On March 5, 2012 I sent the following email to my husband:
"I
have to make a decision about the backyard oven. I REALLY want to do this. I
think it would be a fun ‘neighborhood’ activity, and would give you some
experience on cooking in a wood burning oven for when we live in South America!
Two
reasons I haven’t pulled the trigger:
- The cost. Minimally I’ll
spend $2,000 on building supplies. That doesn't include the façade, which
I’m hoping can be boulders from the farm, but I could end up needing to buy something. And
it doesn't include baking supplies (e.g., large ‘spatulas’) – that is around
$400. Realistically this could be $3,000-$4,000.
- The work. I hate to admit
this, but the project freaks me out. I’m confident I can get the workshop
organized to get Derek here for the weekend. I’m confident I can get all the
materials. I’m confident I know what needs to be done. But I’m not sure I can
do all the work that needs to be done in advance of the workshop (e.g., laying
the slab, building the base) or afterwards (e.g., façade). I would need help –
I HATE to admit that.
But
if I’m going to move forward, I need to get a check to Derek to schedule his
time. I need to start recruiting workshop attendees. I need to start ordering
materials so I can save money. And this spring I need to get the slab laid,
etc.
What
are your thoughts?"
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Here is my husband's reply later that day ...
"Pull
the trigger.
I
can do the slab and other work (the HARD LIFTING - the IMPORTANT stuff).
I think it would be fun to build and enjoy making
pizzas. Rather than trying to fit the work in at night, I just need to
take time off work and do during the day."
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I love him ...
