Burn Day

Last October, I purchased for $15 a residential burn permit to allow us to dispose of organic debris (brush and the like) in a controlled manner. Residential burning is only permitted between daylight and noon, and only when winds are light. Ideally, you want a slight breeze to both feed the fire and carry away smoke, but not much breeze or your small burn can get away from you. We'd intended to do a couple of burns, but never got around to it during the winter. The permit runs out at the end of May, so this was close to our last chance to get rid of accumulated brush.

Lisa was up before me getting out the long water hose and nozzle as well as the shovel and rakes. Shortly after 6 AM, I got kitted up in my coveralls and boots and we were ready to get started.

( Burn, Baby, Burn )

Around 8 AM or so, Lisa retired to sleep for the day, as she'd been up much of the night. I showered and prepared myself a reward for the morning's work.

( Time for Breakfast )

Less than a week ago, we had a fire in the fireplace and were dodging snow. Today, the last of the snow on the Pah Rah Mountains from this past winter has disappeared and I have the windows open trying to cool the house back down again. Spring is ending, and Summer is almost here. I'm glad I have the minivan in the shop to get the air conditioning fixed.