Q Grader School

Well I gave up on the Baltimore vs Cleveland game, as the Browns just couldn't mount any sort of offence.  It's an hour later in Arkansas, so it is getting into the later part of the evening, where I could possibly start to consider hitting the bed.  The first day of Q School went well.  We got 2 out of 22 exams under our belts, with everyone passing the first two.  It is a small class of four, myself, Chad, Amy and Andrew from Australia.  We have Marty Curtis and Tracy Allen's undivided attention, so it should be a good week.  I am hopeful that after this week, Canada will have two more certified Q Graders to its name, as it currently is a bit anemic with only one, Aaron DeLazzer.  By the end of the week, we should all be a bit better at cupping and understanding the fundamentals of both origin characteristics and defects.  I have to say, that Arkansas is a bit of an adjustment from the little big city life of Edmonton.  Very rural and small town here for sure.  The county in which we are in, is actually a dry county, so you can't get a beer or glass of wine anywhere.  Alas, I am here for coffee, and to learn more about the fine beverage we all love and enjoy.  I will post some pics tomorrow, not that they will be reviting.