That's true. That'll work too. Right now I'm using an old baking pan. It's not dripping or anything but just in case. I'm using the other side of the sink for now.
I like keeping things new as long as possible so it really was hard seeing "flood" down there. I wiped quickly but I think it had been sitting there for a day. Wood looks ok. Not damaged which I'm relieved.
Not crazy about getting a new disposal for it to happen again in 5+ years. Was considering going without but I can't do the plumbing part in order not to have one so I need to do the best option that's for me because I do not know anyone that can help me do this, literally.