[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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[halfshellvenus]

Wow. These are some good war stories, by implication!

DO NOT DO THE THING.
Hahahaha!

The tiki torch near the outhouses would have been epic... maybe almost worth it?

The spent propane cans in the fire... that approaches being a Darwin Awards entry. That poor guy got off easy.

[cheshire23]

Thanks! and yeah, I was boggled by the propane cans too.

[rayaso]

You must have some amazing stories from these events. Why on earth would anyone think it's a good idea to throw empty propane cans into a fire? I loved this peek into the staff side of these events.

[cheshire23]

It wasn't fire-related but "the guy who fell on his sword" was probably the best first-aid story. Staff get to see/hear all kinds of weird things.

[rswndrlst]

I have worked at both Ren Faire and Fantasy Faires sometimes the staff can be worse than the patrons!

[favoritebean]

Oh dear! Those are some scary accounts. Also, I didn't realize you participated in SCA. I did many years ago, off and on, but the parks all banned campfires.

[bewize]

Never been to an SCA event, but have been to other large camping events. Yep. Good reminders. :)