On Mon, 07 Jun 2004 12:01:28 GMT, cl > wrote:

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>The Naked Whiz wrote:
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>> On Sat, 05 Jun 2004 12:57:03 -0500, Steve Wertz
>> > wrote:
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>> What makes you say Cowboy is "chemical-laden"? Other than the odd
>> "strange thing" to be found in the occasional bag, it is all wood
>> charcoal, just cut up scrap pieces.
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>How old is your review on cowboy? (6/2002) Reason I ask is that I've
>heard of changes. So have you used it since the review?
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>-CAL

Yes, I've burned a couple of bags for testing purposes since the first
of the year. I found a piece of plywood in one bag (on top, of
course) and otherwise haven't had any problems. Granted, it isn't the
best stuff in the world, but I wouldn't call it "chemicla laden."
FWIW, they said they don't know how the plywood got in there (keep
reading.... :-) ) because none of their suppliers manufacture such
plywood. I can guess how it gets in there, but Cowboy needs to keep a
closer eye on things, fer sure. When I use it, I just keep my eyes
open for funny things. Which is probably not a bad idea for any lump.

TNW