Hi Slacker, and welcome to the club!
Jimmy is right about the cleaning of the wood....unfortunately, it can happen. I'd call Steve tomorrow, and let him know. I don't think there's any big deal about the spalted wood, though.
Another great source of wood is
www.smokinlicious.com. Absolutely the best smoking wood I've ever seen, or used. All heartwood (no bark), and the perfect moisture content for smoking (always stay away from the "big box" store wood...way too dry!
Now that you're here, how about adding a first name and town to your signature line? We're pretty familiar, around here, and like to know our new family members! Glad to have you with us!