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Permalink Reply by J.P. Oughtred on June 24, 2009 at 8:28am

get the dvd training kit from bellisimo. Great dvd's and they will improve your knowledge and take you to the next level. And its less expensive then going to a training class probably conducted by someone who knows less then you.

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Permalink Reply by Brian Davey on June 24, 2009 at 1:02pm

Just a thought but I am sure a couple really good barista's would be interested in a free visit to Hawaii. If you put it out there as a paid round trip ticket with a place to stay someone would take you up on it. Would probably run about the same price as attending a school but you would get some real one on one training. Just make sure whoever you pick has a credible background.

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Permalink Reply by Joe Marrocco on June 24, 2009 at 1:27pm

Pete Lacata (Sp?) works for Honolulu coffee in Hawaii. He has gotten second place in the USBC twice. Plus, he is an all around nice guy from the mid-west. Look him up!

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Permalink Reply by illudereludere on June 24, 2009 at 2:01pm

Sweet! Let me know when it's up and running and I'll be there!

Andrew Hetzel said:

I have a fully equipped training center on the Big Island, just south of Kona -- the facility is complete and equipped (2 x new Aurelias, lecture area, supplies, etc.), but we have not yet started setting dates for programs or advertising curriculum. ...hope to have it formally online sometime later this year with myself and other instructors, but will be glad to talk about putting together a program. I'm at the SCAE show in Germany this weekend, but will be back in my office starting next Tuesday.

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Permalink Reply by J.P. Oughtred on June 25, 2009 at 8:22am

And the next time I'm in maui I will be coming to see you Andrew. Sounds awesome! Can you do me a favour and sort out the coffee on Maui? Its great with baileys but i still haven't found a decent cup and I look every year.

illudereludere said:

Sweet! Let me know when it's up and running and I'll be there!

Andrew Hetzel said:

I have a fully equipped training center on the Big Island, just south of Kona -- the facility is complete and equipped (2 x new Aurelias, lecture area, supplies, etc.), but we have not yet started setting dates for programs or advertising curriculum. ...hope to have it formally online sometime later this year with myself and other instructors, but will be glad to talk about putting together a program. I'm at the SCAE show in Germany this weekend, but will be back in my office starting next Tuesday.

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