Just Coffee

Jimmy's Last SHOW, originally uploaded by justcoffee4u.

There is just too much to say in one little blog -- I owe you so much - Jc owes you so much .. there is just no way to imagine the roller coaster ride that was these last few years, without you ... We WILL be seeing you soon ......and GO KATS!!!!!!!!

Srcreen Printing Workshop, originally uploaded by justcoffee4u.

Tyler from "Beehive Design Collective" -- intro to screen printing - one of the several workshops and infosharing happening at Just coffee on Saturday -- there were several locations including the info shop, escape coffee, and the Social Justice center ..

Dan, Kileen, and Arelene Cleberg are currently in Timor on a delegation with Colleen Coy. Dan is writing about it, and you should read it: http://litterboxboss.com/fairtrade/.

HEre is a link to a friend's Blog --- I just want all of of you who doubted me when I told you to stop and try this place .... I was not crazy -- Becky Agrees -- it is incredible ...
read her blog from TUESDAY AUG 12 - Art for food

Espresso, originally uploaded by justcoffee4u.

Most of my recent posts have been saying goodbye ...... I needed a break . here is a link to a Flickr SET of pics from Nicaragua .. In 2006 a group of women (LA FEM) contacted us about selling their coffee in the United States .. First of all there are so many things about that last sentence that are out of the usual - that it has a bit of a David Lynch feel ... It really was one of the greatest experiences of my life --- this group of women - found us, decided they might want us to sell their coffee, contacted us, requested that we visit them, then basically interviewed Matt and I for 3 days to see if we were good enough - it was amazing ... IF you ever want to go to Nica please go visit them .. hell I will go along ... how's February sound.........

Beer Beans & SEEDS, originally uploaded by justcoffee4u.

Well it's that time again - I will miss you

Barista Training, originally uploaded by justcoffee4u.

Mark T Spark has officially moved on -- Last weekend we moved all of him... and his stuff to Lincoln NE .. --Click Here for some of the photos
-- He didn't have much time to relax once we got there ...Deb started his barista training as soon as we arrived -- "man who can catch fly with chopsticks will make good barista" wax on wax off --- He has a beautiful new family and it was as happy as it was sad to say goodbye -- I will miss him so much in the day to day around Madison. My family and I have eaten a good number of meals at his house we will miss that the most - supper at his house is always as good for the palate as it is for the soul. I guess its just a bit more of a drive now --- Mark Deb and Jonah -- we will see you soon!!!!

There are so many things to say about this I am speechless... please comment

River West, originally uploaded by justcoffee4u.

If you live in Milwaukee and don't know about this place you are K-Razy.. to quote my kids " the best breakfast ever" and they have very discerning palates ... If you live in Madison and find yourself pining for the good ole Mifflin st. days ... it is worth a trip ...
RIVER WEST COOP

Goodbye Hector, originally uploaded by justcoffee4u.

-It was a true pleasure to get to know you .. your stay was too short ..safe travels and we will meet again soon.]

In Solidarity and Love
MIKE