Our February Full Moon Campfire

Full moon February 07th meant we were heading into the desert for our campfire. It was a lovely warm day with a few clouds so we weren't sure we were going to see the moon come up! We went for an ATV ride to Box Canyon earlier in the day and had a lovely ride. There was also a bit of a breeze when we first went out to set up for our campfire so we had to find a spot with a bit of protection so we could safely have a fire. We haven't had any rain since early December so we know how dry everything is out here. We usually ride earlier in the day and then go back out about 4:30 pm so we have at least an hour to get set up and get our fire and food ready while we have light. Once it gets dark, it is very dark out in the desert! We didn't have to howl when the moon came out as the coyotes assisted us in this area and howled a few times around us. it was really cool.

 This is just a look at the beautiful day we had as we started out on our ride

 We came to a very steep hill we had to go down, it was a very steep and covered in shale(it just doesn't look too bad in this picture!) but we went down it slowly and did just fine. Trent's wife Ann, refused to go down in the ATV so she got out and said she was going to walk down. Then Craig's wife Sharon (they were behind us) also refused to drive down the hill. What a hoot watching them try and walk down this steep slippery hill!

 This is the hill from the bottom and you can see Craig sitting in his ATV at the top waiting for the ladies to make their way down the hill. They both admitted after the fact that it would have been easier to ride down verses their coming down on their backsides! Entertained us all though!

 Ann and the other Sharon coming down the hill on  their backsides. It was just too dangerous to try and do it in the upright position

 We are back home looking for a good spot for our campfire. We thought this spot would be perfect

 Craig, Sharon, Ann & Sharon D settling in for a a good campfire

 The whole group finally all set up. From left: Molly & Dale, Doug, Trent standing, Ann, Sharon D, Connie, Sharon, Bruce and Craig

 Of course Doug's burn barrel is always a hit as we get a good safe fire that throws lots of heat and is so pretty to look at when it gets dark.

 The food and drinks are coming out. We never go hungry when we are out on a wiener roast

 It is finally dark but due to the bit of cloud cover, it has stayed quite warm for a change

The full moon finally came up over the mountain and it showed through the light haze for us. We stayed out listening to the coyotes and watching the sky till about 9:30 pm. It was a wonderful day all in all!