View entire thread: On your Coffee Table?
Posted by CoffeeLover on 2003-10-21 10:13:12 Post Subject: On your Coffee Table?
What is on your coffee table, a book, coasters, leftover coffee cups. What do you put on your coffee table, what do you suggest for coffee table books?
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Posted by CoffeeLover on 2003-10-21 10:13:12 Post Subject: On your Coffee Table?
What is on your coffee table, a book, coasters, leftover coffee cups. What do you put on your coffee table, what do you suggest for coffee table books?
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View entire thread: From coffee makers to coffee tables
Posted by coffeemakerdude on 2007-08-15 01:32:03 Post Subject: From coffee makers to coffee tables
A short list of everything coffee. From Adesso to World Concepts. From coffee makers to coffee beans. If you are looking for something for that coffee liking, bookmark my short list.
What''s inside:
Coffee Makers
Espresso Machines
Coffee/Tea Accessories
Coffee Table Sets
Coffee Cocktail Tables
Coffee Beans and
Link to where you can buy coffee with 50% more caffeine!
Link is in my signature.
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Posted by coffeemakerdude on 2007-08-15 01:32:03 Post Subject: From coffee makers to coffee tables
A short list of everything coffee. From Adesso to World Concepts. From coffee makers to coffee beans. If you are looking for something for that coffee liking, bookmark my short list.
What''s inside:
Coffee Makers
Espresso Machines
Coffee/Tea Accessories
Coffee Table Sets
Coffee Cocktail Tables
Coffee Beans and
Link to where you can buy coffee with 50% more caffeine!
Link is in my signature.
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View entire thread: Welcome to The Coffee Forums!
Posted by CoffeeLover on 2003-03-10 13:45:04 Post Subject: Welcome to The Coffee Forums!
Welcome to the Coffee Forums, a site devoted to discussion of coffee, coffee beans, espresso, coffee makers and everything else coffee oriented. Coffee Forums is an open discussion site for coffee lovers to talk about the drink that powers many people’s lives.
When posting to this forum devoted to Coffee please submit your posts to the appropriate discussion board, if for some reason your message does not fall under any of the main categories submit it to Coffee Table, this is the general discussion group for the board, a highly active caffeinated discussion thread.
Please keep your posts clean and on topic, and of course make sure to follow the rules that power this board. Spam free and on topic is our goal. We do not infest coffee forums with pop-up ads, and membership is free of charge. By registering for an account you’re eligible to partake in special discussion which guests do not have access to. Register today if you haven’t already!
You can talk about anything coffee, your comments are your words and you may be opinionated however try to be respectful to others and keep the conversation intelligent.
The site is run by the Coffee Administrators: CoffeeLover & Rowley
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Posted by CoffeeLover on 2003-03-10 13:45:04 Post Subject: Welcome to The Coffee Forums!
Welcome to the Coffee Forums, a site devoted to discussion of coffee, coffee beans, espresso, coffee makers and everything else coffee oriented. Coffee Forums is an open discussion site for coffee lovers to talk about the drink that powers many people’s lives.
When posting to this forum devoted to Coffee please submit your posts to the appropriate discussion board, if for some reason your message does not fall under any of the main categories submit it to Coffee Table, this is the general discussion group for the board, a highly active caffeinated discussion thread.
Please keep your posts clean and on topic, and of course make sure to follow the rules that power this board. Spam free and on topic is our goal. We do not infest coffee forums with pop-up ads, and membership is free of charge. By registering for an account you’re eligible to partake in special discussion which guests do not have access to. Register today if you haven’t already!
You can talk about anything coffee, your comments are your words and you may be opinionated however try to be respectful to others and keep the conversation intelligent.
The site is run by the Coffee Administrators: CoffeeLover & Rowley
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View entire thread: Other forms of caffeine
Posted by manual_drip on 2005-10-30 15:38:45 Post Subject:
I meant to post this in Coffee Table.
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Posted by manual_drip on 2005-10-30 15:38:45 Post Subject:
I meant to post this in Coffee Table.
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View entire thread: COFFEE TABLE MUSIC, ANYONE INTERESTED?
Posted by Coffee Cup Joe on 2004-12-04 10:47:09 Post Subject: coffee table music
Hey beeminor,
Dead links on the listing.
Coffee table music or coffee music?
Is this produced by Rick Rubin by chance? He seems to use the word American in most of his recent titles. Especially since it has the late Johnny Cash in it also. Rick Rubin worked with Cash. Although I think the last efforts in recording by Cash were done by his son John Carter Cash while at their getaway down in the Caribean. (One of our artists worked with JCC so I know the scoop on who recorded who. Rick Rubin did an awesome job with JC.)
Can't help you out as to whether this is coffee table music or not. But for simple fun and true coffee music, catch a sample of ours at this site:
www.wildcritterproductions.com
Good luck with your internship.
