When I was a little girl, we had plenty of fires in the backyard. It was a time where family got together and told funny, or scary stories. It was a time when we made memories with each other. Neighbours used to join in without hesitation. We used to make plenty of food on the fire including; marshmallows, hot dogs, potatoes, and even steak. Some of these neighbours would bring drinks and some would even bring music. We grew up knowing that having backyard fires is a great memory for everyone. As I grew older, I didn't attend as much as I should have been. I was always wanting to be with friends because being around your family wasn't as cool as when you were a kid. Being an adult now, I regret not attending more often as I should have because there are children that don't have the opportunity. This could have been taken away for everyone because just a few months ago there was a debate wether our city should implement a fee charge for doing backyard fires and a permit to have a fire pit. This debate took over very fast, everyone was against it and as was I. The …show more content…
People need to start following the bylaw so that this does not get implemented now or in five years. The City of Greater Sudbury is the North, its a place where everyone comes together for camping, fishing, hunting, and I would want my children to enjoy that feeling when they're older as well. I'd like for them to know that they don't need a television or computer to have a great time with their friends and family. Having that opportunity when I was a child, was a very memorable moment for me. It's kept me busy throughout my childhood and I'm glad my parents gave me that chance. Here is to hoping that the city will reverse these fees or permits so everyone can have their own memorable moments with their own children, families, and