Other people are good at things like making money or saving money or skiing or running or biking...those are all great things to be good at, and I wouldn't mind being skilled in any of those areas...but making a fire...well I can really make 'em well. Here's how it's done:
First, you need some wood.
Then, you need a match.
Stack your wood in a pile.
Light it with a match.
Owen thought we could use some pine needles, which I thought was an EXCELLENT idea.
Close-up of the flames
There it goes...
Put more wood on it
And now you have a fire.My fire-building skills are pretty much indisputable. Check out Marcella's relaxing skills. I might know how to make a fire, but she knows how to use one.
First, find a chair. I don't know who she stole this from, but she showed up at the fire with it.
Open it up
Scoot back...
Chill by the fire!
FIRE!!!
Sweeet........
9 comments:
Wow, Jon I don't have many skills of my own either. Maybe after this picture tutorial I can hone a new skill. Too bad I am fresh out of wood and pine needles and it rains everyday in this country. Maybe in a few months to a year. Anyway, I like the picture storybook, I was amused!
Ben
That was an awesome post. I can testify that you are the best fire builder I've ever met. Marcella and Owen were so funny how they liked the fire so much. I can't wait until next year when we can go up again.
That is pretty cool jon! That trip was a blast! It was so much fun thanks for taking me! I can't wait till we go again!!
You do make some pretty awesome fires. How are you at starting a fire without a match? You had great pictures to go along with your story.
I would say you've got some mad blogging skills too.
Now that is a great fire. You get all the braggin rights with that one.
Hey...you're all being WAY to nice to him....I can't believe he made such a selfish post. Maybe now some of you will tell him the truth!
Jon,
I don't think most people realize how much effort goes into building a good fire like that. The main point being splitting all that kindling takes a lot of patience.
Well, what is their left to say after all those accolades. I wish we could have been there to enjoy that fire. It would have been a bit more impressive if you started it with a flint and steel, though. JK
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