[Spit-project] Spit height and stuff

[Virginia Gatling]

> I'm trying to remember Regina's old set-up -- I think in one version she
> may have used short A-frames?  Your Excellency?

OK, Ready for my ramblings.....or how hyper am I....

I've used so many different setups depending on what is being cooked, number 
of people cooking for, weather, the ground or no ground fire rule, amt of 
wood needed, available space in the trailer,what's available at site etc.. 
I've used short A-frames (18" to 21/2 foot from the fire) & short H-frames 
(I use one for hanging utensils ), I've also used the tripod (the10 foot one 
which has a bar that fits along two poles to hang things from, the height 
depends on how wide your base is) with a hanging triangle that turns the 
spinning chicken freely without having to constantly turn the birds (I 
prefer spitting the birds myself with the turning spit, it gives me a good 
reason to sit and rest. :-) ) I've also had to make last minute -this will 
work ideas(trailer chain)- because something was loaned out, missing (S 
hooks are always lost I found some in Big Lots that work when you can't make 
or find the good ones) or forgotten. ( I still have 6 portable holes and the 
BIG turning spit (for half cows), that have not made it back to my camp). I 
have 2 others that I am using now but smaller.

I'm planning a new setup and it will be approx. 3-41/2 foot (easier for me 
to work with). It will be based on the type Gunthar wants {a little later 
period for me but I want to try it). I already have the material just trying 
to work in the time to get it done.Maybe by next Gulf War we can get many 
together to try and see what works best. I also have plans for a smaller 
version that would work for 2-4 people ( How about a table top working 
spit?) with smaller amts.plus several ideas for a cook "Tent" and enclosures 
for the cook area. TiMe TimE Time :-o  Lets not forget the table and chairs 
need new ones.

I found my old hand made metal pots but decided to let the flowers keep 
them. The 2 Dutch ovens that I have are being cleaned but I don't really 
like to use them. I have ordered several potjie pots and should have them in 
a few weeks. I'm looking forward to using them. (Shades of MacBeth) ;-)

Another project. I was reading an article on "Viking" pottery being hand 
thrown and cured in a big earth charcoal wood fire mound. I think I may try 
this.... ummmm. Anyone have any info or ideas on this?

Alix, I still would like that bread recipe. It was sooogood.

Regina