Mini NW gtg: Idaho

[Bethers]

Ya know, there are advantages to the mini gtg's. I met Sheila, but barely got a chance to talk - as we had only a little time and several of us. In the one on ones or twos - you get a chance to yak away.

Would love to get to that river where Sheila and Larry workamp. Looks so beautiful and peaceful. Glad you enjoyed - each other and the fire. Thanks for the pics.

[Rufflesgurl]

Liz - Thanks for sharing your pic of the Snake River. There are so many beautiful places in Idaho. Glad you are enjoying your trip and travels.

Linda

[dcricket]

another one for the CG bucket list certainly second the comment of how wonderful Sheila and Larry are. So happy to have met at Q. Like the purdy fire - Tum Tum wood eh? Neat!

[cpatinjones]

You are having a grand time! I am jealous! I am so much enjoying your trip!

[sharon]

Hmmmm....wonder if it's the old copper tube in the hose trick for the pretty flames?????

[mitch5252]

Hmmmm....wonder if it's the old copper tube in the hose trick for the pretty flames?????

Why, Sharon, you little genius, you!
I NEVER heard of that!
Very cool!

How to Add Color to Campfires

Even though a relaxing campfire at the end of a day in the woods is the perfect end to the day, you can spice it up by adding some colorful flames to a campfire. There are various products on the market that do the same thing, but you might be able to achieve the same effect with supplies in your shed and from the nearest hardware store.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
Lengths of 3/4 inch copper pipe
Matching lengths of garden hose

Step 1
Cut 3/4-inch copper pipe into 10-inch to 1-foot segments. If you're cutting it at home, use the proper equipment to cut pipe safely. If you don't have any copper pipe laying around in your garage or shed, most home improvement stores carry it in their plumbing section. Many stores will cut it into the appropriate length for you.

Step 2
Measure an old garden hose into pieces that are the same length as the copper pipe and cut. The hose doesn't have to be high-quality, and it is okay if it leaks. Its purpose is to heat the pipe.

Step 3
Stuff the hose into the pipe.

Step 4
Toss one piece of hose-stuffed pipe into a campfire and wait a couple of minutes. Before long, you should be able to see different colored flames--blue, green and purple. The colors last for quite a while, but be sure to pull them off to the side and allow the pipe to cool completely before handling it.

[Carolinagal]

Can we have one of those purdy fires in Arkansas ?

[mitch5252]

Can we have one of those purdy fires in Arkansas ?

Oh, you know me - I'm already working on it!!

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[Liz]

Hmmmm....wonder if it's the old copper tube in the hose trick for the pretty flames?????

Why, Sharon, you little genius, you!
I NEVER heard of that!
Very cool!

How to Add Color to Campfires

Even though a relaxing campfire at the end of a day in the woods is the perfect end to the day, you can spice it up by adding some colorful flames to a campfire. There are various products on the market that do the same thing, but you might be able to achieve the same effect with supplies in your shed and from the nearest hardware store.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
Lengths of 3/4 inch copper pipe
Matching lengths of garden hose

Step 1
Cut 3/4-inch copper pipe into 10-inch to 1-foot segments. If you're cutting it at home, use the proper equipment to cut pipe safely. If you don't have any copper pipe laying around in your garage or shed, most home improvement stores carry it in their plumbing section. Many stores will cut it into the appropriate length for you.

Step 2
Measure an old garden hose into pieces that are the same length as the copper pipe and cut. The hose doesn't have to be high-quality, and it is okay if it leaks. Its purpose is to heat the pipe.

Step 3
Stuff the hose into the pipe.

Step 4
Toss one piece of hose-stuffed pipe into a campfire and wait a couple of minutes. Before long, you should be able to see different colored flames--blue, green and purple. The colors last for quite a while, but be sure to pull them off to the side and allow the pipe to cool completely before handling it.

I didn't tell!

[mitch5252]

From most everything I read, the copper pipe/hose thing is pretty toxic. So, I went out and bought 20-Mule-Team Borax and Epsom Salts. Didn't buy the No-Salt yet - it was kinda pricey. But the Epsom Salts did NOTHING to my fire, and the Borax made it yellow. Not very effective. But we'll still have a purdy fire at the AR GTG!!

[VickieP]

But we'll still have a purdy fire at the AR GTG!!

Yeah, if somebody pushes you in!

[dpf]

We do the copper pipe in the fire all the time. The one thing to remember is never to cook anything when you have anything in the fire pit to add color to the flames.

[sharon]

NO, Sheila, Liz didn't tell, we've been doing that at campfires for years out in the desert. Liz, you're out of the doghouse and I guess I'm in!

[mitch5252]

But we'll still have a purdy fire at the AR GTG!!

Yeah, if somebody pushes you in!

Hopefully, THAT won't happen until I've beaten you with the rubber hose!!

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[Nasoosie]

What a fun post, great pics, and so nice to meet you all in that beautiful campground! Another successful meeting!