Keeping a campfire going?

How the hell do you properly setup a campfire? I went camping last week and tried with no luck...the fire would go out in a minute or two. What kind of wood/leaves should I be using and how should they be set up? Can I keep a fire goin wtih no lighter fluid? Making the fire is not a problem, I just use a lighter hehe...but how do you keep it going? Maybe someone experienced witih this can give me some tips. Thanks in advanced!

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Thanks for all the tips! I was just throwing random branches in there in no particular formation...maybe I'll have better luck next time. So, lighter fluid is not necessary?

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Thanks for all the info, Turbo.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Seems like you guys really know what you're talking about. You guys go camping often or something? I have a question, what about putting pine cones in the fire? It seemed like they burn well. BTW, interesting fact about the pine branch keeping away the bugs, Turbo. Yeah, campfires are the best thing, EVER! While searching for info on them I found this interesting article.

http://www.wildwoodsurvival.com/surv...dchocolatebar/

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

Does anyone actually start a fire the old fashioned way? Rubbing sticks together or however it's done? How is it done anyway?

I was speaking idiomatically.

Thanks for all the advice everyone! Can't wait to try this stuff out. BTW, anyone ever read "The Hatchet?" Really good book.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?