One lucky snake !

[pitdog]

Took the dogs up a nearby hill today. Came across a few unusual sights on the hike, one being this tree with barb wire running through it. I've come across this before but never as close to the centre of a tree this large !



And straight out the other side~



Found lots of these Menzies larkspur (Delphinium menziesii)~



Very pretty but very poisonous !!!



Eventually we made it to the top~



Maisy had quite the pant going on !



Snicker could have ran up and down a dozen times !



On the way back down I came across this guy~



Snicker had a nose to nose with him but after some prompting by me she let it go on it's way !



I'm not sure exactly why but as I get into the Summer months I tend to carry smaller knives such as my ML Survivalist today. Anyone else found they do the same ?



Came across this small nest that must have been blown out of a tree, it would have made some great tinder !



I made sure to let the girls cool off in the lake on the way back.

[DrivebyTrucker]

Barb wire through a tree? I have never seen anything like that before. That is very cool. Thanks for the pictures. That snake looks very much like a red nose gardner snake. I'm nearly certain that it is.

[grunt soldier]

that nose to nose picture is awesome pit. thanks for sharing sir.

[TheGame]

Barbed wire through a tree. I've seen trees with barbed wire making large dents in them, but going straight through isn't something you see everyday. Thanks for sharing.

[Dragon63005]

Hey Pit,

Great to see you and the girls out as always. How do you like your Army SAK. I went and got the one handed Trekker because I didn't want to go the serrated route. I love mine. I also recently got a SAK farmer because of the positioning of the awl for throwing sparks. It is a bit more to open than my one handed Trekker.

I too like to smaller in the summer, given I'm wearing shorts. However, when I'm fly fishing for trout, I normally take my ESEE 3.

[pitdog]

Hey Pit,

Great to see you and the girls out as always. How do you like your Army SAK. I went and got the one handed Trekker because I didn't want to go the serrated route. I love mine. I also recently got a SAK farmer because of the positioning of the awl for throwing sparks. It is a bit more to open than my one handed Trekker.

I too like to smaller in the summer, given I'm wearing shorts. However, when I'm fly fishing for trout, I normally take my ESEE 3.

Thanks for the kind comments buddy.

I love the Army SAK, I was also hesitant about going the serrated route but caved in because I liked the look of the knife so much. In actual use I haven't really noticed the serrations making a difference other than when cutting tough cordage and carpet during which they are a real bonus ! When I'm carving trap notches etc I'm using the section of blade closest to the handle which isn't serrated.
I actually prefer to use the Can opener for striking a fire steel more than using the Awl !!!

[Dragon63005]

Thanks for the kind comments buddy.

I love the Army SAK, I was also hesitant about going the serrated route but caved in because I liked the look of the knife so much. In actual use I haven't really noticed the serrations making a difference other than when cutting tough cordage and carpet during which they are a real bonus ! When I'm carving trap notches etc I'm using the section of blade closest to the handle which isn't serrated.
I actually prefer to use the Can opener for striking a fire steel more than using the Awl !!!

I need to try that. I have never given that a thought. Thanks, pal.

Dragon

[John G]

I love that ML knife! Well, I seem to say that about all of his work, but your Survivalist looks good in it's natural environment.

[coaldigger]

Great pics 'Ol Bud ...like the ML knife ! I just caught one of those garter snakes in my garage..I turned him loose on the creek bank !