Pit,
I kinda know where Gideon is coming from.
You want to practice your skill set, but don't want to break the
law doing it.
Here, we can't even practice fire making in our own backyards.
Our city council has decided to go "environmental" and instituted a
city bylaw banning open fires within city limits. Even fires in
firepits are banned. Before the last election, they were talking about
banning wood burning stoves, and also about banning people from having
fires in fireplaces "inside your own house" but the uproar over that
was so great that they had to back off from it.
Right now, if you get caught with an open fire of any kind in city limits,
it's a $500.00 fine.
I like your idea though about finding a nice secluded spot where you can't be
observed, to make your fire.
This is ridiculous ?? What would it hurt having a small fire in your backyard ? I live in the NW ( Oregon Coast) and we have outdoor fires on a regualr basis. This is a " tradition" - where family and friends meet around a fire and have a great time.Practicing our surviavl skills is done on a regular basis as this is something one wants to stay on top of in my opinion. I guess I just can't see what you are hurting. I sure wouldn't want to break any laws- but this is just too much. I certainly hope you find a good spot and can enjoy-best of luck-Thanks <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />
