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14/2/2012 at 8:29am
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Wow, thank you everyone for such kind feedback.... For anyone who was interested in the Cobb cooker itself, I've posted a couple more up, these are mostly just cooking videos shot at the same time on the campsite, I thought they would be better edited out into separate videos....
The full length version of the beef stew:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJb5BH9zi3c
And, cooking an omelette on the Cobb:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enlUHlPEzTw
Thanks again everyone, great to get feedback from other people who "get it" rather than just odd looks from my friends who simply think I'm bonkers for doing it :D
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14/2/2012 at 9:48am
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lol - I had worn them while I was pitching and walking in and out of the sleeping area as I don't like traipsing mud in there - but well spotted :P
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14/2/2012 at 12:37pm
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I wear Crocs with SealSkinz waterproof socks nowadays for cold and/or wet weather camping, and I too would avoid walking onto the tent groundsheet and inner tent with outdoor shoes whenever possible.
The socks are excellent in providing warmth to my feet while keeping them dry at the same time, as I discovered to my cost during Christmas camping trip that cold and soggy feet were very unpleasant.
I can do my bit in minimising the amount of mud I bring into the tent, shame that the dog does not appear to care much about it.  
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15/2/2012 at 10:07pm
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Hi Crayfish
Great sleeping bag Iv'e got one as well, was camping this weekend and was warm as toast as well, dont think it was a cold as you though.
Really enjoyed the video I used my cobb as well but with my cast iron stew pot, had tatter ash and red cabbage Friday and chicken Saturday.
I bought a colman black cat heater a few weeks ago that uses propane in the canisters, I didn't actually use it this weekend as had EHU during the evening but switched it off when I went to bed to test the sleeping bag out.
Took it with me more in case the electric went out but would think with it being propane would be ok in cold weather.
Looking forward to your next video's.
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16/2/2012 at 4:13pm
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Well thats my half leg of lamb bought and a bag of heat beads. Roll on Saturday for some winter Cobb cooking!! Cheers Crayfish we have been talking for last few months about cooking in the Cobb but kept forgetting about it, will let you know how it goes!
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16/2/2012 at 5:46pm
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Quote: Originally posted by holdol on 16/2/2012
Well thats my half leg of lamb bought and a bag of heat beads. Roll on Saturday for some winter Cobb cooking!! Cheers Crayfish we have been talking for last few months about cooking in the Cobb but kept forgetting about it, will let you know how it goes!
Great stuff, you won't regret it - the Cobb roasts a half leg of lamb beautifully. In fact, since I bought my Cobb in December my oven hasn't seen a bit of meat since :)
I would advise getting a meat thermometer with a metal cable that you can leave in your meat though, especially with things like lamb that you don't want to overcook - I Cobb my lamb until it reaches 150F internal and then rest it for 15-20 mins in foil, never failed to give me a perfect medium :)
Good luck with your roast, let us know how you do :)
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25/2/2012 at 9:00pm
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Really enjoyed your video, agree with all the comments very basic, practical and inspirational...... You have got it down to a fine art.....😄
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26/2/2012 at 8:59am
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Just loved watching your video,apart from being a natural presenter...you capture the atmosphere perfectly. So glad you enjoyed it .Looked absolute bliss. Looking forward to the next installments.I think you should do a series.
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(Tucked under your chair in the beef stew vid
I loved the sound of the birds singing in the background while you drank your coffee 
