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Fstop

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I've been using Cuisinart coffee makers for a while and they do tend to develop leaks. 99% chance it's coming from some rubber hoses down the bottom. I found instructions on YT and replaced those hoses with silicon tubing. Done it twice now. Bit of a fussy job and you need a fancy screwdriver to take the bottom cover off but once you figure that out they will last forever. Definitely cheaper than buying new ones. I've got 2 of them. When I bought the first one I got a replacement policy from Lowes so I have a spare while I tinker with fixing leaks.
For what that Brand charges- it should last a lifetime :lol:
 
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I have a cuisanart coffee maker with a grinder built in to it. It’s been great with no leaking. I’ve had it so long that I’m not sure exactly how old it is. I know it’s at least six years old. It’s lasted longer than any other one I’ve had.
Find out the Manufacturer Date Please, so people don't by Them after that date
 
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    Don’t forget to dilute the chocolate

    Actually it was Brazilian coffee. I did dilute it to 2.5% and am trying it now. I would have probably been alright with it at 5. It’s not that strong.
     

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    *ug* I accidently hit the mode key instead of the tare key so I was in oz not g.....well it's closer to 3mg instead of 1.5mg, so I'll have to watch my chain vaping on this one :p:oops:
    Techno (even scales) is a mixed blessing... when I end up doing larger batches I'll keep my syringes around ;)
     
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    I was looking for a nice, lazy day after President's day only then I remembered, while half my addicts might have been "home sick" the other half were down in detox, needing assessment. So it was just an all around fun time.

    I have tried to work less hard and I SUCK at it. I am going to start trying to work much harder to see if it has an opposite effect. It could be unpredictable though so IDK man.

    Okay so I have had plenty of Keurig MACHINES where I work and have always sworn not to use them because honestly, it may be the best cup of coffee of all time or whatever but it is also (I think) more expensive than Starbucks.

    So.... This is my first workplace environment where they supply the pods too!! OMG did you know you can make Keurig hot chocolate and it is hands down THE BEST instant hot chocolate of all time.

    I bought my first set of (value brand but still!) Keurig pods fortunately I did not choose wisely and it was not good. I told the husband I was not going down the coffee aisle ANY more because..... well I told him he would appreciate it. I left it kind of vague.

    Anna
     

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    My agenda will be looking good if I can just get that one coffee mix done.
    Most likely too late to post this, but I know you want something creamy with the coffee... caramel is also a nice addition.
    In real life, I love hazelnut in coffee too.
     

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    I was looking for a nice, lazy day after President's day only then I remembered, while half my addicts might have been "home sick" the other half were down in detox, needing assessment. So it was just an all around fun time.

    I have tried to work less hard and I SUCK at it. I am going to start trying to work much harder to see if it has an opposite effect. It could be unpredictable though so IDK man.

    Okay so I have had plenty of Keurig MACHINES where I work and have always sworn not to use them because honestly, it may be the best cup of coffee of all time or whatever but it is also (I think) more expensive than Starbucks.

    So.... This is my first workplace environment where they supply the pods too!! OMG did you know you can make Keurig hot chocolate and it is hands down THE BEST instant hot chocolate of all time.

    I bought my first set of (value brand but still!) Keurig pods fortunately I did not choose wisely and it was not good. I told the husband I was not going down the coffee aisle ANY more because..... well I told him he would appreciate it. I left it kind of vague.

    Anna
    Sounds like a good day to me.
     

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    I believe @FranC does not get along with caramel, @vaper1960. She is a fan of WF hazelnuts and cream, though; bet that might be tasty with coffee.
    You are correct but right now I’m just seeing if I can vape coffee at all.
     

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    I'm living in a hotspot covid area-Wisconsin is it! The idiots refuse to follow any mandates. People are dying. It's only going to get worse. I'm going to have to start wearing a face shield over my protective safety glasses and continue to wear my kn95s. No one here is social distancing. They think its a joke. I'm so done with the mentation of the locals!
    Most every store here is cool (people wear masks and distance) except the corner store right down the road... I was the only one wearing a mask (and looking at the front door I'm guessing the store only cleans it once a month... or maybe never :shock: )
    I ride a bike and it's close but seriously considering riding further and never going to that store again.
     

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    Huh, that's not a bad idea. I was originally thinking more about adding some cream type flavor to the Key Lime. But Coconut might pair well. I don't have Extra though, just the regular TFA Coconut.

    And unfortunately, I now have the "Lime in the Coconut" song stuck in my head again.
    I was thinking something like (WF) Flapper Pie (it's mostly a mild custard/meringue flavor) Can you sub for those flavors?
    Yes, now that song is stuck in my head too ;)
     

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    Okay so I have had plenty of Keurig MACHINES where I work and have always sworn not to use them because honestly, it may be the best cup of coffee of all time or whatever but it is also (I think) more expensive than Starbucks.

    Yep, we used to have a Keurig and they are expensive. Made some great coffee though, and found some killer white tea but I can't remember what it was. I can't remember yesterday! :D
     

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    I didn’t look up a description on the Brazilian coffee and am surprised at how sweet it is even diluted. The coffee flavor is decent but the sweetness is a bit much.
    Yeah, I didn’t care for the reviews on that . If I can vape coffee at all I’m going to fall back on my old FA favs.
     

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    Update:

    Okay - It was almost a much better day then yesterday . . . Went to a great thrift store, found a bearly used "New" Cuisinart Coffee maker (say maybe 2-3 months old- really nice Blue) - sells in the stores for $99 - priced here $30 w/30% Off final price $22 . . . They also had a GE 2.2cubic Microwave that was bearly used too, sells at Lowes for $399 on sale for $80 w/ 30% Off final price $59 . . . So great bargains and a really nice day - Right ?

    Nope - finally got the very very heavy microwave up the stairs and into apartment - almost didn't make it - struggling all a long the way . . . But only to find out - :-x :censored: :-x - the microwave is 1" inch too tall to fit on shelf. . . :shock: NOT NICE :-x :-x :-x

    Don't know if they will take it back and refund money, but I can't use it - especially if it won't fit in the space . . . . We measured it before I bought it, supposed to be a little over 13" H but noone measured from the store shelf to the top of microwave (forgot to include the feet) . . . So -We'll see what happens when I speak with the store manager . . . :pop:

    Oh -Yea, Coffeemaker is all set up for auto brew - I'll let Ya' know how the coffee is tomorrow. . . :rolleyes:


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    Thrift Shop Story Was Going Great Til' The 1 inch :w00t: :vapor:
     
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