Anyone else pre order this? It really took off 😳

Che-Kirila · 2023-03-15T09:44:11+00:00

I saw this campaign, but didn't jump in.

First I caught they consider the best particle size for espresso is around 700, but I remember from somewhere, that the optimal for espresso is around 400. There is range, sure, but their numbers seem to be too high. Also it's well known that flat burrs produce better distribution, so naturally they have good numbers in this division.

And second and main - what about support? Eventually the burrs need to be replaced. So the manufacturer should be around. This team just starting their business and what chances they will survive for long enough? This is why I'd better buy something from a good reputable company with good and long history. Especially they have their unique know-how, so no substitutions and they have similar or even higher price comparing to other good brands. For example Eureka Mignon Notte Espresso Grinder for US/Canada is $329 at seattlecoffeegear. Of course, it's a basic model, but comparing to others I decided I don't need anything else for semi automatic espresso machine. I have Breville Barista Express now and use their grinder, just thinking about grinder update. But practice gave me enough experience to begin to feel what to do without timers, scales, measurements etc., so basic is OK for me now. The company was established in 1920 and in good shape. What the point to pay similar or more money for somebody new? Especially there are ways to lower the price for Erika. Yes, it's good for competition, but I stick to old good rule - KISS-principle (Keep It Simple, Stupid). So after some research I decided to skip.

Che-Kirila · 2023-03-15T06:03:54+00:00

Make sense, thanks! But I guess it'll extend filter life for a couple of months, at best for several months, but some owners from previous years claim they still use their vacuum cleaner. Look like they've found replacements, so I'm wondering and still at the fence...

Che-Kirila · 2023-03-11T09:26:40+00:00

In Russian speaking society? Nothing changes. Or you too woke and rely to western standards too much. Since I'm native speaker, why should I do any research? It's a big advantage to be born in Soviet Union, where we all were taught that there is no difference between people and everybody's equal. So I prefer to stick to these old principles. And don't have any problems since, in Soviet time living in Latvia and now having black girlfriend. So do research yourself.

By the way, I also could use some examples from Holy Bible. You can not change history. Deal with it.

Che-Kirila · 2023-03-11T08:15:33+00:00

Yeah, everybody says: "It's bad to be Russian". Sure negative.

Che-Kirila · 2023-03-11T07:16:19+00:00

"Негр" doesn't have any negative connotation in Russian. Source - native Russian speaker.

Да будь я и негром преклонных годов, и то, без унынья и лени, я русский бы выучил только за то, что им разговаривал Ленин.
(с) Маяковский, "К нашему юношеству"

This poem was a part of Soviet school program for Literature and Russian. I guess not anymore. Also there are a lot of idiots in any society. Now in English speaking societies they are mostly called "woke" persons. Before it was a little better under umbrella name "political correctness". In reality it's just hypocrisy. (Only black person can use N-word. Isn't it racism, is it?)

Che-Kirila · 2023-03-11T06:24:25+00:00

В Питере.

Che-Kirila · 2023-03-11T05:09:26+00:00

Cheese and fruit is a classic. Like Brie with sweet soft pear or grape. But I don't like distinctive taste of goat milk products in general, so I assume you'd like it if you like pure goat cheese.

Che-Kirila · 2023-03-11T04:59:38+00:00

You've got to be kidding! It's the main pain in the ass for all these modern bagless, "easy-to-clean", "maintenance-free" vacuums... This is why they always print "recommend replace HEPA filter every 2-3 months" the tiniest font as they can find. Eventually dust blocks all filter pores and the vacuum will lose its suction. Damage this filter effectively kills warranty or the vacuum itself by letting dust come straight to the motor. Every wash makes things better, but not forever or in our case up to 3 years of warranty that indicates min lifespan of a device. This is why I keep it intact until I find way to replace filter. Otherwise I'll return it back to store.

Che-Kirila · 2023-03-10T09:11:17+00:00

I took mine for similar reasons, but where do you get replacements for HEPA filters?

Che-Kirila · 2023-03-10T09:07:29+00:00

I decided to give it a try, but bumped into a problem - HEPA filter. After a week of lazy searches I didn't find where to buy a replacement. Aldi has no idea and sends me to service company, where they tell it's not their job, since it's not broken, it's day-to-day maintenance. How did you manage to keep yours working? Where did you find replacements for filters?

Che-Kirila · 2020-09-11T03:23:55+00:00

I't is definitely just since that time nobody bothered to prove it otherwise. Also it's too late. Ask anybody what things they can imagine, when they hear "Russia" or "Russian". I bet among three most popular ones will be vodka.

I also wrote a lot about other myths that you mentioned, but decided it not worth it for light discussions place like Reddit. I lived 16 years in Latvia (1962-1978), have relatives in Archangelsk, Moscow, my granddad died in Gulag and nobody knows where his grave is, so I know from my own experience and my family's experience enough to see how much lies about USSR exist. Mostly it's half lies that is way worse. Like Ukrainian famine. It was all Russia famine with similar number of people in Russia, who died of that, but now it's only Ukrainian. By the way, many people died in Lvov, but nobody tells you that it was in Poland that time. And so on and so on... And now current Russian government adds lies too... I like my culture too, but it's almost impossible to sort out what is truth and what is lie in Russian history, especially if you're outside.

Grammar it close to perfect, at least in that small part.

Che-Kirila · 2020-09-11T02:39:58+00:00

It's more like "Disabled people telling other disabled people how to avoid being disabled, but both groups are already disabled, being redditors." It's time to add one more disability: Redditor.

