MarkPrince Moderator Joined: 19 Dec 2001 Posts: 5,462 Location: Vancouver, BC Expertise: Professional
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Posted Tue Apr 27, 2004, 2:20am Subject: Re: Day 3 from the SCAA 2004 Atlanta, Road Reports
Jen, you tell Ryan from me, he was a rock star. Wait, I told him that already. Other than Phuong, I though (as a judge) that Ryan had the smoothest, most relaxed poise up there in the semi-finals (in my judging flight). And it was close. I'm glad he changed his cups for the final round. I understand Stephen Vick clued him in on that - so way to go Stephen! That's Baristi community spirit!
Okay... here's the deal. The last day report is going to get a whole wack of photos (just posted). Then tomorrow, I'll write up my wrap up report, which is gonna be long, with a boatload of photos from the entire conference. I wrote most of it on the plane. Meanwhile, I've uploaded pics of the announcement time (see the frame by frame reaction of Brony when they announced Phuong as second).
Lastly, as a side note, after a 5.5 hour flight, and 3 hour drive to Vancouver, I had a nice surprise waiting for me in the kitchen... check it out :)
Posted Tue Apr 27, 2004, 6:20am Subject: Re: Day 3 from the SCAA 2004 Atlanta, Road Reports
Woohoo!
The show was great and it was really a pleasure to meet all the online CGs! Many thanks to the SCAA for taking great care of the cMembers. :-) I'll add my own thoughts over the next week or so as others chime in. I took a camera and only have two pictures. The Versalab M3 is shown below, my choice for the 2004 "Best of Show Shot." The ESI booth taking second place. Thanks to Andy S. for arranging a group test so we could all check it out at once. Wow, that was one phenomenal shot (the blend was a bit overroasted for my taste but the mouthfeel was smooth, creamy, silky, light, and mousse-like -- ooh yeah!).
They hope to market this as a roaster's cupping machine. You can dial adjust temperature(s), pressure, preinfusion speed and duration. They were a little tight-lipped about details. Unfortunately this little wonder goes for over nine grand. :-o
MarkPrince Moderator Joined: 19 Dec 2001 Posts: 5,462 Location: Vancouver, BC Expertise: Professional
Espresso: KvdW Speedster Grinder: Compak K10 WBC Vac Pot: A bit too many Drip: Clive Coffee Drip Stand Roaster: Hario Glass Retro Roaster
Posted Tue Apr 27, 2004, 12:37pm Subject: Re: Day 3 from the SCAA 2004 Atlanta, Road Reports
Hi folks. sorry for the technical difficulties. The photos I posted yesterday somehow got eaten by the C CMS software. We've got it sorted out now, and you can see the announcement photos, blow by blow, if you revisit the article. Enjoy! (I sure did!)
themom Senior Member Joined: 26 Apr 2004 Posts: 1 Location: kearney nebraska Expertise: I love coffee
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Posted Tue Apr 27, 2004, 8:24pm Subject: Re: Day 3 from the SCAA 2004 Atlanta, Road Reports
I would like to take the opportunity to say hats off to each Barista at the competition. This was a tremendous experience for Ryan and I and we were sincerely honored to be a part of such an admirable group of people sharing the 'love' of coffees and team spirit. We were proud to represent the midwest in the finals! We hope to see you again soon, maybe a barista jamm or something....if you are ever close to mile marker 1733 (kearney), we would love the opportunity to 'serve you', stop and see us. I am very proud of Ryan and each and everyone competing at this event!
Cathy (ryans mom) P.S. Ryan has been a barista for 2 years, we switched from automatic equipment and developed better skills about 9 months ago. There is a photo stating he has only been a barista for 9 months. I think Ry's word was a 'better barista, for 9 months.
GrindingRoad Senior Member Joined: 23 Sep 2003 Posts: 55 Location: Ridgefield, WA Expertise: Professional
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Posted Tue Apr 27, 2004, 8:57pm Subject: Re: Day 3 from the SCAA 2004 Atlanta, Road Reports
Mark – Thanks for the awesome pics. You’re the best!
CONGRATS to Bronwen!
It was truly an unforgettable weekend. Meeting and discussing everything relating to our passion about coffee was wonderful. I was blown away by the support given by the other baristas (Aaron Duckworth, Nick Cho, and Jay Caragay) during my competitions. I had just met these guys for the first time, and their generosity and encouragement were absolutely incredible.
Shaking hands with George Sabados was way cool!!!
Thanks to all you coffeegeeks who were rooting for us!
MarkPrince Moderator Joined: 19 Dec 2001 Posts: 5,462 Location: Vancouver, BC Expertise: Professional
Espresso: KvdW Speedster Grinder: Compak K10 WBC Vac Pot: A bit too many Drip: Clive Coffee Drip Stand Roaster: Hario Glass Retro Roaster
Posted Wed Apr 28, 2004, 1:33am Subject: Re: Day 3 from the SCAA 2004 Atlanta, Road Reports
BTW everyone.... I should let you in on a little secret... :)
The "identifier" photo for this Day 3 report? The nice photo of Phuong and Bronwen? Posted at about 1am at the start of day 3 (and about 10 hours before the finals started?)
It was my sneaky prediction for the top two finishers... no kidding. Based on judging the previous day (I was in the flight that they were both in), I was predicting these two would finish in at least the top three. :) (I probably shouldn't do things like that, but I figured noone would guess).
My prediction was a change from the first round... I wasn't sure that Bronwen would advance into the semis, at least based on my sensory evaluation in the first round. I sure am glad she did!!!!
Fred_Astaire Senior Member Joined: 18 Jan 2003 Posts: 177 Location: NY/NJ Expertise: I love coffee
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Posted Wed Apr 28, 2004, 1:37pm Subject: Re: Day 3 from the SCAA 2004 Atlanta, Road Reports
The comments above, the pics and this article, are collectively a CG classic. It doesn't get any better. Thank you all for your contributions. (I want a Bronwen Serna-Phuong Tran T-shirt).
macchiato Senior Member Joined: 29 Nov 2002 Posts: 38 Location: Seattle, WA Expertise: Professional
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Posted Fri Apr 30, 2004, 11:49am Subject: Re: Day 3 from the SCAA 2004 Atlanta, Road Reports
to all the coffeegeeks -
thankyouthankyouthankyou! i can't express how much i've enjoyed meeting everyone that could make it to atlanta and for all the continued support for hines on this site. it was a long way to get to where we are today and the hines crew couldn' t have made it without your enthusiasm and love for coffee. i have never been so nervous and stressed and had so much fun in one weekend.
during this year, i hope to really bring the role of the barista to the forefront of the coffee community because they are important, especially in educating consumers and other baristas. thanks again for everyone's support. please feel free to contact me with any questions/thoughts/comments/etc.
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