On Thu, 31 Jul 1997, JTroyer wrote:
 
> To all who are firing up your smokers:
>
> I heard a firetruck siren this am. and saw the truck coming down our
> rural road.  I ran to the window wondering where it was going when it
> stopped at my house.  Seems our neighbors saw clouds of smoke over here
> and thought our house was burning down.  My husband was just starting
> his bee smoker!!!!!   I think we should run over to the fire department
> and drop off some honey and crackers.....   Take care!!  JT
>
Howdy JT. Couldn't resist a quick related story for a grin or two
 
One year during a smoker lighting contest at a meeting in
Tennessee in a hotel parking lot, someone saw clouds of smoke and sent out
a firetruck to investigate.  I can't remember if the firefighters judged
the winner in the contest or not, but it was a hoot.  I do seem to
remember the truck left with a few jars of sweetness for their trouble.
Grins, John
 
John A. Skinner           218 Ellington Hall
Extension Apiculturist    University of Tennessee
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