Today was a day off from working on the the cabin, so I set the fire to the beacons. Yes I did say Gondor calls for aid! as the flames took hold.

There is something about tending a fire that pushes everything else out of my mind for a while. It’s a task that requires me to just focus on feeding the flames and not letting it get out of control. I rarely get to focus on a single task for 8-9 hours especially something without a set goal, other than burn off some timber and stumps before summer gets here. Large piles of dead wood is not ideal during bushfire season, or during snake season.

I wasn’t even pretending that I was going to clear this lot today, as it just isn’t possible to have to large a fire while I am alone, and if I am not staying the night. I did however make quite a dent before I had to start letting the fire burn itself out. Maybe a third, maybe a little more from the pile that came from all the driveway and drainage works.

I would also like it to be done by spring so all the grass and plants can grow back. I am really missing the green leafy trees at the moment.