pics from my day in the river valley

[j williams]

I havent posted anything for awhile over here so I thought id share some pics of my day trompin around in the river valley. I needed to get out and start a twig fire for some "homework", and I also needed get centered for a bit after the rotten ambulance shift I had yesterday. This is a great area. Ive been exploring out here for many years now. On to the pics....

some big ol grapevine!

Nice place to stop for fire.

Propper prep for a nice fire is very very important. Dont skimp!!

A nice base will keep your shavings and tinder off the wet ground. This is someshag bark hickory.

I havent lit a fire in ages with matches. Its important to practice with everything you pack. I was laggin on this.

Nice fire with plenty of kindling leftover.

Im in love with my Laconico. Its one of the greats. Gotta dig the Ipe scales.

Another piece of kit near and dear to me is my Maxpedition Kodiak, as well as my 19in Wett axe.

More to come.......

 

[j williams]

Some nice views to be had if ya work for em.

No matter how far ya venture, always garbage. This one is old, and got brought home for the collection.

Yours truely. Love the buff for keepin my neck warm. Layers are key to beatin the chill.

A weird sight. Thought my eyes were playin tricks on me.

Honey Locust. This one was covered in thorns. Bindlestitch taught me that they make a nice extender for flash tinders. Also good fish hooks.

Managed to gather up some Mullien so I can try to get that dang hand drill coal thats eluded me.

Better pic.

 

[j williams]

All in all it was a most excellant day. I feel alot better now. Oh, btw Ive been smoke free for 2 weeks now. Maybe im can call myself a non smoker now??? Dunno yet.

Thanks, I hope you all enjoyed comin out with me, and are enjoyin your winter.

 

[cuphead]

All in all it was a most excellant day. I feel alot better now. Oh, btw Ive been smoke free for 2 weeks now. Maybe im can call myself a non smoker now??? Dunno yet.

Thanks, I hope you all enjoyed comin out with me, and are enjoyin your winter.

hate to burst your bubble but your going to have to wait longer then a few weeks. I grant you the title of apprentice non-smoker for now.:thumbup:

Great pics!! love those vic farmers, have to get me one, perhaps one day

 

[j williams]

Lol....Apprentice. I do think that fits. :thumbup:

Thanks man, yeah the Vic Farmer is my favorite folder ever. You owe it to yourself to try one. Every self respecting woodsmen should own at least 2.

 

[tknife]

Cool pics J, love the Laconico :thumbup: What kind of match safe is that?

 

[mtnfolk mike]

cool pics Jake.. looks like a nice day out...:thumbup: i'm digging that Laconico too man..

 

[banana-clip]

Nice looking pics.

 

[sicily02]

Cool pics, J. I like the one with the log between the 2 trees.

What are you using for your heath board when using mullien stock?


Bryan

 

[Grateful]

Nice pictures,looks like a very cool place. Hang tuff on the stopping smoking thing, it gets easier and is well worth it.
Jim

 

[WILLIAM.M]

Nice photos and Excellent Gear

Thanks Bro

 

[j williams]

Cool pics J, love the Laconico :thumbup: What kind of match safe is that?

Thanks man, Its a K&M. Ive had it forever. Really nice piece of kit and doesnt leak at all. The button compass is Suunto and is spot on.

cool pics Jake.. looks like a nice day out...:thumbup: i'm digging that Laconico too man..

Thanks brother. Ill bring it out with me next time for you to check out.

Nice looking pics.

Thanks man. :thumbup:

Cool pics, J. I like the one with the log between the 2 trees.

What are you using for your heath board when using mullien stock?


Bryan

Actually B thats not a log. Its an ancient board nailed to both trees about 5in off the ground. No doubt reminents of someones treestand. Im using cottonwood, or some Basswood pieces IAwoodsmen gave me at his advanced class.

Nice pictures,looks like a very cool place. Hang tuff on the stopping smoking thing, it gets easier and is well worth it.
Jim

Thanks bro. It has been rough, but each day is easier.

Nice photos and Excellent Gear

Thanks Bro

Thanks Dr Bill! :thumbup:

 

[kgd]

Great stuff J. I'm jealous you managed to finish your homework so quickly! Everyday this week I came home it was already dark. Oh, well Rick and I are supposed to do an overnighter on Sat. and I'll try to get the assignment done then.

So did you use the laconic for all the shavings?

 

[j williams]

Thanks Ken. Yeah I used the Laconico. I got that sucker screamin sharp the other night so it just blew through those shavings. Ive really taken a shine to that knife.

You an Rick have a nice time. Be safe. Whats the weather doin up your way for the weekend?

 

[TheGame]

I like seeing Vic Farmers in the outdoors. Probably my most used knife, and it is the supposed 'backup' knife. I find myself using it all the time.

 

[DOC-CANADA]

Actually B thats not a log. Its an ancient board nailed to both trees about 5in off the ground. No doubt reminents of someones treestand. Im using cottonwood, or some Basswood pieces IAwoodsmen gave me at his advanced class.

Thanks bro. It has been rough, but each day is easier.

Hey Jake, that board nailed between 2 trees maybe somebody's shitter.

Also, a tip for you: being a smoker is like being an alcoholic, you're never an ex-smoker. I should know - I'm a smoker but my last cigarette was in 1989. IMO, it helps to remember this.

Doc

 

[Mack]

Thanks for sharing. Every time I've driven through there lately frozen water has been falling on me, looks like you got a good day.
Congrats on the two weeks smoke free, it's downhill from here.

 

[Shotgun]

Is it me or isn't the red shavings catching on fire really pretty? I'm getting soft I tell ya.;D Yes the laconico is a nice one. What's the blade length?

Congrats on the not smoking. The key is to keep trying even if you fall back into it. Eventually, quitting sticks. Another good trick is to replace the behaviour with something else.

 

[j williams]

I like seeing Vic Farmers in the outdoors. Probably my most used knife, and it is the supposed 'backup' knife. I find myself using it all the time.

Oh yeah. Mine gets carried and used almost every day. I used the saw to harvest those Mulliens.

Hey Jake, that board nailed between 2 trees maybe somebody's shitter.

Also, a tip for you: being a smoker is like being an alcoholic, you're never an ex-smoker. I should know - I'm a smoker but my last cigarette was in 1989. IMO, it helps to remember this.

Doc

I can see that.

Thanks for the tip Doc. Insightfull as usual my friend.

Thanks for sharing. Every time I've driven through there lately frozen water has been falling on me, looks like you got a good day.
Congrats on the two weeks smoke free, it's downhill from here.

Ya weather has been suckin lately. I do love a nice still winter day in the bush though. :thumbup:

 

[j williams]

Is it me or isn't the red shavings catching on fire really pretty? I'm getting soft I tell ya.;D Yes the laconico is a nice one. What's the blade length?

Congrats on the not smoking. The key is to keep trying even if you fall back into it. Eventually, quitting sticks. Another good trick is to replace the behaviour with something else.

That pic did turn out good. Fire photographs beautifully sometimes. :thumbup:

The blade length is 5in on that one. 4.5 in the handle. Good proportions for my hand.

Quitting smoking flat sucks. Its been hard. But...I have a pretty strong will. I would be pissed at myself pretty hard if I smoked another. I look at it like a '69 Yenko Camaro. Sure I would love one, but its just not in the cards.