Max has learnt the power of the sun when used in conjunction with a large magnifying glass. When he was in Armidale in January he experimented with focusing the sun's rays on dry wood and leaves through the magnifying glass and making them at least smoulder if not burn outright. This is always done under supervision because, well, we don't homes to go up in flames!
I caught up with Max briefly on Friday when he was staying at Rob's parents on their 5 acres just outside of Tamworth. And, guess what! He was refining his experiments there. Here he is trying to set gum leaves, some grass, and a small dry block of wood alight. This time was not as successful as in Armidale, but I put that down to much stronger sunlight at midday in summer, compared to late afternoon sunlight in Autumn. Still, it made for lots of innocent fun. As far as I know Bruce's home is still standing!
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I caught up with Max briefly on Friday when he was staying at Rob's parents on their 5 acres just outside of Tamworth. And, guess what! He was refining his experiments there. Here he is trying to set gum leaves, some grass, and a small dry block of wood alight. This time was not as successful as in Armidale, but I put that down to much stronger sunlight at midday in summer, compared to late afternoon sunlight in Autumn. Still, it made for lots of innocent fun. As far as I know Bruce's home is still standing!
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