Fabrizio

thats awesome! Are you still making it together with your students?

Big order just came in.

600 Pralines to be delivered by this Sunday, November the 13th. Ugh... that means my wife and I will be doing some extra work to fulfill the order as we can't expect our students to work full time on pralines obviously. We will have the students do some in afternoon. From this order we should have enough to repay the whole loan early. In about 2 weeks. I will update next week.

Orders are all filled. We are now shipping them. 
 
Loan Repayment:
We will be ready to make a +50% (or more) loan repayment by December or January. We have made about 800.000Rp so far, although this not even close to half the total loan it is good start and we are confident we will see an increase in orders for December / January time frame. 

Also Note: 
We will be shifting production from our fall flavors to Holiday, Christmas and New Year flavors. These are slight variations on the originals and some completely new flavors.

4 Chocolate Bars:
Milk Chocolate
Dark Chocolate with Peanuts
Milk, Dark and White Chocolate 
White Chocolate and Chilli

4 Pralines:
Cinnamon Spice Ganache Pralines
Gingerbread Spice Ganache Pralines
White Chocolate Mint Ganache Pralines
Salted Caramel Ganache Pralines

2 Truffles:
Orange Cheesecake Truffles
Black Forest Cherry Truffles

1. Brochure. I will pass along the "balance" suggested edit to the kids and see what they think. We printed only a test number at the moment and looking for a better printer in the area. We took a number of photos and the pictures are off balanced just to include the shadow. The lighting was terrible that time of day. Maybe we need to do more pictures with more light.

2. Website / Payment Gateways. Yes it is a great idea if we have time and interest. Again in a Montessori environment the students will not be told or instructed to do something. I will suggest it and get their feedback to see who is interested in taking that project on.

3.  International Orders. I will get some idea of prices for shipping this week and let you know next week on that.

4. More orders. We just received another order of Pralines and I will add that to our list.

Note: Yesterday we made about 1 kg of caramel ganache for pralines we will making Thursday and Friday to clear one of the orders.

Orders as of Thursday October 27, 2016:

Order #1
5 boxes of 12 assorted pralines 6 chocolate bars Order #2 
1 box of 9 orange pralines 3 chocolate bars Order #3
1 box of 12 assorted pralines Order #4
6 boxes of 9 caramel pralines 3 chocolate bars Order #5 
10 boxes of 12 assorted pralines Note: Shipping might be expensive from Indonesia but if people are willing to bare the expense we believe the chocolates will be okay in transit to Europe and North America but I will check shipping costs if anyone is interested for 1 to 2 week delivery.
 
Here is the brochure:

Samples are nearly done. We have done some taste testing and we have to say. We did a reasonable job.

We will need to get more control over our tempering temperature and need to get the moisture out of the fridge when we are chilling the pralines. 

Next we will send out samples to prospective schools who want our chocolates and we will provide free seminars on chocolate making for kindergardens and elementary students.

We will keep you posted.
 

 



As for buying? Sure I guess you can. I can't make certain the chocolates won't melt in transit that is the issue but we can try. I will be posting the brochure next week with price list.

 

Note we have made test Ganache. 

We will do sample pralines next week and send out samples to potential customers as well.

