We started the day thinking we would finish the four additional layers in about 2 hours. It can’t be that difficult since the first layer is level….we just have to build up and keep it level. Boy were we wrong!…
First layer is done
Getting the first layer square and level is the hardest part. It took a lot more time than I thought it would. We finally got it square and lined up with the existing patio. Then meticulously made sure the height…
Cinder Blocks, mortar and more rebar
Went shopping today and bought 80 cinder blocks, a pallet of mortar and more rebar. Tomorrow we will start building the base. More to follow! ZuniBee
Concrete Day!
We left the house this morning at 7am to go pick up the Georgia Buggy. The rental company (United Rentals in Hampton) is about an hours drive. Concrete will be delivered between 11:30 and 1 so we wanted to get…
Rebar is done and we are ready for concrete!
It took a few days but we finally got the rebar done and we are ready for concrete! I had no idea that the demand for concrete was so high. We faced a 7 day wait because all companies we…
Pizza Foundation Forms
Today we added drains to go between the existing concrete and the oven. Then we finished the forms for the oven base and counter. Cement is scheduled for the 10th so we have 6 days to finish rebar and be…
Pizza Oven Foundation Begins
So it begins – we have just over 6 weeks to get the base ready for our pizza oven. The oven is ordered and scheduled to be delivered so we have no choice but to work fast. Since the pool…
Forno Bravo Pizza Oven
We are adding to our retirement oasis! Today we ordered our Forno Bravo Pizza Oven! We decided to go big and get the Forno Bravo Toscana 110 pizza oven with 44″ cooking floor, hipped structure, Mediterranean Yellow, masonry flue, with brick…
Building Bee Boxes
I spent the day building some 8 frame hive bodies and bottom boards. Got 4 hive bodies completely built and painted as well as two bottom boards. Then I spent the rest of the day painting old nuc boxes, two…
Spring is Here!
2020 was a rough year for everyone. Covid-19 changed our lives in many different ways. The daily commute to work was replaced by working at home – being somewhat isolated. Not having to commute an hour each way to work…