HemiSam

Surprisingly quiet, particularly if you use the cover for the feeder after you've loaded it. Less noise than the Niche. HS

LOL...I got nothing! The one thing that is objective that I prefer vs my Niche is that I can grind lighter roasted espresso beans with no drama. I would bind the Niche doing so. I replaced the motor and that did not change. HS

From the Texas Mile last month. Ton of fun. First day's passes... I managed to separate the front bumper cover from the front quarters due to all the drag, and the DS wheel liner let go into the tire due to the pressure from the brake cooling duct....go team. Nothing zip ties and a drill couldn't fix. HS

I might have gotten carried away replacing my Niche Zero, which I gave to my son and his girlfriend, with the Zerno Z2. The wait was long, but I have to say I am pleased thus far. Still seasoning the 80mm Lab Sweet burrs, and dialing in for espresso, pour over and machine coffees. Thus far the pour over, in particular, has really stood out. I taste more nuances than I did previously, but take that with a grain of salt...I'm no pro with a money maker palate. HS

I love that restaurant. Been years since i've been there. HS

I was literally listening to this a couple of days ago over the airwaves... Godspeed, Donnie... HS

Please accept my sincere condolences, Steve. Godspeed, David Christiansen.... Sam

Godspeed, Frank… HS

Tried a relatively new restaurant near us, Kirkwood. Short rib and old fashioneds very respectable. Service was super. HS

@swt61 - very cool that you got to see Charlie. He came through H-town with Leon Bridges and unfortunately we were traveling so I missed that opportunity. I look forward to getting to enjoy him live one of these years... HS

Sorry to see of your mother's partner's passing, Brent. Godspeed, Bones.... Sam

Please accept my sincerest condolences, Todd. Godspeed, David.... Sam

I'm not an EV guy, but the lines on these are very nice. My buddy has one a few years old in the metallic green and it's a stunner. I do understand that, I want to say 2020 or 2021...the earlier ones are the ones you see used mostly and that's for a reason. The slightly newer ones improved a good bit from what I heard. Enjoy...it's a rental HS

Condolences. Godspeed, Goldie.... HS

Godspeed, Kyle Loftis.... Creator and host of 1320Video. I had the pleasure of meeting him at Houston Raceway Park, our 1/4 mile drag strip in Baytown that is no more during a Texas Speed Syndicate track rental. He filmed me making passes in my Challenger while I was getting data for the standing mile. He subsequently posted the vid which surprised me. Very kind gent with a genuine curiosity. HS https://www.hemmings.com/stories/in-memoriam-kyle-loftis-the-video-visionary-behind-1320video/?uemlid=5a40c51c3d4254d5f58319200ca2ac8bb44b94437291b38bd1d989d5554293b0&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EDaily Friday 2026-05-08&utm_term=eDaily Newsletter - All Weekly Digest

The wifey and her bestie cooked up a homemade pasta puttanesca last night that was spectacular. I got curious so searched a bit... This recipe from the NYT garnered a lot of love for those less inclined to eyeball it... https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/11583-pasta-puttanesca HS

Godspeed, James Tolkan.... https://deadline.com/2026/03/james-tolkan-dead-back-to-the-future-top-gun-1236768221/ HS

Godspeed, Chuck... You were the business! HS

After my Niche Zero grinder started having issues with lighter espresso beans I reached out to Niche. They first recommended a cleaning...same same. Then, when they realized I've had mine for 6 years and it was obtained via their Indegogo campaign, they recommended I purchase a new motor and board. $41 for the parts, $40 shipping from the UK, and duties $21... Duties were charged on shipping...LOL. All buttoned back up and working like a champ. I ordered a Zerno Z2 grinder, but it'll be a loooong while before it shows up. HS

Thank you, n-maher! I did see where a gent sent one in to be repaired by Niche. @luvdunhill I did not clean mine frequently, but it is worth going in there every now and again IMHO. Very easy to do and there's a few vids out if you like having a reference. HS

Well, after 6 years my Niche Zero appears to be giving up the ghost. The electric motor got hung up grinding 20 grams of espresso beans. I took it apart, cleaned it well and reassembled...same thing. I tried pour over beans just for grind and it's the same...the motor appears to have weakened to the point it needs to be replaced. I prefer to have one grinder that does both my regular (machine / pour over) and espresso beans. Any recommendations for a high quality grinder...preferably of the low maintenance variety like the Niche has been. Thanks! HS

Godspeed, Greg... I recall hearing Cake for the first time in '97 in a bar in Jakarta, where we lived for 18 months for a "temporary" assignment. Sooooo good. This one hits home. HS

No clue. I sincerely doubt the build has seen much outside of a few drives and some shows. 700 miles on the build and I really need to do some more work on the Holley Sniper EFI system...WIP. HS

I have been wanting a MOPAR B-body restomod for some time. Thought I would buy a partly built project or the like and built to suit. Couldn't pass up this 1969 Road Runner that was on auction and local. The wheels could use some work, but such is life... Not much of a show car guy so I need to put some miles on her... HS

I think that is the way to go after the joys of my approach...LOL HS