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A HOT BLAZING fire does not allow for campers to cozy up to the fire and get comfortable. There is often a lot of fidgeting and this can cause disruption during the story, or even worse injury by fire. Unless you are telling a story like "The Cremation of Sam Mcgee", you probably want the fire to be either small, or burnt down to coals with just one or two pieces of wood tossed on to burn for effect. There are other rules of the fire that should be considered, and whatever rules are decided on make them clear before starting the stories. Here are some basic rules, others should be added depending on your specific conditions, and this list is not meant to be all encompassing. It never hurts to check on the fire ring before hand, and probably a good habit to get into. Always make sure you know where you are going to be positioned, and for your own comfort level you might want to bring your own seat.
  

Rule 1.

 Safety, make sure everyone stays a safe distance from the fire. Have water in buckets or large coffee cans stationed around the fire in case the fire accidentally spreads. Also, it would be best to take care of belongings—especially important ones. Losing money or even identification and credit cards can be a huge hassle. Enlist the aid of another to enforce the safety rules quietly during the telling of the story

 

Rule 2.

 If younger listeners are involved, have their parents there to help ride herd. Do not become a babysitter.

 

Rule 3.

 No sticks in the fire during storytelling, this can cause all sorts of problems from stirring of the coals which flings burning ash into the air, or a stick with a flaming end being swung around dangerously. In a group, crowded together around the fire, either could be disastrous.

 

Rule 4.

 No Throwing things into the fire. The simplest item might cause a reaction no one expects.

 

Rule 5.

 All flashlights off. Kids especially like to turn these handheld lights off and on. These beams can cause discomfort when flashed into another's eyes, and this often causes disruption.

 

Rule 6.

 Seating. Decide before hand what happens if someone has to leave during the event. Arguments over who gets a vacated seat can be most disruptive.

 

Rule 7.

 If your story requires that you take to your feet make sure you have positioned everyone properly, and all know where the NO SITTING ZONE is.

 

Rule 8.

 Decide before hand who will get to add wood during the fire. This facilitates arguments, and can be organized before the storytelling begins

 

Rule 9.

 Be flexible and have patience.

 

Rule 10.

 Do not be afraid to ask someone to leave if they are being disruptive. 

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