Re: Propane stoves

"Stan Marks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
>  "SteveB" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> > "Patzerseescheck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > > Hello all,
> > > I am ready to start camping with my son (a 7yo Cub Scout) and I am
> > > doing things a little different than the last time I went camping
> > > (some 20yrs ago). I have purchased 2 propane stoves and was wondering
> > > how long one of those 16.4 oz propane tanks last. I bought 4 bottles
> > > and will need them for a Friday dinner, Saturday b'fast and dinner and
> > > Sunday b'fast. We will be cooking for approx 10 - 14 people. Nothing
> > > fancy, just eggs in the morning and burgers at night. Do I need more?
> > > Sorry if I did not give enough info, just reply with other info needed
> > > and I will elaborate more. Thanks for any answers.
> > >
> > > Patzerseescheck
> > >
> > >
> >
> > Take all the $$$ you will piss off on those one pound canisters and go
buy a
> > large tank (11# or 40#) and a whip.  You can economically fill it, and
it
> > will last for weeks.  I have seen the tanks at yard sales for very
cheap.
> > The whip is about fifteen bucks.
> >
> > Steve
>
> This advice makes a lot of sense - IF one will be doing a lot of camping
> on a regular basis. For someone who is just talking about one weekend
> with a bunch of Cub Scouts, though? While I'm not disagreeing with your
> advice, Steve, the disposable canisters might be more convenient for
> this person in this particular case. :)
>
> -- 
> Stan Marks
>

We all pay for convenience.  That is why we to go "convenience" stores and
pay waaaaaaaaaaay more for everything.  So, if it pops your balloon, go for
it.  A garage sale bottle and whip will pay for itself, and the difference
can go into the gas tank, or for other scouting supplies.  You know, the
ones the leader usually has to dip into their pocket for?

I know.  Been there, done that.  And thing is, if a few parents don't do it
for all the parents who just dump their kids off and pick them up, the kids
are the ones who go without.  So, it makes sense to cut corners and stretch
dollars.

Steve