Mark Shaw wrote

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>
> Also remember that ashes are hydro- um, something. They suck
> water out of the air, and this encourages rust.
>
> I clean mine out within a day or two and wipe everything down.
>

Thanks for the reminder. I have been remiss and will regret it
if I don't get get my butt out there and clean the pit out. I
don't cook often enough to leave ashes in it.

M&M Man