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bertwert · 05-03-2020, 08:40 AM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Speaking of wants and needs.... I like both of these, but my wife just frowns and shakes her head.

ECM Technika V Profi PID Espresso Coffee Machine - Espresso Road - Coffee Machines

BEZZERA Mitica PID e61 Lever 2.0 litre Rotary Pump Tank and/or Plumbed - ESPRESSO MACHINE COMPANY

I thought I have been a great help doing my research and narrowing it down to one of these two models.

I'm sure you wife says that one of these is all that's needed...

Alternatively, maybe sell a few bikes...

lesmore49 · 05-03-2020, 09:17 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

I did something like that.

My MGB became part of the down payment on our first house

There is no fail safe way.

MarkJerling · 05-03-2020, 03:10 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by timb64

Sold my motorbike to buy the first Mrs B an engagement ring,wish I’d kept the bike!

I bet the maintenance was cheaper!

MarkJerling · 05-03-2020, 03:19 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

I'm sure you wife says that one of these is all that's needed...

Alternatively, maybe sell a few bikes...

The problem is that I have become too good at fixing this one every time it breaks!

But, it's becoming very hard to find spares for it so next time it gives up the ghost.....

timb64 · 05-03-2020, 03:19 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

I bet the maintenance was cheaper!

I’ll resist making a cheap jibe about quality of ride!!

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05-03-2020, 08:40 AM	#46
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by MarkJerling Speaking of wants and needs.... I like both of these, but my wife just frowns and shakes her head. ECM Technika V Profi PID Espresso Coffee Machine - Espresso Road - Coffee Machines BEZZERA Mitica PID e61 Lever 2.0 litre Rotary Pump Tank and/or Plumbed - ESPRESSO MACHINE COMPANY I thought I have been a great help doing my research and narrowing it down to one of these two models. I'm sure you wife says that one of these is all that's needed... Alternatively, maybe sell a few bikes...

05-03-2020, 09:17 AM - 1 Like	#47
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,350 Original Poster	Originally posted by monochrome I did something like that. My MGB became part of the down payment on our first house There is no fail safe way.

05-03-2020, 03:10 PM - 1 Like	#48
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Originally posted by timb64 Sold my motorbike to buy the first Mrs B an engagement ring,wish I’d kept the bike! I bet the maintenance was cheaper!

05-03-2020, 03:19 PM	#49
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Originally posted by bertwert I'm sure you wife says that one of these is all that's needed... Alternatively, maybe sell a few bikes... The problem is that I have become too good at fixing this one every time it breaks! But, it's becoming very hard to find spares for it so next time it gives up the ghost.....

05-03-2020, 03:19 PM - 1 Like	#50
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,514	Originally posted by MarkJerling I bet the maintenance was cheaper! I’ll resist making a cheap jibe about quality of ride!!

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