The aim of the donation drive was to reward Kostas who joined the BIABacus development team several months ago. Like all the other BIABAcus 'victims' he has put in hundreds of hours work for no reward. Kostas is a little different from previous or existing victims though. He lives in Greece where times are very hard. Finding full-time work is almost impossible whereas the rest of us 'developers' have had the advantage of a reliable income.
He was pretty shocked when I told him today that members had donated $350 for him to spend


My original plan was for us to get him a 40 litre urn and a nice bag as he currently brews in a 10 litre pot on his stove with four bags. (He used to do it in a 5 litre pot!!). However, in my conversations with him over the last months I think I have been a bit presumptuous in how the $350 could be best spent.
Maybe we can help Kostas get better value out of these member's generosity?
So, please post any good ideas on how Kostas could get more value out of the $350?
Here's what I do know...
1. Gas is not an option.
2. It's heading into summer so he generally doesn't brew in summer as fermentation temps are too high. (PP will have some thoughts on this.)
3. Not sure of whether space is available for another fridge. For example, he might be able to get one for free.
Thanks to all of you who contribute so much quality here,
Pat