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  • Re: Pompeii Oven in Switzerland: the Saga Continues...

    Yes, really, truly green is my favorite color. So much so that my kids tease me about it.

    I sew too- but I didn't do my own (or anyone elses, for that matter, props to you!) wedding dress. I bought it. I do love sewing on silk, though- even the sound of the needle "popping" through it sounds luxurious! My machines are Berninas, by the way, the real Swiss made ones.

    I don't know how long you can use the same bargaining chip with your husband, I don't seem to be able to keep reusing the same one...
    Elizabeth

    http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/e...html#post41545

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    • Re: Pompeii Oven in Switzerland: the Saga Continues...

      Originally posted by egalecki View Post
      I don't know how long you can use the same bargaining chip with your husband, I don't seem to be able to keep reusing the same one...
      Drat, and here's me thinking I had all my future marital negotiations worked out...

      Maybe if I tell him the chip's value works by weight?
      "Building a Brick oven is the most fun anyone can have by themselves." (Terry Pratchett... slightly amended)

      http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/p...pics-2610.html
      http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f9/p...nues-2991.html

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      • Re: Pompeii Oven in Switzerland: the Saga Continues...

        Green? Blue? Red? ...so in the end of course I went for yellow (ish)

        I really liked Wiley's idea of having the flames leaping further up the chimney and also realised that once the rest is finished there'll be enough blue and green to balance out the red, which seemed to be taking up a bit too much space. And I like the way its turned out, definately an improvement on the original plan.

        So now the chimney is FINISHED!! Wooopeee!!!

        Here are the pics (such as they are - once I've finished this thing maybe I should take a photography course or something... )
        "Building a Brick oven is the most fun anyone can have by themselves." (Terry Pratchett... slightly amended)

        http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/p...pics-2610.html
        http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f9/p...nues-2991.html

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        • Re: Pompeii Oven in Switzerland: the Saga Continues...

          Here are some more from a distance and one of the poor oven's neglected backside. I'd like you all to pay special attention to that one...



          ...because sure as heck no once else will!


          Actually that's not entirely true. The oven's right up against the neighbours fence, so its quite hard to see the back. But you'd be surprised how many people walk all the way round into the pokey little corner there to check that the swirls go all the way round!
          "Building a Brick oven is the most fun anyone can have by themselves." (Terry Pratchett... slightly amended)

          http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/p...pics-2610.html
          http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f9/p...nues-2991.html

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            I am more and more amazed with every update. That's just beautiful.

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            • Re: Pompeii Oven in Switzerland: the Saga Continues...

              Frances,

              It's just plain stunning. This is the most amazing thing I've seen on FB (and there's a LOT of amazing things here).

              AHHHEMMM... JAMES? Are you out there?? BOTM for August... This one right here.
              Ken H. - Kentucky
              42" Pompeii

              Pompeii Oven Construction Video Updated!

              Oven Thread ... Enclosure Thread
              Cost Spreadsheet ... Picasa Web Album

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              • Re: Pompeii Oven in Switzerland: the Saga Continues...

                Thank you very much! You're getting me all embarassed now...


                But while I think it would be really nice to restart BOTM voting, it you can't be nominated for the same thing twice... I'm already the proud recipient of one BOTM award. I want a chance to vote for Les' oven.
                "Building a Brick oven is the most fun anyone can have by themselves." (Terry Pratchett... slightly amended)

                http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/p...pics-2610.html
                http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f9/p...nues-2991.html

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                • Re: Pompeii Oven in Switzerland: the Saga Continues...

                  Originally posted by Frances View Post
                  I'm already the proud recipient of one BOTM award. I want a chance to vote for Les' oven.
                  Oh, that's right. I forgot! My memory is slipping.
                  Yeah... Les should get the next one!
                  Ken H. - Kentucky
                  42" Pompeii

                  Pompeii Oven Construction Video Updated!

                  Oven Thread ... Enclosure Thread
                  Cost Spreadsheet ... Picasa Web Album

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                  • Re: Pompeii Oven in Switzerland: the Saga Continues...

                    Frances, it's a thing of beauty - well done!!!
                    And after all the debate about blue or green, yellow is just the perfect touch.
                    Love it!

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                    • Re: Pompeii Oven in Switzerland: the Saga Continues...

                      Originally posted by Frances View Post
                      Here are some more from a distance...
                      Wow, that's fantastic !

                      That's the sort of thing I was thinking of for my oven, broken coloured tiles in a sort of Gaudi style, but not quite so um, gaudy

                      Ciao Rog

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                      • Re: Pompeii Oven in Switzerland: the Saga Continues...

                        Originally posted by BrritSki View Post
                        That's the sort of thing I was thinking of for my oven, broken coloured tiles in a sort of Gaudi style, but not quite so um, gaudy

                        I remember you mentioned it - and I certainly pricked my ears up on that one. You can bet I'll be watching your build with great interest.
                        "Building a Brick oven is the most fun anyone can have by themselves." (Terry Pratchett... slightly amended)

                        http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/p...pics-2610.html
                        http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f9/p...nues-2991.html

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                        • Re: Pompeii Oven in Switzerland: the Saga Continues...

                          Rog,

                          You've done stepped in it now......

                          Watch out!!!

                          Christo
                          My oven progress -
                          http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/c...cina-1227.html
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                          • Re: Pompeii Oven in Switzerland: the Saga Continues...

                            Short break in the rain yesterday, so out I went... once the upper dome and chimney was finished I was thinking "hey, nearly done now".

                            ... but NOO, the base must have about the same surface area as the dome. And more rain today, with nothing for me to do apart from posting the pics of my minimal progress. Never mind I'll get there one of these days!
                            "Building a Brick oven is the most fun anyone can have by themselves." (Terry Pratchett... slightly amended)

                            http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/p...pics-2610.html
                            http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f9/p...nues-2991.html

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                            • Re: Pompeii Oven in Switzerland: the Saga Continues...

                              Oh, I love the last picture. Did you sprout wings to get that one?

                              It looks lovely and I can relate on the rain. But the major problem finishing here is I ran out of vermiculite... but I have found 3 more bags and should be on my way again as soon as hurricane season lets us breathe again.
                              Elizabeth

                              http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/e...html#post41545

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                              • Re: Pompeii Oven in Switzerland: the Saga Continues...

                                Absolutely stunning work!
                                Mike - Saginaw, MI

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                                My oven build thread

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