A year ago i found my old popper after running across a video and discussions on a coffeegeek forum. I've been using a chemex drip method for a few years and was researching a new grinder around that same time. I thought the home roasting was a bit nuts but keep the thought on a back burner... Now it is just an easy task i do when i'm in the kitchen anyway. Usually a weekend morning where we are anyway together, planning our day. I still have a favorite Costco bean, the yellow bag. I've even forgotten the name it's been so long. Took a few bags on our trip last summer. (but ran out and had to buy overpriced cans, gack!). Might have to pack a popper and green beans this summer. Watch a few videos and decide if it might be worth it to you.

well, I'll stand my ground and be the odd one out! to me, the mosaic is the pattern of whatever is used for the design. I like a garden with pebbles as the mosaic, and not grouted, just as much as a vase, with grout. it's all in the elements used.. I would call a picture with squiggles all over it and colored in, with color pencils, or oil chalks, every bit as much of a mosaic as a patio table top. one obviously can not be grouted.. if I was to use sea glass for a mosaic, I know that what I would do would be to put the grout/adhesive on first and sink the pieces in.. that's not grouting but it would still be a mosaic.. oh heck..I like to travel in the opposite direction as anyone else. I's the black sheep of the family! Becky .(*_*). on line with my new laptop computer...here in the kitchen..oh so sweet!!! and this little mouse on it has a little circle for scrolling up and down and a left and right click box.. my DD's didn't have that feature..I could get used to this in a heartbeat. I've only been on here for less than an hour.. it's with Q-west...

I've been so inspired that yesterday when Klinger came to take me thrift storing, all I bout was stuff for organizing!lol! And just as I was coming in the door back from treasure(mushy, but Klinger is the treasure!) hunting, I got a phone call from a glass store where I missed their annual sale, and they have the stabilizer and mega blade I want for my taurus, so I ordered it over the phone and they will sent it to me on monday!!! Yippeee!!! Now only if my saw wasn't out in the shed!!! BTW: I have taken some steps on my healing leg!!! Hurts like a bugger but I gotta get back in shape for those mexico streets!!!!

Very nice Maria! I see that you have a burned leaf too, from the sun or too much light. That is what my two leaves look like. But aren't those leaves gorgeous, really dark green to show off that stripe!!! I found Autumn Pink Lady has a paler green leaf so the stripe isn't as prominent. I have two disappointing small Autumn Rose Ladies I just bought but they have rooted and sent up dark green leaves with their stripe so I think that I got the correct bulbs this time! You'll have to start ordering Dunkin'Donuts large size coffee!!☺☺☺ It is fun to watch the roots grow isn't it.. although it doesn't make for a nice presentation when the bulb is blooming. Then, I just stick it in a heavy terra cotta pot which also helps it from toppling over as my Thai Thai just did!! Just broke off one petal though so it still looks OK!