Alumalina 2014

[Big Hooter]

Maggie,

You and Doug are both on our prayer list for Grace and full recovery from Doug's heart attack. You and Doug will be with the group at Lake Wateree State Park in spirit the whole weekend. We will look forward to seeing you later this year at another Alumalina gathering.

Always remember God Loves You. You and Doug are "Salt and Light" for a lot of people in this community.

Take care, God Bless you both.

Kindly,

John & Anne (Big Hooter)
#21189

[BAB]

Maggie, so terribly sorry to get this news. Am sending prayers and good thoughts for you both. Very thankful that you were right there with him! Hugs to you, Barry

[Phil and/or Sue]

Maggie, prayers and thoughts for the best.

[overlander63]

Now that I am home, maybe I can post something that reads better.
I called and reserved spot 17 for Friday and Saturday, but because of our friends showing up at our home late Saturday afternoon, we will have to leave no later than 3pm Saturday. This leaves Saturday night open at that site, if anybody on the waiting list wants it. Let us or John know.
Now, I'm off to PMland to check on Doug.

[Lily&Me]

Originally Posted by doug&maggie

I have just cancelled our site, if anyone wants to grab it.

Doug had a cardiac arrest late yesterday morning. I was sitting next to him at the time. If I had been gone for even 10 minutes he would have been dead when I got back.

He was in full arrest for over 30 minutes. His body is doing what bodies do when deprived of adequate oxygen for such a long period of time. We are at the ICU in Brunswick, GA.

Doug's daughter is here, my kids will be here today and my son will take Lily home.

Please pray for him, or whatever you do.

Thank you.


Maggie

I appreciate all the pm's and other expressions of concern.

The big issue at this time is that his brain was deprived of sufficient oxygen for such a long period of time as to not be recoverable. He is not responding to any stimuli at this point and remains on life support.

Maggie

[GCinSC2]

Dear Maggie,

Deeply sorry to hear this update. Our best wishes and prayers for Doug, all the family and of course you Maggie.

Gary & Linda

[Janie Q]

Oh Maggie, I just can't believe your update...
I'm so sorry to hear your news.
We are thinking of you 2.
Jane

[sandlapper]

Maggie, we are all pulling for Doug, and you and family. Prayer works, and many are coming your way.

[StreamInn]

So very sorry Maggie. Prayers for Doug's healing and for strength for you and your family.

[GCinSC2]

I'm temporarily going back to the up coming rally and then we'll return to Doug and Maggie.

I found several more Dutch Oven cooking videos that you can see on YouTube for techniques and ideas.

Open the PDF an click on a video.

[Towjob1975]

All I can do is frown Maggie, our thoughts and prayers are with you!

[lonewolf1977]

Oh my gosh Maggie, so sorry to hear about Doug's emergency. We pray for a speedy recovery!!

[sandlapper]

Originally Posted by GCinSC2

I'm temporarily going back to the up coming rally and then we'll return to Doug and Maggie.

I found several more Dutch Oven cooking videos that you can see on YouTube for techniques and ideas.

Open the PDF an click on a video.

Sad, but true.

[mbmbstreamer]

Sorry to hear about Doug. Our prayers are with Doug and Maggie.

We are going to miss Alumalina this time around. Beth's mother is celebrating her 90th and we will be with her. We provided our site (37) to brand new owners. I'm uncertain if they are active on the Forums, but they will attend Alumalina.

We will try to make it next time.

Matt

[overlander63]

Originally Posted by mbmbstreamer

Sorry to hear about Doug. Our prayers are with Doug and Maggie.

We are going to miss Alumalina this time around. Beth's mother is celebrating her 90th and we will be with her. We provided our site (37) to brand new owners. I'm uncertain if they are active on the Forums, but they will attend Alumalina.

We will try to make it next time.

Matt

Matt, it would have been good to see y'all for Alumalina, but there's always the factory shindig a couple of months after that.

[moparjohn]

Oh Maggie I have sent some prayers out for Doug and you. I was out working on the AS most the day and just read. I am so sorry to hear this news. Be strong and tell Doug everyone is pulling for him. The power of prayer and positive thinking are amazing! John

[Lily&Me]

Well, it's early am at the ICU. I've gotten a little sleep and so, what do I do??....my thoughts turn to DO baking and all the plans and preparations Doug and I have made these last few months to share bread baking with others.

I am posting here the charcoal instructions we have worked up, and would love to see y'all go forth and bake bread, like we planned. Forgive me for not repeating the entire recipe, anyone who needs it will have to go back a few pages to find it.

