun wrote:

you got it john

btw, you readin FTW lately?

Oh, yeah! I finally paid to read all the subscriber stuff, too!

Posted: Apr 16, 2006 - 6:30am

samiyam wrote:

Y'know I really shouldn't 'cause the doctors sez I should avoid all caffeine but y'know it's Easter and I'm up really early and all and I would really like to just crawl back into bed but maybe with a cup o' joe in my belly I could face getting dressed up and going to sing hymns I don't remember the words to any longer....

DON' MIND IF I DO!!

...shoot me the pot an' I'll pour me a shot...

anytime stu

Posted: Apr 16, 2006 - 6:28am

miamizsun wrote:

Coffee anyone? I'm pouring...

Y'know I really shouldn't 'cause the doctors sez I should avoid all caffeine but y'know it's Easter and I'm up really early and all and I would really like to just crawl back into bed but maybe with a cup o' joe in my belly I could face getting dressed up and going to sing hymns I don't remember the words to any longer....

DON' MIND IF I DO!!

...shoot me the pot an' I'll pour me a shot...

Posted: Apr 16, 2006 - 6:26am

laozilover wrote:

Yeah, hit me, willya!

you got it john

btw, you readin FTW lately?

Posted: Apr 16, 2006 - 6:23am

miamizsun wrote:

Coffee anyone? I'm pouring...

Yeah, hit me, willya!

Posted: Apr 16, 2006 - 6:15am

Coffee anyone? I'm pouring...

Posted: Apr 10, 2006 - 10:26am

Beanie wrote:

I have to work sometime!

Good to see you, Ali!

Nice to see you, too, ya homicidal duck!

Posted: Apr 10, 2006 - 10:25am

ScottFromWyoming wrote:

I'm gettin' a riding mower this summer. I'll bet that stuff tastes okay when you're on one of those.

Try adding coffee.