tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post4960759270137536028..comments2024-03-25T16:44:35.555-04:00Comments on Sixbears in the Woods: CampfireSixbearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-57651212844714030572012-08-09T13:33:37.633-04:002012-08-09T13:33:37.633-04:00Lol, that isn't far off the mark, Texas is pre...Lol, that isn't far off the mark, Texas is pretty but we have our share of sun and heat, that is for sure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-17398329452292330402012-08-09T12:43:44.034-04:002012-08-09T12:43:44.034-04:00I do love those camp fires! Always best when share...I do love those camp fires! Always best when shared with some friends or family!<br /><br />Many memories come with this post!HermitJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631580830147175636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-52267556004431586822012-08-09T12:17:40.382-04:002012-08-09T12:17:40.382-04:00Yes, fire is lovely and soothing isn't it? We...Yes, fire is lovely and soothing isn't it? We so enjoy our seasonal fires here. <br /><br />Ages ago, we were tasked with making an artificial fire for an indoor campout at our kids' kung fu dojo. I bought some amber-glassed lamps at Goodwill, a string of white and red Xmas lights and got to work. We fastened pre-burned lots to a board, wrapped the lights amidst them, and then glued on the glass 'flames' of busted glass.<br /><br />I guess it was surprisingly effective, lol. But pre-burning the wood with a real fire was the best part for me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-6025896776707461322012-08-09T09:29:44.605-04:002012-08-09T09:29:44.605-04:00Actually, Anonymous, I think last year winter was ...Actually, Anonymous, I think last year winter was on a Thursday. That is what I tell my friends up north that, "yes, we have a winter, last year it was on Thursday". Boy Sixbears, you sure do know how to bring back memories for me. I loved to camp and the camp fire was a huge part of the enjoyment and fellowship.Dizzy-Dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14150939928800538404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-78238507906170156212012-08-09T07:07:05.133-04:002012-08-09T07:07:05.133-04:00I agree, the warmth of a fire in the dark when its...I agree, the warmth of a fire in the dark when its cool - its a great feeling alright. You folks living in northern latitudes have it good - down here in south Texas, winter only lasts from November to February.<br /><br />The sight of dancing flames, smell of burning wood, sound of the popping of 'fat wood' pockets and shifting of fuel as it burns down - who sez fire isn't interactive ? 8^)<br /><br />Stimulates all the senses. Bustedknuckles called it right, the feeling is felt in your DNA, you've BEEN here before . . .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-90694292485853881422012-08-09T03:59:12.800-04:002012-08-09T03:59:12.800-04:00I sometimes call the television "the electron...I sometimes call the television "the electronic hearth," since it has replaced the campfire and the fireplace. I suspect that many who gather 'round the electronic version have no idea what their subconscious self is yearning for - a simple fire to warm their soul.Gorges Smythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777621500611603786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-25251727446162316582012-08-09T03:45:22.508-04:002012-08-09T03:45:22.508-04:00There is something about staring into the coals la...There is something about staring into the coals late at night when it dead quiet that is almost spiritual for me.Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15695733883033137146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-40805094545215925412012-08-09T03:05:42.731-04:002012-08-09T03:05:42.731-04:00Sixbears,
Campfires are the best when camping (as...Sixbears,<br /><br />Campfires are the best when camping (as you indicated) or just sitting in your back yard. It's relaxing to watch flames and ambers, and it sure keeps you warm and toasty. I have to agree with your Dad, watching the sky or even nature is so much better than television.Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.com