[LJ Idol 10: Week 14] Fire Safety Tips from the First Aid Tent

[cheshire23]

Years ago, so many years ago that it seems half a lifetime (and indeed, is approaching that point), I was a regular attendee of the Pennsic War, a two-week camping event sponsored by the Society for Creative Anachronism (a living history organiation focused on the European Middle Ages and Renaissance) and attended by members of the SCA, friends of

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[cheshire23]

LOL, always.

[i_17bingo]

And watch for stray embers. They won't kill you, but they can destroy your clothing.

[cheshire23]

Yeah, that's a good thing to be careful of too.

[shadowwolf13]

So very glad we've always been careful at our campouts. :)

[cheshire23]

I appreciate this very much. :)

[ryl]

In particular, if there are outhouses nearby, make sure the Tiki torch is not capable of tipping over ONTO the outhouse.

I can see how that would end badly. Yikes indeed.

[cheshire23]

Yeah, especially if someone happened to be in there. YIKES.

[adoptedwriter]

Fire is scary and can so so much damage quickly. It's literally not something to play with.

[cheshire23]

We had some fire dancers who were careful and good at what they did and a lot of fun to watch. But in general, people needed to be more careful.