Black smithing

Noah and Lukas had hoped to share a beach fire experience with their friends, but all four parents vetoed the idea of rain, sand, wet, dark and cold - albeit probably fun beach time. They were however determined to play with fire and since the beach was out, the fire pit in the back yard was in. Despite a steady rain for a few days, their persistent efforts paid off under Scott's tutelage and watchful eye and there was fire.
The flames had barely taken when the fire pit turned in to a black smithing shop. Iron, hammers, metal bars, gloves, safety goggles and a large bucket of water and the shop was in business. Lukas fashioned himself a hook staff, is he thinking of shepherd duties? Ben worked on a flame akin to the Statue of Liberty and the rest of the group hammered, melted, hammered, heated, cooled and heated again to craft metal into desired objects.
Nobody seemed to mind the rain, the smoke and the fire kept the chill at bay. Had it not been for tired parents, they probably would have still been going strong out there - there was no shortage of enthusiasm or creativity.
It is not until one comes inside that the strong smoke smell that has permeated every piece of clothing along with every strand of hair on ones body becomes too much - fortunately there is plenty of soap, shampoo and hot water in the house to get everyone clean before bed.