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Posted by Coffee Cup Joe on 2004-12-04 10:47:09 Post Subject: coffee table music
Hey beeminor,
Dead links on the listing.
Coffee table music or coffee music?
Is this produced by Rick Rubin by chance? He seems to use the word American in most of his recent titles. Especially since it has the late Johnny Cash in it also. Rick Rubin worked with Cash. Although I think the last efforts in recording by Cash were done by his son John Carter Cash while at their getaway down in the Caribean. (One of our artists worked with JCC so I know the scoop on who recorded who. Rick Rubin did an awesome job with JC.)
Can't help you out as to whether this is coffee table music or not. But for simple fun and true coffee music, catch a sample of ours at this site:
www.wildcritterproductions.com
Good luck with your internship.
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View entire thread: Coffee Shop Photos?
Posted by editorbob on 2005-06-07 07:13:02 Post Subject:
Belissimo has a couple of coffee table books filed with pictures of shops and espresso bars - www.espresso101.com - and we've got some shots on our humble web page (includong a diary of the construction process) at www.javapassage.com
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Posted by editorbob on 2005-06-07 07:13:02 Post Subject:
Belissimo has a couple of coffee table books filed with pictures of shops and espresso bars - www.espresso101.com - and we've got some shots on our humble web page (includong a diary of the construction process) at www.javapassage.com
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View entire thread: Newbie
Posted by nickmuso on 2008-01-15 15:56:49 Post Subject:
Hi davidsbiscotti,
I've got about 5 websites all of which I did myself. The coffee table one is still largely laid out using tables but I've since learnt (with a lot of help from those forums) how to use CSS, so some of my sites have now been converted to using that.
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Posted by nickmuso on 2008-01-15 15:56:49 Post Subject:
Hi davidsbiscotti,
I've got about 5 websites all of which I did myself. The coffee table one is still largely laid out using tables but I've since learnt (with a lot of help from those forums) how to use CSS, so some of my sites have now been converted to using that.
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View entire thread: Project For School
Posted by Off He Goes on 2005-04-14 09:15:02 Post Subject: Project For School
I am doing a project for highschool, and I am wondering if you guys could help me out. For my enterprise education class I have to make a business plan for a business, not a real one, just an idea. My business is a small coffee shop. Sorta like the equivlent of Central Perk on friends. where they meet all the time. A small place with about 6 two seater table, and 4 four seater tables, as well as a couch and a long coffee table, and two armchairs. There will be art work and music and that kind of thing. I will serve coffees, teas, sandwhichs, soups, and all sorts of deserts, as well as other drinks, of like varios coffee styled drinks, hot and chilled, and italian sodas.
From the research I have done there will be about cash flow of about 72 thousand dollars candain, a bit high for starting off, but alot of the rent cost and stuff are low/.
Anyway, I would to know the price of like inventory, supplies, and equipment. Also an esitmate on insurance would be nice.
Thanks very much.
Paul Healey
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Posted by Off He Goes on 2005-04-14 09:15:02 Post Subject: Project For School
I am doing a project for highschool, and I am wondering if you guys could help me out. For my enterprise education class I have to make a business plan for a business, not a real one, just an idea. My business is a small coffee shop. Sorta like the equivlent of Central Perk on friends. where they meet all the time. A small place with about 6 two seater table, and 4 four seater tables, as well as a couch and a long coffee table, and two armchairs. There will be art work and music and that kind of thing. I will serve coffees, teas, sandwhichs, soups, and all sorts of deserts, as well as other drinks, of like varios coffee styled drinks, hot and chilled, and italian sodas.
From the research I have done there will be about cash flow of about 72 thousand dollars candain, a bit high for starting off, but alot of the rent cost and stuff are low/.
Anyway, I would to know the price of like inventory, supplies, and equipment. Also an esitmate on insurance would be nice.
Thanks very much.
Paul Healey
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View entire thread: Coffee Table w/coffee beans
Posted by ourcoffeebarn on 2007-04-04 20:54:44 Post Subject:
I went in Partners with my Brother in-law to try and build some, all we got was 2 proto types. I did a sales counter the same way. Green in front of the roasted beans. It has been 4 years and they still look GREAT!
Here is a picture of the small table on top of the sales counter in my roasting barn.
http://www.ourcoffeebarn.com/images/coffee_table%20001.jpg
Easy enough to change beans too just take off the glass, vacuum up the old then put in new ones. I get a comment out of everyone that sees them!
The small table is now in our Home Office with coffee publications setting on it for the coffee coffee table with coffee magazines on it coffee overload!
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Posted by ourcoffeebarn on 2007-04-04 20:54:44 Post Subject:
I went in Partners with my Brother in-law to try and build some, all we got was 2 proto types. I did a sales counter the same way. Green in front of the roasted beans. It has been 4 years and they still look GREAT!
