Finally the top mortar

We did not know if this day would ever happen. We finally have the top mortar one the first stove in Aldma.

We need to let the mortar set for a day or so before we can light the 1st fire in it. While this stove is curing, Stan will oversee the casting of the 2nd stove, and I will get back to building mold forms.

It’s starting to feel like we have a real workshop happening.