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Sticking it to the Man, Autumn-style
Topic Started: Sep 19 2016, 12:49 PM (112 Views)
Aqua Letifer
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ZOOOOOM!
So, I live in an apartment complex. And as such, I can't have any BBQ units or anything that emits an open flame. Even though I'm on the first floor. What the hell.

And this year, I wanna take advantage of fall. Do all the fall things. Make some pumpkin pies. Go on hikes. And yes, dammit, have an outdoor fire and smell like woodsmoke for awhile.

I thought that last one was kind of a pipe dream, but after doing some Prime-thumbing I found a freaking cheap, metal, foldable outdoor fire pit. It's quite small, but not hibachi-small, and it'll work in a pinch.

Of course, foldable means I can keep management from figuring out I have it. That is, when it's not being used. To keep the open flame itself a secret, I'm gonna head over to the thrift store and buy some shitty blankets or rugs to hang over the rail right out back. As long as the flames don't go over that, I think I'll be in the clear.

Only problem left is the evidence, which I think I've found a workaround: a bigass wooden barrel. I put the burnt logs in there, put a top on it, put crap on the top, and there you go.

Stealth outdoor fire.
I cite irreconcilable differences.
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Catseye
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Here are some other ideas:

https://www.google.com/search?q=%22hobo+stove%22&hl=en&biw=1366&bih=638&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjjxtHzqZzPAhUBDD4KHcHtCWIQsAQIGw&dpr=1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSMR2ANIZ7E

"How awful a knowledge of the truth can be." -- Sophocles, Oedipus Rex
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Aqua Letifer
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Catseye
Sep 19 2016, 01:02 PM
Too small. Need logs.

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Can't stow that in my closet when I'm not using it. Means I'd get caught after a short while.
I cite irreconcilable differences.
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Catseye
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Aqua Letifer
Sep 19 2016, 01:04 PM
Catseye
Sep 19 2016, 01:02 PM
Too small. Need logs.

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Can't stow that in my closet when I'm not using it. Means I'd get caught after a short while.
Not for an innocent stack of blocks, surely.
"How awful a knowledge of the truth can be." -- Sophocles, Oedipus Rex
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Aqua Letifer
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If there's an indication of a fire they're easily going to see what I'm up to. It's how every neighbor I've had who tried something similar got caught—they leave it out and someone sees it. No, best way is to bring the thing in after I'm using it.
I cite irreconcilable differences.
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sue
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I dunno, Aqua :lol2: I think when the smoke hits those old thrift store blankets, there will be a smell that will get the neighbours nose buds up in arms, and you'll be busted. But I fully support your behaviour.
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George K
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What happens if you *do* get caught?

And yeah, what Sue said.
Edited by George K, Sep 19 2016, 01:15 PM.
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Mikhailoh
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What about when the wind blows and the FIRE hits the blankets? Pandemonium and high hilarity ensues.
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