Fire pits!

Merve replied on 19/08/2016 15:06

Posted on 19/08/2016 15:06

I have posted this in this section for good reason Mods- read on. Who uses a Fire Pit when away on site? Now, I know if you use exclusively Club sites It's not an option but on many CLs- particularly non EHU CLs it is. This may be of interest for anyone reading the BBQ thread. Sometime ago I purchased a Weber 'Go anywhere' charcoal BBQ (what else??) It is small, will take all the kit you need like BBQ tools, lighters etc inside it and, as all Weber stuff is, very well made being enamelled to the outside and inside surfaces. I took it away to obviously have the odd BBQ but then became aware that it was so the right size, the right height and of the right construction that it made it perfect for a second allied use- a fire pit. Take all the grills and bottom plate out and you have a perfect container complete with adjustable airflow for a fire pit. I have also been fortunate that dead wood has been lying around on or near the non EHU sites I have visited. So I tried it! Perfect. Sitting next to a fire when the sun has gone down with that nip in the air is heaven. Not only that, but with a good bed of hot embers, the grill is popped back on, the BBQ cooked and then remove the grill and pop more wood on! Don't know about you but sitting eating BBQ food next to a fire is just one experience of life that I find irresistible- and the wood didn't cost anything so no expensive charcoal used or transported!! 

Surfer replied on 19/08/2016 15:39

Posted on 19/08/2016 15:39

When the coals get low in the evening make yourself a toasted cheese and tomato sandwich.  We have the Smoky Joe and it fits nicely into the front locker on our caravan next to the Safefill bottle.

Fysherman replied on 19/08/2016 15:46

Posted on 19/08/2016 15:46

Be careful doing this chaps and chappesses.

We used to do it a lot as we both like a fire but in France the logs burnt through the bottom of the barbie and dropped the whole lot on the deck.

We were on a site in a pine forest at the time.Yell

Merve replied on 19/08/2016 15:58

Posted on 19/08/2016 15:58

Thanks for the warning Fysherman but what were you using?? An old aluminium saucepan LOL!  If using a cheaper pit, make sure it's fit for purpose. A piece of steel plate in the bottom would be a good idea if not. No problems with the Weber- cleans up to brand new condition again. I always use mine a good distance from the van and always on a non igniting surface- oh and a bottle or container of water just in case- never needed it.

Fysherman replied on 19/08/2016 16:01

Posted on 19/08/2016 16:01

Must admit the barbie had seen considerable "action" all over the place.Cool

Burning logs, pine needles and a bottle of Ricard was not the ideal combination buy hey we are still here and we did not spill the Ricard.

 

eurortraveller replied on 19/08/2016 16:09

Posted on 19/08/2016 16:09

I have memories of a site where there were about two dozen fire bowls for people to use -  made of quarter inch steel and about a metre across. Families came back in an afternoon from walks in the forest carrying or dragging fallen branches - and long into the night they were sitting out around fires that were twinkling across the wide valley floor.

Another world. It was in Switzerland, a few miles down the Engadine from St Moritz. 

Fysherman replied on 19/08/2016 16:12

Posted on 19/08/2016 16:12

Magical moment ET.

Probably get some busy body in a hi viz and a fire extinguisher hassling you these days.

replied on 19/08/2016 16:39

Posted on 19/08/2016 16:39

Folk sat round outside? Was there no TV reception? Happy

I don't watch TV more than a very little as I generally would prefer to watch paint dry

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 19/08/2016 16:41

Posted on 19/08/2016 16:41

I have a cast iron FP on legs in the garden & agree with everyone-nothing more hypnotic than a fire, not good for conversation mind as everyone is mesmerised by the flames & seduced by the heatHappy

Fysherman replied on 19/08/2016 16:46

Posted on 19/08/2016 16:46

It's quite primordial the feeling you get.

Probably had an ancestor who's job it was to keep the sabre tooth away from the cave with a fire.Smile

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