As part of the Burn-to-Learn, we had to clear various items from the old buildings. Much of that which we haven’t yet cleared can just be left to burn. Specifically, we had to get rid of the tires left by the previous owners, two barrels filled with who-knows-what, and many glass bottles/jars left around the house.

I spent Friday morning calling whoever I could think of for how to remove two 55-gallon barrels when I didn’t know the contents. More than one person suggested I may find, um, “remains” in there, and then I’d have a whole new set of things to deal with. Finally, I spoke to a company who would come and pump out the contents of the barrels, then remove them. In speaking, I mentioned the tops appeared to be water, but under, I wasn’t sure if was oil or what. Oil floats… so the fact that the top was water meant there was no hazardous oil under. So, we tipped them over… I’m happy to report there were no “dead hooker” parts in either barrel–only water, mud, and a few coffee cans. These have since found their way to the dump.

I spent the first half of Saturday loading and hauling the tires to the dump. Final count? 52 tires removed from the property, including 1 tractor tire. Total bill? $95.00, and a backache.

The glass will be easiest, except that it’s glass which is prone to breakage. However, it’s just a matter of boxing it up, and hauling to recycling. That’s on the agenda for later today.

So, tonight’s the night things get started for Burn-to-Learn. They are burning 3 of the outbuildings today, with the remainder to be burned in 11 days. Apparently there is increased chance of hooligans burning the house. Lovely. As I’ve said for a long time now, I will be considerably happier when that place is gone. Sorry about the history of the building (it was built in 1901) and all, but goodbye!