u/RevFit_JamesH

Hi folks, I find myself in a pickle.

I REALLY want a nice espresso set up for myself in my office, but it won't be happening any time soon, and I'm getting real tired of making an aeropress.

So I want something requiring absolutely minimal effort while still producing something decently drinkable.

I like nice coffee, but I'm not going to identify mild differences in tasting notes.

The plan was to brew it in the morning, store it in a yet and pour as needed. So thermos jug isn't a necessity.

Budget is €200-300.

Have it down to three machines, I think;

- MoccaMaster KBG select

- Sage Precision Brewer

- Melitta AromaFresh2

Budget is hard. So with either of the first two there's no budget for a grinder.

For that reason I'm leaning towards the AromaFresh2.

BUT the MoccaMaster is just so pretty.

Might be in a position to get a grinder somewhere down the line, but it's months or longer away.

I'm aware this is a game of compromises. But would love to pick the best option for me right now.

I fear this Q may be heresy. But I'll ask anyway.

I'm EXTREMELY comfortable working on macbook with my touch pad. I'll often have my hands on the keyboard, move my fingers a sliver, do something with the trackpad and be straight on the keys again.

It's what I've always done because I've never had a permanent fixed office, and I'm SO comfortable doing it.

I'm really concerned that moving to monitor + keyboard + mouse (or Magic Track Pad) will completely ruin my flow. I'll probably adapt as I use it, but what if I don't?!

Really just wondering if anyone is in the same boat, has had similar concerns and made the switch?

I'm on my laptop 3-5 hours / day currently. Finally have a personal office so can set it up however I like.

I find myself in the unfortunate position that I'll need assistance through DUB on Friday.

I've booked everything already, and I think I understand the flow. But would like to know what to expect.

I'm in an extension brace for my knee, my leg is basically entirely immobilised, I can move around on crutches.

My understanding is I'll be wheelchaired through security to the buggy pick up, before the walk to the 100 gates, then driven down?

What's the craic with the transfer? There's 6 of us travelling, so if possible I'd like to enjoy a pint with the lads before hopping on the bus 🤣

Is there just a pick up point where I can stand and look sorry for myself?

Aware this will probably all be covered on the day, but would like to know in advance what to expect. I'm a reasonably young, fit and healthy man, so this is a tad embarassing!

Hi folks, I've an office space - 4.3 * 4.1 - just me - rarely if ever move from the desk unless it's to make a coffee. And even at that it's a dramatic seated wheely roll to get something and immediately back.

The space is... rough. Poor roof insulation. Block walls with maybe some cavity insulation. I can't see any point in trying to heat the space, especially since the windows and frames are rough too. It's upstairs in my business, in a leased property, so there'll be no replacement windows any time soon.

All I want is for it to be workable through winter, in the cheapest easiest DIY manner that exists.

So my initial thought is a ceiling mount IR panel above my workspace. And throw some polycarbonate sheeting with foam seal up on the walls to effectively cover the windows over the winter.

Workspace attached for reference - I know, it's sad right now.

I want the absolute simplest lowest effort solution possible. There's absolutely no chance of me putting PIR board on the ceiling or walls ahead of winter.

Would a plug in overhead IR panel be the best option?

https://preview.redd.it/r117na5zsoah1.png?width=2002&format=png&auto=webp&s=4606890ea5704e79667446a7a8c06e8ec30f9f52