Bonfire IV: Slow Burn

Photos of the fourth super bonfire party on 12-Nov-2005 taken by Walt Stoneburner.

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John sharpening the chain saw.

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David counting the fingers sawed off.

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Paul wondering why he's being photographed.

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Daniel

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Loralie signaling it's 10:20am.

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The first smoke bomb.

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A blue smoke bomb.

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Ok, not quite a bonfire yet.

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A launched parachute.

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Horses.

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John and Paul scope the work.

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Loralie shows how large the fish are in the stream.

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The secret club house.

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The Danger Swing.

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Oops, forgot the bow.

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The first tree to fall to a chain saw.

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Tamara thinks this doesn't look safe.

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It isn't! John ducks!

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It hits another tree!!!

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Look closely - stop motion of splintering limbs!

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Well, at least we don't have to chop it up.

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Christy, Tamara, and David

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David takes point.

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More wood is removed.

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He's like a human ant!

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More brush removed.

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Yes, that's a boat.

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Party in full swing.

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The tow line snaps.

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And the rope embeds itself in the tree.

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Miki and Loralie

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That's a big pile.

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Taller than the pines.

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