Here is a picture of the small table on top of the sales counter in my roasting barn.
http://www.ourcoffeebarn.com/images/coffee_table%20001.jpg
Easy enough to change beans too just take off the glass, vacuum up the old then put in new ones. I get a comment out of everyone that sees them!
The small table is now in our Home Office with coffee publications setting on it for the coffee coffee table with coffee magazines on it coffee overload!
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View entire thread: Coffee Jokes
Posted by jimmyboy on 2006-08-07 14:38:04 Post Subject: Re: Coffee Jokes
Why Coffee Is Better Than Men
A cup of coffee looks good in the morning. You won't fall asleep after a cup of coffee. You can always warm coffee up. Coffee comes with endless refills. You won't get arrested for ordering coffee at 3 AM. Coffee is out of your system by tomorrow morning. You can make coffee as sweet as you want. Coffee smells and tastes good. You can turn the pot on, leave the room, and it'll be hot when you get back. They have coffee at police stations. You can always ditch a bad cup of coffee. No matter how ugly you are, you can always get a cup of coffee. A big cup or small cup? It doesn't matter. You can have an intelligent conversation with coffee. Coffee is ready in 15 minutes or less. Coffee doesn't take up half your bed. Coffee doesn't mind if you wake up at 3 AM and decide to have a cup. INSTANT COFFEE!
Yeah...this one has women written all over it. Nice title change.
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78 Ways to know if you drink too much coffee...
You answer the door before people knock.
Juan Valdez named his donkey after you.
The only kitchen appliances you own are made by Mr. Coffee.
You ski uphill.
You get a tax cut for all the coffee you bought.
You get a speeding ticket even when you're parked.
You speed walk in your sleep.
You have a bumper sticker that says: "Coffee drinkers are good in the sack."
You haven't blinked since the last lunar eclipse.
You just completed another sweater and you don't know how to knit.
You grind your coffee beans in your mouth.
The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse.
You sleep with your eyes open.
When you open your dish cabinet, and there are only mugs.
You have to watch videos in fast-forward.
The only time you're standing still is during an earthquake.
You can take a picture of yourself from ten feet away without using the timer.
You lick your coffeepot clean.
You spend every vacation visiting "Maxwell House."
You're the employee of the month at the local coffeehouse and you don't even work there.
You've worn out your third pair of tennis shoes this week.
Your eyes stay open when you sneeze.
Your coffee cake, must have coffee in it.
You chew other people's fingernails.
Your T-shirt says, "Decaffeinated coffee is the devil's blend."
You're so jittery that people use your hands to blend their margaritas.
You can type sixty words per minute... with your feet.
The only gift you get for Valentines Day you get chocolate covered beans.
You can jump-start your car without cables.
All your kids are named "Joe".
Your only source of nutrition comes from "Sweet & Low."
You don't sweat, you percolate.
You buy 1/2 & 1/2 by the barrel.
You've worn out the handle on your favorite mug.
You go to AA meetings just for the free coffee.
You walk twenty miles on your treadmill before you realize it's not plugged in.
You forget to unwrap candy bars before eating them.
Richard Simmons thinks you need to calm down.
Every shirt or blouse you own has a coffee stain on it.
You've built a miniature city out of little plastic stirrers.
People get dizzy just watching you.
You've worn the finish off your coffee table.
The Taster's Choice couple wants to adopt you.
Starbucks owns the mortgage on your house.
You're so wired, you pick up AM radio and people test their batteries in your ears.
Your life's goal is to amount to a hill of beans.
Instant coffee takes too long.
When someone says. "How are you?", you say, "Good to the last drop."
You want to be cremated just so you can spend the rest of eternity in a coffee can.
You want to come back as a coffee mug in your next life.
Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil.
Your hand is permanently shaped to hold your mug.
You'd be willing to spend time in a Turkish prison.
You go to sleep just so you can wake up and smell the coffee.
You're offended when people use the word "brew" to mean beer.
You name your cats "Cream" and "Sugar."
You get drunk just so you can sober up.
You speak perfect Arabic without ever taking a lesson.
Your lips are permanently stuck in the sipping position.
You have a picture of your coffee mug on your coffee mug.
You can outlast the Energizer bunny.
You can jump to the moon.
You short out motion detectors.
You cry over spilled milk.
You don't even wait for the water to boil anymore.
Your nervous twitch registers on the Richter scale.
You think being called a "drip" is a compliment.
You don't tan, you roast.
You don't get mad, you get steamed.
Your three favorite things in life are...coffee before, coffee during and coffee after.
Your lover uses soft lights, romantic music, and a glass of iced coffee to get you in the mood.
You can't even remember your second cup.
You help your dog chase its tail.
You soak your dentures in coffee overnight.
