Today's bonfire


Kangaroos just chillin'
 So this is how we started today's bonfire burning continuation. In 12 easy steps, you can get your fire going too!

Step 1: Wait for the kangaroos to move from the bonfire location


Step 2: Start collecting dry bark and leaves to start the fire

Step 3: Drop all the stuff you have collected and race over to the chickens to stop them eating styrofoam


"But it's soo tasty!!!"

Step 4: Waste an hour getting rid of all the styrofoam that the previous owner of the property left behind, since the chickens think it's the best food ever

Step 5: Watch the chickens in case they get too close to the kangaroos and still wait for them to move

Fromage checking out the lazing kangaroo
When the kangaroo got up, Fromage high tailed it out of there!
 
  Step 6: Start picking up the sticks and leaves again

Step 7: Drop everything (again) and shoo the chickens from the greenhouse since they eat all the produce

"Whaaat? What do you expect? You took away the styrofoam!"

  Step 8: Finally start laying out the base for the fire



Step 9: Shoo the chickens away before you start to light

Step 10: Watch the chickens completely ignore you

Step 11: Wait for the chickens to move away of their own volition

Step 12: Let the bonfire begin!



There you go, easy bonfire in 12 easy steps!

Don't forget to cuddle a chicken!


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