Yesterday afternoon, Cindy and I drove around buying things for the house and getting ready for the Bonfire Bash at the church. The Bonfire Bash is a celebration we have had at the church for several years which is the substitute for Halloween. In years past, the Galloways hosted the party by their lake behind their house. Steve would arrange for a large pile of wood to be burned as a bonfire for the festivities. It was all quite Celtic and Druidic.
Unfortunately, this year, the Galloways would be coming back home immediately before the party started, so the place for the party was transferred to the church parking lot and the pavilion in the woods off the parking lot.
In the early afternoon, Cindy and I met one of the other members of the church in the parking lot and helped decorate the surroundings. Then, after going home to change clothes and let the dog out, we returned to the church, where I began preparing the large grill for cooking hot dogs. As I got the coals started, several young male members of the church came over to talk to me and keep an eye on their anticipated hot dogs. Apparently, they were filled with quite a bit of anticipation.
Later on, a number of members brought crockpots full of various types of chili for the supper. After we burned the first batch of hotdogs (three dozen), and then adjusted the grill for the second three dozen, I was able to eat a slaw dog, and a bowl of chili. The chili-fixing abilities of our members is actually an untapped source. Several of the varieties were quite tasty. I sampled a few varieties and had several hot dogs before I was through.
As the sun went down in the west, the air began to cool, and I put my sweatshirt on to roast marshmallows on the big fire in the pavilion. It was fun enjoying the comradery and communion. It was fun to enjoy the fire and the treats.
It was all over by 8:00, but a fun time was had by all.
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