Bar-B-Que Crisis (May 98)

• Always light a gas barbecue with the lid open.

(A closed lid gets in the way of the match!)

• Once a barbecue is lit - don't move it!

(First, it's heavy, second - it's hot, and third - only dogs eat dinner off the ground!)

• Barbecue away from hanging plants, buildings, etc.

(Flaming your house will not put dinner on the table any faster! Might get your teenager moving tho. And don't forget - Vinel siding melts!)

• Never use a barbecue inside

(It's dirty, it smells, and it's dangerous! Besides - the whole idea is to cook outdoors!)

• Store propane cylinders upright

(Why would anyone try to store it upside down?)

• Never store a filled propane tank indoors

(This is serious - propane is under pressure in the can - so there's lots more there than you think - enough to fill a good sized basement if it leaked out!)

• Always fill your tank before the first sunny day of spring

(Now if I'd followed that rule, I'd have cooked outdoors on the first great weekend - instead of spending time driving from station to station!)

• Never try to put a new Barbecue together before dinner.

(The voice of experience here says: "You'll starve!")

• When the flames come out the bottom of the barbecue, it's time to replace the thing!

What can we learn from Dogs (April 98)

* When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

* When it's in your best interest, practice obedience.

* Let others know when they've invaded your territory.

* Take naps and stretch before rising.

* Run, romp and play daily.

* Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you've had enough.

* Be loyal.

* Never pretend to be something you're not.

* If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

* When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.

* Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

* Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

* On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

* On hot days, drink lots of water and lay under a shady tree.

* When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

* No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout...run right back and make friends.

* Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Our Fun Food Fact Sources:

• February 19th Newsletter from WebCards - http://www.printing.com sent by Joe Haedrich, and the staff at Web Cards.