Your coffee mug is insured by Lloyds of London.
You introduce your spouse as your coffeemate.
You think CPR stands for "Coffee Provides Resuscitation."
Your first-aid kit contains two pints of coffee with an I.V. hookup.
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Posted by jimmyboy on 2006-08-07 14:38:04 Post Subject: Re: Coffee Jokes
Why Coffee Is Better Than Men
A cup of coffee looks good in the morning. You won't fall asleep after a cup of coffee. You can always warm coffee up. Coffee comes with endless refills. You won't get arrested for ordering coffee at 3 AM. Coffee is out of your system by tomorrow morning. You can make coffee as sweet as you want. Coffee smells and tastes good. You can turn the pot on, leave the room, and it'll be hot when you get back. They have coffee at police stations. You can always ditch a bad cup of coffee. No matter how ugly you are, you can always get a cup of coffee. A big cup or small cup? It doesn't matter. You can have an intelligent conversation with coffee. Coffee is ready in 15 minutes or less. Coffee doesn't take up half your bed. Coffee doesn't mind if you wake up at 3 AM and decide to have a cup. INSTANT COFFEE!
Yeah...this one has women written all over it. Nice title change.
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78 Ways to know if you drink too much coffee...
You answer the door before people knock.
Juan Valdez named his donkey after you.
The only kitchen appliances you own are made by Mr. Coffee.
You ski uphill.
You get a tax cut for all the coffee you bought.
You get a speeding ticket even when you're parked.
You speed walk in your sleep.
You have a bumper sticker that says: "Coffee drinkers are good in the sack."
You haven't blinked since the last lunar eclipse.
You just completed another sweater and you don't know how to knit.
You grind your coffee beans in your mouth.
The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse.
You sleep with your eyes open.
When you open your dish cabinet, and there are only mugs.
You have to watch videos in fast-forward.
The only time you're standing still is during an earthquake.
You can take a picture of yourself from ten feet away without using the timer.
You lick your coffeepot clean.
You spend every vacation visiting "Maxwell House."
You're the employee of the month at the local coffeehouse and you don't even work there.
You've worn out your third pair of tennis shoes this week.
Your eyes stay open when you sneeze.
Your coffee cake, must have coffee in it.
You chew other people's fingernails.
Your T-shirt says, "Decaffeinated coffee is the devil's blend."
You're so jittery that people use your hands to blend their margaritas.
You can type sixty words per minute... with your feet.
The only gift you get for Valentines Day you get chocolate covered beans.
You can jump-start your car without cables.
All your kids are named "Joe".
Your only source of nutrition comes from "Sweet & Low."
You don't sweat, you percolate.
You buy 1/2 & 1/2 by the barrel.
You've worn out the handle on your favorite mug.
You go to AA meetings just for the free coffee.
You walk twenty miles on your treadmill before you realize it's not plugged in.
You forget to unwrap candy bars before eating them.
Richard Simmons thinks you need to calm down.
Every shirt or blouse you own has a coffee stain on it.
You've built a miniature city out of little plastic stirrers.
People get dizzy just watching you.
You've worn the finish off your coffee table.
The Taster's Choice couple wants to adopt you.
Starbucks owns the mortgage on your house.
You're so wired, you pick up AM radio and people test their batteries in your ears.
Your life's goal is to amount to a hill of beans.
Instant coffee takes too long.
When someone says. "How are you?", you say, "Good to the last drop."
You want to be cremated just so you can spend the rest of eternity in a coffee can.
You want to come back as a coffee mug in your next life.
Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil.
Your hand is permanently shaped to hold your mug.
You'd be willing to spend time in a Turkish prison.
You go to sleep just so you can wake up and smell the coffee.
You're offended when people use the word "brew" to mean beer.
You name your cats "Cream" and "Sugar."
You get drunk just so you can sober up.
You speak perfect Arabic without ever taking a lesson.
Your lips are permanently stuck in the sipping position.
You have a picture of your coffee mug on your coffee mug.
You can outlast the Energizer bunny.
You can jump to the moon.
You short out motion detectors.
You cry over spilled milk.
You don't even wait for the water to boil anymore.
Your nervous twitch registers on the Richter scale.
You think being called a "drip" is a compliment.
You don't tan, you roast.
You don't get mad, you get steamed.
Your three favorite things in life are...coffee before, coffee during and coffee after.
Your lover uses soft lights, romantic music, and a glass of iced coffee to get you in the mood.
You can't even remember your second cup.
You help your dog chase its tail.
You soak your dentures in coffee overnight.
Your coffee mug is insured by Lloyds of London.
You introduce your spouse as your coffeemate.
You think CPR stands for "Coffee Provides Resuscitation."
Your first-aid kit contains two pints of coffee with an I.V. hookup.
