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by **phil** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 5:15 pm

Who fancies a cupping course then?

I thought it might be an idea to approach Stephen Hurst of Mercanta to see how much it would cost us. Stephen does them for the SCAE, Carolyn tells me. Eeffoc, myself and Carolyn are members. Maybe we can work something out with him, depending on numbers. Venue would be the UK, I should think, probably Mercanta's permises in Kingston (not too far from Heathrow!!).

I haven't mentioned this to Mercanta yet as I don't want to wind them up on something only to find I'm the only one interested (not that I expect that outcome).

Please vote.

by **HughF** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 6:25 pm

I just voted Yes. Thanks, it's a nice idea and I hope it works out.

I believe Sunday will include cupping but I'll be very surprised if I change my mind after that. Cost would be a factor if it's pretty hefty. Kingston is fine as a venue - I'd just like a venue closer to Hampshire this time!

Cheers,

Hugh

by **phil** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 6:27 pm

Good man. I thought you'd be interested. I think we all would in principle, it's just the travel logisitics that will put some people off.

by **Steve** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 6:30 pm

I'd be interested too. I really enjoyed the last time we did it. Might be worth you and me sticking our heads together phil about this, as I am one of his customers it might have some more sway if we both approach.

by **phil** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 6:38 pm

I was really hoping you'd say that Eeffoc. Good on yer mate!

by **DrZeus** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 7:01 pm

I just said "I would like to, but can't attend." I can't attend this time...but as I've never done any cupping before, I'm very interested, and would love to attend the next one!

by **phil** » Fri Nov 14, 2003 7:59 pm

Just as an update, Eeffoc & I have agreed that as he's a Mercanta customer and I'm just this punk coffee geek, he's going to ask Mercanta about doing a course for us when he places his next order. I get the impression that this will be early next week, so let's firm up on numbers.

Those who want to come and can make it to a venue near London (South West) in the next month or two, please say. I expect there will be a cost involved, but we won't go ahead if it's silly. Let me know.

Phil

by **Steve** » Fri Nov 14, 2003 10:44 pm

Right I'm going to ask on monday so if we REALLY could have numbers would make my life easier

Cheers

by **HughF** » Sat Nov 15, 2003 12:52 am

I am not a number.....

But I'm definitely interested; I'd like to know cost, assume venue is London.

Cheers,

Hugh

by **phil** » Sat Nov 15, 2003 1:36 am

Assumed venue is Kingston which is where Mercanta hang out and have their cupping/trainig facilities. Trust me Hugh, you'll love it ...

Steve, just so there's no confusion, if you don't count me in I'll never talk to you again, OK?:lol:

by **phil** » Sat Nov 15, 2003 1:39 am

BTW I'm expecting Eward to want to attend providing we're talking the next month or so. He's in Hong Kong at he moment, so I don't think he'll mind me speaking for him.

Anyone else who's close enough to make it? Chris? Alan, is this too far for you (day trip)?

by **carolynb** » Sat Nov 15, 2003 5:21 pm

I'd like to do it, but can't figure out how to vote!!! Obviously being stupid, so apologies - count me in if it's not too pricey. From memory I paid 150 Euros for my couses in Oslo but that was for 2/3 different ones.

by **phil** » Sat Nov 15, 2003 8:15 pm

Sorry Carolyn, one puts a vote up for a number of days and I guess it's expired. I'll see if I can extend it since we've had a few new members since the original posting.

(Footnote : a few mintes later - I've edited the posting to extend the vote.

Phil)

by **Sunnyfield** » Mon Dec 01, 2003 3:10 pm

I will attend if in the London area (including Kingston). But Phil already confirmed that for me quite correctly!

by **Steve** » Tue Dec 02, 2003 12:18 am

Still waiting for mercant (will ring them tomorrow) for details

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