http://www.newson6.com/story/14380725/tulsa-county-under-burn-ban (http://www.newson6.com/story/14380725/tulsa-county-under-burn-ban)
QuoteTULSA, Oklahoma -- Tulsa County commissioners approved a seven-day burn ban for Tulsa County in an emergency meeting Monday, April 4, 2011.
Gusty south winds along with low relative humidity values over the next few days will create a high fire danger.
Commissioners said they surveyed all 15 fire chiefs in Tulsa County, all of whom supported the ban.
They approved the ban after being briefed by Roger Jolliff, deputy director of the Tulsa Area Emergency Management Agency.
Jolliff said he consulted with the National Weather Service, which forecast very little rain over the next week.
Jolliff said the fire chiefs estimate that 20 percent of the recent wildfires in Tulsa County started as controlled burns.
Under a burn ban, all outdoor burning is illegal including burning trash, starting a campfire or grilling with charcoal, wood or any grill that could have exposed embers.
Anyone caught burning during a ban can face up to a $1,000 fine and a year in jail.
Quote from: Townsend on April 04, 2011, 05:06:27 PM
http://www.newson6.com/story/14380725/tulsa-county-under-burn-ban (http://www.newson6.com/story/14380725/tulsa-county-under-burn-ban)
There goes the 3-B's for this weekend. Burgers, Brats and Beer. Well, I can still do the beer. ;D
Quote from: unreliablesource on April 05, 2011, 06:36:55 PM
There goes the 3-B's for this weekend. Burgers, Brats and Beer. Well, I can still do the beer. ;D
How about a stove top griddle?
Quote from: Red Arrow on April 05, 2011, 06:41:34 PM
How about a stove top griddle?
I can't cook unless there is an open sky over my head. (That is unless it's Sunday Breakfast). ;D
No exposed embers here; I have a propane grill. Burgers this weekend! Woohoo!
Well there goes my scheduled "Koran" burning.
Somebody let Bill O'Reilly know. Damn !
as I was flying out I counted at least seven major fires to the West and South of Tulsa.
Quote from: DolfanBob on April 06, 2011, 09:39:15 AM
Well there goes my scheduled "Koran" burning.
Somebody let Bill O'Reilly know. Damn !
What would happen if you put it in the broiler on your oven?
Quote from: Conan71 on April 06, 2011, 11:18:41 AM
What would happen if you put it in the broiler on your oven?
Bill O'Reilly? I'd imagine he'd be a squealer.
Quote from: Conan71 on April 06, 2011, 11:18:41 AM
What would happen if you put it in the broiler on your oven?
Probably would smell like Turbentine....Bwah ha ha ha !
You guys may have blood on your hands if someone in certain parts of the world reads these posts.
Quote from: Red Arrow on April 06, 2011, 12:00:27 PM
You guys may have blood on your hands if someone in certain parts of the world reads these posts.
Apparently Glenn Beck quit over it.
I flew over I-40 the other day and between Ft. Smith and OKC, there were a couple dozen fires still going on. Made a nearly state wide haze. At least over the east half of the state.
Quote from: Townsend on April 06, 2011, 01:53:43 PM
Apparently Glenn Beck quit over it.
I read somewhere that Fox showed him the back door, rather than Beck throwing in the towel.
FYI for those who didn't catch the "charcoal" part of the ban- Tulsa Fire Department is advising that grilling with propane or gas is fine on an asphalt or concrete surface no closer than 10 feet from other combustible material.
Of course that still sucks for me since I don't own a gas or propane grill.
Quote from: Conan71 on April 07, 2011, 08:33:33 AM
FYI for those who didn't catch the "charcoal" part of the ban- Tulsa Fire Department is advising that grilling with propane or gas is fine on an asphalt or concrete surface no closer than 10 feet from other combustible material.
Of course that still sucks for me since I don't own a gas or propane grill.
Now the use of even gas grills are in question.
Tulsa Fire Department website has nothing timely or relevant.
