Photos A Walk in Nature

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Wel I wasn't exactly out in "nature", more like stuck in urban sprawl... but I had to take a picture of this tree for you all.
I drove by it and had to turn around and snap a picture of it, it's the coolest tree I think I ever saw. Sorry about the dirty windshield.
 
CelloDan said:
We made it to camp 🏕
Sitting by the campfire now after a long day.
A bit of anxiety trying to find the island but thanks to GPS technology here we are :)


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The womenfolk, 3 of them LOL do not pack light. Somehow all this fitted in 2 kayaks and “Esperanza “
I thought our waterline was much higher than usual lol

I had to carry most of it to a higher elevation to our campsite… I will sleep well tonight lol


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Went for a walk around the island with my Grohmann
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Looks like a gorgeous place to spend some time ... thanks for sharing!
 
RayseM said:
A beautiful child L Londinium Armoury - looks wiser than his years and happy with life. Very cool to see such bright eyes and friendly smile. :thumbsup:

CelloDan CelloDan - I had to look up "mate". You have me intrigued. Never heard of it but I like the idea and especially compelled by the specialized vessel and straw. Somehow it just seems very cool (though hot - not boiling) :) Shall I assume it tastes good too? 😋

We have been away this past week too and now home enjoying our local trails. Here are some photos.

The dune shack is a favorite place to visit -it's that little gray wall you see at the horizon to the right of center. Off grid and as the sands have shifted over the years getting more and more difficult to reach - read - more remote! It is a special place indeed.

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What a difference the years make. This old place is getting tired. Wind and sand take their toll but it is getting more and more difficult to get materials out there to keep it in solid condition. Still is a great shelter but, my oh my, it lives in a harsh environment. Those sand fences are constantly bent over and scattered. The extruded iron pipes that hold the fence can be blown over at 90° in a good storm!

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I didn't carry a TRADITIONAL so I can't show knife photos but I think this old tool qualifies ~

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Beach roses at sunset ~

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OK - 'nuff for now. I'll save the local stuff for later posts.
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Thank-you, he's an amazing boy, very intelligent and kind hearted.
 
Londinium Armoury said:
Boker Barlow in an English forest
https://imgur.com/a/zlm5qlm

Out in the forest today with a few traditionals.

Me and my 4 year old son in the forest.
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Antique electricians knife from the 1920s

1920s Electricians knife by a lake south east England.
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Solingen Boker Barlow, tree brand on a tree
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Cool place, cool knives, cool wizard, but the photo of your son takes first prize!🏆
😎👍
JohnDF said:
Wel I wasn't exactly out in "nature", more like stuck in urban sprawl... but I had to take a picture of this tree for you all.
I drove by it and had to turn around and snap a picture of it, it's the coolest tree I think I ever saw. Sorry about the dirty windshield.
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Very unique, any idea what kind of tree that is John?🤔
 
Jack Black said:
I once ran away from home to go and live on a Canadian island! :D :thumbsup:
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😁 :thumbsup:

Londinium Armoury said:
Out in the forest today with a few traditionals.

Me and my 4 year old son in the forest.
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A great way to spend the day my friend ! :)

RayseM said:
I had to look up "mate". You have me intrigued. Never heard of it but I like the idea and especially compelled by the specialized vessel and straw. Somehow it just seems very cool (though hot - not boiling) :) Shall I assume it tastes good too? 😋
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I have been told it is an acquired taste. I would not know since I've been drinking it all my life. In fact they say that upwards of 90 % of Argentinians and Uruguayans drink it daily. There is a bit of a ritual around it as it is usually shared with the family and/or friends. I drank it alone for many years until one day my Cuban wife tried it and now she can not go without it :cool:, same thing with my brothers in law from different nationalities ( American, El Salvador, Canadian, Curacao ) , they all became " addicted" LOL

There is a bit of an art to make it so it tastes smooth and not too bitter. Common issues are the straw plugin up and too bitter infusion. Water temp is crucial too.

I am quite good at making it the traditional way but I recently fount out an almost foolproof way to prepare using this "Mate gourd" and "bombilla" that they sell on Amazon. Very easy to use, even my Cuban wife can prepare it now 😁

Traditional set up and the "modern traditional" way 😀

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In recent years it has taken north America by storm with all kinds of outlandish health benefits claims.
I do find it a good "tonic", loaded with antioxidants and it does not make me "jittery" like coffee does.
As far of the rest of the miraculous health claims I take them with a HUGE grain of 🧂
RayseM said:
We have been away this past week too and now home enjoying our local trails. Here are some photos.
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RayseM said:
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Awesome shots Ray :thumbsup:

RayseM said:
I didn't carry a TRADITIONAL so I can't show knife photos
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😱😨 ... 😁

JohnDF said:
it's the coolest tree I think I ever saw
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Very cool :thumbsup::cool: ( I was just typing "what kind of tree is that" when you posted that you have tried "The google" but it did not know LOL )

JJ_Colt45 said:
Looks like a gorgeous place to spend some time ... thanks for sharing!
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Gracias amigo :)
 
I thought the smoke form our fire with the morning sun made for some cool camp photography :)

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The "womenfolk" loading up "Esperanza" for our return trip.

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Knife content 😀

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Underway

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Even more knife content :p:cool:😆 ( zoom in to my right hand lol )

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Yes indeed Dan - you guys know how play! Good for you. :thumbsup:

Thanks for the mate info Mate. Will need to explore. :)
 
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Londinium Armoury said:
We spotted a real Wizard in the forest
https://imgur.com/a/7v0d1e2

He has a magic staff which we all know counts as 3 knives. This is normal spotting a wizard when in the forest in England.
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You never know what you're going to spot in an English forest! :D I had a staff AND 3 knives when I went out to the forest on Saturday! :D ;) :thumbsup:

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Londinium Armoury said:
That's a nice one you have there. I'll be going up Snowdonia mountain next month, I think I might have to grab a decent stick myself over the next couple of weeks.
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Thank you :) Have a great time on Snowdon :) I find a stick a big help. As you know, an awful lot of ash trees are having to be cut down here, and that staff is made from one of the young ones that was cleared. I have just picked up another couple this evening, and my neighbour, who became interested when he saw me sanding the one I am currently working on, in my garden yesterday, picked up four, for him and his kids. It might be worth seeing what you can find :thumbsup:
 
bigfish64 said:
Looks like sooooo much fun Dan! 😎👍
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Thanks Todd, it was good to get out and get active out in nature for a couple days. Detox for the soul :)

redsparrow said:
You are blessed Dan!
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Thank you James. I am indeed blessed and pray that God will protect and guide our girls as they grow. Out oldest one is leaving next week for almost two months as she will be working as a counsellor at a summer camp about 7 hours drive from us.
I dread the inevitable "empty nest" feeling that looms a bit closer at this stage. My wife keeps telling me to live in the present and enjoy each and all stages of life :)

RayseM said:
Yes indeed Dan - you guys know how play! Good for you. :thumbsup:

Thanks for the mate info Mate. Will need to explore. :)
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Thanks Ray :)
If you ever get to try Mate don't be shy and let me know what your first impression was 😀 … it's potent stuff LOL

Ruhiger Sturm said:
This one was taken at the Tidioute overlook.
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So cool :cool:, I know that must be a very special knife.

Jack Black said:
You never know what you're going to spot in an English forest! :D I had a staff AND 3 knives when I went out to the forest on Saturday! :D ;) :thumbsup:
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Very cool my friend :cool: :thumbsup:

I am trying to guess in which pocket the lambsfoot wizard carries his special HHB … but there is too many :)
I'll play and say it's in the left top vest pocket … yes ?
 
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