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View entire thread: Coffee Table w/coffee beans
Posted by psycho supreme on 2007-04-03 14:02:10 Post Subject: Re: Coffee table
Reminds me of Kramer's "coffee table" book.
bahah, I love Seinfeld! thats such a great episode too.
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Posted by psycho supreme on 2007-04-03 14:02:10 Post Subject: Re: Coffee table
Reminds me of Kramer's "coffee table" book.
bahah, I love Seinfeld! thats such a great episode too.
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View entire thread: COFFEE TABLE MUSIC, ANYONE INTERESTED?
Posted by beeminor on 2004-10-04 14:22:43 Post Subject: COFFEE TABLE MUSIC, ANYONE INTERESTED?
Hey there coffee people. Im an intern over at Universal Music and I just got the new Jonathan Elias cd "American River" that I thought you should all listen to. If your familiar with his work its a follow up to his last cd "The Prayer Cycle." This new album also contains eclectic performances by various artists such as the late Johnny Cash in his last recording. I highly recomend this cd if your lounging or even doing yoga, a must have cd to relax too. Here are a couple of sample tracks, listen to them and let me know if this is coffee table music.
http://www.classics.umusic.com/jonathan ... ver_02.asx
http://www.classics.umusic.com/jonathan ... ver_07.asx
http://www.classics.umusic.com/jonathan ... ver_13.asx
http://www.classics.umusic.com/jonathan ... ver_14.asx
http://www.classics.umusic.com/jonathan ... ver_02.asx
http://www.classics.umusic.com/jonathan ... ver_07.asx
http://www.classics.umusic.com/jonathan ... ver_13.asx
http://www.classics.umusic.com/jonathan ... ver_14.asx
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Posted by beeminor on 2004-10-04 14:22:43 Post Subject: COFFEE TABLE MUSIC, ANYONE INTERESTED?
Hey there coffee people. Im an intern over at Universal Music and I just got the new Jonathan Elias cd "American River" that I thought you should all listen to. If your familiar with his work its a follow up to his last cd "The Prayer Cycle." This new album also contains eclectic performances by various artists such as the late Johnny Cash in his last recording. I highly recomend this cd if your lounging or even doing yoga, a must have cd to relax too. Here are a couple of sample tracks, listen to them and let me know if this is coffee table music.
http://www.classics.umusic.com/jonathan ... ver_02.asx
http://www.classics.umusic.com/jonathan ... ver_07.asx
http://www.classics.umusic.com/jonathan ... ver_13.asx
http://www.classics.umusic.com/jonathan ... ver_14.asx
http://www.classics.umusic.com/jonathan ... ver_02.asx
http://www.classics.umusic.com/jonathan ... ver_07.asx
http://www.classics.umusic.com/jonathan ... ver_13.asx
http://www.classics.umusic.com/jonathan ... ver_14.asx
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View entire thread: Coffee Table w/coffee beans
Posted by jkschwegman on 2007-03-29 13:09:09 Post Subject: Coffee Table w/coffee beans
I saw a coffee table where underneath the glass there were actual coffee beans. I know that coffee beans lose their flavor after a certain amount of time, but will they rot? Basically, how often would I have to replace them if I do this, or would I have to replace them at all?
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Posted by jkschwegman on 2007-03-29 13:09:09 Post Subject: Coffee Table w/coffee beans
I saw a coffee table where underneath the glass there were actual coffee beans. I know that coffee beans lose their flavor after a certain amount of time, but will they rot? Basically, how often would I have to replace them if I do this, or would I have to replace them at all?
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Posted by ourcoffeebarn on 2007-04-06 20:10:41 Post Subject:
Here it is again. I want to sell them for around $200.00 to $300.00 (depending on the type of wood) per small table 32 inces by 18 inches and 19 inces tall. I would have to confirm the price with my Brother Inlaw so this is just an estimate and not a sales offer. Just thought I should put out an estimated price if anyone is interested.
http://ourcoffeebarn.com/images/coffee_table%20001.jpg
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Posted by ourcoffeebarn on 2007-04-06 20:10:41 Post Subject:
Here it is again. I want to sell them for around $200.00 to $300.00 (depending on the type of wood) per small table 32 inces by 18 inches and 19 inces tall. I would have to confirm the price with my Brother Inlaw so this is just an estimate and not a sales offer. Just thought I should put out an estimated price if anyone is interested.
http://ourcoffeebarn.com/images/coffee_table%20001.jpg
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Posted by CafeBlue on 2007-03-30 00:16:18 Post Subject: Coffee table
Reminds me of Kramer's "coffee table" book.
Maybe you should also put a coffee book under or on top of the glass?
