North West BS Thread

Weekend has started! First hard cider going down the hatch while I finish setting up camp in @gosolo backyard at Stub Stewart State Park for the next few nights.

 

these inserts I made from some mahogany

 

Dan,
When will you be able to stop by? Looking forward to seeing the look on your face when you see a truly beautiful (Super White) Tundra!

 

Hi Ray - my schedule opens up much more over the next few weeks as my girls will be off to spend time with the grandparents. I’ll send you message next week so I can schedule my appointment to see that beauty!

 

Cool! I started work on some new knives today, they might be worth looking at by then, lol

 

Pics, or it didn't happen

 

https://youtu.be/YAD0a6wWFrI

 

lol! There’s not much to show. Today I just cut the raw steel up into 6” pieces!

 

because you asked, I went out to the shop

 

Happy Friday peeps! Anyone done something exciting?

I’m taking the Corolla for a spin tomorrow up to Snoqualmie pass. Gotta recon a campground and the meeting some friends for lunch. Sunday I’m headed back the same direction to a luncheon with some family that i haven’t seen in years. Going to be a good time.

 

not really. Got a cover for the Timberline since it’s been outside for a week, have some meat district burgers on the Rectec, been putting a hurtin on this 1/2 gallon of Fireball I have. Hit up Costco today saw a GT3, and did way more work in the yard then I wanted to. Hope you guys have a great weekend.

and started researching lease end things.

 

Unfortunately no excitement here. House projects.

 

Yard sale tomorrow and having friends over for dinner on Sunday. Doing a prime rib on the GMG.

 

Still truckless and waiting on a baby to arrive any day now. Wouldn't mind getting out and trying to find another unicorn though.

 

Busy week for sure. I got a bottle of ‘14 Pinot Noir open from OR. It is going down at an alarming rate. Breakfast tomorrow might start with ibuprofen.

Good on ya. I’ve got a list that I’ve been avoiding that’s going to bite me in the azz very soon.

What GMG do you have! I’ve got the Daniel Boone (I think). Love it. I’ve done a couple of full prime rib roasts… absolutely amazing.

Congratulations on the almost new arrival! Hope momma is doing well.

 

I’ve got a Daniel Boone from about 11 years ago. It’s still going, though there are things starting to go on it. But I can’t justify a MAK just yet…
Prime Rib is what convinced me to get a pellet cooker to start way back then (and the fact my $500 gas grill rotted out in just over a year).

 

It's my dad's house that I'll be working on. Already got payment in the form of my RTT. So I don't have a choice. Should finish soffiting his house this weekend. Then prep for paint. Then paint. Hopefully be done before September. Only working weekends with a few camping trips thrown in.

 

Just finished dinner. Stoking the fire for s’mores in a bit.

 

Truck and camper are all loaded for a 2000+ mile round trip down into Humboldt County, CA to visit the wife’s family and take the kiddos to all the same spots we went to as kids. Went last year too but COVID had all the things shut down. Hoping for a bit of normalcy this time.

 

Any of you own a propane fire ring you use for camping? Next trip later this month is to a campground where fires are banned so looking for options. See plenty of options on Amazon and other places but have no idea what works well.

 

I just use a Coleman stove for cooking. Don't use anything but lanterns for light. Not as much fun as sitting by the camp fire, didn't even know they had propane fire rings. I am guessing they hook up to a propane tank as opposed to the single use cans?

 

Yep, runs off a tank. Here is an example: https://www.sportsmans.com/camping-...f-redwood-portable-propane-fire-pit/p/1306704

I really don’t want to carry another tank so going to see if I could use one from my trailer or buy an extra long hose and hook it to my outdoor cooktop connection.

 

That's pretty cool. I bet you could find a longer hose and use your trailer tank. Longer hose you wouldn't even need to move the tank from the trailer.

 

That sounds like an epic trip. Have a great time and post some pics!

I have a propane fire pit from Amazon. In searching for the link, I discovered two things. First, I buy waaaaay to much chit on Amazon. Second, apparently my order history was “deleted “. Because I have this pit (and it is great), but it isn’t in my order history. So, hmmm…

Outland Firebowl 893 Deluxe Outdoor Portable Propane Gas Fire Pit with Cover & Carry Kit, 19-Inch Diameter 58,000 BTU https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KY4S388

 

Yeah, I have one of these. Works great! Puts out enough heat for at least 4 people comfortably. I recommend getting a travel case if yours doesn't come with one to keep the dust from the lava rocks at a minimum. I also have their propane cover with table top. Helps with smore production .

Outland Living Firebowl 870 Premium Outdoor Portable Propane Gas Fire Pit with Cover & Carry Kit, 19-Inch Diameter 58,000 BTU Auto-Ignition

$230 Outland Living 870 Premium Auto-Ignition Smokeless Outdoor Portable Propane Fire Pit with Cover & Carry Kit, 19" 58000 BTU, Black

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TNS8HMI

 

I am a usually 20+ feet from the camper where the external house hookup is so that won't work well. I just bring a dedicated tank for the fire pit. Plus a dedicated tank for the grill. We camp in the spring and late fall so I've needed to run both at the same time.

 

I had one of these but I'm usually making food for 6+ people and the stove wasn't big enough. I upgraded to one of these and it works great! Folds up into a nice compact package with wheels and fits in my pass through storage without issue.

Outland Portable Camping Stove -...

Outland Portable Camping Stove - 3 Zone Propane Gas Burner Controller With Auto Ignition - 2 Folding Cook Stations - Adjustable Leg - Traveling Camp Stove Great for Backyard, Picnicking, RV, Hunting

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07554PR77?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

Not sure of the brand we have but sounds similar. We love ours and what point08 says is right on target. It seems most of the time we camp fires are not allowed but the propane pits are. I highly recommend getting one if you like just sitting around the fire at night.

 

For the campers among us, this is a pretty cool app. Here's a preview of our upcoming trip. It allows me to put in fuel stats like mpg and how much to keep in reserve (yay for 10mpg (not)), when i would probably run out of fuel, "RV" friendly gas stations and various POI's. Plus the elevation map with road grade %'s.

Called "RV Trip Wizard" and it's part of the "RV Life" subscription.

 

Nice! Finding gas that is easy to pull in and out of is my biggest concern when towing.