Step 1 Use very dull axe to chip off kindeling from dry wood. Step 2 Crumple 5....that's 5 pieces of paper gathered from tent and place in firepit.....stack kindeling on top of paper and light.
Then blow on it after it gets started...this will put it out!
Next....use a pocket knife to make some wood shavings in hopes of getting a flame.
If this is not effective, get a friend with a pocket knife who will make fuzz stick....this is a surefire method of producing a flame....
BUT....if that doesn't work see if your friend will make some more shavings, making sure you are not in the path of the knife.
Finally....with shavings, fuzz stick and kindeling and a source of flame (gasoline will speed this process up if you have it...but we didn't have any)...light the fire once again.
You will have a lovely warm fire ......
...... to sit around talking and giggling for a number of hours. 3 AM is a great time to wind things down and you can go to bed for a good nights rest.
IF a demo is needed.....come to girls camp next July and one of our wonderful leaders will be happy to demonstrate:)
6 comments:
I just cant get over that it really is cold enough for pants, fire, and jackets!
Dear Sister,
Looks like you had a great time around that beautiful, blazing campfire! You gals did a great job but you should NEVER use gasoline on a fire! (if you had been a Campfire Girl you would know that!)Congratulations on your upcoming grandchild!
And I agree with Amanda. It's supposed to be 108 here today and the low at night will be like 89.
Oh, and by the way....my 1st comment sounds like I think you actually did put gas on the fire, but I realize you were just being funny....
Yes..I was being faceitious since that seemed to be the only way we were going to start a fire!
I love camping, and camp fires! Too bad it is just TOO HOT down in Texas right now to indulge...oh well, I enjoyed hearing about, and looking at yours! :)
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