Forno Bravo Expo 2010

[Archena]

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Sorry, can't make it. I just spent 3 months walking around with pneumonia and I just can't take any more leave time for a while.

Maybe next time... Sigh...

[heliman]

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What about having an Expo in Australia too?? Perhaps this is on the cards already?

I am sure there would be strong interest here given the local obsession with WFOs.

Rossco

[Les]

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Just booked our room at Hotel Pacific and they appear to be having a deal right now. I believe I booked the same room as before but it's less than half the price! Probably a sign of our economy.

Looking forward to meeting you all (that will be able to make it)

Les...

[Allo Pizza?]

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We are also planning on offering a "Build Your Own Oven" service, where you work with us to assemble and finish your own oven using the Forno Bravo Casa modular oven kit. You provide the labor and we provide the materials, the space and the expertise, giving you a great oven (and a great experience), at a great price. Your oven will be shipped to you after you get home. Let us know if you are interested in doing this fun project.

I am intrigued by the "Build your own oven" activity, as I have been thinking about getting a 32" CASA2G80. How much building is planned (all the way to insulation and stucco?). Also, once assembled, I am concerned about being able to lift and install the finished oven on the stand as it will no doubt weigh "a ton".

ter

[SCChris]

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I'm out.. I have a schedualing confict..

Damn!

Chris

[Les]

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In that case, stay at one of the places down at Cannery Row (where you will find Monterey Bay Aquarium, IMAX, and as James pointed out - touristy shops and restauants).

To add to this - the Hotel Pacific. We stayed there last year and it was great. Clean rooms, friendly staff, and you wake up to the sounds of seals - OK, that might not be good. They are kinda like roosters - first sign of light and they start yelling.

[EADavis]

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Here are some additional comments on places to stay on the Peninsula...

If you don't want a lot of amenities or things around the hotel, but something comfortable and (relatively) cheap (for Monterey), the Comfort Inn next to the airport is a good choice. The larger (but more expensive) rooms have fireplaces. My company put me up there when I moved to the area.

Your favorite college team playing one of the nights you are staying here, and you plan on doing a bit of drinking? Stay at the Hyatt. Knuckles Sports Bar is in the hotel.

You want basic chain motels closer to where the Expo is? There are a few motels right at the Reservation Rd / Beach Rd exit on Hwy 1 in Marina (Quality Inn, Holiday Inn, Comfort Inn). Never stayed at any of them, but I used to live right around the corner from there. Near the beach and Walmart. There is also a resort hotel (Sanctuary Beach Resort) on the beach right there.

By the way, if you are bringing a Significant Other and/or kids, and they are not attending the Expo, there are not a lot of things for them to do in Marina. In that case, stay at one of the places down at Cannery Row (where you will find Monterey Bay Aquarium, IMAX, and as James pointed out - touristy shops and restauants). Wifes and girlfriends love Carmel and the "fufu" (frilly) hotels and shopping, so stay there if it keeps them happy.

And one comment about the Monterey Airport - it is small, and only has small regional jets and puddlejumpers flying into it, but because of that, it is one of the easiest airports to fly out of.
Ed

[james]

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LOL. We do have quite a few middle-aged guys in our community -- no offense intended to everyone else who is not. :-)
James

Except for maybe the "skinny part" I think you just described most of us.

I will be there and am looking forward to meeting all of you.

dusty

[james]

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Here is the Other Activies page for FB Expo. It's a condensed list of fun things to do on the Monterey Peninsula.

Forno Bravo Expo 2010 Other Activities

Again, jump in with comments.
James

[dusty]

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You can't miss me Les. I'm the skinny guy with grey hair. :-)

Except for maybe the "skinny part" I think you just described most of us.

I will be there and am looking forward to meeting all of you.

dusty

[james]

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Here is the Hotel page for FB Expo. I have outlined some of the big hotels in Monterey, along with Motel row on Munras Ave, Pacific Grove and Carmel. I also included links to TripAdvisor reviews for the big hotels.

If you have thoughts or comments on the area, jump in!

http://www.fornobravo.com/expo/hotels.html

James

[james]

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Here is the Airport travel page for FB Expo. We have four airports less than two hours away. San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and Monterey Peninsula.

Forno Bravo Expo 2010 Airports

James

[james]

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Hey folks,

We have published the registration page (finally) for FB Expo 2010. This is for February 20-21, 2010 in Marina California. We have commitments for presentation from Mary Karlin (wood fired cook book author), the Fire Within (wood fired portables), Bella Familia (wood fired catering), an excellent Pizzaiolo trainer, and Giustos Flour. The fee is $25.

We will be doing demonstrations from 11AM - 4PM on Saturday, and 10AM - 1PM on Sunday. There will be multiple presentations running simultaneously, and you can move from demo to demo over the two days.

I will be posting a schedule and travel and hotel recommendations next. It's getting close and we're getting excited, and we are looking forward to seeing everyone.

The FB Expo registration page is here:

https://www.acteva.com/go/forno_bravo_expo2010

The FB Expo homepage is here:

Forno Bravo Expo 2010

James

[md.guthrie]

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I would love to attend. Will be building a 39" oven in the first quarter of 2010

[sholding]

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We're very interested. February would be a great time to leave Wisconsin! We would attend any time of year. My new oven is great and I'm at the perfect point to start learning more about oven cooking techniques. Thanks for thinking of the idea!