Archive for January, 2009

WaterField bags, cases for cameras, laptops, phones, etc.

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Reader suggested site, Thanks S Bowyer:

These bags sound very durable. The testimonials are outstanding and they have a lifetime warranty on manufactures defects. You can’t beat that. Also check out the Laptop Sleeve sizer, it gives you the proper sleeve for your laptop.

I personally think they look a little plain and boxy, maybe like a case from the early 90′s, Not that this is a bad thing. It is kind of growing on me.  I honestly think I need to see one.

I do really like the wallets. I have been in the market for a wallet for a while, I might just pick one up.

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∞WaterField

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100% Kona Coffee – Blue Horse

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I’m a very big fan of coffee, almost as big a fan as this bean is big. I have a cup (almost every morning). Grind beans > boil water> use the french press> Pour in cup > drink. I have the process down.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drinking TJ’s brand FrenchRoast 100% Arabica from WhoKnowsWhere, it is good.  I do remember drinking the stuff that tastes brown, and still do when dining at a local diner. It goes well with the atmosphere. But, I much prefer the Aribica beans.

On Monday, I ordered some of Blue Horse‘s Dark Roast,  It’s now Friday and I’m enjoying an interesting cup of joe. It is different than what I’m used to drinking.

The Kona does taste very good, I’ll even go as far as excellent. It reminds me of the outdoors and makes me want to go camping. The description is really eluding me, luckily they have the Taste Defnition chart to my rescue.  I’ll go with Nutty and chocolaty, Very earthy, but not like dirt. It’s not bitter, it’s not fruity.

$22 shipped directly from their site.  If you think the price is high, check out their Kona Coffee Economics page.  Any Fair trade coffee should be at least 15 bucks per pound.  This is the best $$$ I’ve spent on Coffee in years.  See the 10 Reasons 100% Kona Coffee Tastes better (I think you’ll agree).

You can also buy from Amazon:

What kind of coffee do you drink?  Leave a note in the Comments.

∞Blue Horse Kona Enjoy, I sure am.

10 reasons why you may find that this 100% Kona coffee tastes better:

1)  Shade grown BLUE HORSE KONA coffee beans come from the famous Kona region, located on the Big Island of Hawaii. Kona’s young volcanic soil, unique weather pattern of bright sunny mornings and cloudy afternoons produce the ideal micro climate for this tropical plant. You will find that naturally shade grown coffees produces milder, more flavorful coffee beans.

2)  Hand picked Our century old Hawaiian Kona trees are hand picked to obtain the best crop, assuring that only the reddest, ripest and finest cherries make it into your cup. The steep, rocky terrain of our plantation is perfect for the coffea arabica trees, yet it does not lend itself well to mechanical cultivation or harvesting, so most of the work must be done by hand.

3)  Unrushed The 3 keywords for the best Hawaiian Kona coffees are: Wet-processed. Sun dried. Parchment stored. These traditional methods require much time, labor and experience, but are essential to the superb aroma and quality of pure Kona coffee beans. Coffee doesn’t like to be rushed. You don’t down a cup of it either – you sip it, right?

4)  Pesticide free, herbicide free, kosher Our trees produce year after year superb naturally flavored Konacoffee beans with a mellow body and delicate fragrant notes. We apply mulch and other organic plant matter to enrich the already nutritious, young Hawaiian soil throughout the year and don’t use pesticides or herbicides. The island environment is fragile and we need to conserve and protect it for everybody. BLUE HORSE KONA coffee is grown, processed, roasted and packaged in accordance with Jewish dietary guidelines or “Kashrut”. There are absolutely NO emulsifiers, additives, preservatives, colorings or flavors used, nor are any other foods products processed on our farm. What you’ll get is kosher 100 Kona coffee, the way nature intended it to be.

5)  Authentic small family estate Family owned Hawaiian Kona farms produce the finest coffea arabica Kona beans, because out here in the woods on an island we really depend on each other.  There’s no ‘management turnover’ and more accountability. We have to think in generations and not only from paycheck to paycheck.  The BLUE HORSE KONAcoffee farm isn’t one of those ‘gentlemen farms’ either, where other people do the work and its owners get a tax write off. Nor are we buying cherries from other farms and sell it under our label.


6)  Fresh roasting We roast only small batches 2-3 times a week; then package and ship our product immediately afterwards to preserve its freshness. The essential flavored oils of Hawaiian Kona coffee are delicate and fade quickly when coming in contact with oxygen. So our zip locked, valve sealed bags let roasting gases out, but no oxygen back in. Unopened, these bags conserve the Hawaiian Kona coffee flavors for many months.

7) Lowest, farm-direct pricing No processors, food brokers, shippers, handlers, dock- and storage managers, roasters, e.g. are in between you and us. This allows us to sell the ‘real deal’ of pure Kona coffee beans at online prices cheap compared to others. Get your BLUE HORSE KONA COFFEE while this offer lasts!

8)  Fast & Free Shipping To cause no checkout-surprises we include handling, shipping cost & taxes. Once purchased  we’ll mail your Kona coffee beans most of the times on the same day. USPS Priority Mail normally takes 2 – 4 days to reach your mail box with this Free Shipping offer. Depending on the desired amount, your Hawaiian Kona coffee will arrive in either a simple functional envelope or plain carton. If it should be a gourmet gift we’ll add a greeting card with your words!

