10 years ago, the first public beta for CoffeeGeek was launched; today, I'm looking back at what the Internet was like back then for coffee and espresso lovers.
Posted Mon Dec 19, 2011, 10:42am Subject: Re: 10 Years Ago Today by Mark Prince
Congratulations and thanks, Mark! A lot of helpful information has passed through your website.
You inspired me to search for my earliest CG post. It didn’t happen until June 2003. I don’t know if that’s because there were earlier ones your server lost or it just took me that long to get over my fear CG would kill alt.coffee. Alt.coffee did die, but it fell to other causes.
Oh, yes. Thanks again for my avatar photo. It came from your coverage of an SCAA show in Atlanta. You can see the name tag cord hanging down from my shirt collar.
Posted Mon Dec 19, 2011, 11:20am Subject: Re: 10 Years Ago Today by Mark Prince
Mark, After 10 years I remain a coffee geek, roasting, grinding, etcetering my own. But, I never got into the upgrade fever (although finally retired the Zass for a Rocky) and have gone cold turkey from the varous forums, news updates, etc.
You and Ineedcoffee were crucial for me ...and as you wrote in your article, it was the community that grew out of coffeegeek that was so unique and supportive. It was a social network that placed an emphasis on content, depth and real camaraderie.
The items i won at the Christmas season's fund raising events still serve me..and constantly remind me of the wonderful atmosphere you created here.
I found this link at one of my old posts here..It links to a Coffee Kid's add i posted on an Israeli coffee forum. The link still works..as does Coffee Kids, who i still support.
Hoping that newbies and coffee geezers will lend a sympathetic ear to your call to support this organization.
Best wishes for the future...Myron PS..Thanks for pointing to the possibility of supporting the Illy Foundation..i look forward to that beautiful set of cup.
tahoejoe Senior Member Joined: 9 Sep 2003 Posts: 557 Location: San Diego/ Incline Village Nv. Expertise: I live coffee
Grinder: Solis Maestro Drip: Behmor Brazen Brew System Roaster: Behmor 1600
Posted Mon Dec 19, 2011, 1:37pm Subject: Re: 10 Years Ago Today by Mark Prince
As both a consumer and a manufacturer I can say you have provided an invaluable forum and source of information for those who chose to come here.
The fact you could put up with and do put up with some contentious emails/ posts etc is a credit to your ability to either consume bottles of Patron or the patience of few I've ever known..
Hats off to you..
REMINDER: Never leave the roaster unattended when in use !! And remember to use our Rosetta Stone tip PART V PARAGRAPH 3.. it works !!!
Posted Mon Dec 19, 2011, 3:13pm Subject: Re: 10 Years Ago Today by Mark Prince
I wasn't here that early, but got here as soon as I could.
JonR10 Said:
Hi there all - this is my very first post! (Woo HOO!!)
I am looking to upgrade my grinder, now that I have a decent press. I just recently found an old Italian manual machine that I'm using now. I go to the corner coffee shop to get fresh roasted coffee ground about twice a week....
Thanks for everything, Mark and the whole COFFEEGEEK community!! I've spent many hours here and it's been very reqrding, informative, and fun....and I have made some great friends.
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