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Jacob, I grind either roughly 22 grams for myself or closer to 42 when I have company on a few days of the week. The good thing is the Niche makes the adjustment fairly easy. Swinging between the Chemex and the espresso machine is a bit more but quite manageable. just need to run some beans through it when I go from Chemex to espresso to get the grind closer to ideal. Love the Niche and I'd definitely recommend it to someone. EDIT: I have not used a hand grinder at home. HS

I have the Niche Zero. It has served me well, but I definitely see why some would want to upgrade. My biggest issue at the moment is dialing in my Chemex again. I went through my last box of filters which I thought might be a bit different than all the boxed I'd bought previously. This latest box is much changed. I have to grind finer to get the "resident" time for extraction. HS

Jacob, I would gladly ship you my stored steel bracelet if you'd like to check it out. I certainly am not using it. Just send it back whenever you're done with it. Hopefully it is more comfortable for you than on me. I did do a bit of reading on this once I received the watch. Seems a mixed bag....some folks either received a much more comfortable bracelet or were indifferent. Other gents clearly were having my experience. Sam

My only caution would be the steel bracelet. I own the chrono and I am so grateful I prefer it on a Rubber B strap. The steel is VERY uncomfortable for me. Sharp edges. YMMV but thought I'd chime in... HS

Interesting designs. I need fewer coffee things on my counter vs more, though. Ask the wifey...LOL. HS

Wow...that's a loss. What a class act. Godspeed, Mr. Belafonte... HS

So much WIN! HS

Godspeed, Mr. Breedlove. One of the U.S.’s finest speed centric soul searchers. May you go as fast as you dreams… HS https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a43539008/farewell-to-craig-breedlove-americas-king-of-speed/?source=nl&utm_source=nl_rdt&utm_medium=email&date=040723&utm_campaign=nl31099329&user_email=5a40c51c3d4254d5f58319200ca2ac8bb44b94437291b38bd1d989d5554293b0&utm_term=AAA -- High Minus Dormant and 90 Day Non Openers

Big girls can get jiggy too! HS

The motor sounds different...more substantial and loud to my ears, but that ain't saying much. HS

Grinder or ray gun? Lol…..just kidding. The Zerno looks nifty. HS

This quick video was useful for me. Zero regrets buying the Zero....LOL HS

So much fun you're having, Adam....awesome! Love the stories and the images. That white 240Z....yummy chow! HS

I'm a fan of the fact they fancied it up with purple zip ties... HS

This looks like way too much fun.... https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorsports/my-miata-sort-of-won-americas-oldest-off-road-race/?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_content=MED_UN_NA_EML_UN_DailyDriver_Monday&hashed_email=5a40c51c3d4254d5f58319200ca2ac8bb44b94437291b38bd1d989d5554293b0 HS

That's awesome! Congrats and may your tires and brakes last long... Sam

Godspeed, Lance. We loved The Wire from the first show. The man had presence…underscore. HS

Something about video being private. Perhaps a regional limitation? HS

Kevin has the correct idea IMO. I used to have to deal with o-ring issues, frequently on a system designed to support consistent nitrous flow from the bottle with either CO2 or O2...the o-rings would eventually deteriorate. Learned a few things...scuba shops and paintball shops are pros. They carry a compound that when applied it makes the rubber swell and often will be a fix if you do not have a replacement o-ring. A kit like the one attached (note the viton material handles temp swings and harsh liquids like race fuel well) I found to be well worth the money. Best of luck, Jacob! Sam EDIT: PS...I would be more than happy to send any that might work for you.

Ouch... Sorry to see this, Jacob. HS

FU V is correct for that kind of money...LOL. Great review. One thing that jumped out at me, though....I REALLY struggle not having a more analog tachometer and speedometer. I know I'm an old fart, but we have owned appliances that are all screens / touchscreens and it can end very badly when things stop working.... It's Italian after all. HS

We were in Scottsdale (lovely place...takes a lot to make me feel young these days...LOL). Found a single bottle of 12-yr Knob Creek on the shelf at the local boozer. It's not inexpensive but if you can find it at MSRP I highly recommend it. Not a fan of the 9-yr...they began putting an age statement on the regular KC bourbon a few years back. IMHO, the 9 and 12 have very little in common. I also suggest that the 15-yr is not worth the incremental cost....12 is the sweet spot. HS

Hoffman cracks me up…. “…I’m irked and I don’t want to be irked…”. Lol. HS

That’s a loss. Godspeed, Mark…. Will bring out the ST vinyl for a listen. HS

Sorry to see that, J. There has got to be a tee shirt in there somewhere: "you cannot break it more than broken"... Lord knows I have tried with a vehicle or three HS