Photos A Walk in Nature

[Just Tom.]

Heading out the mouth of the Monocacy and into the Potomac, standing up and using a 14’ pole for propulsion:

The structure there is an aqueduct which once carried the C&O canal. The pole made for easy going, even upstream against a moderate current. There is a huge area of exposed rock which forms the riverbed here, and the water was only a couple of feet deep. I poled my way to the tip of Cox Island and back:

Tied off to a submerged tree trunk to do some fishing for a little while:

I had to be home early, so I didn’t stay too long and didn’t catch anything, despite seeing a large catfish swim past me in the shallow water.

Poling the boat reminded my that the other day at my parents’ house I saw a picture of me punting on the Cam (look it up) in the mid 1980’s (on one of my visits to the English side of my family). My aunt must have taken the picture and sent it to my mom.

 

[CelloDan]

Few pics from a walk in the park midweek

A very enjoyable walk Jack !
Busy parents and growing families everywhere
I looked up the black birds nesting. Looks like it's the Eurasian Coot ( there is an American variety as well )
Funny how they walk/run on water to assist them on take off

Poling the boat reminded my that the other day at my parents’ house I saw a picture of me punting on the Cam (look it up) in the mid 1980’s (on one of my visits to the English side of my family). My aunt must have taken the picture and sent it to my mom.

Very nice Tom
I looked it up

We went for a short walk to the bird sanctuary yesterday and I brought along my Mount of Olives #77.

Today I drove across the border to Saranac Lake and dropped our oldest daughter at her job as summer camp counsellor. Beautiful area to which we plan to return in August for a family vacation.

I almost stopped at the Tractor Supply store in Malone NY on my way back to see if they had any Case knives available however I was able to resist the urge ... this time

From yesterday.
Everything's so green now !

 

[Jack Black]

A very enjoyable walk Jack !
Busy parents and growing families everywhere
I looked up the black birds nesting. Looks like it's the Eurasian Coot ( there is an American variety as well )
Funny how they walk/run on water to assist them on take off

Very nice Tom
I looked it up

We went for a short walk to the bird sanctuary yesterday and I brought along my Mount of Olives #77.

Today I drove across the border to Saranac Lake and dropped our oldest daughter at her job as summer camp counsellor. Beautiful area to which we plan to return in August for a family vacation.

I almost stopped at the Tractor Supply store in Malone NY on my way back to see if they had any Case knives available however I was able to resist the urge ... this time

From yesterday.
Everything's so green now !

Thanks Dan, it's been good weather here recently That's some great footage! They are pretty common birds here

I enjoyed your photos my friend

 

[ron55]

Took the Buck 389 out for a hike

 

[CelloDan]

Inside Serena’s belly, anchored safely in my secret spot , getting ready for the night.

I love this place !!!
My sanctuary in nature where all my anxieties just vanish away and I just live in the moment.

My spot

 

[Jack Black]

Inside Serena’s belly, anchored safely in my secret spot , getting ready for the night.

I love this place !!!
My sanctuary in nature where all my anxieties just vanish away and I just live in the moment.

My spot

Looks wonderful Dan

 

[redsparrow]

Inside Serena’s belly, anchored safely in my secret spot , getting ready for the night.

I love this place !!!
My sanctuary in nature where all my anxieties just vanish away and I just live in the moment.

My spot

Even just seeing the pics helps to vanquish some anxieties. Thanks for sharing Dan.

 

[RLB0414]

Inside Serena’s belly, anchored safely in my secret spot , getting ready for the night.

I love this place !!!
My sanctuary in nature where all my anxieties just vanish away and I just live in the moment.

My spot

I understand anxiety vanishing in that spot.
Awesome photos. Thank you for sharing these

 

[RayseM]

I derive GREAT contentment from your contentment Dan.

 

[Just Tom.]

I didn’t have time to get out in the boat today, but I did get a couple of hours to goof off at the river. The water is very low due to moderate drought conditions, and I managed to scramble up and down steep muddy banks and hop from rock to rock to get out into the middle of one of the two wide channels.

