On Sep 9, 9:26*am, TFM® > wrote:
> 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®

What an idiot for throwing the butt out the window. They should have
thrown your ass in jail.