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Title: The older we get....
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on February 14, 2012, 11:17:00 AM
The more we look for the "comforts" in deer camp.

We have a concrete pad so our campfire has to be elevated. Our old one finally burnt up so I built this one. I thought some of the older guys, like Ron Lee Klare, would appreciate the "toe warmers"

 (http://images.imagelinky.com/1329236189.JPG) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1329236189.JPG)
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Post by: JamesKerr on February 14, 2012, 11:19:00 AM
Very Nice Biggie!
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Post by: PaddyMac on February 14, 2012, 11:33:00 AM
I am just barely almost nearly coming close to being old enough to appreciate that.    :thumbsup:
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Post by: awbowman on February 14, 2012, 11:33:00 AM
That's VERY nice.
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Post by: Mudd on February 14, 2012, 11:39:00 AM
What I see a great example of "Older and wiser"!

Good work Biggie!

Thanks for sharing.

God bless, Mudd
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Post by: ron w on February 14, 2012, 11:42:00 AM
Nice, what no grill to cook on......with warm toes you need a full belly...LOL   :readit:    :saywhat:    :biglaugh:
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Post by: Kip on February 14, 2012, 11:52:00 AM
Great job Biggie must be under a roof b/c no drain slits for rain.Kip
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Post by: lpcjon2 on February 14, 2012, 12:03:00 PM
Biggie nice job! just glad you didnt put up pics of your toes in front of it...LOL
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Post by: Terry Green on February 14, 2012, 12:04:00 PM
I would love to visit that one with ya sometime....its been too long.

  :campfire:
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Post by: Tater on February 14, 2012, 12:05:00 PM
Nice....!

 I'm on the same page as ron w where's the grill?
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Post by: BWD on February 14, 2012, 12:07:00 PM
I think Biggie might be the real great oz.
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Post by: Stone Knife on February 14, 2012, 12:24:00 PM
Looks good   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Bowhunter4life on February 14, 2012, 12:28:00 PM
:bigsmyl:  I'm not all that old, well maybe I am... but, I can appreciate that!   :bigsmyl:  

Strong work Biggie!
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Post by: Swamp Yankee on February 14, 2012, 12:37:00 PM
Not traditional, needs rust ;-)  Great idea!
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Post by: Jon Stewart on February 14, 2012, 12:43:00 PM
looks good. I use the guts to a washing machine.  I welded chain together for legs and it stands off the ground about 18". I carry it to shoots in the summer and to the woods in the fall.
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Post by: Ron LaClair on February 14, 2012, 12:50:00 PM
QuoteI thought some of the older guys, like Ron Lee Klare, would appreciate the "toe warmers"  
I afraid I'd cut me bare feet on all them tools under there.   :scared:  

Your right, the older we get the more we look for comforts in camp. This is my comfort at ShrewHaven, an old Lazy Boy recliner next to the wood stove..... Lee Klare?    :confused:  did you flunk English in school?    :readit: ....   :biglaugh:    

  (http://www.shrewbows.com/rons_linkpics/cozy.JPG)
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Post by: PA stickbow boy on February 14, 2012, 01:02:00 PM
very cool!  good job   :thumbsup:
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Post by: BowMIke on February 14, 2012, 01:26:00 PM
Well done Biggie! That ought to last a long time.
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Post by: on February 14, 2012, 01:44:00 PM
Nice!!!!

Bisch
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Post by: Biggie Hoffman on February 14, 2012, 04:07:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Ron LaClair:
[QB]
QuoteI thought some of the older guys, like Ron Lee Klare, would appreciate the "toe warmers"  
I afraid I'd cut me bare feet on all them tools under there.     :scared:    

Your right, the older we get the more we look for comforts in camp. This is my comfort at ShrewHaven, an old Lazy Boy recliner next to the wood stove..... Lee Klare?      :confused:    did you flunk English in school?      :readit:   ....     :biglaugh:      


I figured if I spelled it that way, I could deny calling you old.........
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Post by: Plumber on February 14, 2012, 04:15:00 PM
how many burgers can my wife fit on that thing
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Post by: snakebit40 on February 14, 2012, 04:16:00 PM
That's awesome! I might have to make one, thanks!   :campfire:
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Post by: Plumber on February 14, 2012, 04:17:00 PM
how many burgers can my wife fit on that thing
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Post by: smokin joe on February 14, 2012, 04:17:00 PM
Biggie,
That's a great fire ring. You are right about this getting old thing, Camp and camp fires just go together. If we can keep the young guys cutting the wood while we supervise, we have it made.
Joe
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Post by: Gordon Jabben on February 14, 2012, 04:59:00 PM
Very nice!  Am I the only one that thinks about deer steaks when they see a campfire?
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Post by: Don Batten on February 14, 2012, 07:04:00 PM
Nice fire ring Biggie. I didn't know you were a welder and fabricator.
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Post by: wildgame on February 14, 2012, 07:18:00 PM
Looks good, The toe warmers is a cool idea!
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Post by: Steve Clandinin on February 14, 2012, 11:14:00 PM
LOVE IT! Nothing beats a fire at camp,memorys,memorys LOL.
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Post by: Encino Man on February 14, 2012, 11:41:00 PM
It's official. I'm old, because I'm all over that!!
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Post by: rdoggsilva on February 15, 2012, 02:13:00 AM
Looks great, did yourself proud.
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Post by: Biggie Hoffman on February 15, 2012, 02:21:00 PM
ron w, I left the legs open so's I can stick different "appliances" in there 8-)

Kip, there are 1/4" drain holes on the plate...just can't see them from the angle.

TG  there are 4 toe warmers on this model....room for yours too
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Post by: stujay on February 15, 2012, 02:23:00 PM
:thumbsup:  Nice job!
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Post by: LKH on February 15, 2012, 02:28:00 PM
To get a better burn in cold weather, put about 1" of sand/gravel in the bottom.  Keeps the heat from going down and the retained heat of the rock keeps the fire burning better, even with poorer firewood.
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Post by: Anointed Archer on February 15, 2012, 02:30:00 PM
I hear ya Biggie, I went from a tent to a travel trailer   :biglaugh:
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Post by: Thumper Dunker on February 15, 2012, 02:32:00 PM
:thumbsup:  Good job.
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Post by: Greg Szalewski on February 15, 2012, 05:45:00 PM
4 toe warmers!?!?!?! No way you have 3 friends.   :biglaugh:
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Post by: leatherneck on February 15, 2012, 07:23:00 PM
Looks good Bigster!
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Post by: leatherneck on February 15, 2012, 07:25:00 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Greg Szalewski:
4 toe warmers!?!?!?! No way you have 3 friends.    :bigsmyl:
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Post by: eddings220 on February 16, 2012, 06:25:00 AM
That is nice! Great job.
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Post by: Sam McMichael on February 16, 2012, 04:51:00 PM
I'm not sure Biggie really had "Old Mr. La Clair" in mind. After all, Biggie is about two years older than dirt himself.  But it is a really nice fire pit.