Campfire in a Can

A small propane powered campfire to replace the old wood campfires of old.

To get into a touchy area for me and others, the reason manufacturers are coming out with stuff like this is that a few years ago some broad (I'm keeping it clean folks!) from Worcester MA, saw an Asian Longhorn Beetle in her backyard. So she called the EPA, USDA, Media, etc...

Next thing you know, they are cutting down square miles of hardwood trees, banning export of hardwoods from areas that "may" have beetles, and new legislations to make people pay through the nose for firewood, and of course make them poorer in this Depression. (Yes folks it's a Depression, the government just doesn't want to admit it)

So with bans on importing firewood, plus fines and confiscation laws put into place to make the ordinary folks pay even more, it's no longer feasable to burn wood in a campground.

So this is my way to combat the tyranny of stupid governmental laws, the campfire in a can doesn't burn wood, doesn't import bugs, and doesn't create soot and lots of smoke. But it does use Propane, so carrying an extra 20# propane tank is required.

Indian Hollow Fishing

Nice Rainbow taken on Saturday 5/22 from below Knightville Dam

And a Salmo Salar, The Leaper.... Caught on Sunday 5/23 from below Chesterfield Gorge

Hopefully that little Atlantic Salmon will get nice and big over the next several years and return.

BTW both fish were released unharmed other than their pride.

Kid's Fishing Derby didn't go as planned!

As the picture shows, no fish, and boredom waiting for a bite.

The big kids pond had a couple fish come out at the beginning, the little kids pond netted almost all the fish taken for the derby.

On the positive, there were plenty of hot dogs, chips, soda, juice, water, and entertainment with all the lines being tangled as the little kids kept trying to fish the big kid pond.

The Sportsmen Classic gets jacks and more....

Kid's Fishing Derby Tomorrow....

I almost forgot, the kid's fishing derby is tomorrow at the Orange Gun Club. Ages 0 to 14 get to fish the clubs 2 stocked trout ponds, with prizes for the kids.

Pictures to follow...

The Sportsmen Classic gets jacks and more....

First I installed the levelling jacks on all 4 corners. Also in this picture you can see the RVQ Grill mount just above the trailer tire below the window, the Mud Daubber Screens on the heater vents, and the step carpeting to help keep the camper clean.

Then I added the LP Port for the RVQ BBQ Grill and Little Red Campfire in a Can.

I also added the Mud Daubber Screens over the heater vents, helps keep wasps and other critters from building a nest in the burner assembly of the furnace.

Also not seen are the inside modifications, additional hot water heater bypass plumbing, winterizing suction port for the water pump, queen sized matress in place of the 2" thick Full Xtra Long matress from KZ, plus the venerable Classic Flies Sign.

First Trout of the Season.....

April 25th, cold, wet, drizzly, day. Set up the 10'x10' Portable Awning for cover. Also perfect for spinners and spoons.

I volunteered to help the local Amateur Radio Club out with radio communications for the annual River Race in Sturbridge, sponsored by the Sturbridge Lions Club. So while I was waiting I cast a couple times....

And hooked this nice 12" rainbow. Too bad it did a self release before I could pick it up, but notice the Orange Rooster Tail.

Then a couple future Rogue Angels showed up and tried to outfish me...

Until the Pirates of the Quinneboag River showed up!

BTW the River Race was a success, 112 canoes, kayaks, and rowboats participated.