The dark roasted, oily coffee beans (black) will turn dull and matte surface as the oils break down and re-absorb into the beans. The lighter roasted (brown) coffee will age well. Green coffee fades (higher grown, harder beans fade slower than low-grown seeds) = first losing green vibrancy, then becoming more beige/yellow. Monsooned green coffee is already faded to about the limit. Parchment coffee lasts pretty well = only fades from yellow/beige to paler white-ish/beige. Natural process (dry prep.) coffees age well = whether seeds, complete cherry or broken husks.
Air, direct sunlight and hot lights will accelerate the aging, while flourescent lighting has little impact.
I have not tried this, but the epoxy stuff (extra-thick polyurethane types of woodfinish) that was popular table coating material might slow the aging process (except for sunlight fading).
A friendly roaster might offer you a low cost for stale "waste" inventory, which might not fade much more.
Good luck with your project ~> post a photo of your finished table!
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Posted by CafeBlue on 2007-03-30 00:16:18 Post Subject: Coffee table
Reminds me of Kramer's "coffee table" book.
Maybe you should also put a coffee book under or on top of the glass?
The dark roasted, oily coffee beans (black) will turn dull and matte surface as the oils break down and re-absorb into the beans. The lighter roasted (brown) coffee will age well. Green coffee fades (higher grown, harder beans fade slower than low-grown seeds) = first losing green vibrancy, then becoming more beige/yellow. Monsooned green coffee is already faded to about the limit. Parchment coffee lasts pretty well = only fades from yellow/beige to paler white-ish/beige. Natural process (dry prep.) coffees age well = whether seeds, complete cherry or broken husks.
Air, direct sunlight and hot lights will accelerate the aging, while flourescent lighting has little impact.
I have not tried this, but the epoxy stuff (extra-thick polyurethane types of woodfinish) that was popular table coating material might slow the aging process (except for sunlight fading).
A friendly roaster might offer you a low cost for stale "waste" inventory, which might not fade much more.
Good luck with your project ~> post a photo of your finished table!
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View entire thread: Brightway Industries
Posted by Jimmy Marcuchi on 2006-02-10 15:39:12 Post Subject: Brightway Industries
Please excuse the double posting, I mistakenly placed this in the coffee
table forum orginally when I wanted it here.
Does anyone have any recent information on Brightway Industries, especially a working telephone number?I returned a broken Caffe Rosto to them in early December for a warranty repair ( with their return authorization form), and have not received the roaster or any communication back yet. When I tried their number 1-800-949-0072 I get a recording saying its been disconnected. I send them an email this morning but at this point I'm not very hopefull of a reply. Any information will be greatly appreciatied.
Jimmy Marcuchi
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Posted by Jimmy Marcuchi on 2006-02-10 15:39:12 Post Subject: Brightway Industries
Please excuse the double posting, I mistakenly placed this in the coffee
table forum orginally when I wanted it here.
Does anyone have any recent information on Brightway Industries, especially a working telephone number?I returned a broken Caffe Rosto to them in early December for a warranty repair ( with their return authorization form), and have not received the roaster or any communication back yet. When I tried their number 1-800-949-0072 I get a recording saying its been disconnected. I send them an email this morning but at this point I'm not very hopefull of a reply. Any information will be greatly appreciatied.
Jimmy Marcuchi
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View entire thread: Is it a sign that I drink way too much coffee ....
Posted by cuppED on 2006-05-22 12:33:55 Post Subject:
78 Ways to know if you drink too much coffee...
You answer the door before people knock.
Juan Valdez named his donkey after you.
The only kitchen appliances you own are made by Mr. Coffee.
You ski uphill.
You get a tax cut for all the coffee you bought.
You get a speeding ticket even when you're parked.
You speed walk in your sleep.
You have a bumper sticker that says: "Coffee drinkers are good in the sack."
You haven't blinked since the last lunar eclipse.
You just completed another sweater and you don't know how to knit.
You grind your coffee beans in your mouth.
The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse.
You sleep with your eyes open.
When you open your dish cabinet, and there is only mugs.
You have to watch videos in fast-forward.
The only time you're standing still is during an earthquake.
You can take a picture of yourself from ten feet away without using the timer.
You lick your coffeepot clean.
You spend every vacation visiting "Maxwell House."
You're the employee of the month at the local coffeehouse and you don't even work there.
You've worn out your third pair of tennis shoes this week.
Your eyes stay open when you sneeze.
Your coffee cake, must have coffee in it.
You chew on other people's fingernails.
Your T-shirt says, "Decaffeinated coffee is the devil's blend."
You're so jittery that people use your hands to blend their margaritas.
You can type sixty words per minute... with your feet.
The only gift you get for Valentines Day you get chocolate covered beans.
You can jump-start your car without cables.
All your kids are named "Joe".
Your only source of nutrition comes from "Sweet & Low."
You don't sweat, you percolate.
You buy 1/2 & 1/2 by the barrel.
You've worn out the handle on your favorite mug.
You go to AA meetings just for the free coffee.
