I'd like to publicly apologize (again) to the Santaquin City Firefighters for making them suit up and leave the comforts of home on Christmas eve to respond to a frantic 911 call about our holiday bonfire. My intention was to start a new tradition that was both memorable and didn't involve money & gifts. Well, this is one Christmas eve I'll never forget!
Grandpa Dick (who passed away on August 3rd) used to tell stories about the Christmas Eve bonfires they used to have when he was a kid. It was all very nostalgic and since I have grown a bit cynical about gifts as of late, my goal has been to do things at this time of year that create memories. A couple years ago we went cross country skiing at Soldier Hollow where Brad set up phone communication for the Olymics in 2002, one year we saw A Christmas Carol at the Hale theatre... you get the idea. So in memory of Grandpa, Linds and I thought it would be sweet to sing some carols around a little bonfire. Then the Henders got involved (they add excitment to any gathering) and donated some cookie palets, Brad got the back-hoe, and another neighbor showed up with some gasoline. Can you see where we're going with this? By the time I realize this is gonna be a BIG fire it's too late to notify the authorities because they were already on their way over. Good sports that they were, when they saw that it was 'under control' they asked "where's the marshmellows?" Funny thing is, this fire was so hot, you'd need a roasting stick fifteen feet long to avoid singeing your eyelashes.
Good times... they're already talking about next years bonfire and how it's going to be even bigger. Heaven help us [and someone get the proper permits!]
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Uh humm! And why weren't we there??? That would have been a great memory to put on my list of best Christmas Eve memories ever!
Rachael... I had a bad case of hum-buggery and almost called the whole thing off. We didn't even get it started until late (after 9:30) and I assumed most folks had their Christmas eve planned. You are definately invited next year!!!
That is so funny. I'm sad I missed it. One would have thought that if the Lind's were in on it that the fire station wouldn't have been called. Ryan better get on that for next year. hehe
We were driving home that night and wondered what the commotion was about. What a great tradition. Sound like you had a ton of fun. Here's to friends, family, gasoline and pallets. Happy New Year!!!
It was a fun night... I'm sure Lon will be talking about it for years to come! I know I'll never forget it!
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