Killing the fire

[spandit]

It was the right thing to do, it was the responsible thing to do, but pouring water on what had been such a happy, warming, lively fire that had fed us, kept us warm and entertained us tonight whilst we put the world to right (as much as 6 middle aged white straight men could do...) felt sacrilegious. I could have stayed up to watch it burn but once the company had left, the lure of a comfortable bed was strong.

The charred lumps will dry out and we'll burn again - it's a permanent fire site - but I'm left with a certain melancholy at having turned out the lights...

 

[Robson Valley]

I know. Mom was the one to pour water on the fire. Some nights, it was the fire of ambition and enthusiasm. You gotta rig the bed so you can keep one eye on the fire as it settles for the night. Starting wet charcoals in the morning really stinks. You will be back. That's optimism.

 

[oldtimer]

I read once that the sign of a competent outdoors man is not the ability to light a campfire but the ability to put it out safely.

 

[spandit]

I'm obviously incompetent as it was still smoking this morning, despite overnight rain. I kicked a few lumps of charcoal back into the main fire area and poured half a beer on it that was left over from last night and the next time I looked, it had burst into flames

 

[Tengu]

You must have some very strong beer

 

[spandit]

You must have some very strong beer

Ha! It was Tequila beer... not mine but it shouldn't have been flammable

 

[CLEM]

Hey man who better to put the world to rights really, come on now. Sheesh!

 

[forrestdweller]

You must have some very strong beer

finally someone found a use for this awful stuff (everyone to their own liking but i can't stand the smell and taste of that stuff -- every time i tell someone "thanks, but no alcohol for me..." their response is" have a beer ( instead) then! " )