Thanks to all who replied. It is my wooden spoon indeed. I think it
only cost 95 cents anyway.

good ideas for other items too.

Thanks!

Greg

On Tue, 19 Oct 2004 18:55:15 -0400, Hoss > wrote:

>All,
>
>Again a bit of a newbie question. I have been fighting stirring my
>must in my 5 gal primary with a plastic spoon that is too short. I
>can't get a grip on it to stir right and I use the plastic because it
>is easy to clean and sanitize.
>
>Has anyone used a large wooden spoon for this task, and if not, why.
>If so, how do yo clean it to prevent molds/flavors from affecting the
>wine?
>
>Thanks again in advance,
>
>Greg, erie, PA