"Denny Wheeler" > wrote in message
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> On Sun, 29 May 2011 08:30:12 -0500, Sqwertz >
> wrote:
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>>I'm looking for a new wood this summer. I think I'm going to use oak.
>>I'm tired of the same old hickory and pecan. But I can't find any oak
>>at all. BBQ galore will be my last try.
>
> There gotta be oak trees in your area; either deadfalls or prunings
> should be fairly simple to get.
>

Good sources for smoking wood is the tree trimmers working on utility lines.
If you happen to have a cold six pack of Pepsi in the car, they just may
stop and talk to you for a minute. Fruit orchard trim trees every year,
even a couple of pieces from the neighbor's firewood pile will work.