EDC XIII Which knife or knives are you carrying today?

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Head in the clouds yesterday. Weather forecast was less than ideal, but I just had to get out, so I decided to do a lake hike rather than a viewpoint. What didn't occur to me, however, was the fact that this lake sits near the summit of the pass, so the forecast for clouds meant that I would be shrouded with clouds the entire day. Still a magical experience though, and sure beats the hell out of not being in the woods. All in all probably walked around 11 miles or so, and spent about 7 hours from leaving/returning to my vehicle.

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From the high point of the ridge I had to go over, looking down into the basin of the lake (note: this pic was actually taken on the way out, as heading in visibility was about as far as that first tree.

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Ran across this little feller on the way down, who was screaming his face off at my presence. I don't speak pika, but the conversation seemed to go as follows: "HEY!..HEY!..HEY!..THERE'S A MOFO COMING! HE'S OUT TO GET US ALL!" His buddies chirped out from the crevices and were all like, "Alright man, we get it. Chill. You're just alerting him to our presence." To which his response was, "Nah dawg, I got this. If I just sit here frozen perfectly still I'm pretty much invisible to him. Humans are so stupid". That was my interpretation at least ;) .

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Down at the lake

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After exploring for a while, it was pushing 11:00, so I decided to go ahead and break fast. Wild berries with a handful of almonds from my pack seemed a good choice

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I thought with time things might clear a little, so I decided to head up the trail to a little lake that sits beyond this one. I've never been there before, and once I get an idea to go further I can never resist anyway. It required first going over another ridge, across a makeshift log bridge at the outlet of the lake, and about two more miles of moderately steep elevation.

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It turned out to be more of a pond, but an enchanting spot nonetheless. The fog/clouds actually seemed to fit this spot well. Plus I had the entire place to myself (as I did much of the day). Well worth the extra trek.

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Back down at the main lake. It cleared a little intermittently, but never for long. Oh well, just an excuse to come back soon.

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Feels like sitting in cinema and watching great nature film while reading your this post.
Thanks for the picturesque photos.
 
Ended up just sticking around the pad today and getting some things done, other than to go grab supper (Korean fried chicken). I did switch out my primary blade though, as one of the tasks on my list for today was cutting some carpet perfectly straight, for which I correctly figured the K390 Stretch would be ideal. Also added the Case Swayback just for pure enjoyment

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For my after dinner drink, I decided to keep it local

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Enjoyed on the back porch with dessert, as the sun set

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Keeping with today's beverage theme (unintentional but I reckon it was just that kind of day ;)), followed that up with a nice cuppa tea

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Head in the clouds yesterday. Weather forecast was less than ideal, but I just had to get out, so I decided to do a lake hike rather than a viewpoint. What didn't occur to me, however, was the fact that this lake sits near the summit of the pass, so the forecast for clouds meant that I would be shrouded with clouds the entire day. Still a magical experience though, and sure beats the hell out of not being in the woods. All in all probably walked around 11 miles or so, and spent about 7 hours from leaving/returning to my vehicle.

YVnzTI7.jpg


6aBWyqq.jpg


ZBTtsTS.jpg


From the high point of the ridge I had to go over, looking down into the basin of the lake (note: this pic was actually taken on the way out, as heading in visibility was about as far as that first tree.

3tyTUcz.jpg



Ran across this little feller on the way down, who was screaming his face off at my presence. I don't speak pika, but the conversation seemed to go as follows: "HEY!..HEY!..HEY!..THERE'S A MOFO COMING! HE'S OUT TO GET US ALL!" His buddies chirped out from the crevices and were all like, "Alright man, we get it. Chill. You're just alerting him to our presence." To which his response was, "Nah dawg, I got this. If I just sit here frozen perfectly still I'm pretty much invisible to him. Humans are so stupid". That was my interpretation at least ;) .

jmOjwAA.jpg



Down at the lake

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LeIASRy.jpg


GHNfLRn.jpg


wlREajn.jpg



After exploring for a while, it was pushing 11:00, so I decided to go ahead and break fast. Wild berries with a handful of almonds from my pack seemed a good choice

PuAmlQz.jpg



I thought with time things might clear a little, so I decided to head up the trail to a little lake that sits beyond this one. I've never been there before, and once I get an idea to go further I can never resist anyway. It required first going over another ridge, across a makeshift log bridge at the outlet of the lake, and about two more miles of moderately steep elevation.

2frMENH.jpg


iKmZmsp.jpg


fYEIfNl.jpg


It turned out to be more of a pond, but an enchanting spot nonetheless. The fog/clouds actually seemed to fit this spot well. Plus I had the entire place to myself (as I did much of the day). Well worth the extra trek.

0U5LKiM.jpg



Back down at the main lake. It cleared a little intermittently, but never for long. Oh well, just an excuse to come back soon.

rqjBe72.jpg


76IieLJ.jpg


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Love the nature stories, good tradition! I love what animals do out and about, had a great experience like that today, actually!

Nothing like yours, but, went for a picnic at a beautiful park with my fiance today, did not take pictures of the park but shall next time as it will definitely be a new frequented location, but I did feel like Snow White... all the little creatures were coming up to me and wanting to hang out. I discovered this praying mantis... first he was on my pants, then we moved him to the table, and he actually "chased" me around the table doing this little dance, trying to get back onto me. It was so sweet. As he did so, a squirrel came to my table to say hello! It was wonderful.

David Mary Spearpoint is my messenger bag knife. The Vic Explorer, Boker USB, and Cruwear Yojimbo 2 are mine, so glad I brought that model for the Lambic - glad the Yo2 is on a compression lock, dropped it into the dirt cause of the smooth G10, but after a few seconds of blowing, it was like it's never there.

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I think they liked my shirt...
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