unclekurty
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I wondered if anyone would notice the deer…good eye.The deer in the background of the first picture is probably offended you didn’t mention her, too…
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I wondered if anyone would notice the deer…good eye.The deer in the background of the first picture is probably offended you didn’t mention her, too…
Nice find RayWas out yesterday looking for deer sheds. I'm likely a month early. A few weeks ago, on the same early season mission, within 3 minutes of entering my chosen start spot I saw 2 bucks run by. They still had their antlers.Oh well, thought I, ever the optimist, I could find some drops from last season. No luck that day, though it was a lovely walkabout.
Yesterday - as expected - no sheds but I did spy this great CHAGA stash so there was a foraging success after all. Will return this week with my hawk to retrieve these chunks. Too high for arms reach and the top one will need a Hawk extender.Can do.
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Keep on woods walking'...
Today's walk ...
A year has passed... countless studies, blood work, chemo, surgery, radiation, etc. Diana has been very strong throughout it all but God only knows what she must have gone through in her heart.
We are encouraged with the hope that the worst is all behind.
I know she needs me more than ever now ... I know that she is afraid too.
God, help me be there for her always on the road of life ahead !
She was 17 and I was 20 when we first met the day I arrived in Canada with my sisters to join our parents that were already here as immigrants.
My then "future father-in-law" picked us up at the airport that day and then drove by her school to pick her up.
My one and only, my 4ever!
You two are a strong couple to weather that storm. I hope all will be well in the future.
Her strength and yours is truly inspiring, Dan. I hope and pray that you guys enjoy your winter walks together well into old age.
Hear hear !
You two are strong alone but even stronger together.
Well my friend, you and Diana certainly walked some rugged miles this year. You carried a big pack but she had twice the load and continued on unyielding.
We were cheering you on but still it was your inner strengths that brought you through. You (you both) climbed the mountain and sailed the seas - stumbled a bit and struggled mightily, endured much and suffered too but through out, your good cheer and generous spirit prevailed never failing to appreciate the majestic views as you came upon them and ever holding tight to your love and commitment to each other. It was my honor and pleasure to be with you both a bit during this epic year. I got to see in person the love and good cheer that holds your family together. You are blessed. Walk on - sail on my friends - enjoy these new days - you have earned your respite. Cheers!
Moving post DanWishing you many, many happy years together
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Just wanted to add our best wishes to both of you. We sincerely hope that the worst is indeed behind you.![]()
I am SO jealousbut it warmed up to near 50 by the time I was done, and the sun felt wonderful.
CoolYesterday last years baby turkeys returned to say hi after quite a few months hanging out elsewhere. I counted 34. And I had my cadet with me so here are a couple of pictures.
Jack looks very contentThis mornings carry on the walk with Jack. Mora and Wenger.
Good catch my friendThe deer in the background of the first picture is probably offended you didn’t mention her, too…
And good catch for you too my friendI did spy this great CHAGA stash so there was a foraging success after all.
Just think - now you can go around telling people you knew Dan back when he was just some guy on BladeForumsI too lament that we have no such opportunity here.Your video is getting so many hits because the Perrone Family is so darn cute.
Lovely lovely Dan. Thanks for sharing. Love the knife too![]()
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That is awesome. Love it!I shared a short video of our family kick sledding/skating on the ice trails with Esla, the kick sled manufacturer in Finland
They posted it on their Facebook page and it sort of went viral over there.
It has been re shared 337 times and watched more than 270,000 times ... so far
With the help of Google translate I read many of the comments.
Folks sound very excited about the ice trails and many seem to lament the fact that they are not common overthere, the birthplace of the kick sleds.
Folks blame milder winters, the excessive use of sand everywhere on roads and sidewalks and many also lament the lack of vision from municipal leaders to build and maintain similar trails like this.