9)  State Inspected & Certified Similar to real Champagne from the same named region in France, pure Hawaiian Kona coffee is distinguished from other coffees not only by region and its ideal growing conditions, but also by the enormous amount of care taken throughout each step.  Beware of cheap brands calling themselves Kona coffee ‘Blend’, ‘Style’ or ‘Roast’ – it’s anything but from Hawaii! Also Ebay is full of impostors right next to the genuine pure Kona coffee beans. The currently best method for you to get real Hawaiian Kona is to ask for a State of Hawaii certified product. We here at BLUE HORSE KONA think that you deserve to get the best Hawaiian”Kona coffee”beans for the best price.         (our current lot:  #2826205; #2812902 sold out)

10)  “Cupboard Guaranteed” Once you feel strongly about our Hawaiian coffee beans, take us up on our “Cupboard Guarantee”: We will deliver to you (or to anyone else you deem worthy) by the beginning of each month the desired amount of your favorite BLUE HORSE KONA COFFEE roast. It’ll be one more thing off your busy mind and the guarantee to find always some affordable luxury in your cupboard!

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Bunn Coffee Machines

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Bunn Coffee Makers:

Get one of these for one of my upcoming posts.

∞Bunn Coffee machines

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American Apparel T-shirts Everything

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Made in California.

After doing a little more research (outside of my closet) on American Apparel, I was shocked to find out…. They make everything in the USA. Not just T-shirts.

The only thing I own from American apparel is some t-shirts.  I’ve had them for years and show very little wear.

They have a very thorough Recycling regime also.

An excellent article by Kevin Meyer on American Apparel’s Production facility.  Also you may click here to view American Apparel on Amazon.

∞American Apparel

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Doane Paper Notepad and Notebook

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Made in Portland, OR.

I carry a mead that was made in the USA, but I had trouble finding something without the rings on top. A friend ran across these. The Utility book is 100% Recycled.

∞Enjoy Thanks John and Uncrate

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Ordered some US grown coffee yesterday

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Looking forward to getting it. It’s shipping from Hawaii.

I’ll fill you in on the details when I get it.

Hope you are enjoying the site. While you are at it, Tell me some things you wish was made in the USA.

Leave a comment for me, and I’ll look into it.

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Reware bags, totes, and solar

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Recycled and made in the USA.  Great looking line up of bags for all purposes.

By creating their signature Rewoven™ brand fabric, which is available in recycled (PET, Cotton and more), organic and reclaimed variations. Rewoven fabrics are 100% guaranteed as post-consumer and 100% Made in the USA to ensure fair labor practices. With Reware Bags, you’re getting the best of ALL worlds!

∞Reware is made in the USA

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Leatherman Serac 1-LED Flashlight

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New Contender in the lighting for the Camping Backpack, which was Maglite LED 2AA Mentioned here.

The Leatherman 831060 Serac 1-LED Flashlight Uses one AAA battery making it about half the size of the Maglite LED 2AA.

Features:

  • 6 Lumens
  • 11 hrs Battery Life (Tested with AAA Alkaline Battery)
  • 5mm LED
  • 6061-T6 Hard-anodized Aluminum Body
  • 6061-T6 Hard-anodized Aluminum Bezel
  • Machined Aluminum Reflector
  • Tail Switch
  • White Light
  • AAA Battery (Included)
  • -32F/+140F Temperature Resistant
  • Water Resistant: IPX8 Static Immersion Test
  • Pocket Clip, Lanyard Ring
  • Humidity Resistant
  • Corrosion Resistant
  • Shock Resistant
  • Power Management Circuitry for Steady Light Output
  • 10-year Warranty (Does Not Include Battery)

Measurements:

  • Beam Diameter: 1 ft. (spot) / 6 ft. (corona) at 5 ft.
  • 3.23 in | 8.2 cm
  • 1 oz | 28.3 g
  • Regulatory Compliance: RoHs and CE

My favorite features include the 10 year warranty, and Pocket clip.  ROHS is nice too

∞Leatherman Lights

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Rada Cutlery

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Rada cutlery has some great reviews on Amazon.  Made in Waverly Iowa.  These look like excellent quality, My next cutlery purchase will be from Rada, Maybe a Rada Cutlery Pizza Cutter, Aluminum Handle, Made in USA.

Purchase Rada Products on Amazon.

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Mini Maglite 2AA

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I don’t have any Flashlights around my house.  May get a couple of the Maglite LED 2AA(In fact, they were just added to the wishlist).  Would be ideal for my Camping pack and just to have another around.

Some of it’s features include:

  • A Powerful Projecting Beam that focuses simply by rotating the head.
  • Balanced Optics™, combining a highly refined reflector with a quality LED, for a brilliant adjustable beam.
  • Intelligent Energy Source Management (patent pending) balancing high brightness with efficient power usage.
  • Candle Mode Unscrew flashlight head, place head down on stable flat surface and set flashlight barrel into head.

There is a long List of Maglite Products on Amazon.

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