Kite Write From The Ground Up

I want to create.  He wants to surf.  So he says it's time to give up the daily grind, to start a coffee truck business.  And I'm going to believe him. 

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Thank you daughter for the hummingbird to go with our logo. 💕 (at Dartington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDbOachncCr/?igshid=t34jz4yvyxbb

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The Blue Moustache - The only smoothie I drink to the last drop for pleasure not just for health. Free samples tomorrow 10-11 am. #totnes #dartington https://www.instagram.com/p/CBk9NK-nJai/?igshid=1giyetzvml224

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That went great today. People happy to get a fresh cup of coffee and social distancing measures worked out. We are back out on Wednesday 9am-2pm Dartington Industrial Estate just between Red Handed Tv and Totnes Tyres. #dartington #totness #totnes https://www.instagram.com/p/B_x0a5RnHVg/?igshid=1e31iqolwhc4t

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Here she is. LaSpaziale S5 Compact. Paid £1300 on eBay all professionally reconditioned including grinder with new blades https://www.instagram.com/p/B8rJEPxA1JR/?igshid=1bb3ia1bzevcv

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Here she is. La Spaziale S5 Compact https://www.instagram.com/p/B8rIju9A1A8/?igshid=1mpn21vwxqa6x

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Coffee machine is on its way! La Spaziale S5 compact arriving tomorrow. https://www.instagram.com/p/B8oiyWuglh_/?igshid=16sqmlf5mro4v

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The truth behind our beans from #roastworks in Collumpton. #coffee #coffeeroaster #coffeevan #coffeetruck #coffeetrailer #vanlife https://www.instagram.com/p/B8V_RxJAY4B/?igshid=fap3bicu1kc

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Working on our logo... https://www.instagram.com/p/B8UpYAWALRx/?igshid=1kzsr8z9a7gq9

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Working on our logo.... https://www.instagram.com/p/B8Uo-S6Aiy_/?igshid=dzm429vgkmh5

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We bought the trailer and it’s here! No coffee machine yet so beetroot leaf soup is the first thing I’m starting with on Monday. https://www.instagram.com/p/B8T2lGfgLkl/?igshid=h7aqwyh5q74

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I didn’t realise raw coffee beans looked like green lentils. The Roastery in Devon roasts only the top 5% quality beans from the worlds supply. Their vintage roasting machine is a sight to behold. #coffee #coffeebeans #coffeeroaster #vanlife https://www.instagram.com/p/B70kDJfhE4b/?igshid=1k6pxpcqjjka6

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We found the home of our new coffee business! Next week we’ll go to Blackpool to get this horsebox. #coffee #vanlife #festival #markets #weddingcoffeebar #weddingcoffee #horsebox https://www.instagram.com/p/B7yPJNoBAEv/?igshid=97duvpc7mctv

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Here he can kite and I can write:

If it works, this might be a good place to go.  It’s called 250K Kite Camp.  But it’s in the Philippines.  So the coffee truck will have to stay home in Devon, England.   http://www.kiteboarding-philippines.com/kite-camp/

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Nothing to Lose

He wants to kite surf as much as possible, and I want time to work on my creative projects and ponder transcendence. We are both divorced, each with teenage kids.  Both desperate for a life change and F R E E D O M.  We know good coffee.  But only have experience on a personal nespresso machine.  I like the idea of living the dream, but waking up early is my nightmare.  I’m a night owl.  And I noticed coffee is for early birds.  Also, I’m not good in the kitchen; I immediately lose over half my IQ in that room.  And I noticed a coffee truck is basically a kitchen on wheels that would follow me everywhere I dream of going.  At 55 he’s had success in his life, while I’m just getting started.  Yes I’m 51, but I’m pretty sure I’m not a loser - just a late bloomer.  And maybe even a barista.