Troy Niese: “I wish we had gotten a picture of how much water Michael Seeger got on himself while trying to hook up the coffeemaker.”

A couple of weeks back was moving day for our Loveland office. After six years on Glendale-Milford Road, the Loveland crew packed up and moved four miles up the road to Tri-Ridge Boulevard. Our new digs include more space, a cool water feature in front of the building, and, thanks to a thoroughly soaked Michael Seeger, a coffee station that now leaks only caffeine, not embarrassment.

Now, we at Choice One have a long and storied history of overcomplicating the simple act of connecting a coffee machine. Past attempts have included six trips to the hardware store and at least one incident involving duct tape. This time, we skipped the hardware store—but not the waterworks. Michael’s pants stayed wet for at least six hours, which is either a testament to his dedication to drinking coffee or a bold new take on business casual.

Despite the splash zone, the move was a success. The team is settling in, the coffee is flowing, and the floors are [currently] dry. We knew that the new location came with a water feature, but Michael’s contribution made it interactive. Thanks, Michael. You brewed it beautifully.