BenjaMia Bakehouse Project

[Gulf]

It is an honor to welcome back a true pioneer on the forum! They do grow up quick don't they. Too fast! in my opinion.

[SpringJim]

Now the grandkids are turning 12!

[SpringJim]

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Turned out to be a great slow roasting oven...heat for 3 days

...my son in law does ribs, just sprays them with Pineapple juice and slow cook them all day!

[ThisOldGarageNJ]

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stonework is awesome,, be proud and good luck

[james]

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Hey Jim,

Great to hear from you. How and where have you been? Are you heading back to Javea any time soon?

Glad to hear that your oven is humming along.
James

[SpringJim]

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Update, 2009

I am really impressed with the insulating ability of the Perlite insulation layer I used. Almost no heat transfer...a day after the fire was started there is only abut a 10 degree rise in the thermocouple at the oven slab/hearth interface.

Now for some slow roasting!

But I do need to get a door...the temporary chipboard is like charcoal now!

Jim

[egalecki]

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We have 6 between the two of us. Three boys (well, more like men now..) and three girls- ranging between 23 and 17. My oldest turned 21 last week! Still not ready for grandchildren.

Attempting to return to topic...

Jim's grandchildren are beautiful. So is the oven! So when DO they get pizza???

[sarah h]

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Jim, they're beautiful!
Elizabeth, take heart, one day you'll be in Jim's position, with grandchildren to dote on, and tomorrow's letting go will seem like it was only yesterday ...
Besides, I have to keep reassuring myself of that too, even though mine are still at home, since they aren't too far behind yours.

[Frances]

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Gosh Elisabeth, how many have you got?!

I'm sure you'll find plenty of interesting things to occupy yourself with when your twins leave... but I can imagine it must feel rather weird.

[egalecki]

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They're lovely! Takes me right back that does... children grow so fast!

Yes they do. I take my twins to college tomorrow. The last of my brood. Feeling very sorry for myself...

[Frances]

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They're lovely! Takes me right back that does... children grow so fast!

[SpringJim]

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Hey Grandpa, when do we get pizza???

Ben & Mia

[SpringJim]

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Oh, it will be a while Sara....

We need to keep checking on the Twins too!

First trip to the big lake.....miracle and wonder!

[sarah h]

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Way to go Jim. Very nice -- I like the natural, rustic look.

Same goes for me! I'll look forward to seeing how you finish up.

So, that loop boat trip ... is that the one that includes the Rideau canal? If so, you're about two years too soon to see my island oven !! However, you're welcome to tie up at our dock and if you end up in Ottawa I'd be happy to fire up the oven there.

[Frances]

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Yep, lovely entry. Looks great!