Fire

Washington With Bones, Part 5 – North To The Cascades, via Seattle

The night was chilly. It was the only night we actually had a normal RV power station available, so we made use of the adapter we'd brought and had an electric space heater going all night. It turned out to be very welcome, as the temperature got down to between 40 and 45 deg F.…Read more Washington With Bones, Part 5 – North To The Cascades, via Seattle

Feuerzangenbowle – German Christmas Fire Wine! (Wilderness Chef #8)

A quasi-guest-post by my brother, Mike, here - we had the joy of sharing a Christmas celebration at his house this year (and for a good solid week, I've been completely absent from the internet!)  I'd witnessed the creation of a Feuerzangenbowle before, but this time I was able to get some instruction, and video…Read more Feuerzangenbowle – German Christmas Fire Wine! (Wilderness Chef #8)

Primal

Our most important tool - fire enabled us to shape the land, to improve our food, to power a growing society.  For all that, it's also a source of comfort, light and warmth, and it's hypnotic.  Many bonds have been strengthened between people sitting around a campfire staring into the embers, much as our ancestors…Read more Primal

A Weekend by the Campfire (Several, Actually)

I just wanted to share... Friday, I was able to do a little flying, before spending Friday evening at a friend's house, eating crabs and watching the sun set over the water, followed by a campfire. I spent Saturday morning helping friends and volunteering at the Elms Environmental Center, conducting a camping intro, of sorts,…Read more A Weekend by the Campfire (Several, Actually)