You walk twenty miles on your treadmill before you realize it's not plugged in.
You forget to unwrap candy bars before eating them.
Charles Manson thinks you need to calm down.
Every shirt or blouse you own has a coffee stain on it.
You've built a miniature city out of little plastic stirrers.
People get dizzy just watching you.
You've worn the finish off your coffee table.
The Taster's Choice couple wants to adopt you.
Starbucks owns the mortgage on your house.
You're so wired, you pick up AM radio and people test their batteries in your ears.
Your life's goal is to amount to a hill of beans.
Instant coffee takes too long.
When someone says. "How are you?", you say, "Good to the last drop."
You want to be cremated just so you can spend the rest of eternity in a coffee can.
You want to come back as a coffee mug in your next life.
Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil.
Your hand is permanently shaped to hold your mug.
You'd be willing to spend time in a Turkish prison.
You go to sleep just so you can wake up and smell the coffee.
You're offended when people use the word "brew" to mean beer.
You name your cats "Cream" and "Sugar."
You get drunk just so you can sober up.
You speak perfect Arabic without ever taking a lesson.
Your lips are permanently stuck in the sipping position.
You have a picture of your coffee mug on your coffee mug.
You can outlast the Energizer bunny.
You can jump to the moon.
You short out motion detectors.
You have a conniption over spilled milk.
You don't even wait for the water to boil anymore.
Your nervous twitch registers on the Richter scale.
You think being called a "drip" is a compliment.
You don't tan, you roast.
You don't get mad, you get steamed.
Your three favorite things in life are...coffee before, coffee during and coffee after.
Your lover uses soft lights, romantic music, and a glass of iced coffee to get you in the mood.
You can't even remember your second cup.
You help your dog chase its tail.
You soak your dentures in coffee overnight.
Your coffee mug is insured by Lloyds of London.
You introduce your spouse as your coffeemate.
You think CPR stands for "Coffee Provides Resuscitation."
Your first-aid kit contains two pints of coffee with an I.V. hookup.
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Posted by cuppED on 2006-05-22 12:33:55 Post Subject:
78 Ways to know if you drink too much coffee...
You answer the door before people knock.
Juan Valdez named his donkey after you.
The only kitchen appliances you own are made by Mr. Coffee.
You ski uphill.
You get a tax cut for all the coffee you bought.
You get a speeding ticket even when you're parked.
You speed walk in your sleep.
You have a bumper sticker that says: "Coffee drinkers are good in the sack."
You haven't blinked since the last lunar eclipse.
You just completed another sweater and you don't know how to knit.
You grind your coffee beans in your mouth.
The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse.
You sleep with your eyes open.
When you open your dish cabinet, and there is only mugs.
You have to watch videos in fast-forward.
The only time you're standing still is during an earthquake.
You can take a picture of yourself from ten feet away without using the timer.
You lick your coffeepot clean.
You spend every vacation visiting "Maxwell House."
You're the employee of the month at the local coffeehouse and you don't even work there.
You've worn out your third pair of tennis shoes this week.
Your eyes stay open when you sneeze.
Your coffee cake, must have coffee in it.
You chew on other people's fingernails.
Your T-shirt says, "Decaffeinated coffee is the devil's blend."
You're so jittery that people use your hands to blend their margaritas.
You can type sixty words per minute... with your feet.
The only gift you get for Valentines Day you get chocolate covered beans.
You can jump-start your car without cables.
All your kids are named "Joe".
Your only source of nutrition comes from "Sweet & Low."
You don't sweat, you percolate.
You buy 1/2 & 1/2 by the barrel.
You've worn out the handle on your favorite mug.
You go to AA meetings just for the free coffee.
You walk twenty miles on your treadmill before you realize it's not plugged in.
You forget to unwrap candy bars before eating them.
Charles Manson thinks you need to calm down.
Every shirt or blouse you own has a coffee stain on it.
You've built a miniature city out of little plastic stirrers.
People get dizzy just watching you.
You've worn the finish off your coffee table.
The Taster's Choice couple wants to adopt you.
Starbucks owns the mortgage on your house.
You're so wired, you pick up AM radio and people test their batteries in your ears.
Your life's goal is to amount to a hill of beans.
Instant coffee takes too long.
When someone says. "How are you?", you say, "Good to the last drop."
You want to be cremated just so you can spend the rest of eternity in a coffee can.
You want to come back as a coffee mug in your next life.
Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil.
Your hand is permanently shaped to hold your mug.
You'd be willing to spend time in a Turkish prison.
You go to sleep just so you can wake up and smell the coffee.
You're offended when people use the word "brew" to mean beer.
You name your cats "Cream" and "Sugar."
You get drunk just so you can sober up.
You speak perfect Arabic without ever taking a lesson.
Your lips are permanently stuck in the sipping position.
