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The problem now is that if the tent does fail and blow over, it will surely land on the flame of my propane burner

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8340-tent.jpg Coffee time, I hope: I try heating some water and shelter the burner a little by placing it behind the tentThumbnailsEvery time I think the wind is lessening, and that the day will progress nicely after all, another big gust pummels my tentCoffee time, I hope: I try heating some water and shelter the burner a little by placing it behind the tentThumbnailsEvery time I think the wind is lessening, and that the day will progress nicely after all, another big gust pummels my tentCoffee time, I hope: I try heating some water and shelter the burner a little by placing it behind the tentThumbnailsEvery time I think the wind is lessening, and that the day will progress nicely after all, another big gust pummels my tentCoffee time, I hope: I try heating some water and shelter the burner a little by placing it behind the tentThumbnailsEvery time I think the wind is lessening, and that the day will progress nicely after all, another big gust pummels my tentCoffee time, I hope: I try heating some water and shelter the burner a little by placing it behind the tentThumbnailsEvery time I think the wind is lessening, and that the day will progress nicely after all, another big gust pummels my tent

So I stand outside on guard, pacing, watching my cold water heat up like a bird watching its egg. I'm starting to wonder if my tent will still be here after my planned hike up into the Newberry Mountains in front of me.