Sunset in the Columbia River Gorge.
Taken from my office window. ��
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How interesting. I bet that is a very interesting job, such great sites. How much of the US have you seen? :thumbup:
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Very nice everyone, we got some artists in the bunch :thumbup:
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Blue burl over natural with an orange pinstripe, I see. A great combo! 😉
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Wow, the pictures here are amazing! I love this thread. My photography skills are a bit rough, but just thought I would contribute something.
Hawaii is interesting. There are so many developed areas of the islands, but also so many raw and natural settings. I used to think Hawaii was overrated. Too cliche', touristy, etc. Well, I can tell you now. It is likely where I'm going to retire. Hopefully
Ok, so the "wilderness" aspect of my trip starts here: Paia, the last major town before traveling the famous "Road to Hana."
This pretty much sums up what Paia is all about. (Major windsurfing as well).
So the road to Hana is a 64 mile stretch of winding roads, hair pin turns, and single pass bridges up and down the steep terrain of the north side of Maui. It connects the town of Kahului (west side) and Hana (on the east). It is traveled frequently by thousands of tourists and locals every year, but continues to endure it's natural and wild state because the terrain is so harsh. I'm sure some of you have partaken.
Along the way, there are many places to pull over and take in the views, hike a trail, swim under falls and in the ocean. To find the less traveled, more exotic locations, you have to do a little research ahead of time and by asking the locals.
Rainbow Eucalyptus: Amazing! Like walking onto the set of Avatar.
One of many falls:
And one of my favorite spots: Black sand beach cave at Wai'anapanapa State Park.
Now, on the other side of Maui you can also find some rustic natural settings. This is heading up towards Iao Valley just outside the town of Lahaina.
Ok, so considering that this is a knife forum after all, here's a little eye candy for you.
Ladyfinger - 1/8", Hand rubbed
CPM 154 with scales of Hawaiian Koa!
Hope you enjoy!
Sergio
Hawaii is interesting. There are so many developed areas of the islands, but also so many raw and natural settings. I used to think Hawaii was overrated. Too cliche', touristy, etc. Well, I can tell you now. It is likely where I'm going to retire. Hopefully
Ok, so the "wilderness" aspect of my trip starts here: Paia, the last major town before traveling the famous "Road to Hana."
This pretty much sums up what Paia is all about. (Major windsurfing as well).
So the road to Hana is a 64 mile stretch of winding roads, hair pin turns, and single pass bridges up and down the steep terrain of the north side of Maui. It connects the town of Kahului (west side) and Hana (on the east). It is traveled frequently by thousands of tourists and locals every year, but continues to endure it's natural and wild state because the terrain is so harsh. I'm sure some of you have partaken.
Along the way, there are many places to pull over and take in the views, hike a trail, swim under falls and in the ocean. To find the less traveled, more exotic locations, you have to do a little research ahead of time and by asking the locals.
Rainbow Eucalyptus: Amazing! Like walking onto the set of Avatar.
One of many falls:
And one of my favorite spots: Black sand beach cave at Wai'anapanapa State Park.
Now, on the other side of Maui you can also find some rustic natural settings. This is heading up towards Iao Valley just outside the town of Lahaina.
Ok, so considering that this is a knife forum after all, here's a little eye candy for you.
Ladyfinger - 1/8", Hand rubbed
CPM 154 with scales of Hawaiian Koa!
Hope you enjoy!
Sergio
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Sergio:
Your photos brought back some cool memories that I have from when my wife and I took the road trip to Hana a while back. It was like driving through a lost world filled with many amazing sights. The hard part was being in the drivers seat since you really do have to pay attention around all the twists & turns. Soon after we arrived at our hotel we ordered a Mai Tai and sat out on some chairs overlooking the ocean. Half way through our drinks this huge whale breaches out of the water, and then began to slap its tail on the water. It was so loud & sounded like cannon fire. I still get goose bumps thinking about it. I wish you the best in achieving your retirement dream .
And since this is a knife forum........your Ladyfinger is awesome !
Peter
Your photos brought back some cool memories that I have from when my wife and I took the road trip to Hana a while back. It was like driving through a lost world filled with many amazing sights. The hard part was being in the drivers seat since you really do have to pay attention around all the twists & turns. Soon after we arrived at our hotel we ordered a Mai Tai and sat out on some chairs overlooking the ocean. Half way through our drinks this huge whale breaches out of the water, and then began to slap its tail on the water. It was so loud & sounded like cannon fire. I still get goose bumps thinking about it. I wish you the best in achieving your retirement dream .
