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Soak up the End of Summer!
La Jolla, California Shoreline
Courtesy Rick Beach Photography
Bullhead City River Regatta
(Saturday August 14, 2010)
If you made it to the event this year, you
were one of over 10,000 that participated.
In the forth year of the event, this was the
largest. If you missed it….well you missed a
fun time. There is always 2011 to look for-
ward too.
This years theme was “Rockin the River�.
A 9 mile River float down the Colorado.
Floaters left the Community Park and
Chamber of Commerce Beach.
book
page. There you can preview a 21
minute DVD video that is available for sale.
If you would like a copy please call (928)
763-0158
(
See Page 2 for photos of the event
)
FALL FESTMesquite, Nevada
Don’t miss another great event put on
by the Virgin River Hotel/Casino in Mes-
quite, Nevada. The Holiday season will
be just around the corner. Don’t miss
out!
Just a short trip from Las Vegas or St
George, Utah. Come the night before ,
or stay over the night of. Make a week-
end get- a-way out of it.
Destination: La Jolla, California
Though our trip to La Jolla was
more of an urgent nature, a serious
medical visit to Scripps Clinic, we have
made the trip many times under more
festive circumstances.
To touch on Scripps, this is a great
facility for those in need of top notch
medical care. We can’t say enough
about the Doctors, staff and level of
care received there on several visits.
We are normally drawn to La Jolla
for it’s shoreline parks, seals, birds, and
the shops.
On this trip we stayed at the Marriot
Residence Inn. More like a small
apartments, that became home away
from home for the few days we ran
around Scripps
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TOPOGEAR RECIPE CONTEST
Our thanks to those that submitted a rec-
ipe. Keep them coming. We are having fun
with this so we are extending the contest for
our October issue! We are trying to have
enough unique recipes to publish a cook-
book. We have also added BBQ and out-
door cooking recipes. Be sure to
read the
rules.
Then simply send an email stating
you have read and agree to the rules. In-
clude your recipe(s), and photo(s),.of your
Recipe creation.
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See recipe on page 4 )
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Seagull - La Jolla, California
Photo Courtesy of Rick Beach Photography
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Regatta Photos Submitted and Released to TOPOGEAR for use by Steve Johnson, BHC PIO/Bullhead City
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Continued from Page 1 LA JOLLA
La Jolla is a favorite vacation destination
year round. Having one of California’s most
beautiful and picturesque coastlines.
There are endless subjects for adventure.
World-Class golf courses, kayaking sea caves,
museums, Birch Aquarium, walking along the
shoreline, farmers markets, wine tasting tours
and shopping. The streets of downtown La
Jolla thrive with shops. From high-end art
galleries to quaint boutiques.
One of our favorite times to visit is the
Christmas season. Though you won’t find
snow to get in the holiday spirit, the lights and
decorations are sure to pique your senses.
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Destination: Navajo Lake, Utah
A popular destination during the hot sum-
mer months for camping, fishing and recrea-
tion. Located near Duck Creek, Utah. About
a 45 minute drive east out of Cedar City Utah.
The lake is located at an elevation of around
9000 feet. Making it have cooler days and
much colder nights than the surrounding de-
sert, less than an hours drive away.
Zion National Park
S
ummer Road Delays
The delays may begin in May 2010 and go
through October 2010. A road project may
cause delays for those entering or leaving the
East Entrance on State Highway 9 between the
Entrance and route 89. Delays could be up to
3 hours. Contact the Park for updated info.
TOPOGEAR
is carrying a new line of Fine
Jewelry.
We are specializing in new 925 Sterling
Silver and Semi precious gemstone Jewelry.
The photo above is some current examples.
We wish to offer something affordable to
all. We hope to find and offer items under
the $200 retail range, with many under the
$100 mark.
Navajo Lake, Utah
Photo Courtesy of Rick Beach Photography
Watchman, Zion NP, UT
Photo Courtesy of Rick Beach Photography
Watchman, elevation is 6545 ft., overlooks
the Zion National Park visitor center and
Watchman camp grounds. This is just inside
the west entrance of Zion NP.
We offer a selection that will be ever chang-
ing. We are able to buy direct from our
distributor and many of our items are indi-
vidually hand selected when being pur-
chased.
These items will soon start showing up on
the TOPO site so check back often. We also
have large selections of used and vintage
Jewelry. This stock is also changing con-
stantly. Currently we have a large stock of
vintage Rhinestone jewelry.
If you are looking for a specific item that
we do not show, please
email us
for a list of
the latest inventory.
My friend Gator and I quickly planned a
last minute get away in late August. We drove
the 3 1/2 hour trip from Las Vegas in blister-
ing desert heat of 110 degrees. Soon after
passing through Cedar City, Utah we were
able to roll down the windows and embrace
the cooler mountain air.
We arrived at the campground and found
our spot. Except for a noisy crew next to us
the spot was good. Plenty of firewood to be
found. The Bark Beetles taking their toll on
the trees all around us, provided an ample
supply of dead wood.
