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Approximately 8000 Pounds

Dan of Mudslinger Masonry out of Saguache added the natural stone cladding to the Temp Cast core. We were all surprised the cardboard would be embedded forever.

Notice the second cleanout at ground level. The smoke goes around both sides of the Temp Cast core.
That’s one of 3 cleanout options for the chimney. We choose the eastern facing one, to the right of the chimney from this view. The air intake under the door is also visible as is the handless side of the damper.
That’s Dan!

Tshering and Ling left the embedded stone which sits just below the oven facing the hot prep area. This stone contains a “seed symbol” that is the essence of a mantra associated with an important 6th C teacher, Guru Padmasambhava. It is pronounced “Hung”. This syllable signifies a power that dispels delusion. What will be first cooked inside?

The recommendation are two burns, 50lbs of
wood each, 12 hours apart.
The inferno in full swing.

Here is to us enjoying scrumptious food and drink basking in the warmth of the hearth.