sunny afternoon up the permission (pic heavy)

[Man of Tanith]

So yesterday i managed to convince my mum to babysit Jake for me so i could get some woods time before i went completely stir crazy
so off to the permission i went taking my newly decorated Rugged River pack with me

The permission is absolutely covered in jack by the hedge

there is also a lot of these Arum's lurking about

and some with black spots on them too,

Fair bit of Cleavers (sp?) around too

And of course the ever present and suprisingly useful stinging nettle

Pete's wind break/mini shelter looks a little different now

in comparison to last time we were up there

i cleared Pete's wee shelter by adding it to my woodpile

This is my finnish gas mask bag that i am currently playing with as a kind of ditty bag to hold all the random gubbins i take with me it fits nicely in the RR pack preventing everything from hiding in corners

firelite appeared shortly after this and we had a good natter and nose at each others kit before getting the kettle on

i used a lighter to light the fire this time i hope certain folk notice this

Aftera few brews and a bit of a natter firelite had to head off so i cracked on with some classes from BCUSA's bushclasses

stopping often to ensure i was sufficiently hydrated and relaxed

a shot of the assorted sharps i took with me

some were taken as i always take them, some as i haven't had a chance to use them properly and one to review
This will hopefully become a netting needle once i finish it off, however it was good practice to refamiliarise myself with some finer axe work

some better shots of my rugged river wilderness explorer pack



All too soon it was time for me to head home on my way out of the woods i spotted this funky looking wee bug

not sure what it is but it looked pretty groovey
waving good bye to the permission

definitely different to the last time i got up there

and a nice view as i wandered home of the road surrounded by greenary and sunshine

And to top a great afternoon in the woods off we had pie and chips from the chip shop for tea so a great afternoon

Thanks for looking and coming with me

[southey]

Brilliant pics matey, the feather stick wood looks a little moist, the bug is a black and red frog hopper( Cercopis vulnerata)

[Man of Tanith]

yeah feather stick was a bit damp as i realised once i had committed to it
thanks for the bug's name

[BareThrills]

looks like a great afternoon out mate and im glad youve had your fix. Shame you wont be at the rough close meet but hope you enjoy the boys birthday. Hope all the Taniths are well.

[lannyman8]

awesome Sam, nice to see you out...

[Mesquite]

Looks like you had a real nice day out Sam

[NS40]

Great pics, a day well spent by the looks of it...

I'm not long back indoors and it's just fueling my notion to get back out again

[RonW]

Good to see you out, again!
Hope your green battery is a little recharged now.

Winter certainly has its ways to alter the scenery, doesn't it?

[Man of Tanith]

you all have no idea how much more relaxed i felt after my afternoon in the woods well perhaps you do
was good getting a fix and test driving the RR pack i'm well happy with it good investment i reckon.
first pack i've used that isn't army surplus and well impressed with it

[MartinK9]

Great day out, thanks for sharing.

[Barn Owl]

Thanks for that Sam.

[Man of Tanith]

Welcome Gent's
Martin as you can see i'm giving the woodlore a good work out as promised

[Barn Owl]

Is that a Buck Canoe?

i've one coming,if it is,how do you like it?

tom

[jacko1066]

Great pics Sam, thanks for showing us!!
You are damn lucky to have such a nice place to go to!!
Keep it up matey

Cheers
Steve

[woof]

Good pics Sam, oh nice pack, & the badges look good..

Rob

[Harvestman]

Thanks for sharing that. Nice pics. Looks like a great time was had.

I'll just add that the 'funky wee bug' is a leafhopper, Cercopis vulnerata.

[Dannytsg]

Thanks for sharing. Looks like an ideal setting.

[Northsky]

Interesting grind on your Svord, did you do it yourself?

[Man of Tanith]

Barn owl yup buck canoe-like it very much does all i want in a pocket knife and a few things i should know better like trimming small barnches off trees, carving pot hooks and so on. so impressed i got another canoe type pocket knife as a birthday present great wee knife

Northsky nope the Svord came with the grind when i traded it, nice knife as well

Jacko drop me a line sometime through here and e will see what we can arrange mate

Rob yeah nice pack aint it badges add a certain individuality to it

Harvetsman thanks for the name

[jacko1066]

I may just hold you to that Sam!!!
Cheers

All the best
Steve

[huntersforge]

Looks like a lovely spot fella. Thanks for sharing

[sasquatch]

Nice one Sam. The Sweet Killarney and brew shot has me well jealous right now! It was a brilliant night to be out...

[Man of Tanith]

Jacko feel free to mate
Chad alas i didnt get the full over night experience but was good to get out for a few hours
sorry for the jealousy inspiring shot

[sasquatch]

No worries Sam. I did get out for the evening so we're even! A few hours is always better than nothing...

[PaulSanderson]

Looks like a great day out...the Arums with the spots is "lords and ladies" I believe (toxic).

[Man of Tanith]

yeah i have heard of them known as lord and ladies
As far as i am aware all Arum are toxic or so much hassle to process safely they may as well be