Must be a late Bloomer!

[Bogman10]

Well Sunday I lost my virginity! I finally made fire with the bow drill!
In the 9th grade, I took Outdoor Education ( think 1970s' ) .Nobody even the teachers could get a fire going . Fast forward 3 years ago , I tried ( poor wood choices ) and failed again. This Sunday, hunting season ended, no ice fishing for another 3 weeks or so.... What the heck, I'll go to the woods and find the proper woods and give it another go! Success!!!!!!! I know it's kinda goofy, but I was really proud of myself! I have been using Flint and steel for 90% of my fire making for years now, and even bought a fire piston, and have had no problem getting a good fire going with either. Mag rod? too easy ( it's my lazy way of choice ) Matches? only for an occasional Cigar or Pipe. But the fire by friction is the only thing that I haven't used, till now.

OK OK, I know I am weird, a grown man, Drives million dollar++ heavy equipment, but gets massive joy over starting a camp fire.The Wife thinks I am loonie
Thx for listening.

 

[warthog1981]

Congratulations your not a loan its immensely satisfying when you manage to make fire by friction especially for the first time
Well done enjoy your new found skill

Russ

 

[John Fenna]

Great feeling huh?
Congratulations - but keep practicing!

 

[ANDYRAF]

Ok, you've done it once but can you do it again. That's the true test.
By the way I haven't got it right even once, well done Bogman10.

Andy

 

[Sniper]

I have been trying for some time to get fire by friction but still have'nt got it yet so well done buddy, one of these days I hope to get it right, just once please oh great fire spirit.