You have a picture of your coffee mug on your coffee mug.
You can outlast the Energizer bunny.
You can jump to the moon.
You short out motion detectors.
You have a conniption over spilled milk.
You don't even wait for the water to boil anymore.
Your nervous twitch registers on the Richter scale.
You think being called a "drip" is a compliment.
You don't tan, you roast.
You don't get mad, you get steamed.
Your three favorite things in life are...coffee before, coffee during and coffee after.
Your lover uses soft lights, romantic music, and a glass of iced coffee to get you in the mood.
You can't even remember your second cup.
You help your dog chase its tail.
You soak your dentures in coffee overnight.
Your coffee mug is insured by Lloyds of London.
You introduce your spouse as your coffeemate.
You think CPR stands for "Coffee Provides Resuscitation."
Your first-aid kit contains two pints of coffee with an I.V. hookup.
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View entire thread: Turkish coffee anyone?
Posted by topher on 2005-12-13 07:34:29 Post Subject:
I used to do Turkish coffee table side at this restaurant I roasted for back in the day. It was pretty cool...guest loved it!! I like taking turkish ground coffee and baking them into brownies....it rocks!! I just showed my age by saying it rocks didn't I?
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Posted by topher on 2005-12-13 07:34:29 Post Subject:
I used to do Turkish coffee table side at this restaurant I roasted for back in the day. It was pretty cool...guest loved it!! I like taking turkish ground coffee and baking them into brownies....it rocks!! I just showed my age by saying it rocks didn't I?
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View entire thread: Do you support local artists and craftspeople?
Posted by John P on 2008-07-21 19:26:36 Post Subject:
I am with ElPugDiablo on this one,
How often do you go to the local art galleries and said, "Have you thought about promoting the local coffee artisans?" Of course, there may only be one within a hundred mile radius, but ...
Our coffee table and side tables are all made by a local artisan metal-worker, as well as our stainless, laser-cut sign and neon were made by small local people as well, but as far as hanging local art, no.
When we started we had countless artists asking about hanging their art, etc.
Of the many that asked, a total of three actually brought by a portfolio... and only one had a few pieces that, following a drunken stupor, I might allow on my walls. There are some tremendously talented local artists, but those that I would have would only want art that I had purchased on a wall outside their gallery.
The same for local, or independent, musicians. While many are talented performers, if they had a name worthy of bringing in customers, they would not be performing at a coffeeshop. We're about coffee, and while I would be happy for John Mayer to perform on our patio... it ain't happening any time soon.
Call me crazy, but I want people coming here because of what we serve.
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Posted by John P on 2008-07-21 19:26:36 Post Subject:
I am with ElPugDiablo on this one,
How often do you go to the local art galleries and said, "Have you thought about promoting the local coffee artisans?" Of course, there may only be one within a hundred mile radius, but ...
Our coffee table and side tables are all made by a local artisan metal-worker, as well as our stainless, laser-cut sign and neon were made by small local people as well, but as far as hanging local art, no.
When we started we had countless artists asking about hanging their art, etc.
Of the many that asked, a total of three actually brought by a portfolio... and only one had a few pieces that, following a drunken stupor, I might allow on my walls. There are some tremendously talented local artists, but those that I would have would only want art that I had purchased on a wall outside their gallery.
The same for local, or independent, musicians. While many are talented performers, if they had a name worthy of bringing in customers, they would not be performing at a coffeeshop. We're about coffee, and while I would be happy for John Mayer to perform on our patio... it ain't happening any time soon.
Call me crazy, but I want people coming here because of what we serve.
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View entire thread: Does Coffee Stunt Your Growth?
Posted by Coffee Guy on 2004-04-20 08:22:40 Post Subject:
I've been drinking coffee for more years than I can remember. Never mind the fact that I stand just below the average coffee table height
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Posted by Coffee Guy on 2004-04-20 08:22:40 Post Subject:
I've been drinking coffee for more years than I can remember. Never mind the fact that I stand just below the average coffee table height
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View entire thread: What are you drinking?
Posted by Rowley on 2003-03-12 07:10:11 Post Subject: What are you drinking?
What are you drinking at the coffee table right now? Or, what do you wish you were drinking right now?
Feel free to add what you might be snacking on also.
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Posted by Rowley on 2003-03-12 07:10:11 Post Subject: What are you drinking?
What are you drinking at the coffee table right now? Or, what do you wish you were drinking right now?
Feel free to add what you might be snacking on also.
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View entire thread: Welcome, Introduce Yourself!
Posted by nickmuso on 2008-01-16 07:14:42 Post Subject:
I suppose you can call your coffee table anything you like. I call mine Lucy.
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Posted by nickmuso on 2008-01-16 07:14:42 Post Subject:
I suppose you can call your coffee table anything you like. I call mine Lucy.
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