On Fri, 9 Sep 2011 05:49:17 -0500, Bob-tx wrote:

> Am in Central Texas, and was going to smoke a turkey. It was about then
> that the terrible wildfires started. It is so dry (5.7 inches ytd), hot (74
> days of 100 +) and windy, that everything is a tinder box.
>
> The county issued restrictions on any outdoor fire, including barbecue pits
> and gas grilles, so we roasted the turkey in the over. It was very good,
> but wasn't smoked like I had my taste buds set for.
>
> Oh, the country also said not to mow because there could be a spark if the
> blade hit a rock. I was going to spot mow under our trees where we have
> been watering. Now, I can't even mow - son of a gun, I guess I just have to
> live with it. (smile).
>
> Bob-tx

I remember way back in early spring it was dry as bone here and windy too.
I got a $105 ticket for throwing a cigarette out of my truck.

I think it should be at least a caning if not hanging offense in Texas
right now.

TFM®