tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676045436294463991.post3341626207320149380..comments2023-10-17T05:53:50.048-06:00Comments on Pondero: Micro-TourPonderohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16042079750126434523noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676045436294463991.post-75703939222492615032011-01-10T09:59:53.737-06:002011-01-10T09:59:53.737-06:00what a lovely post. i think i have time for a mic...what a lovely post. i think i have time for a micro-tour, too. need to get the right stove....thank you for your blog...it's a treat and an inspiration.kimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676045436294463991.post-61689577548935449002010-11-27T16:13:28.579-06:002010-11-27T16:13:28.579-06:00Fantastic idea. I've S24Oed before but I'm...Fantastic idea. I've S24Oed before but I'm a pretty time-strapped guy. The thought of riding out into the woods and cooking up an omelette and some tea is very exciting. Excellent, excellent idea.Eddiehttp://theeverydaycyclist.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676045436294463991.post-55273424579104144042010-11-25T21:02:34.968-06:002010-11-25T21:02:34.968-06:00Jack, that's the kind of creative thinking tha...Jack, that's the kind of creative thinking that makes cycling so much fun. Thanks for that contribution.Ponderohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16042079750126434523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676045436294463991.post-51025234558738162002010-11-25T19:08:29.539-06:002010-11-25T19:08:29.539-06:00Okay, how about micro-credit card touring...ride t...Okay, how about micro-credit card touring...ride to the local bistro, have brunch...prehaps a mimosa and a crepe, and leasurly tool your way home????<br /><br />Just a thought, Great post, JackThe Velo Hobohttp://velohobo.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676045436294463991.post-89200588910188814902009-12-15T09:13:14.626-06:002009-12-15T09:13:14.626-06:00"With the Kelly Kettle, what do you do if, sa..."With the Kelly Kettle, what do you do if, say, the leaves are wet?"<br /><br />Good question. In my limited experience so far, this has not been an issue. If it has been that wet, I've been at home. I think I'll gather a couple of sandwich bags of dry twigs and keep them handy for just such an occasion.Ponderohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16042079750126434523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676045436294463991.post-15138836511553811312009-12-15T09:02:06.633-06:002009-12-15T09:02:06.633-06:00Great concept! I have a small alcohol burner that ...Great concept! I have a small alcohol burner that would work great for something like this. I've only used it on a few S24Os so far.<br /><br />I don't have a french press mug, so I would probably bring tea. Or, the newish Starbucks "Via" instant coffee is surprisingly tolerable.<br /><br />On the other hand, I've been contemplating getting a nice locking thermos mug and just bringing a hot drink with me. Doug at http://mnbicyclecommuter.blogspot.com has one and says it keeps his drink hot for hours, even when it's very cold outside.<br /><br />That might not be quite as much fun as bringing the stove, but I would think that if it got really cold, you would get cold waiting for your water to boil.<br /><br />With the Kelly Kettle, what do you do if, say, the leaves are wet?Apertomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00148516503920019073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676045436294463991.post-2174080758324950412009-12-13T21:42:01.733-06:002009-12-13T21:42:01.733-06:00Awesome!! I do a lot of these little coffee rides ...Awesome!! I do a lot of these little coffee rides in the winter and like to practice my s24o skills. <br /><br />Joe in IowaJoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07240155430942169455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676045436294463991.post-38708785483524786092009-12-12T23:03:33.531-06:002009-12-12T23:03:33.531-06:00Tim, I'm not sure what to add beyond the answe...Tim, I'm not sure what to add beyond the answers to Steve's questions. Maybe I haven't been detailed enough with my description?Ponderohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16042079750126434523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676045436294463991.post-32246801303192458312009-12-12T23:02:02.519-06:002009-12-12T23:02:02.519-06:00William, do you have photos? or more detailed inst...William, do you have photos? or more detailed instructions? My set-up works fine, but yours sounds lighter and more compact.Ponderohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16042079750126434523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676045436294463991.post-57515697308218605542009-12-12T22:38:44.778-06:002009-12-12T22:38:44.778-06:00This is so cool! I have to get in the swing of thi...This is so cool! I have to get in the swing of things soon so I can ride to your neck of the woods one day. I absolutely enjoyed this post. The kettle is super cool especially given that you don't have to carry any fuel with you; you make do with nature's bounty. Here is another item to add to my list of things to collect. If you like Chai, I have found some instant Chai which I have fallen in love with. They make it in two flavors, 1)Ginger and 2)Cardamom.