City of Tulsa website says:
"With the burn ban in effect, the Tulsa Fire Department wants to remind City of Tulsa residents that any kind of outdoor burning is strictly prohibited. In the City of Tulsa, there is a minimum $220 fine for burning. This includes: outdoor grills, fire pits, chimineas, outdoor fireplaces, camp fires, trash burning, etc."
and does not distinguish between gas and charcoal.
Quote from: Conan71 on April 07, 2011, 08:33:33 AM
FYI for those who didn't catch the "charcoal" part of the ban- Tulsa Fire Department is advising that grilling with propane or gas is fine on an asphalt or concrete surface no closer than 10 feet from other combustible material.
Of course that still sucks for me since I don't own a gas or propane grill.
Sweet! I was wondering about that after getting the CoT newsletter. It did not make it very clear. I'm grilling again this weekend!
Quote from: Hoss on April 07, 2011, 10:48:45 AM
Sweet! I was wondering about that after getting the CoT newsletter. It did not make it very clear. I'm grilling again this weekend!
I re-checked the email, the surface you cook on must be at least 10' x 10'
Quote from: Conan71 on April 07, 2011, 10:51:51 AM
I re-checked the email, the surface you cook on must be at least 10' x 10'
My patio fits that bill. It's 25 x 20. And concrete.
Quote from: Hoss on April 07, 2011, 10:58:09 AM
My patio fits that bill. It's 25 x 20. And concrete.
Time? Day? Address? ;)
The county burn ban resolution doesnt even mention grilling:
http://www.tulsacounty.org/documents/burnban.pdf
Too bad they can't ban smoking during burn bans.
...but fireworks at the Drillers game are OK.
What's up with that?
Quote from: patric on April 08, 2011, 11:31:56 AM
...but fireworks at the Drillers game are OK.
What's up with that?
Priorities. Pretty lights with loud bangs > food.
Journal entry: April 9, 2011.
Four days without grilling when there is perfect weather for it. Reasor's just had their big meat sale. The locals are getting wrestless. I have loss significant BMI eating non-grilled meat, the nutritional value is obviously lacking. My beer consumption is noteably flat - in spite of the awesome weather.
A few more day and things may get ugly.
Quote from: cannon_fodder on April 09, 2011, 11:05:34 AM
My beer consumption is noteably flat - in spite of the awesome weather.
You need to see your physician.
Quote from: Red Arrow on April 09, 2011, 11:33:21 AM
You need to see your physician.
Or visit a local liquor store and purchase some Revival Red Ale...
Quote from: Hoss on April 09, 2011, 11:52:21 AM
Or visit a local liquor store and purchase some Revival Red Ale...
He didn't mention a supply problem. If that is all the problem is, I agree with your cure.
Quote from: Red Arrow on April 09, 2011, 12:14:47 PM
He didn't mention a supply problem. If that is all the problem is, I agree with your cure.
Actually, ANY of the Marshall products would suffice. I'm just on a RRA kick right now. My favorite is a seasonal (Jamoke), but next in line is the Sundown Wheat.
From the mayor's office:
Tulsans should be aware that during the burn ban, outdoor burning is prohibited, as well as wood-burning and charcoal grilling. Exceptions to the burn ban include outdoor grilling with natural gas, propane or electric grills.
http://www.cityoftulsa.org/enews/2011/4-13-11/messagecontinued.aspx
Now, on a statewide level, we are under a declared state of emergency, which means no price gouging.
Yet, just a couple of hours ago QT raised gas prices yet another dime...
Quote from: patric on April 13, 2011, 11:12:23 PM
From the mayor's office:
Tulsans should be aware that during the burn ban, outdoor burning is prohibited, as well as wood-burning and charcoal grilling. Exceptions to the burn ban include outdoor grilling with natural gas, propane or electric grills.
http://www.cityoftulsa.org/enews/2011/4-13-11/messagecontinued.aspx
Now, on a statewide level, we are under a declared state of emergency, which means no price gouging.
Yet, just a couple of hours ago QT raised gas prices yet another dime...
Thought gouging was considered 10 percent. A dime is about 4%