42" Pompeii Build in Boca

[chidding]

Im pretty sure ive worn out my F5 button wiating on more pictures, really liked the setup.

Im about 2months from finished so hoping i get make some big progress soon! Such an enjoyable process though!.

[rlodad]

Ask questions if you need to, most think we are the only ones wondering how to do things at different stages, when most builders probably were worried about the same subject and afraid to ask. We in the US will answer, but probably when you "upside down" people are asleep, so give it 10-12 hours for the answer. OTOH, with 4 kids, my free time is midnight when you are probably awake! When I post at that hour, I usually get answers from the Philippines, Guam, Japan, NZ and Australia. BTW, where did the OZ moniker for Australia come from?

[rlodad]

On to some more pics, Nearing the end. i havent decided what to do with the stand yet, but the stucco over the igloo is done (surface bonding cement with acrylic fortifier-Expensive! Hope the stuff keeps the water out. made a great loaf of Sourdough Boule today. Finally got all the variable correct. Lots of proofing outside (90degreesF), then cold proofing for 12 hours, then the most important- bake in the WFO in a corning-ware pan. Crust incredible, nice sourdough flavor, great inner texture. I hate to brag, but this loaf was excellent! Also, I didn't have Pepperoni, so my son wanted salami pizza. Not bad if I say so myself. Funny looking, but good. The Sourdough recipe is from Breadtopia "no knead recipe," with their sourdough starter. (Am I allowed to say that? I have no connection to them). I am using the pizza dough recipe from Peter Reinhart on Pizza quest (there's the proper plug!), and it is superb, and really easy. Just using King Arthur White unbleached. I guess I'll try Caputo 00, but this is sooooo yum, why change?