October / November Praline Ganache Recipes

Caramel Ganache
120g         sugar
50g           glucose
50g           cream (35%), warmed
2 tbsp       butter
80ml         caramel
100g         milk chocolate (35%)
12             milk or dark chocolate shells
Orange Caramel Ganache
120g         sugar
50g           glucose
50g           cream (35%), warmed
2 tbsp       butter
80ml         orange juice
100g         white chocolate 
1 tbsp       finely grated orange zest
1/2 tsp     ground clove
1/8 tsp     groun all spice
1/8 tsp     sea salt
12            white chocolate shells
Maple Smoked Ganache
120g         sugar
50g           glucose
50g           cream (35%), warmed
2  tbsp      butter
80ml         maple syrup
100g         milk chocolate (35%)
1/8 tsp      liquid smoke
12            dark chocolate shells
Fall Pumpkin Ganache
120g         sugar
50g           glucose
50g           cream (35%), warmed
2 tbsp       butter
80g          pumpkin / squash puree
100g         milk chocolate (35%)
1/4tsp       cinnamon
1/4tsp       nutmeg
12            dark chocolate shells
Cherry Ganache
120g         sugar
50g           glucose
50g           cream (35%), warmed
2 tbsp       butter
80ml         cherry syrup
100g         milk chocolate (35%)
12            dark chocolate shells
Mint Ganache
120g         sugar
50g           glucose
50g           cream (35%), warmed
2 tbsp       butter
1 tsp         mint  extract / crème de menthe
100g         milk chocolate (35%)
12            dark chocolate shells


Main Shopping List (Updated)
Main Ingredients
Dark Chocolate
Milk Chocolate
White Chocolate
Cream
Sea Salt
Glucose
Butter
Ganache Ingredients Flavors
Pumpkin Puree
Smoke flavor / Liquid Smoke
Spices Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove, All Spice
Maple Syrup
Peppermint Extract
Orange Extract
Cherry Flavor
Decoration & Coloring
Orange Coloring
Green Coloring
Gold Coloring
Light Brown Coloring
White Coloring
Red Coloring
Gold Dust
Silver Dust
Tools
Variety poly-carbonate molds
Variety of silicone molds
Candy or Probe Thermometers 
Scrapers
Piping bags

*Chocolate warmer (Not buying too expensive looking for alternative DIY)

We have a short list of items to buy:

Ingredients
Dark Compound Chocolate Milk Compound Chocolate White Compound Chocolate Cream Assorted ganache flavorings Nuts Dried fruit Pumpkin filling Smoke flavor Spices Sea salt Glucose Maple syrup Food coloring for decoration Color dust for decoration Tools
Variety of Polycarbonate and Silicone Chocolate Molds for bonbons and pralines. Scraper 2x Baking Thermometers     Piping bags We will be shopping on Friday for items.

We will be testing out two flavors for Ganache next week and our theme will be a fall / halloween for our first run of chocolates.

1. Smoked Maple Ganache
2. Pumpkin Cinnamon Nutmeg Ganache
3. Avocado Chocolate Ganache

Just got home from Chocolate School and I have to say this. 

I have never learned how to do anything in such a short time and get such an excellent result even though I did not do the task as well as I could have.

Gentlemen behold my Chocolates.

Also... the taste AWESOME.

In less than 3 hours we learned to make professionally looking / tasting chocolates. Very impressed with Chocolate School. Excellent chef showed us step by step. Was great fun.

 

@Bicknellski I'll make the payment as soon as blockchain.info fixes my login, hopefully still today. (Yeah, I know.. I should change the webwally provider and indeed will do so when I get access ><)

*edit: Sent the test tx
Signature for loan agreement: H+sJmAkVXkspuoKmrMU9zBRqXsQi8cTqzOE2PdoTZ9jKTphDJK2SOO1YsxnLk0x/AZtJQL44DmZbl4b563rzN8w=
 

Can confirm that it builds from source ok on Debian Jessie. Backup stratum now runs new daemon and blocking...
freicoind --help
Freicoin version v0.8.6-2-beta
one or two warnings when building.
util.cpp: In function ‘mpq RoundAbsolute(const mpq&, int, int)’: util.cpp:606:5: warning: ‘ret_next’ may be used uninitialized in this function [-Wmaybe-uninitialized] if (ret_next) {
Block http://explorer.sicanet.net/block/00000000000009537acf9f23f7d9add3602d0cc803991208ffcda37420d10486
is mined on new daemon.

Greetings all! 
Long avaited update of services i can provide to the community in general. Beside hosting most of the freicoin services at this point i'll be happy to provide my services for all.
If you are in any need for :
Web Hosting Email Services Domain Registration and Administraton Complete solutions for forum (free or paid versions like this one here at FreicoinAlliance) Web design / Site layout Wordpress Shell hosting Dedicated servers  Crypto payment solutions Larger development  Other services, please contact for quote. Coin daemons / Mining pools I'll be happy to discuss your needs to provide you with the services you need. 
Everything is hosted in private owned datacenter. 
So throw me a PM here or mail me at [email protected] and describe what you want. 
Payments can be done in any coin supported by Cointopay.
Cheers!
Fedde

Here you can find the latest version of the WooCommerce plugin for Wordpress for accepting crypto payments trough Cointopay.
Freicoin enabled and accepted
https://github.com/eddef/wp-woocommerce-cointopay
Cheers

Finally a updated module to accept crypto payments on opencart. 
Updated to work with version 2.2 of opencart. Freicoin support included
https://github.com/eddef/c2p-opencart-2.2
Happy Payments
Cheers!

Note: The school owner has worked a deal with Chocolate School to observe and help students in the class but not take the course so we will only have to pay for 5 participants. We will get the updated invoice soon. She will help us document the students at the course with video and pictures as well as observe the class so later on she can help us with the production as well. It also leaves us more funds for baking. We will need to decide what supplies and specialty equipment and packaging we will need after the training.

 
 

Registered Participants for Training at Chocolate School note we have added the school owner to the program as she will be helping oversee the sales and finances for the program as she has more time now to engage in school activities. Note that she has a Masters in Finance and Accounting from the University of Kansas so we are well covered there.

Students:
Mr. Benjamin Zachary Hanming Bicknell 
Ms. Anne Maria Anggraeni 
Mr. Ethan Jeremiah Hancheng Bicknell 
Mr. Elijah Lawrence Hansheng Bicknell 
Teacher:

Mr. Darin M. Bicknell 
  School Owner:

Mrs. Roviana Tjoe  

I have reserved a space for Chocolate School but payment doesn't have to be made until we arrive at the school on the day of program. I'd prefer to make sure the loan is active (we receive the Bitcoin) no later than Wednesday next week but earlier would be better. So that the students can help process the Bitcoin to Rupiah and report back to the lenders. 

That would mean that each of you will loan us 9.5 Freihours or 1.250.000 Rupiah or
1,250,000.00 IDR = 94.10202 USD Indonesian Rupiah ↔ US Dollar 1 IDR = 0.0000752816 USD 1 USD = 13,283.45 IDR Convert againView ChartMid-market rates: 2016-08-31 03:28 UTC
at the current exchange rate on xe.com. We intend to repay $380.00 US (38 Freihours or 5.000.000Rp) at zero interest in two installments although it is likely we may repay the whole loan sooner if our sales on chocolates are good

Students will prepared a signed message. Please verify and send a token or small amount of BTC to the bitcoin.co.id address below as this is where we will exchange bitcoin for rupiah and then back again to repay the loan and it can be tracked by everyone also note that I am registered user on bitcoin.co.id which required photo id, a recent picture with me holding up my signature to verify my identity in order to register so that I can exchange bitcoin for rupiah on this site as per Indonesian law.



1. We will need everyone test  addresses by sending a token or small amount of BTC and then we will send that amount back to you to verify the addresses are working properly both ways before the loan is issued.

Arcurus Address:   1CYAXos2UoDYpBB8qoExR3TSyBWoEJHMQq (UNVERIFIED)

Fedde Address:  1CjPD6TU42wgu68nrT2uQeUduCL4UF1jH6 (UNVERIFIED)

Fabrizio Address:  1LYonRy8qoU7H2yt9yY3oHM1BbSGNXTh9K (VERIFIED)
Rik8119 Address:  1NBRiWWsQdEEAQU8KtWGg9xHQrrhYEWnG7 (UNVERIFIED)

2. Also once we have verified the addresses are working I would like you gentlemen to copy paste the message below into your Bitcoin Client and sign it. Then post the signature here or email me the signature so I can verify your addresses. (Email: [email protected] or PM) That way I can verify the address is correct and it is you. This is for educational purposes for students as much as legal purposes of 'digitally signing' the loan agreement.

3. We will confirm TX ID here once we receive and have confirmations of the transfer.

4. We will provide fortnightly and important updates of our progress.
5. The Bitcoin Signed Message was generated on the following bitcoin address: 1C4JHE16YJHrE8pQtYaRh9pqG6qJsC9Upm

-----BEGIN BITCOIN SIGNED MESSAGE-----

Borrower Bitcoin Address: 168g7hWSXsimXUU7pUjt5ftxw5sc2gHTK5
38 Freihour Loan / 380.00 US Dollar / 5.000.000 Rupiah Loan
Borrower: Darin M. Bicknell (Canadian Montessori School)
Lenders:   Arcurus, Fedde, Fabrizio, Rik8119  (Lenders Registered Pseudonym's on Freicoin Alliance Website)
 
Short Form Loan Agreement

Article 1. Facility and Drawing
The loan is for $380 USD to be drawn on September 14th, 2016, in Bitcoin, based on the exchange rate quoted at coindesk BPI http://www.coindesk.com/price/  by 23:59:59 UTC. The Borrower will provide a signed message with the Bitcoin address and the short form of these loan details to each Lenders Bitcoin address.

Article 2. Repayment, Prepayment and Interest
The borrower agrees to repay the full loan to the lender by March 30th 2017 in Bitcoin based on the 38 Freihours which is equivalent to 5.000.000 Rupiah at the time of the loan being issued. Repayment plan is $140.00 US or 14 Freihours or 2.500.000 Rupiah by December 30th, 2016 and another $140.00 US or 14 Freihours or 2.500.000 Rupiah by March 30th, 2017. The interest applied on this loan is 0% per annum. Repayment is based on US dollars. Freihours and Rupiah are only referenced for information purposes.

Article 3. Costs, Expenses & Taxes
The Borrower and Lender to agree to pay their own stamping fees, exchange fees or taxes and other similar duties to which this Agreement is subject if they are required.

Article 4. Payments
All payments to be made by the Borrower shall be made by paying the same, in Freicoin, to each Lender with a signed message to the Freicoin address used to transfer the loan to the Borrower in the first instance. The Freicoin addresses used for this loan must be in the sole and complete control of Lenders and Borrowers.

Article 5. Representations and Warranties
The Borrower represents and warrants to the Lender that this is a legal, valid and binding obligation.All payments of principal, interest and other moneys due or to become due from the Borrower are free of any present taxes imposed by or any taxing authority.

Article 6. Events of Default
The Borrower shall default in the·due performance or observance of any other term or condition of this Agreement for more than thirty (30) days after receipt of notice thereof from any Lender.

Article 7. Assignment
This Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of the Borrower and the Lender and their respective successors and assigns provided that :
a. The Borrower may not assign its rights or obligations hereunder without prior written consent of the Lender, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld ; and
b. The Lender may, upon notifying the Borrower, assign all or any of its rights under this Agreement provided that as a result of such assignment,the Borrower shall not be liable to pay any such assignee any greater amount than it would have been liable to pay had the Lender which is a party to this Agreement remained entitled to the Loan hereunder.

Article 8. Notices
All notices, requests, demands or other communications to or upon the respective parties hereto shall be given or made by telex, telegram,cable or telephone (later to be confirmed in the block chain via signed messages) or by mail to the party to which such notice, request, demand or other communication is required or permitted to be given or made under this Agreement addressed as follows

Using signed messages from the Lenders or Borrower via the Bitcoin blockchain using the individuals Bitcoin addresses that were used for this loan agreement.

Bitcoin Address Borrower:  168g7hWSXsimXUU7pUjt5ftxw5sc2gHTK5
Bitcoin Address Lender 1: 1LYonRy8qoU7H2yt9yY3oHM1BbSGNXTh9K
Bitcoin  Address Lender 2: 1CYAXos2UoDYpBB8qoExR3TSyBWoEJHMQq
Bitcoin  Address Lender 3:  1NBRiWWsQdEEAQU8KtWGg9xHQrrhYEWnG7
Bitcoin  Address Lender 4: 1CjPD6TU42wgu68nrT2uQeUduCL4UF1jH6

Article 9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of (undetermined nation or jurisdiction). Both parties hereto hereby irrevocably submit to the nonexclusive jurisdiction of the (undetermined court in an undetermined jurisdiction).

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the duly authorized representatives of the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day and year first above written via the Freicoin chain using the following Freicoin address that I personally control.

-----BEGIN BITCOIN SIGNATURE-----

H1p++0z9M9UXPdR4MlSQFBcPfBBt4pL839EjlpOX5n6PG6puPvmr1kWQcJ9+86QcVQlgIh5e28iQHo/VFeUVd4M=

-----END BITCOIN SIGNATURE-----

Note: I will be adding lenders addresses to the signed message so you will see edits to the bitcoin signature when I get the addresses from all the lenders. Signed by address: 1C4JHE16YJHrE8pQtYaRh9pqG6qJsC9Upm 

Yea'yuh! I'll support this as well  
I'd also think, along with @Arcurus, that nominating the loan in FreiHours at this point could be more stable option? And also would see this project be something to support with the FA funds  

On what date is the workshop starting? 

Yea'yuh! I'll support this as well  
I'd also think, along with @Arcurus, that nominating the loan in FreiHours at this point could be more stable option? And also would see this project be something to support with the FA funds  

On what date is the workshop starting? 

Hi Bicknellski, i am interested. What is the exact plan? Will you use the FRC to pay the workshop and buy it back from the exchange afterwards? I guess you need Rupiah/$/BTC. So will you exchange it first? Greetings Rik

Freicoiners,
Our school is again interested in getting a microloan in Freicoin so 4 students and 1 teacher can go and get a 3-hour morning program with professional chefs in gourmet chocolate making. http://www.chocolateschool.org/
Here is the email we received today:
We are asking for a loan of 5,000,000 Rupiah so that we can pay for the morning class and get some supplies to start making chocolate bars and pralines that we will sell to pay off the loan. We would like to have another 0% interest loan that we can repay by the 3rd term of school. That would give us the 30 weeks to repay the loan through the sales of our chocolate bars and pralines.
 
http://coinmill.com/FRC_IDR.html

A loan of 610,000 FRC at that rate quoted in coinmill.

Great work Mark. This is long awaited update so client does not get stuck. Looking forward to 0.13 release.
Cheers

There's a new release of the Freicoin client for Linux and Windows, version 0.8.6-2, hosted on the official website:
http://freico.in/download/
Note that there was a problem in trying to update the Ubuntu PPA, which I am working to resolve. The recommended solution is to use the gitian-built, statically linked binaries on the website.
The new release contains TWO soft-forks. One is a security update to the consensus rules documented in BIP 66 (strict DER signatures). The other is freicoin-specific: truncation of input amounts. This greatly simplifies the code diff between Bitcoin and Freicoin, making the client easier to maintain and hopefully allow us to bring back regular supported releases in a cadence matching Bitcoin Core: Freicoin releases shortly after Bitcoin's.
The next release of Freicoin will be based on Bitcoin 0.13.x, and is currently being worked on. Because of the changes in the accounting rules, a 0.13 release will be conditional on successful activation of the input truncation soft-fork. So miners & mining pools, please upgrade!

Hey guys, I updated the seed nodes and added Vircurex exchange rate like fedde asked me to.
Download is here:
https://github.com/FreicoinAlliance/freicoin-wallet/releases/tag/v0.2.1