Today, with the prediction of Santa Ana winds and high temps, I thought it worthwhile to clean up the old homestead and get rid of all the dry weeds and leaves,just in case a fire comes calling over the hill to the north, as it has in the past.

As I easily filled a large trash can, I thought of what good fire starter this very finely fragmented material would be, later on in the winter and in colder climes and situations. Ah, the paradox of fire!

"Hot item! Honest Hikermor's California Certified Fire Starter"
A Flaming Success!"

It would be a fire sale, naturally.....