Hello all, I just pulled the trigger (lever?) on a PV Lusso! I am extremely excited, but of course being a slightly crazy and obsessed individual, I seem rather alone amongst my circle of friends and family. I started with a Brevelle which lasted a week until I relegated it to corner counter art. I have some espresso cups that look nice on top of it. My SO-SO (single origin-significant other) likes it because it matches the kettle.
My local Peets sold me a new G Classic so I threw and PID on her and was very happy for a months (really is a good machine with a couple mods). Well, being the very crazy and obsessed person, I am, I decided I wanted something a little more for my everyday use so I sold my dog and picked up a slightly used New Oscar on CL. I love my Oscar! Now this is a machine I can just sit and listen to!
Knowing where this was taking me, right after picking up the Classic, I sold my neighbors dog and grabbed a Macap M4 stepless, chrome. Now this is a machine I can just sit and stare at all day!
Being in N. CA I have quick access to great roasters. Typically use Bluebottle, Barefoot, Ritual and Ecco. I did just get my first pound of Black Cat and really like it.
Ok, so I had something to listen to and something to look at. I needed something to feel. Being certifiably crazy and obsessed to the point in which I should be institutionalized, I fell in love (from afar) with the PV Lusso, just the idea, the beauty, the feel, the challenge the potential of such an intimate relationship really got me going. I had to have it. I needed to feel whole and completed.
So, I sold my SO-SO's dog and purchased the Lusso from OE (Barb is great!). I don't know when it will arrive I just hope I have enough meds. to make it. I have a spot for it.

Anyway thanks for letting me share (nobody understands me!). I'll have more pictures soon.
Note: no dogs were hurt in the unfolding drama depicted here.
Rob
I like my coffee like I like my friends...bitter.
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