I'm looking for a Great Coffee Maker

We're looking for a Great Coffee Maker but don't want to spend a fortune. We've been using those basic machines that run around 30 bucks but just haven't been happy with their output. Heck I've even made instant coffee that tasted better than what we get out of the pot. We've used good filtered cold water, cone filters and really good ground or pre-processed coffee but just can't get that magical coffee taste.

We looked into buying one of those little Tassimos by Bosch but heard they were noisy and they only brew one cup at a time. There's another one out there but I can't remember the name. We had coffee from it at my sister's place over Christmas but forgot to right it down. It seemed to have a few more bells and whistles than the Tassimo but likely costs a lot more.

They had Tassimo on sale prior to Christmas for around $100 but now they've shot up to $150 and that's just nuts. The pods have prices that are all over the map as well so we're just not sure which way to go. If you've got suggestions for a Great Coffee Maker just comment below.
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Lots of action on the political front in Alberta. PC's, Libs and Alberta Party all seeking leadership, NDP quietly picking away and a bunch of old Greens trying to resurrect their party after they got delisted last year because the didn't submit their financial statements to Elections Alberta and that's a no no. Oh and they can't use their old name either so their scrambling to come up with something that identifies what they stand for. So what's that now, six parties vieing for the chance to lead us citizens into the future. Yoy its going to be a crowded ballot.
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Hey, I was just thinking. We have a family day holiday in February but nothing in March. 31 days is a long time to go without some kind of break so let's put our thinking caps on and get one started. I'm thinking around Monday the 14th which is just before the Ides of March. In Roman times they had parades and celebrated their military. Maybe we could celebrate and thank our soldiers and veterans for all they have done.

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Since I was on a coffee kick earlier here's a little chuckle for you.

One morning, a grandmother was surprised to find that her 7-year-old grandson had made her coffee! Smiling, she choked down the worst cup of her life. When she finished, she found three little green Army men at the bottom. Puzzled, she asked, "Honey, what are these Army men doing in my coffee?" Her grandson answered, "Like it says on TV, Grandma. 'The best part of waking up is soldiers in your cup.'
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