Improvised Urban Lamp....and some random photos...

[Mistwalker]

Say you grab some snacks, a drink, and a paper and head to the local park to read in peace one evening. But then you get caught up checking out the sunset...

Now the lighting is getting a little dim. Depending on the snacks and drink it may be no big deal.

Roasted brazil nuts make a decent improvised candle that will burn for about ten minutes.

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[Mistwalker]

Even if you are carrying a ferro rod and not a lighter there are still ways to deal with it.

and the Brazil nuts aren't the only ones in a bag of mixed nuts that will burn.

Any guesses what's being protected here?

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[Mistwalker]

I like checking out the architecture of several of the old churches here, they remind me of castles.

The modern castles in this town are a lot bigger.

Banks,,,

insurance companies...

and the new marble building the Electric Power Board recently built...which explains the rate hikes...

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[mtnfolk mike]

great post as usual Mist..:thumbup: i am digging that lamp, i am going to have to give it a try..

 

[Mistwalker]

great post as usual Mist..:thumbup: i am digging that lamp, i am going to have to give it a try..

Thanks Mike, not the best smell in the world, but puts out some good light for a few minutes as well as warm up a small space a little or thaw out your hands.

 

[a.l.hare]

Mist, I always enjoy your posts...the way you view your surroundings (whether it's what's in your pocket or the landscape around you) is unique and something I always enjoy and learn from. Keep it up!
Alan

 

[coldboreshot]

Awesome MacGyver moves. Shoulda just burned that commie newspaper to stay warm or given it to a bum to use as a blanket.

 

[Paws]

That's really cool, I gotta try that. Thanks for posting it.

 

[Paws]

Oh, and what's being protected?

 

[Boondock Saint]

Great stuff!

 

[formtight]

I never would've thought about that. Very cool!

 

[The Z]

Very neat!

 

[Tyrkon Lawson]

I'm diggin' that improvised lantern. Thanks for sharing. Very cool.

 

[Cash427]

awesome post! Ill be trying that out, as well!

 

[EK20]

Absolutely genius idea. I definitely have to give that a shot one of these days. :thumbup:

 

[Mistwalker]

Mist, I always enjoy your posts...the way you view your surroundings (whether it's what's in your pocket or the landscape around you) is unique and something I always enjoy and learn from. Keep it up!
Alan

Thanks Alan, glad you enjoyed the post.

Awesome MacGyver moves. Shoulda just burned that commie newspaper to stay warm or given it to a bum to use as a blanket.

Thanks. Well ya kow, there is more than one way to learn.

Oh, and what's being protected?

Glad you liked the post. It's lots of high-end meats and seafood

Great stuff!

I never would've thought about that. Very cool!

Very neat!

I'm diggin' that improvised lantern. Thanks for sharing. Very cool.

awesome post! Ill be trying that out, as well!

Absolutely genius idea. I definitely have to give that a shot one of these days. :thumbup:

Thanks guys, glad you liked the thread.

 

[GRIM 62]

Very cool mist,thanks!:thumbup:

 

[drillsgt71]

Good post as always. We used to burn nuts in chem class back in the 70's. Like that Nano-striker Ti. I picked up a pair after I saw yours in a prior post. As much as I like Ti, I got two regulars for about the same price. One for the keyring and one for the BOB.

 

[untamed]

Mist, thanks for the sweet tip!

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

I've burned nuts as candles before academically, but never tried using them practically out in the field. How did you carry the lantern, out of curiosity? Great post as always, Mist!