by desertmoose » Thu Apr 14, 2011 10:50 am
Madjack: Your post reminds me of the time I tried deep frying a turkey one Thanksgiving. I have a big stainless pot, and a propane burner for melting lead. Thought I'd use them and save buying a frying kit. Thanksgiving arrived, family came over, and I took the newly purchased peanut oil out to the middle of a clearing. fired up the burner and waited until the oil came to temp. Carefully eased the bird into the oil. Checked the oil temp and it dropped, then kept dropping. The burner couldn't keep up with the bird and a light breeze that had developed. Envisioning an oil soaked mess instead of a crispy fried bird, I looked for a supplementary source of heat. Spotted the weed burner and took it to the clearing. Worked great, and actually was fun. The best part was my youngest son. He ran into the house and reported to the gals that "Dad has a FLAMETHROWER!!!!"
Shaun: I wouldn't advise trying the charcoal, even in the back of a truck. The BLM guys I have met have very little in the way of a sense of what's reasonable. I still remember the first time they put up the requirement that you carry an axe, shovel, and a gallon of water. I was riding a dirt bike. The guy let me go without a ticket, but we had an unpleasant conversation about carrying all that. I still haven't found out what actually meets the requirements for an "axe" and a "shovel" Would a hatchet work? what about a garden trowel? Does it have to be two handled? The gallon of water is pretty clear, but what is it for? It would have to be a pretty small fire to be able to put it out with a gallon. Maybe it's to drink after you stomp the fire to death.
Dave: I've been looking at the dome. Hate to buy something that really doesn't work, so was looking for some feedback from someone that has used one. Might have to try it. We're in the south Carson/ North Minden area. Are you the Tearjerkers Nevada Chapter Directors? Kat and I have signed up even though we just started building our tear.
Sam