A winter season doesn't pass by without Jeff and I roasting hot dogs and marshmallows over an open crackling fire. This photo I snapped reminds me that we haven't done that yet! It's a great adventure and helps us deal with cabin fever. The only big problem we have when doing this is making sure our winter jackets don't end up with spark holes in them. I've ruined a couple of jackets that way.If we decide to do this at night, we hear the coyotes howl messaging on the ridge as we enjoy the warmth of the fire under a cloud blanketed sky. I always become scared as I stare into the inky night with my imagination at full swing and think... the wild animals are coming closer. That raises the hair on the back of my neck and I grow restless and uneasy and drop my marshmallow into the fire. Jeff will tease me then and call to his beastie friends, "Owooooooh." I then beg dear hubby to douse the fire so we can snowshoe back to the safety of the house. And I holler back from the trail, "Leave some hot dogs so we have a head start!"
We actually have been in our yard with coyotes several times. They have answered the call for our dogs to come back inside. I'll never forget the time Jeff shone a flashlight in the bushes and the wrong eyes illuminated back at us - just feet away. LOL
Jeff stopped the car today and said as he gazed out the window at some straight tracks in the snow, "Boy, that must have been one big coyote."
I know. I know! He's gearing me up for our winter hot dog and marshmallow roast. :D
Have a super day!!!
Hugs, JJ
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I love the idea of having a winter roast w/ marshmallows & hotdogs! I may have to copy your idea this weekend when we head up to the cabin! Don't worry about those coyotes - they are naturally shy - and won't hurt you. (But maybe I'm already telling you something you already know! If so - sorry!) I've seen some walk across our frozen lake.
Shell, I am nervous around coyotes. :D
I hope you do have a hot dog and marshmallow roast. :D You'll have a great time!!!
Thank you, dear.
Hugs, JJ
Kia ora JJ,
Love that shot of the fire, the thought of a good old marshmellow and hot dog roast reads so nice! And to the company of coyotes singing their lonely songs. Just awesome. Sorry to be lat but congrats on the book and the new blog looks very cool as well. Been a bit busy but will be round for a better visit soon. Have a great day.
Aroha,
Robb
Thank you, Robb. :D I'm happy you are enjoying both blogs. Will hop on over to see what you're up to.
We had an awesome lavender and pink sunrise this morn. WOOT!!!
Hugs, JJ
JJ that would also raise hair on my back of my neck, lol, but seems like it is lot of fun to have adventures such that. I remember those days when we were children, we used to bake potatoes, sausages were a bit expensive, and never knew about marshmellows until we came to Canada. JJ I always enjoy your adventures, they remind me a lot when I was growing up...Anna :)
Anna, thank you. :D Jeff and I are just two big kids. Always will be. :D
You'll have adventuresome hot dog and marshmallow roasts with Matthew soon. :D He's in for such a treat having you as his Mom.
I bet you had a lively childhood!
Big Hugs, JJ
Coyotes? Yikes! I'd sure as hell be nervous too, but then I'm not really the natural life type... I do like the roasted marshmallows part though :P
Sounds like a wonderful tradition! Be careful!
super tradition! I love winter fires...except I could do without the coyotes...we have a pack around here, and a few bears. even though the area is heavily hunted for these animals, it still creeps me out. Hope you have a great fire this year without any visitors. :)
Bitter Chocolate, I wish were were sitting around a fire roasting marshmallows and you were telling me of your travels. :D
Mark, thank you. It is a tradition I look forward too each year. :D
Nature Lovin', we have the same environment. I have been feet away from huge black bears and bobcats have snarled at me. Jeff wonders if one of those was a mountain lion. I was taking walks in the woods when that happened.
It does pay to keep on guard while out in nature. A large doe almost ran into me once and I think she was being chased by coyotes. We startled each other.
Hugs, JJ
JJ:
You sure know how to take a great picture. That campfire looks real.
We live in a kind of semi-rural area that is surrounded by brushy foothills. At night as we lay in bed we can hear dozens of coyotes yipping loudly. It's an eerie sound and, believe me, you don't want to let your dog or cat out of the house to roam around.
Happy trails.
*LOL* Don't feel bad...I once had a skunk come calling on a moonlight hike about a mile into the woods. After that I always made sure to have a pocketful of peanuts with me, so I could throw them far over THAT way. I also brought a knife, as rabies was a problem in the area (fortunately I never had to use it!)
Beautiful shot JJ, looks so cozy. Coyotes I can take, out at our astronomy's dark site we get lots, but what I really can't stand are skunks we get some times, their odor really put me off,lol.
JD, I received your message. Thanks for sending it. :D
Swubird, thanks. :D I'm glad you enjoyed the photo. :D Coyotes do have an eerie sound. Once one howled right in our yard and it made me shiver.
Lana, I knew you were a kindred spirit. :D I love that you took peanuts with you. Skunks. Ugh!!!
Bob, I never thought about skunks visiting your astronomy site. That would be a hard call. See a fantastic phenomenon in the starry night or RUN!!! :D You sure do have your adventures.
Hugs, JJ
Perhaps you could just have the marhmallows and hot dogs on your inside fire, but I guess that takes away half the fun.
Being run down by a doe? Now that's a little different - should have had your camera and quick reflexes.
This is something that would surely put me on edge! Must be quite a thrilling experience JJ. Take care and keep a safe distance!
Suzanne, that happened right after I had a surgery and my reflexes were limping along. LOL I did wish I had a camera then.
Sadia, I will, dear. :D I keep my eyes and ears open. Yesterday I was snapping some photos and you should have heard the trees creaking in the cold.
Have a super weekend, dear readers!!!
Hugs, JJ
Hi! I haven't eaten roasted marshmallows and hot dogs in yonks. Not since I was a kid in the scouts. As for being scared of coyotes, they don't worry me half as much as the Dropbears in the Australian bush.
Take Care,
Peter
Sounds like good snuggling weather!
I loved the photo-I will make a poem on it-hope you don't mind...will take the photo too-you mind?(only if you say so)
The dying embers cast a glow...
will write it later and post it on my blog..:)
Peter, I haven't heard of Dropbears. What a vision I have of them just from the word. I must Google them.
I hope you do have a hot dog and marshmallow roast. :D
Thanks.
Footsteps, Michigan does have snuggling weather. :D
Mithe, you may post my photo if you link it back to my blog and specifically say it is mine.
Your poem sounds awesome!!!
Hugs, JJ
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