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Date: Fri, 16 Feb 1996 10:17:20 -0600 (CST)
From: "David P. Smith" <DSMITH@ut*.sp*.ut*.tm*.ed*>
Subject: Re: triple coffees
To: ir002538@po*.in*.co*
Cc: techdiver@terra.net
> From:	IN%"ir002538@po*.in*.co*"  "Jim Cobb"    16-FEB-1996 02:29
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> From: Jim Cobb <ir002538@po*.in*.co*>
> Subject: Re: triple coffees
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> Sure do. What you need is a triple cappuccino. Problem is how do you get 
> a triple when the best most cappuccino machines can do is a double? Well, 
> first you have to replace the nylon overpressure washer with a 
> chrome-moly unit. Then put a jumper on the thermostat, and change to plug 
> to fit a 220v socket. Take the filter and ram the coffee in with a wood 
> dowel and mallet. Beat it down good and firm. Screw in the filter, plug 
> her in and stand back about 10 or 15 feet in case she blows. The best 
> thing about this system is you don't need no fancy-shmansy coffee, you 
> can put just about anything in it and get a buzz. Personally, I use old 
> ground-up steel belted radials. I drink mine before the dive, then I can 
> take 10 or so lbs off my weight belt.I'm working on a system using a 
> scuba tank. I figure just unscrew the valve, pour in some coffee (or 
> whatever), some water, maybe a dash of chicory, close. Heat the bottom of 
> the tank with a hog torch for 5 or 10 minutes. When the pressure hits 
> 2000 psi, put on your reg, stick it in your mouth, hit the purge button 
> and.... What a way to greet the mornin'!
> 
Was this your cappuccino machine or your early cave gear?

Dave Smith
U Tx School of Public Health

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