Photos A Walk in Nature

[Jack Black]

Loving the pics here, it's a great thread

 

[CelloDan]

Departure day: A bit behind schedule due to some unforeseen circumstances
ex: long am breakfast talking about knives, stops along the way for coffee and perhaps most importantly because CelloDan picked up the wrong boat ramp on google maps to launch which was 16 km away from the entrance to the canal on ( instead of the ramp right beside the entrance)
Again, talking about knives can be distracting at times

However we got the opportunity to navigate in Lake Ontario under some stiff breeze and chop.
Esperanza did not disappoint and performed admirably
Camping for the night at Kingston Mills Lock.

Distance covered today: 23 km

Time to go Dan !!! Get off “The Porch”

Esperanza at it’s best in Lake Ontario

Open lake

Almost at the entrance of the canal in much nicer conditions
Time to relax a bit

“Knife people “

Arriving at Kingston Mills

Time to set up camp ️

See you later folks

 

[Fodderwing]

A puukko knife that he made with material gathered around his surroundings close to his house ... birch bark, antlers, bronze. He made a very nice leather sheath for it with very cool touches such as the bronze shackle to evoke boating adventures and engravings both on the knife and the sheath to personalized them

RayseM
Ray that puukko is just spectacular. I didn't realize your skills were so advanced! It's as beautiful as any I've seen. Kudos! and what a amazing gift for Dan. Looks like y'all are off to a great start. Stay safe.

 

[JohnDF]

A beautiful and wonderful gift.

You guys have fun and be safe.

 

[CelloDan]

Camp this morning

My trusty companion

Trains crossing this nearby bridge awoke us several times last night

Crossing Kingston Mills locks ( 4 of them ) under the dreaded bridge

Knife folks
Pic taken 30 min ago

 

[Jack Black]

Camp this morning

My trusty companion

Trains crossing this nearby bridge awoke us several times last night

Crossing Kingston Mills locks ( 4 of them ) under the dreaded bridge

Knife folks
Pic taken 30 min ago

Great adventure!

 

[Rose and Thistle Custom]

This picture was taken about where the squiggles are on the map.

The yellow, orange and red is the cedar creek fire

And this is what Eugene looked like yesterday at 3 in the afternoon.

 

[CelloDan]

Ray that puukko is just spectacular

Indeed it is Dwight

A beautiful and wonderful gift.

Yes it is John !
I am so very grateful for it !

You guys have fun and be safe.

So far so good

Great adventure!

Gracias Jack

Today Ray and I navigated 36 km from Kingston Mills to Jones Falls. We went through 4 lock stations for a total of 11 locks.

Beautiful scenery throughout !

 

[Jack Black]

Indeed it is Dwight

Yes it is John !
I am so very grateful for it !


So far so good


Gracias Jack

Today Ray and I navigated 36 km from Kingston Mills to Jones Falls. We went through 4 lock stations for a total of 11 locks.

Beautiful scenery throughout !

Yay! Kelly Kettle!

 

[Fodderwing]

Cherri and I walked a trail this morning above Cove creek which empties into North Cadron creek.
Willow has come full circle in her 11 yrs with us. She could walk miles at 8 weeks old but had to ride when cycling and now she's developed heart problems and has to be carried on any hikes. She always wants to go nonetheless.
She's turned white now but still a trooper.

 

[Crazy Canuck]

Looked like the smoke was going to be manageable today, so out we went to hike to Bow Glacier Falls.

No knife photos on the trail today (a friend came with us and I didn't feel like explaining ), but my usual Cowbell and Lambsfoot were in attendance.

When we arrived in the parking area, Christina made friends with a local.

View across the lake to our destination

Zooming in, you can see the glacier above the falls

Getting closer

At the base of the falls

On the way back I attempted channeling my inner CelloDan but couldn't quite capture the magic. He came pretty close to us, but kept about a 5' distance.

Had the timing right today, because as we were headed home the smoke rolled in pretty thick.

 

[CelloDan]

Cherri and I walked a trail this morning above Cove creek which empties into North Cadron creek.

What a nice outing Dwight
Willow brought a smile to my face

out we went to hike to Bow Glacier Falls.

Incredible vistas Mike !
Engaging post

On the way back I attempted channeling my inner CelloDan

Lol

Today we covered 40 km navigating through several lakes in one of the most beautiful sections of the system

Early this morning a lot of folks on canoes passed by our camp as we were getting ready to pack up

We caught up to them later in the day

And we all met inside a lock
We learned they were a group of wounded veterans of the Canadian forces.

Arriving at Colonel By Island under light rain 🌧

Camp # 3 set up

Ray and Dan’s knives on the trip:
From left to right:

Victorinox Pioneer X: Dan
Puukko made by Ray ; Dan
Bushcraft knife by a Maine maker ( being passed around members of another knife forum) : Ray
Heiskanen Puukko: Ray
Pierre Yves Joyeux, l'aurillac: Ray

 

[JohnDF]

It's great to see so many out enjoying that wonderful place.

 

[CelloDan]

Getting ready to depart from Colonel By Island

RayseM photos he took last night

 

[CelloDan]

We got a late start this am and departed from Colonel By Island around 10:20 am.

Navigated 26 km in big open lakes arriving at Poonamalie around 1:30 pm.

We debated to keep going however decided to stay as the camping area was really nice and if we kept going run the risk of not making it to our next camping destination before the locks closing time.

After setting up camp we navigated to the nearby town of Smith Falls to resupply and walk around before returning to camp.

From now on no more big open lakes but rather river/canal type cruising all the way to Ottawa.

I am not exactly sure what Ray was up to at that moment but when he finds out I took a pic and posted it here perhaps he can explain it to us

Arriving st Poonamalie

Camp #4

This is my puukko . There is NOT another like it , AND this one is mine

 

[Just Tom.]

This is my puukko . There is NOT another like it , AND this one is mine

Seeing it there leaning so close to the water is making me uncomfortable .

Looking at your pictures from this trip, I am seeing a definite theme, and I feel like if for some reason I found myself standing in line somewhere behind Ray, and he was wearing a hat, I would DEFINITELY recognize him .

 

[mbkr]

I am not exactly sure what Ray was up to at that moment but when he finds out I took a pic and posted it here perhaps he can explain it to us

King of the world!

 

[Fodderwing]

View across the lake to our destination

Spectacular scenery Mike.

I am not exactly sure what Ray was up to at that moment but when he finds out I took a pic and posted it here perhaps he can explain it to us

Obviously he was preparing to "part the waters".

This is my puukko . There is NOT another like it , AND this one is mine

Have you named her Charlene?

 

[waverave]

If I may contribute…Tahoe National Forest (Emerald Bay) and the Old Man!

 

[CelloDan]

I would DEFINITELY recognize him .

King of the world!
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Ray asked me a couple of times what I had posted on BF so I finally relented lol and showed him with my phone

He had a good chuckle this morning

Obviously he was preparing to "part the waters".

Ray says that it would be better to part them behind us so we would not run aground
With all the rain forecasted for today I hope he can do something about it

If I may contribute…Tahoe National Forest (Emerald Bay) and the Old Man!View attachment 1929000

If I may contribute…Tahoe National Forest (Emerald Bay) and the Old Man!

Beautiful photo Darren
Thanks for sharing !


Heavy rains ️🌧 forecasted for today

Bailing equipment ready.
We wil be wearing our rain gear as well
Hoping is not too bad

Fueling up before the storm
Time to get going
Later