On 12/2/2010 8:44 PM, Omelet wrote:
> In >,
> > wrote:
>
>>>> Good things to remember. Sometimes being paranoid is a good thing....
>>>>
>>>> BBQ
>>>
>>> A fire extinguisher handy is not a bad idea either. ;-)
>>
>>
>> Very true. I have had 1 non damaging grease fire in my home. Scared
>> the bejeezus out of me. I knew enough to not use water. I was able to
>> cover the pot to put it out.
>>
>> It seems every year at Thanksgiving someone uses a Turkey Fryer
>> carelessly and loses a garage or deck because of a fire. I have not
>> heard of it happening this year, but I would bet it happened, somewhere...
>>
>> Keeping the cooker within eye sight is very important.
>>
>> BBQ
>
> And keeping the beer (or wine or whatever) consumption way down until
> the bird is done and the fryer is OFF! ;-)


If deep frying a turkey happens during the winter months, that is a
given, as it is too cold to be enjoying a beverage outside !!!!

Yea, that is a good rule to add to what mike has put together.

BBQ
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