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Autumn - crisp, cool nights and warming days; vibrant reds, yellows, orange and rust; a hot cup of tea and a cozy fire; a good book and the call of Canadian geese.

Price : $11.99

Features

• Compact, 5-cup percolator for coffee at home or on the road
• Constructed of rust-resistant aluminum; percolator quickly transfers warmth from heat source to contents
• Wire handles stay cool to the touch and fold in for easy storage; grind basket and pump remove for simple preparation and cleaning
• Clean percolator inside and out with a mild cleanser to remove soot and debris
• Percolator measures 6-1/2 by 5-1/4 by 5 inches; weighs 8 ounces; 1-year limited warranty

Product Description

WEEKENDER 6 PERSON COOK SET
Rustproof aluminum percolators. Feature convenient folding wire handles, graduated measuring marks, and screw-in top. Includes removable pump with tube assembly and basket.

Customer Reviews

Review date : 2008-11-16
This is a very good aluminum pot, which I mostly use just for heating water. It works okay for brewing coffee. The handles are strong (a bit stiff at first), and the lid fits snugly.

Review date : 2008-03-30
I was disappointed in this item. It is more like a camping kettle than something you use at home. Guess I should have taken more notice of the title. Anyway, it has been sent to the RV and I got a better one from Kmart for hubby to use in the house.

Review date : 2007-07-09
Took it camping for a few days. Worked well for something that will only get used once in a while. Heats up quickly, to include the handles. They are extremely hot by the time the coffee is ready. One great thing is that the pot keeps the coffee hot for a long time after you take it off the heat. We are satisfied with the purpose.

Review date : 2007-03-15
Pretty cool. It’s fairly sturdy and it made as decent a cup of coffee as you can get from a percolator.

But just in case anyone doesn’t know this already, a "wire handle that folds in for compact storage" does not stay "cool to the touch" when those handles are connected to an aluminum container holding boiling water.

Aluminum and wire has a tendency to transfer heat.

Review date : 2006-07-15
We bought this for a quick weekend trip. It’s very handy and delivers in terms of durability over an open flame. It’s a bit messy in terms of spurting water during the brewing process, so I wouldn’t recommend it for the stove. All around - worth the $10.

Hiking is gaining popularity within the African-American community. We’re beginning to spend more time in nature in an effort to connect deeply with the spirit within. The alertness that is required to observe the natural beauty around us is calming, energizing and edifying. Noticing the colors on the trees, listening to the sounds of the birds, and overlooking scenic landscapes or wonderful bodies of water can heal the soul very profoundly.

Hiking Alone

To be alone with my private thoughts in the space of my own company is euphoric. Moving at my own pace and experiencing the freedom to take any path that looks interesting or simply stop to relax or read is very liberating. Sometimes I listen to inspirational music, messages of personal growth or a guided meditation on my portable CD player. Other times I just listen to the sound of our beautiful natural world. I always stop to journal when hiking. The insights I get while hiking are rarely achieved during the hustle and bustle of work and family life.

Hiking with a Partner

If you feel uncomfortable hiking alone a partner is a great alternative. You can still get that special time with your own thoughts and feelings by hiking together to a destination, then separating enough to get some private space where you can be alone with your thoughts or listen to some media of your choosing. Agree upon an amount of time for this (a half-hour to an hour is usually good) then re-commune and hike back to the car. Try to keep the conversation as positive as possible. Use this valuable time for spiritual reflection and healing. Give encouragement, love and support to each other every step of the way and hiking with a partner can be powerfully rejuvenating and healing.

Practical Items for Hiking:

Always bring water. And, if you?re hiking for more than a couple of miles it?s a good idea to bring some food, i.e. sandwiches, trail-mix and/or fruit.

You don?t have to invest a lot of money, but a good pair of hiking shoes will make your experience more pleasurable. They absorb the rocks and irregularities of the paths you?ll be walking on.

Dress in layers that are easily adjustable for body temperature. Wear a breathable shirt next to your skin, and a jacket with a good zipper for temperature variability.

If you bring a backpack, it should contain the following items:

Water and Food
First-aid pack
Pocket knife
A camera ? I always see something I wish to capture on film
A flashlight - with fresh batteries.
An extra shirt
Something to sit on such as a sheet, blanket of other pad.
I also pack my journal and a pen

The most important thing about hiking is your personal space. View it as a mini-retreat.

Delano Garner writes for Shades and Reflections, a resource site for African-American Spiritual Health. http://www.shadesandreflections.com Contact Delano Garner at delano@shadesandreflections.com