NJtarheel
Well-Known Member
Yesterday I asked in the beginners forum, what was better, a Carboy or a Bucket? It only took a couple of responses to remind me of the dangers of carboys. I will be sticking with buckets. Back in 1980, my brother, who was back from the military and starting his life a civilian, was killed by a carboy. Only he (20 yrs) and I (17 yrs) were home at the time. He was sleeping on the couch in the family room when I woke him up. He saw the time and realized he was late for work. He got up quickly and slipped on a throw rug and fell onto a carboy that was on the fireplace threshold. It was used for keeping spare change. Used as a decorative piece. Well, the carboy shattered and a sliver of glass shot into his leg hitting, I think, the femoral artery. He bled to death before the ambulance made it. It is amazing how fast it happened. And how life is so truly precious. While time is supposed to heal wounds, it doesn't. I try not to think of that day, but, when I do, it's tough. He was my only brother and I just wonder what type of a relationship we would now have. He would have been 53 and I am now 50. I am sure he would enjoy the brew I am now making.
Anyway, stick to buckets, I forgot how safe they actually are....
Anyway, stick to buckets, I forgot how safe they actually are....