Welcome Sean, glad to have you. Give that rice cooker a test run before the real deal, just to make sure.
And quick tip for anyone else new to this night run cookout thing- the best dishes historically have involved store bought stuff, crock pots and engine warming- something that's either already done, or involves absolutely no work. Don't stick yourself behind a grill for 30 minutes, unless that's what really makes you happy.. you're looking for fast setup and even faster tear-down, plus some quality social time.
While the weather is likely to be pretty good there's no guarantees, and we've had snow on more night runs than we haven't had snow, if that makes any sense. It will be dark, cold, and often windy... though I am optimistic that this year's cookout spot will be well protected. Bring way too much clothes and too many head lamps and you'll have a good time.
no one has to worry about putting it out. 
T case, myfundsarelow right now to purchase an Orion.
Thanks for the offer, but I would rather borrow one for the Chinaman's run in Nov.!
Tim that's sweet on the new locked 3rds.. you won't really need to use them but I'm sure you can find a spot to engage them anyway..
If you leave right after work you can still catch us during dinner, then run the rest of the trail after.. it takes at least an hour for dinner. I'll post up a map on Saturday so you know exactly where to go... it'll be easy to find.
The 80 starter gave up yesterday and stranded me at work. Contacts were replaced but that all seems to work. It will engage but doesn't turn over anymore.
Looks like I am out
28100-66050 2.2kw discontinued
28100-66060 2.0kw $900
