On Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:40:34 -0600, Vic Smith
wrote:

I'm thinking of finding a real small gas stove to boil up a pint of
water fast, and pour it in a small Melitta drip I have, or maybe get a
French press.

The classic Primus stove, I bought mine 40 years ago in Stockholm.
Burns kerosene, you preheat it with alcohol. Non explosive fuel, if
that matters.

Casady