Burn Ban, no burning embers, Tulsa County

[patric]

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.

[Hoss]

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!

[Conan71]

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'

[Hoss]

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.

[Conan71]

My patio fits that bill.  It's 25 x 20.  And concrete.

Time? Day? Address? 

[patric]

The county burn ban resolution doesnt even mention grilling:
http://www.tulsacounty.org/documents/burnban.pdf

[Conan71]

Too bad they can't ban smoking during burn bans.

[patric]

...but fireworks at the Drillers game are OK.
What's up with that?

[cannon_fodder]

...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.

[Red Arrow]

My beer consumption is noteably flat - in spite of the awesome weather.

You need to see your physician.

[Hoss]

You need to see your physician.

Or visit a local liquor store and purchase some Revival Red Ale...

[Red Arrow]

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.

[Hoss]

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.

[patric]

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...

[Hoss]

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%