I am also sending the final pdf. version to Gary, to post here and hopefully on the DO cooking thread.

And so, charcoal instructions......

Step 3--bake:

About 30 minutes into resting period, start 45 charcoal briquettes. When nearly ready, put lid on DO and arrange briquettes, 33 on top and 12 beneath. Let preheat/finish a few minutes, while you prepare your dough.

Remove bowl cover from dough. Snip top of dough 2-3 times with sharp scissors. Sprinkle with wheat bran, seeds of your choice, cornmeal, oats, etc., if desired.

Lift dough by parchment paper, place all quickly into oven and replace lid.

Bake 30 minutes, rotating top and bottom..... opposite directions, 45 degrees each...... at the end of 15 and then 30 minutes.

***After the 15 minutes rotations, arrange charcoals on lid around outer edge for remainder of baking time.

***After the 30 minutes rotations, take a quick peek inside to check browning, and replace lid about 1/4" ajar, to allow steam to escape and crust to dry and crisp. Wind will affect how hot your top coals become, so watch carefully. If a very windy day, remove about 9 coals around at this point, if bread is becoming too dark.

Bake about 10 minutes more, lid ajar, about 40 minutes total. Bread will be browned and feel light and hollow when done.

Remove loaf carefully to wire rack and let cool before slicing. If you cut too soon, interior will be damp and sticky. Bread should be airy and porous, crust crisp and chewy. Store when completely cool in plastic bag or other airtight container.


Our DO is not the deep model. Those of you with deep DO's may not need to move the top coals to the outer edge after the first 15 minutes, so modify as needed. The center of ours wants to get too brown, unless we move the coals.

Wish we could be there to demonstrate, but there are enough experienced cooks and DO users coming that you can surely manage without us. Maybe someone will have time to do a run-thru or two before the rally.

I am going to start a thread on the situation with Doug, to get this issue off the rally thread but still allow anyone who is interested to follow. I have really appreciated the support and comfort in pm's and emails.

Goes without saying, too, that we sure have enjoyed the Alumalina rallies, the Leake family and other fine folks we have met there.

May see ya'all again, but not for a while.

Maggie

[sandlapper]

Originally Posted by sandlapper
3 - Delta Queen
5 - mtnluvrs
8- stellaluma
10 - TowJob1975
11 - Captain Hank
14 - Twobikes
15 - jm2
16- Wendy and David
17 - Overlander63
18 - justretired
20 - Musicmaster
21 - BAB
22 - GCinSC2
23 - StreamNtyme
24- Chillpoints
25 - Nilesrob
26 - SeeMore
28- Charlotte
29 - sctinman
30- Skatiero
32 - Florida55
33 - Landyatch79
34- Eddie and Kathy
35- Brooks J
36 - mcdowellc
37- New owners
38- Someday'59
39- Egrbeaver
40- TouringDan
43 - tubewannabe
44- moparjohn
45- 3Dog Nite
47- Beachhouse Mark and Kerry
48- woodja Pete and Geneva
50 - Sandlapper
51 - Phil,Sue, Cheryl
52 - RobandJan
53 - TerryandAnn
54 - SafariStreamer
55 - John and Linda
56 - Ronnie B
57 - Big Hooter
58 - Arrowstream
59 - RoadRunner
60 - Alan and Shannon
61- GreggH
62 - Tinbender
63- bamurfree
64-Seven Brook
65- SilverEagle6
66- jsaperkins
71 - StreamNmemee
Lonewolf--somewhere
Carl2591--somewhere else
69slvrbelle--??????
Beetlebob- anywhere

Waiting List:

Streaminguy
David & Julie


Give this a looksee.
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[bradnsheree]

Originally Posted by overlander63

Okay, we grabbed Doug & Maggie's spot. We will be coming in the 28th and leaving the afternoon of the 29th. Anybody that wants site 17 from about 3pm on the 29th, let us know.
I feel bad about getting the spot because of somebody's misfortune, but we will be able to bring Bertha now.
The spot is already paid for, just let us know if you want it.
If this post reads funny, it's because I'm typing thos as fast as I can to get back to work...

We would like to have the spot for Saturday afternoon and evening if it is still available. Thanks so much for offering.

Brad and Sheree

[sandlapper]

Brad and Sheree, the site is yours unless Overlander63 has other plans. He will chime in, and I'm thinking no problem. Glad to have you.

John