I explained what I was doing to Mike as he toked on his second （third ？）joint since arriving. First, I would melt the sugar into caramel. Next, I would remove it from the heat and quickly add saltpeter. Finally, I would scoop the still-hot mixture into the prepared mold standing by.

But, Mike, just watch this sugar for a minute while I go to the bathroom, okay？ When I returned to the sounds of Mike screaming, I saw the coffee can shooting in crazy arcs as it burned black streaks across the lawn, Mike attempting to spray it with the water hose. The posts at the edge of the patio were also smouldering where the unintended projectile had caromed off them. Since I had not returned by the time caramel was formed, Mike decided to complete the experimental routine himself. He added saltpeter with the caramel still on the stove and the stove still burning ！Perhaps the ignition temperature was lower than the stove heat ；perhaps Mike spilled a few grains into the stove. Either way, in a moment he had to deal with a rocket motor blasting directly upward at his face ！ What to do ？ Mike burned both hands by attempting to hold the coffee can, burning violently, on top of the propane stove . This action failed, of course .

Submitted on 09/16/2012

Submitted by: JT
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James said:
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You sure picked a winner as a partner, JT! He proved to be another jewel in the crown of dolt-dom! :-)

Candi said:
Definitely Keep: Personal Account
Oh, wow. And after you gave specific instructions, too!

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