And since this is a knife forum........your Ladyfinger is awesome !
Peter
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Sergio,
I agree with Peter. Great photos of one of my favorite places. My best friend is retiring to Maui in three months. I would like to do the same eventually. At least I will have a place to stay and an excuse to go more often. There are so many beautiful places to see there. It is a peaceful place to be.
I really like your Ladyfinger. I mostly prefer burlap or other synthetic handles these days, but Curly Koa is my absolute favorite when it comes to wood. In CPM 154 with Koa, that is the perfect Hawaii knife.
Phil
I agree with Peter. Great photos of one of my favorite places. My best friend is retiring to Maui in three months. I would like to do the same eventually. At least I will have a place to stay and an excuse to go more often. There are so many beautiful places to see there. It is a peaceful place to be.
I really like your Ladyfinger. I mostly prefer burlap or other synthetic handles these days, but Curly Koa is my absolute favorite when it comes to wood. In CPM 154 with Koa, that is the perfect Hawaii knife.
Phil
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Peter, I agree. Driving while trying to take in the views does stink. As you know, there are many lookouts and trails to stop at though. I enjoyed hiking to the bamboo forest. Of course, I ignored all the warnings and got a late start out. By the time we made it to the 7 sacred falls at the end, I had to drive back to Paia to meet some friends for dinner at Mama's Fish House (delicious). The sun had started to set and it rains quite frequently on the mountain. I had to navigate those turns in the dark on wet roads with a couple of locals on my tail. My wife was freaking out to say the least. I sometimes like to think I was a race car driver in a past life
. Let's just say, dinner was good, the wife scowling at me, not! I'd like to see the whales as well. I have yet to go during whale season. Experiences like the one you describe are what makes Hawaii so appealing. So many breath taking opportunities.
Take care!
Hey Phil, peaceful indeed. I find myself more relaxed there than anywhere else I've been. The sights, the weather, the food and the locals just make you not want to leave. Friends of ours are likely going to move there in about six years as well. They will get there way before us, but as you said, it'll be a place to stay and an excuse to go more often.
The Ladyfinger will definitely accompany me on my retirement. I can see it now... Spear fishing in the morning off of my kayak, picking mangos, onions and herbs from my backyard garden and getting everything all nice and prepared with my Koa Ladyfinger
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I had a chance to spend the day with some like-minded guys in the wilderness, literally. The Lost Creek Wilderness. This is one of my favorite places in Colorado. I've spent a ton of time here, especially back in High School and College when I would do extended back-country backpacking trips through the area. My consulting company's and my website's namesake is located here: Bison Peak.
I need to figure out why Flickr is eating my photos, and when I do, I'll post some more shots. Here are a couple samples in the meantime.
The Hayman Fire in 2002 burned 138,000 acres, and the effects are still evident here.
What do a bunch of knife knuts do when they get together? Stick sharp things in dead trees (among other things).
I need to figure out why Flickr is eating my photos, and when I do, I'll post some more shots. Here are a couple samples in the meantime.
The Hayman Fire in 2002 burned 138,000 acres, and the effects are still evident here.
What do a bunch of knife knuts do when they get together? Stick sharp things in dead trees (among other things).
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Some more pics from my weekend.
This is what the Lost Creek Wilderness looks like in the area that wasn't hit by the fire:
It's amazing (to me) that after all these years, there's still very little growth in the burn area.
Although here and there you see some signs of new green
Splitting up some Aspen so we could carve some spoons (thanks to a friend for these two pics):
The Aspen Carnage:
This is what the Lost Creek Wilderness looks like in the area that wasn't hit by the fire:
It's amazing (to me) that after all these years, there's still very little growth in the burn area.
Although here and there you see some signs of new green
Splitting up some Aspen so we could carve some spoons (thanks to a friend for these two pics):
The Aspen Carnage:
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Thanks Tod. The knife log is a requirement at all meets. 
Took the family to Cave of the Winds and Garden of the Gods yesterday for a quick spring break outing. Was really hazy out so not the best for pictures, but a great day nonetheless.
Pikes Peak framed by Gray Rock and South Gateway Rock:
Kissing Camels on North Gateway Rock:
My kids holding up Balanced Rock:
Took the family to Cave of the Winds and Garden of the Gods yesterday for a quick spring break outing. Was really hazy out so not the best for pictures, but a great day nonetheless.
Pikes Peak framed by Gray Rock and South Gateway Rock:
Kissing Camels on North Gateway Rock:
My kids holding up Balanced Rock: