To start a fire

I am a child of the technological age.  I take my little laptop computer with me everywhere I go.  In addition to being tied to technology, I suffer from a severe lack of coordination.  Most people who spend any significant time with me find it inconceivable that I would actually love being outdoors.  I love camping, hiking, fishing and swimming.

Yesterday my husband and I went up to a campsite to spend some time with our friends.  Our friends were milling around, setting up camp and exploring the region.  Dusk was approaching and it was starting to cool down quickly.  I decided it was time to start a fire.  I gathered the paper, twigs, pine cones and kindling and built my little tee pee.  The entire time the "boys" were giving me advice.  My husband kept telling me, "now you need to build your tee pee to get the fire started."  I just said "yes dear" and kept building my structure.  One boy flicked his lighter and held it to the edge of the paper.  The flame flashed, burned the corner of the paper and went out.  The other boy asked if he needed to run up to the car to get the lighter fluid.  I took the lighter, held it to the paper and watched the flame creep up to the wood and catch.  Within seconds the dry twigs and pine needles caught and started crackling.  The fire was burning bright and hot.  There was nothing for the boys left to do except use their big strong muscles to gather big pieces of firewood.

It's nice to know that despite my complete reliance on technology and my severe lack of coordination I at least have the skill set to start a fire without the need for any type of lighter fluid.  Life is good.  And yes, I actually do know how to start a fire without matches or a lighter.