This was especially frustrating because the Natural Resource District crew had cut up some fallen trees and left several chunks of log by the firepit, along with a pile of bark and wood slivers perfect for kindling. When we arrived, I found the perfect fire log! It had a hollow opening almost through the centre, and a bole that gave access to the hollow. I sat it up in the pit, put a couple of homemade firestarters in the bottom, foraged some dry pine needles and then stacked kindling on top of that. I had access to the firestarters through the bole. I was all set. As you can see, I had laid the perfect campfire that would burn all through the evening!
Now, by the time we get back out there, someone will have undoubtedly decided to have a picnic or a party, and my wonderfully laid fire will have been used!
We did take a couple of walks with the Household Canine. To our surprise, considering the cool weather we've had, the ticks are out. They seem to like my Cuter & Shorter Half rather than me, since she found several on her jeans and I saw none. Anyway, our picnic supper of beer, bread, and cheese was delicious.,
Next time! I'll have a fire yet!
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