"Dana H. Myers" > wrote in message
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> To avoid problems like this, I got a little cheap
> weber-style grill, a little one, and set the chimney
> on the fire grate while starting it.
>
> Dana

I use my trusty Smokey Joe for the same purpose and airflow to the chimney
seems improved by the elevation off of the ground.

J.P.