db wrote on Dec 30^th, 2010 at 11:07pm:

I think solotripper may have hit this tangential nail on the head again. I never really thought about it but ya, seems to me if flames are licking at the sides of the pot you're wasting limited resources. His other comments brought back some memories as well... ...Once everyone's spirits were up, we sat under the tarp w/ an extra windbreak around an admittedly smokey fire ... shared the last of the libations ... one of my all time favorite BW/Q memories. We all learned a lot about what it takes to be comfy/happy that day. A little effort at the right time goes a long way. Saving a bit for the rest ... thinking ahead ... that's another good idea.

DB,

That's a great story...thx for sharing.  Reminds me of my experiences with my boys 15 years ago when they were barely able to walk let alone canoe...and they still remember it better than I...