I'm generally not the Baney Fife of the workplace. However, everytime that i'm carrying a 5 gallon pail across the yard for finishing, I can't help but think about the time that I was carrying hot vat greese for disposal across an icy lot at McD'd and my feet went out from under me. Spent two weeks in the hospital and a month out of work with 2-3rd degree burns. I've been sugaring now for about 8 years and thank God for no accidents. I see many new guys breaking in to sugaring on this site and think it would be worthy input for any veterans who wish to share some tips or stories. As for me, I now transport my hot stuff in sealed buckets!