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Tradition gone wrong

2006 Reader Submission
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My granddad (he had a P.H.D. in engineering), despite warnings from his kids decided to bypass our tradition of cutting up the christmas tree before we stick it in the fireplace for fuel and decided to shove it in as it burned. Thankfully no one was burned and the living room was the only thing burned by the time the fire was put out. P.S. The tree was bone dry and he and his father before him had been doing this for years.

Submitted on 11/27/2006

Submitted by: Thomas Kilmer
Reference: Personal account

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Graham said:
Neutral: Personal Account
I wonder what 'P.H.D' stands for in this case. The terpene in all conifers makes them almost explosive when heated. They're lucky this hadn't happened before now. Never burn pine trees!


James said:
Neutral: Personal Account
Again, a bit sparse, but WTF! Did you think you'd get the whole thing shoved in all at once??? Simple and stupid, especially since "Doctor" Grandpa (a PhD, for cryin' out loud) couldn't heed basic safety advice from his kids!


Jack said:
Neutral: Personal Account


Shadow said:
Definitely Keep: Personal Account
lucky no one got hurt or suffered smoke inhalation! Get the doctor to operate next time and cut up the tree. Thanks for the submission!


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