Had fun today using ragweed to make coals for the first time. Two separate spindles I recently collected in Illinois. Mouth drill, and hand drill with the pressure thumb brace. Both on white fir (Abies concolor). Fun!

At my in-law’s. Storm is coming. Getting cold out. Squeezing in some dirt time. Yucca on Pine. Brought the coal inside. My mom-in-law wanted to check it out :)

Last weekend I was lucky and had the great honor to visit the PhyreDojo in person for the first time. I’m grateful for the camaraderie of the Dojo, the Giant Drills, Qapla Drill, Yo-Yo Drill, Mouth Drill, the Teppanyaki Grill, and for Joe Lau’s mentorship. If you know him, you’re blessed. I was truly grateful for receiving my PhyreDojo White Belt. Wow! And the Phamily PhyreBox. Wow! Most importantly, I’m grateful to my wife Sarah for holding down the fort and allowing me this opportunity.

I've decided to close PhyreDojo and train under this guy instead. https://m.youtube.com/shorts/G6tbK4FZ01c?fbclid=IwVERDUAOCsjtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR7y41SxmDPpaPzcd2CN2r0RfDTITHlf8A6QI9Ua1jw5WlBs194FJCnm4kINCA_aem_KV0hFJ-AlqNDnulcZ9lskQ

Got stuck in Johnson City last night due to mountain winter weather. Practiced some hand drill on my tailgate in the hotel parking lot this morning. No better time to practice fire than in cold weather! Mullein on pine 🤙🏽🙏🏽