Hi again, folks.

Thanks for all the great insights. The steam bursting through the
concrete makes total sense. I like the idea of removing the grate in
the chimney starter so I could just lift it up. I get nervous dumping
those blazing coals in. Just like Alton Brown recommended, I bought a
galvanized bucket to turn upside down and set the chimney on it. But I
read someone in this group wrote about how poisonous chemicals are
released when those buckets are heated up so I don't use it.

Brian