Huge leaves, Tasty berries and crazy knives !

[pitdog]

If anyone ever reads my posts and wonders what it's like hiking with me...think of a small toddler and how short their attention span is, how they quickly they become distracted and move from one thing onto another but enjoy everything....that's me !

First thing that caught my eye today was this plant with it's huge leaves. I'm pretty sure it's Cow Parsnip and if it is then it's one to be aware of~

"The juices of all parts contain a phototoxin that can act on contact with skin and exposure to ultraviolet light, causing anything from a mild rash to a blistering, severe dermatitis, depending on the sensitivity of the individual."

By pitdog2010 at 2011-06-21

By pitdog2010 at 2011-06-21

I soon entered an area totally covered in Skunk Cabbage, if you thought the previous leaf was big, check this out !

By pitdog2010 at 2011-06-21

Off trail some Salmonberry bushes caught my eye, check out the size of these berries.....yeah they were as sweet as they look !

By pitdog2010 at 2011-06-21

Or maybe you'd sooner have red coloured ones !

By pitdog2010 at 2011-06-21

Came across lots of these, pretty sure they are Oyster mushrooms~

By pitdog2010 at 2011-06-21

About half way round the trail I headed off into the bush to look for a straight stick to make an Apache throwing star, before long I'd forgotten about the star and was checking other stuff out like this nest~

By pitdog2010 at 2011-06-21

One of the eggs had been knocked out of the nest and was being eaten by ants~

By pitdog2010 at 2011-06-21

Cont'd

 

[OldPhysics]

Just glad to see you enjoying life and staying close to nature.

I try the same, out here on the East Coast.

 

[pitdog]

Cont'd~

Speaking of ants I came across lots of their nests today~

By pitdog2010 at 2011-06-21

I'd sneaked Mrs Pits knife outta the house today. This is some crazy blade eh !!!

By pitdog2010 at 2011-06-21

Makes nice shavings !

By pitdog2010 at 2011-06-21

Snicker covered some miles today, she must do three times the amount that me and Maisy do, maybe even more !

By pitdog2010 at 2011-06-21

Found some funky looking Horsetails today~

By pitdog2010 at 2011-06-21

As I was taking the pic of the Horsetails I spotted some Wild Columbine, these were the first I've seen this year~

By pitdog2010 at 2011-06-21

"Flowers - raw. Sweet and delightful. Rich in nectar, they make a very attractive addition to mixed salads and can also be used as a thirst-quenching munch in the garden. "

Snicker was telling me it was time for her and Maisy's treats !

By pitdog2010 at 2011-06-21

By pitdog2010 at 2011-06-21

As I headed back along the trail I came across an old birds nest, I always hear that they make great tinder so had to try it out !

By pitdog2010 at 2011-06-21

The sparks from my fire-steel kept hitting it and causing it to smoke but no flame. After maybe a dozen strikes the nest went up in flame but burnt out after only about a second. My camera was already on and the nest had burnt out before I could get a pic.......not what I call great tinder !

By pitdog2010 at 2011-06-21

 

[seelow123]

great pics!

that mrs. pits knife is crazy lookin' bet it cuts like a dream though.

 

[pitdog]

great pics!

that mrs. pits knife is crazy lookin' bet it cuts like a dream though.

Totally, I can't wait to go camping and see it whizz through some camp foods....in Mrs Pits capable hands of course !

 

[KEmSAT-Survival]

The first pic of the eggs -- is that a snake's skin I think I see?

 

[pitdog]

The first pic of the eggs -- is that a snake's skin I think I see?

Top right ? Just an old leaf !

 

[lumberjacker]

Those are some greats pics and nice hardware

 

[Shotgun]

That thing really is a tiny tank of a knife. A lot like your dog I imagine.

 

[coaldigger]

Great Pics 'Ol Bud !

 

[6shooter]

Love it, gotta get out for some berry pickin' soon, it's that time of year:thumbup:

 

[sicily02]

Great pics, Pitdog. That leaf of the skunk cabbage was huge lol.

Bryan

 

[pitdog]

Great pics, Pitdog. That leaf of the skunk cabbage was huge lol.

Bryan

Yeah you wouldn't need many to make a quick roof for a temporary shelter eh !

 

[Junglas]

Those berries look better any found in supermarkets.

Love your threads Pitdog, keep em coming!

 

[TheGame]

Thanks for the pics, Pit. I love the pics of Snicker and the giant leaves. :thumbup:

 

[BRL]

Pit, a new classic thread. Its got all the important components; great vegetation shots, your cute dog, and a fantastic Mark Wohlwend knife. Really enjoyed this one.

 

[pitdog]

Pit, a new classic thread. Its got all the important components; great vegetation shots, your cute dog, and a fantastic Mark Wohlwend knife. Really enjoyed this one.

Thanks buddy, very kind of ya !:thumbup:

 

[JUST1MOR]

Pit, how long did you say you were going to be off work . . . 2 weeks . . .
You keep going out playing in the woods like this & your company will have to come and drag you back kicking and screaming when it's time . . . .
Great shots once again buddy, thanks for letting us tag along.
Be safe.

 

[Mack]

Those berries look better any found in supermarkets.

Love your threads Pitdog, keep em coming!

One of the greatest perqs of living in the Northwest is the wild berries. Ya gotta love 'em.