Date:         Sat, 21 Oct 2000 20:02:51 -0400
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Subject:      Clay Pot on the Stove Method? WAS: Sleeping Accommodations
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        Sounds like a clay flower pot set inverted over a burner. That it?

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Subject: Sleeping Accommodations


Here's what we do.

Overnight heat can be supplemented with two or three candles.

For the verrry cold mornings I use a portable Coleman Catalytic Propane and
fire it up just to warm the living space while I search for socks and
coffee.  These portables are circa 1970 free standing and can be hooked to
the extra propane tank.  You DO have a second tank installed under the
doorsill, don't you?  The portable also goes outside to chase the chill of
those winter sunrises west of Austin NV, overlooking Mono Lake, Alta Ski
Lifts Parking Lot.

I have used the claypot on the stove method for warmup with excellent
success.  Just never wet the pot.  It absorbs water and when heated causes a
steam explosion.  I use a coathanger tool to lift the pot.  Works well as a
coffee warmer too.  If you attach a thermotape you can see that these
critters get very hot.  And since they don't LOOK hot one can be tempted to
move it without using the wire tool.  Not advised.  Bake the pot in your
oven at home at 325 for an hour, this will dry it out sufficiently for use.
DO NOT assume the pot is dry when you buy it.

Hi Derek!  Nice to see you on the list again.  And Steven Johnson in
Messychewsits, egad!

pensioner

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