I thought I could move to Finland and run for office, I'll hire
Will Power to be my campaign manager and translator
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Terveiset Kanadasta! Greetings from Canada #DanielPerrone FAMILY FUN with Esla! #esla #kickspark #winterfun #aliveandkicking | By Esla | Facebook
Terveiset Kanadasta! Greetings from Canada #DanielPerrone FAMILY FUN with Esla! #esla #kickspark #winterfun #aliveandkickingfb.watch
While getting ready to go to the ice trails and thinking of what knife to bring it suddenly hit me... hey I have a Puukko
... what better knife to bring to the trails with my sled
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You are the smartest dressed outdoors man everYIKES DanYou beat us by quite a bit. We got down to 5°F (-15°C) yesterday and NOW -11°F (-24C) with 20 mph winds. More than plenty cold enough. Good call for you not to go walking.
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This was just a photo. Wanted to wear my extreme winter gear. I only get to do this one or twice every couple of years. I was very very comfortable. You can see the snow shoes were not needed. Very thin snow cover. There has been a paucity of snow this season - so far.
UPDATE : - 8° F at 9:30 so we are well on our way to balmy.![]()
Incredible!I shared a short video of our family kick sledding/skating on the ice trails with Esla, the kick sled manufacturer in Finland
They posted it on their Facebook page and it sort of went viral over there.
It has been re shared 337 times and watched more than 270,000 times ... so far
With the help of Google translate I read many of the comments.
Folks sound very excited about the ice trails and many seem to lament the fact that they are not common overthere, the birthplace of the kick sleds.
Folks blame milder winters, the excessive use of sand everywhere on roads and sidewalks and many also lament the lack of vision from municipal leaders to build and maintain similar trails like this.
I thought I could move to Finland and run for office, I'll hire
Will Power to be my campaign manager and translator
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Terveiset Kanadasta! Greetings from Canada #DanielPerrone FAMILY FUN with Esla! #esla #kickspark #winterfun #aliveandkicking | By Esla | Facebook
Terveiset Kanadasta! Greetings from Canada #DanielPerrone FAMILY FUN with Esla! #esla #kickspark #winterfun #aliveandkickingfb.watch
While getting ready to go to the ice trails and thinking of what knife to bring it suddenly hit me... hey I have a Puukko
... what better knife to bring to the trails with my sled
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Pretty awesome Dan!I shared a short video of our family kick sledding/skating on the ice trails with Esla, the kick sled manufacturer in Finland
They posted it on their Facebook page and it sort of went viral over there.
It has been re shared 337 times and watched more than 270,000 times ... so far
With the help of Google translate I read many of the comments.
Folks sound very excited about the ice trails and many seem to lament the fact that they are not common overthere, the birthplace of the kick sleds.
Folks blame milder winters, the excessive use of sand everywhere on roads and sidewalks and many also lament the lack of vision from municipal leaders to build and maintain similar trails like this.
I thought I could move to Finland and run for office, I'll hire
Will Power to be my campaign manager and translator
![]()
Terveiset Kanadasta! Greetings from Canada #DanielPerrone FAMILY FUN with Esla! #esla #kickspark #winterfun #aliveandkicking | By Esla | Facebook
Terveiset Kanadasta! Greetings from Canada #DanielPerrone FAMILY FUN with Esla! #esla #kickspark #winterfun #aliveandkickingfb.watch
While getting ready to go to the ice trails and thinking of what knife to bring it suddenly hit me... hey I have a Puukko
... what better knife to bring to the trails with my sled
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February 11 here on the mid-coast (among other places) and the trails are virtually snowless.
This was my latest knife handling project.
This was my latest knife handling project. A 3-3/4" Lauri blade ( 95mm progressive tempered from 2014 stock) with a 4-3/4" GREEN HEART wood handle
but I did manage to get about an hour and a half to walk through he woods near my house.
Indeed RayWas a worthy effort after all ~
Indeed Raynice haul
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I got some incoming chaga
What’s your preferred way to do the infusion?