I use paper towels in my smoker, and when it gets going I grab a handful of
grass and put it in on top.  Makes a lot of smoke, and cools the whole thing
down a lot.  I just have two hives, so my smoker doesn't have to stay lit
for very long. Now that I think about it that may be why I've never been
inclined to have more than 2 or 3 hives - subconsciously I knew I couldn't
keep my smoker lit through an inspection tour of 4.
Guy F. Miller           My basic credo: If you walk slow enough,
Charlottesville. VA                                     you can lead the next parade.