<br /><br />BTW, great pic in overalls!<br /><br />Hoping to see you next weekend, if all goes well!<br /><br />Peace :)GreenComotionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11272116464292908327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676045436294463991.post-71959522640433122022009-12-12T19:22:49.295-06:002009-12-12T19:22:49.295-06:00Great concept. I do a similar thing here in North...Great concept. I do a similar thing here in North Carolina that I call a "Bicycle Tea." I made a little alcohol stove using a tin Lily Coffee can for a windscreen and combustion chamber, the top and bottom of an aluminum Arizona Tea can for a burner, a 12 oz aluminum "cola" can for a kettle, and a bent bicycle spoke for a handle. (It all fits neatly together in the coffee can.) I take a plesant ride to a screne place, brew my tea, nibble on a cookie, and enjoy a few moments with a pocket New Testament or a book of old Poetry.<br /><br />William BoydAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676045436294463991.post-41333850962197532242009-12-12T17:57:56.011-06:002009-12-12T17:57:56.011-06:00great stuff Chris. really. talk about perspectiv...great stuff Chris. really. talk about perspective.<br /><br />I might have to ask you a bit more about the coffee set-up.timhttp://texlouisvillebike.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676045436294463991.post-42541893996718162222009-12-12T17:40:29.804-06:002009-12-12T17:40:29.804-06:00Steve, the really cool thing about the kettle is t...Steve, the really cool thing about the kettle is that fuel is twigs, leaves, bark, paper, etc. You get a small fire started in the base, put the kettle on top, drop in small bits of fuel found laying around outdoors down the chimney. In about 2-3 minutes you have boiling water. That said, in windy conditions, maintaining a small fire can be a challenge. I have some very small fire-starter sticks I can use to help me get things started.<br /><br />I purchased the small size, aluminum, and as I recall, I ordered my kettle off the website.<br /><br />It will not fit in a standard bottle cage. I store mine in the drawstring bag, and usually carry it inside my saddlebag (as I did this morning).<br /><br />Did I get the right one? I think so. When I camp, I don't quite have enough capacity for oatmeal and coffee, so I need to go through the operation twice. That doesn't bother me when I'm alone. I'm not in a hurry and it gives me something easy to do.<br /><br />If you come to the ride next Saturday, remind me and I'll show it to you.Ponderohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16042079750126434523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676045436294463991.post-28610076536132052532009-12-12T17:24:37.187-06:002009-12-12T17:24:37.187-06:00WHILE we're at it, does your selected Kelly Ke...WHILE we're at it, does your selected Kelly Kettle fit into a bike water bottle holder? If not, (or even if so), do you carry it in the drawstring bag? I guess we're only up to FOUR questions so far...Steve Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676045436294463991.post-68343023131654787232009-12-12T17:17:43.064-06:002009-12-12T17:17:43.064-06:00Hoping we aren't playing 20 questions, what do...Hoping we aren't playing 20 questions, what do you use for fuel? What's more, where did you get the Kelly Kettle, which sounds like an excellent water heating device!<br /><br />Is yours the aluminum or stainless variety? Regardless of which type, did you get the right one?Steve Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676045436294463991.post-89510134718375449652009-12-12T15:29:30.076-06:002009-12-12T15:29:30.076-06:00Well, today I took my Kelly Kettle, which is simpl...Well, today I took my Kelly Kettle, which is simply a clever water heating device...<br /><br />www.kellykettle.com<br /><br />...my REI combination insulated mug and french press (which today, because I am out of french press ground coffee, was used as a mug only), and an old filter holder from on old automatic drip coffee maker.<br /><br />Oh yeah, I brought some Mezzanote blend coffee I purchased from Jupiter House in Denton, Texas.Ponderohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16042079750126434523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676045436294463991.post-62469261328692022322009-12-12T14:06:38.994-06:002009-12-12T14:06:38.994-06:00More details on the gear would be wlcome as I drin...More details on the gear would be wlcome as I drink my Starbucks after a mini-ride. Even in Colleyville, there are nearby wooded places.Steve Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676045436294463991.post-64259132625935633872009-12-12T11:46:54.691-06:002009-12-12T11:46:54.691-06:00Now a micro-tour is something I have time for. The...Now a micro-tour is something I have time for. The idea of riding off and brewing some coffee or cooking up a quick meal in a nice quiet spot is very appealing. Thanks for the idea.Rat Trap Presshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14123315525301010775noreply@blogger.com