16 Steps to Build a Campfire

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Big Si

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Dec 27, 2005
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16 steps to light a fire for all you bushcrafters out there

1. Split dead limb into fragments and shave one fragment into slivers.
2. Bandage left thumb.
3. Chop other fragments into smaller fragments.
4. Bandage left foot.
5. Make structure of slivers (include those embedded in hand.)
6. Light Match
7. Light Match
8. Repeat "a bushcrafter is cheerful" and light match.
9. Apply match to slivers, add wood fragments, and blow gently into base of fire.
10. Apply burn ointment to nose.
11. When fire is burning, collect more wood.
12. Upon discovering that fire has gone out while out searching for more wood, soak wood from can labeled "petrol."
13. Treat face and arms for second-degree burns.
14. Re-label can to read "danger do not pour on naked flames."
15. When fire is burning well, add all remaining firewood.
16. When thunder storm has passed, repeat steps 1 - 15

Si
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Surbiton, Surrey
16 steps to light a fire for all you bushcrafters out there

1. Split dead limb into fragments and shave one fragment into slivers.
2. Bandage left thumb.
3. Chop other fragments into smaller fragments.
4. Bandage left foot.
5. Make structure of slivers (include those embedded in hand.)
6. Light Match
7. Light Match
8. Repeat "a bushcrafter is cheerful" and light match.
9. Apply match to slivers, add wood fragments, and blow gently into base of fire.
10. Apply burn ointment to nose.
11. When fire is burning, collect more wood.
12. Upon discovering that fire has gone out while out searching for more wood, soak wood from can labeled "petrol."
13. Treat face and arms for second-degree burns.
14. Re-label can to read "danger do not pour on naked flames."
15. When fire is burning well, add all remaining firewood.
16. When thunder storm has passed, repeat steps 1 - 15

Si
:)

Si, i am slightly concerned that you appear to have been stalking me in the woods as you have entirely described my fire lighting technique!!! :camping:
 

ReamviThantos

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Jun 13, 2010
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Bury St. Edmunds
i like your philosophy if at first you don't succeed try try again.:) Hope the burns unit nurses are kind to you, here's a tip- never, ever tell them how you got your injuries.
 

rik_uk3

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