I had some company for a while when I was out there:

Notably absent from my post today again are fish pictures…

Nothing biting in this spot either:

Ran into these guys again along the canal, on my way back to the car:

 

[CelloDan]

Looks wonderful Dan

Even just seeing the pics helps to vanquish some anxieties. Thanks for sharing Dan.

I understand anxiety vanishing in that spot.
Awesome photos. Thank you for sharing these

I derive GREAT contentment from your contentment Dan.

Gracias amigos
Winding down a day of adventures
I’ll post in a little while… I need to eat first
It started to rain just now and I am hesitant to cook a steak inside Serena

but I did get a couple of hours to goof off at the river.

Yes
You nailed it Tom
That’s what’s all about

 

[CelloDan]

Day 2

Raining at supper time
I am starving !!!

The fish will have to wait till tomorrow
Tonight is steak

Good night folks

 

[Just Tom.]

The fish will have to wait till tomorrow
Tonight is steak

I really admire your ability to prepare amazing meals when outdoors. My ability to do so when bike-camping is more limited, but I still try to take the time to prepare something reasonable, and incorporate fresh ingredients where possible.

 

[CelloDan]

I really admire your ability to prepare amazing meals when outdoors. My ability to do so when bike-camping is more limited, but I still try to take the time to prepare something reasonable, and incorporate fresh ingredients where possible.

Gracias Tom
You may change your mind after I try cooking that bass whole on the coals lol

I’ve never done it before so here I am sleepless and awake at 3 am inside Serena’s belly watching YouTube videos on how to go about it

I’ll post an honest review of my results

 

[RLB0414]

Day 2

Raining at supper time
I am starving !!!

The fish will have to wait till tomorrow
Tonight is steak

Good night folks

Beautiful setting.
Nice bass. Bet it was a tasty meal.
The steak looks great too.

 

[CelloDan]

After supper I went fishing again and caught this one for my friend J Just Tom.

If you carefully look on the water below you may notice a silhouette just under the surface of the water.

My good old friend giant snapping turtle dinosaur came for a visit … perhaps to eat me this time

I offered her the catfish but she disregarded my present and swam away… I then kicked myself for not taking a better picture when she had surfaced.

Good night folks

 

[Hoffmajo89]

Went for a quick overnight camping trip, but the kids stole all the padding that I brought to sleep on. That means I was up early since it was cold and the ground was hard.

But I got to get some cool pictures as the sun was coming up, so there’s that.

Pocket Carver is a great camping knife to help pass the time turning sticks into wood chips

Some deer that let me get very close.

Strawberries and other nice flowers in bloom.

 

[Jack Black]

I didn’t have time to get out in the boat today, but I did get a couple of hours to goof off at the river. The water is very low due to moderate drought conditions, and I managed to scramble up and down steep muddy banks and hop from rock to rock to get out into the middle of one of the two wide channels.

I had some company for a while when I was out there:

Notably absent from my post today again are fish pictures…

Nothing biting in this spot either:

Ran into these guys again along the canal, on my way back to the car:

Sounds like some energetic fishing Tom! Great pics, and it looks like you had a lovely day, despite the lack of fish

Day 2

Raining at supper time
I am starving !!!

The fish will have to wait till tomorrow
Tonight is steak

Good night folks

Fantastic post Dan I know I'm not alone in enjoying your adventures vicariously

 

[CelloDan]

Home safe and sound
Exhausted so I will let pictures say a thousand words

Early am waking up

No wind ... so let's go fishing

Yeah ... "Diana , get the chips going because I am bringing home THE fish "

Breaksfast and the let's get those fish cleaned and in the cooler

Diana gave me a hero's welcome and she will eat fish for a week
Before taking a shower mayself and gave some TLC first to my trusty Verijero

Thanks for tagging along folks .... I don't feel so lonely on my "solo' adventures

 

[RLB0414]

Home safe and sound
Thanks for tagging along folks .... I don't feel so lonely on my "solo' adventures

Glad you are home.
Looks like a great trip.
Thanks for taking us along with you