We broke out the Dutch Oven and warmed
up a big pot of stew thanks to Gator. As dark-
ness settling in we stoked up the campfire.
The evening air bringing quite a chill.
We had hit the full moon. It soon came up
over the mountain top to the east of us.
Slowly climbing from behind the black silhou-
ettes of the pines thrusting up from the ridge
above us. The western sky black by now, filled
with countless twinkling points of starlight.
The next morning we launched the canoe
and rigged our fishing tackle for some trout
fishing. We landed several nice ones and
caught a few junk fish that were also hitting
our bait. The action kept use interested for
some time. Ahhh the life. Too bad we had to
head back to the City and the heat!!
RECIPE CONTEST
We have a winner for our Monthly News-
letter RECIPE Contest. The recipe appears
on page 4. Contest is extended to future is-
sues. Have your entry submitted by the 15th
of a month, for judging/publishing/winning
consideration in the following months newslet-
ter.
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We are changing some of the contest rules
starting with subsequent issues. The Contest is
now open to recipes for both Dutch Ovens and
BBQ/Outdoor Cooking.
There are now a choice of 2 prizes. A Mey-
erco G10 Tactical Folding knife, or a 9 inch
Dutch Oven Lid lifter. Winner gets to select
their choice of one of these two prizes.
USA “Ship To� addresses only.
Meyerco Tactical Folder
G10 Tactical Folder (MATCMDH)
*440 Bead Blasted Blade
*Easy One-Hand Opening
“MAIR� Dutch Oven Lid Lifter
Prize size is 9 inch only
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH
RING METHOD HEAT CHART
TOPOGEAR’s
SLOW MEDIUM HOT VERY HOT
OVEN HEAT HEAT HEAT HEAT
SIZE 300 F 350 F 400 F 450 F
8 1/2 RING 3/4 RING 1 /24 RINGS 1 1/2 RINGS
10 3/4 RING 1 RING 1 1/2 RINGS 2 RINGS
12 1 RING 1 1/2 RINGS 2 RINGS 2 1/2 RINGS
14 1 1/2 RINGS 2 RINGS 2 1/2 RINGS 3 RINGS
16 2 RINGS 2 1/2 RINGS 3 RINGS 3 1/2 RINGS
Above chart lists top rings only
. As Charcoal burns
add more to maintain a constant ring size.
September Outdoor Recipe
Sorry no Photo
Contest Winner
Submitted by: David Grover
Sour Cream and Cream Cheese Pear Cake with Raspberries
10 in Dutch oven
1 white Cake mix
1 ¼ Cups Pear Juice from canned pears
1/3 Cup Butter melted
2 whole eggs
Combine the above and pour into a 10 inch lined and sprayed Dutch Oven.
8 oz Cream Cheese softened
1/4 Cup Sour Cream
¼ Cup Powdered Sugar
¼ Sugar
2 Table spoon Vanilla
Mix till smooth and set aside
1 medium can of sliced pears
1 4oz cup of Raspberries
For the
Bottom ring we suggest using a 1/2 ring
or a
ring around the bottom inside perimeter with every
other briquette missing. (Some charts suggest a full
bottom ring). We feel a full might burn your food and
suggest trying both and adjusting to your preference.
The first top or the single bottom rings are placed just
inside the outer perimeter of the DO. Additional rings
are addded concentrically toward the cener.
Fractional rings are spread evenly to maintain
uniform heat.
A ring is defined by laying charcoal on its flat side with
edges touching each other, creating a complete circle.
1/2 Ring is a complete circle with every other
briquette missing.
Place the sliced pears in the cake mix in a star shaped pattern, then fill in the
spaces with the sour cream and cream cheese mixture. Place the Raspberries
around in the cake mixture. Bake the cake for 30-45 minutes. Let set and
cool, then dump out onto a Dutch oven lid. Garnish with powdered sugar
and fresh berries and pear slices. Note the cream cheese filling is soft and
gooey till the cake is chilled. I prefer it to be served a little warm or at room
temp.
The TOPOGEAR Outdoor Recipe Page
Outdoor Cooking Recipes
Cooking Tips & Tricks
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Dutch Oven Heat “Three Up-Three Down Rule
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It is better to place more coals or briquettes on the lid of
the Dutch oven. Many Dutch oven cooks follow a simple
three up, three down rule
. Measure the diameter of your
Dutch oven and add 3 to estimate how many briquettes to
place on the lid. Take 3 away from the diameter measure-
ment and this is the number you need to place under the
Dutch oven.
If you have a 12 inch Dutch oven. 12 + 3 = 15. Place 15
briquettes on the lid of your oven.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
SEPTEMBER
Event: LVDOS Gathering and Potluck
Location:
Sawmill Picnic Area-Las Vegas, NV area
Date: 9/11/2010
Time:
Gather at 12:00, Dinner at 3:00pm
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Theme:
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Time:
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NOVEMBER
Event: Cross Roads of the West Gun & Knife Show
Location:
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