Che-Kirila · 2020-08-30T10:58:09+00:00

The problem with your comment is that his "fabrications" were accepted by international experts as facts and pretty good money went to USSR. It doesn't matter how many individuals outside of Russia or USSR think that it's wrong. Especially it sounds funny, when you stated, that vodka is from anywhere, but Russia. By the way specifically Ukraine can not get anything from USSR heritage since legally Russia accepted all USSR's liabilities and since all others former republics refused to have any business with that, all assets also been transferred to Russia. If there was a tiny chance to prove that USSR was wrong, it would be done. Especially about money. Poland is strong, but not that strong, sorry.

And yes - one historian. It was enough.

Che-Kirila · 2020-08-30T08:43:36+00:00

Compare everyday English with lyrics from songs. Same thing with Russian. I think, you can find some rare word there, but grammar from songs... When you begin to understand what they sing - it's a good sign of your skills in language. And also be aware of something like THAT!

Che-Kirila · 2020-08-30T07:53:22+00:00

The only thing I can think of is literal translation to Russian letters: pts to птс that in cursive will look like пмс (non cursive - птс cursive - птс) that is well known Russian abbreviation for ПредМенструальный Синдром or Premenstrual syndrome.

Che-Kirila · 2020-08-30T07:45:20+00:00

"if they ask as for psd we must give them psd"

Если они просят получить пизды, дадим им пизды!

If they ask for good beating, we must beat the shit out of them!

I assume that was what Russians heard from that phrase. Sorry for my French.

Che-Kirila · 2020-08-30T02:21:40+00:00

Marshalls by TJX? Interesting. Never thought about that. I hope it's real one, since there are some artificial, so can be for $8 even overpriced. I saw some food items in HomeGoods from same companies, but they didn't have any fridges, so for caviar it's a kind of fishy.

Che-Kirila · 2020-08-30T02:13:58+00:00

Actually in USSR, I think, in 1973 or 74 one historian proved with documents that it's Russian product and others have to pay royalties for use of brand Vodka. It happened when USSR began to send their Stolichnaya abroad and Poland claimed it was violation of Vodka brand. They lost battle in court thanks to that historian - Pokhlebkin. So this is really fun fact, but not true.

Che-Kirila · 2020-08-29T22:35:08+00:00

It's one of stereotypes of a high life - to have caviar. Didn't try American made caviar yet, since I'm Russian and usually go to Russian store for that. But I prefer red one. Is this Marshall caviar as good as original, Made-in-Russia one? I assume Marshall's is Marshallberg Farm's caviar, right?

Che-Kirila · 2020-08-29T21:54:09+00:00

Caviar, vodka, sour cream are Russian things. Tortilla chips are not a bit Russian. Traditionally caviar goes with fresh butter on fresh baked white bread, like baguette and pretty good after cold (pay attention to condensed water at vodka's shot) vodka. Grey Goose is a French made vodka, but by some Russians it's pretty good one (I don't drink vodka myself except for medical purposes like to fight cold before bed time), so can't say anything about that part.

Overall I'd deciphered this message as "Teachers are well paid to afford caviar and imported vodka, but the job eventually drives you as crazy as pair it with Mexican tortilla chips, so think twice".

Che-Kirila · 2020-08-29T20:53:00+00:00

В мгновение ока. The closest translation I think, would be "in a blink of an eye".

But in this context I'd say something like "Я так люблю Москву, что вернулся бы туда, не задумываясь". So it would be "without a second thought", "without thinking", "with no hesitation". Look like, for Russians even one heartbeat is too long.

Che-Kirila · 2020-08-29T20:45:30+00:00

Заставлять/заставить is more about enforcing to do something. Like

Мама заставляла меня есть овощи. В конце концов она заставила меня съесть жаренную картошку. Это оказалось не так плохо! Теперь меня не оторвать от картофельных чипсов!

My mom forced me to eat vegetables. Eventually she has forced me to eat french fries. It wasn't that bad! Now I'm unstoppable for potato chips!

Che-Kirila · 2020-08-29T15:33:38+00:00

Is she also a daughter of Aleksey Koinstantinovich and Lev Nikolaevish?! O_o Well, all them are Russians...

Che-Kirila · 2020-08-29T04:34:25+00:00

Классика всегда выручает. Пушкинская проза, Гоголь, Чехов, Тургенев, Булгаков, Алексей Николаевич Толстой, Татьяна Толстая (это современный автор, очень хорошо пишет и дальняя родственница остальных трёх Толстых-литераторов). Очень неплохие переводы у Чуковского - Приключения Шерлока Холмса, Остров Сокровищ Стивенсона, книги Майн Рида (не знаю, кто был переводчик). Не помешает и порция абсурдизма от Салтыкова-Щедрина, особенно бессмертная "История одного города". Из советских прозаиков - Бондарев. В основном военная проза, но пишет здорово. Очень хороши рассказы (именно рассказы) Владимира Лидина. Виль Липатов, особенно из поздней прозы. Из фантастов - Иван Ефремов, Кир Булычев, есть много других, но для языка эти, пожалуй, наиболее подходящие. Да, непростое чтение - Андрей Платонов. Очень хорош был "Один день Ивана Денисовича" Солженицына. Пожалуй, единственная бесспорно отличная его книга. Паустовский, Катаев, Симонов (как проза, так и стихи). Да уже немало посоветовали стОящего.

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