Saturday morning, after speaking too soon

You know how sometimes you can smell something without actually smelling it? You can't put your finger on it, but you know there's been a disturbance in the Force?

Got out of bed. Released the hounds of Heck. Walked into living room and...sniffed. Yup, someone had revisited her favorite spot and left a calling card. Not a way to start the day, but there were signs that maybe someone's tum was a little upset, so not sure I can blame her.

Funny, after I let King and Gaby back in, Gaby checked out that spot. I asked her what she was doing, and yes, maybe the tone of my voice was what made her hang her head, then sit up and beg, but I swear she remembers things longer than the other dogs, knows she shouldn't poop in the house, and knows this was a misstep. She actually seemed a little ashamed. I could be reading too much into this, but she is smarter than the average bear.

Anyway. Put the rug outside because some things just have to wait until after coffee. Made my first cup in the new Brewmaster. I read the reviews of the thing after I bought it, of course, and took note of the many complaints about leaking. It is an idiosyncratic little device. The coffee basket isn't quite tall enough for standard 10-cup filters, so that when you close the top, the mashing action can push the water arm out of the way, which can lead to leaks. Thing is, I see no mention of a water arm--dripper--whatever in the instructions, and the part is movable. If it moves, you should mention it in the manual, especially if said 'it' needs to be in a certain position for unit to work properly. Because you have to move the water arm to take the basket and such in and out, and if you don't move it back in place, the water will not drip over the coffee but elsewhere in the machine.

Also need to tweak ratios. More coffee, less water. Instructions say to add 3/4 tbsp per 6 oz cup instead of the usual 1 tbsp (or 2 tbsp in the case of Starbucks coffee, which I tried first). This is not a coffeemaker for a Starbucks drinker because you'll never be able to fill the water to capacity. Definitely one cup at a time for you.

I should cut/paste this into an Amazon review...

Saturday morning, after speaking too soon

You know how sometimes you can smell something without actually smelling it? You can't put your finger on it, but you know there's been a disturbance in the Force?

Got out of bed. Released the hounds of Heck. Walked into living room and...sniffed. Yup, someone had revisited her favorite spot and left a calling card. Not a way to start the day, but there were signs that maybe someone's tum was a little upset, so not sure I can blame her.

Funny, after I let King and Gaby back in, Gaby checked out that spot. I asked her what she was doing, and yes, maybe the tone of my voice was what made her hang her head, then sit up and beg, but I swear she remembers things longer than the other dogs, knows she shouldn't poop in the house, and knows this was a misstep. She actually seemed a little ashamed. I could be reading too much into this, but she is smarter than the average bear.

Anyway. Put the rug outside because some things just have to wait until after coffee. Made my first cup in the new Brewmaster. I read the reviews of the thing after I bought it, of course, and took note of the many complaints about leaking. It is an idiosyncratic little device. The coffee basket isn't quite tall enough for standard 10-cup filters, so that when you close the top, the mashing action can push the water arm out of the way, which can lead to leaks. Thing is, I see no mention of a water arm--dripper--whatever in the instructions, and the part is movable. If it moves, you should mention it in the manual, especially if said 'it' needs to be in a certain position for unit to work properly. Because you have to move the water arm to take the basket and such in and out, and if you don't move it back in place, the water will not drip over the coffee but elsewhere in the machine.

Also need to tweak ratios. More coffee, less water. Instructions say to add 3/4 tbsp per 6 oz cup instead of the usual 1 tbsp (or 2 tbsp in the case of Starbucks coffee, which I tried first). This is not a coffeemaker for a Starbucks drinker because you'll never be able to fill the water to capacity. Definitely one cup at a time for you.

I should cut/paste this into an Amazon review...

In weather news

It's already close to 50F outside. The snowmelt is rattling down the gutters and forming lakes in the backyard. It's supposed to remain this mild until the end of the week, which means everything will melt and the mud will be horrific. Oh well, I have the dog towels stacked by the backdoor.

It's windy, too. This afternoon, I'll throw in another sweater, then open windows and let in the fresh air. I know it's way too early to think "SPRING", but I'll take what I can get.

But the mud. Damn. Sometime this weekend, I will need to patrol the backyard and clean a month's worth of you-know-what. But hey, I am the proud owner of Wellie-type boots, black with pink doggies. I shall prevail!

In weather news

It's already close to 50F outside. The snowmelt is rattling down the gutters and forming lakes in the backyard. It's supposed to remain this mild until the end of the week, which means everything will melt and the mud will be horrific. Oh well, I have the dog towels stacked by the backdoor.

It's windy, too. This afternoon, I'll throw in another sweater, then open windows and let in the fresh air. I know it's way too early to think "SPRING", but I'll take what I can get.

But the mud. Damn. Sometime this weekend, I will need to patrol the backyard and clean a month's worth of you-know-what. But hey, I am the proud owner of Wellie-type boots, black with pink doggies. I shall prevail!

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Mud.

*ugh*

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Mud.

*ugh*

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Just watched The Bourne Ultimatum.

I heart Jason Bourne.

And there's going to be a Bourne 4. Although some folks are taking exception to that decision, and I can understand their reasoning. Ultimatum's ending was solid and satisfying.

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Just watched The Bourne Ultimatum.

I heart Jason Bourne.

And there's going to be a Bourne 4. Although some folks are taking exception to that decision, and I can understand their reasoning. Ultimatum's ending was solid and satisfying.

It's very hot in Victoria, Australia

Drought. Wildfires.

Which is why this baby koala bear approached a house in search of coolth.



Rest of story here. Cute photos. Overall situation, not so cute.

It's very hot in Victoria, Australia

Drought. Wildfires.

Which is why this baby koala bear approached a house in search of coolth.



Rest of story here. Cute photos. Overall situation, not so cute.