BigDog Speaks

Yes, it seems incredible to me, but my garbage was rejected by the garbage men. The tag said "unsuitable for burning". Basically they are claiming the garbage in my cans are from building demolition rather than shorts from a wood shop. I can understand their lack of knowledge regarding wood, the cans held cherry, cedar, and oak, hardly what you find from demo work in a 70's home. However, the cans were indeed close to the 50 pound limit and I suspect they just didn't want to hoist them to the truck. The "unsuitable for burning" got my attention since my solution is a burn barrel and I will burn them myself. Chances are good I may use some of the "unsuitable for burning" in my smoker for a bit of flavor. A lot of woodworkers burn their cutoffs in wood stoves heating coffee and perhaps warming up lunch but in my shop the temps are hot more often than cold and I have no stove nor do I need one. Until now I have fed the garbage truck with shorts and cutoffs with minor problems, never outright refusal. I am now placed in a position where I must dispose of my cutoffs and shorts in some other fashion. I can't say I am happy with the idea but then again this might be an opportunity in the making. It may force me to come up with some projects suitable for shorts and cutoffs. If not, it will certainly flavor up some good smoked meat!