On Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:32:42 GMT, "tom" wrote:

Merlin, what an awesome way to enjoy sushi --- when I come back you might
see pictures of me doing the same thing on a remote beach up-coast. You are
giving me inspiration ...

Ha! I really enjoy it man. It's a great view,fresh air, bikinis, and
the freshest sushi you can get.

Did I mention that sometimes there are lots of bikinis? hehe

I noticed the vinegared sushi rice is kind of sticky and easily forms itself
into balls. How long do you think rice-balls will stay fresh for, at
outdoor temperatures ranging from +8C at night to perhaps +22C in the shade
during the day? Do you think its a good idea to make a whole bunch of rice,
enough for many days and bring it along? Or should it be made fresh every
time?

Leftover rice is pretty gross man. I make mine just before leaving for
the beach and I sit it on a heating pad on the front seat to keep it
warm.

Making the rice fresh will make it much more enjoyable for you.

Mr. Musashi may know of a way to keep it better for a few days. There
may be an old method he's aware of.

Way back, the vinegared rice was used to keep the fish from spoiling,
but I'm not sure if the rice was eaten then.