Afternoon jaunt through the woods

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  1. W.Jester

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    I finally remembered to take some photos this time. Found some free time so I decided to head out to my local WMA and enjoy what it has to offer. It was a nice overcast day although a bit wet from previous rains. I began my hike by a nice pond. IMG_0472.JPG IMG_0475.JPG

    Unbeknownst to me they had begun timbering a large section of woods. There were some nice hardwoods here at one time.
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    Gathering tinder material along the way.
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    Here is a view of a trail I decided to take.
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    Stream crossing
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    Found some old fallen pine trees and decided to harvest some fatwood.
    Some don't know the goldmine the remaining broken branches can be.
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    End result some nice fatwood!
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    Hiked a ways and made it to the Appomattox river where I decided to set up and make some brew.
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    Set up my fire pit next to this convenient tree which acted as my seat.
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    Found a dead standing cedar which provided lots of dry wood.
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    The 4HM is no slouch and went through this nice knot and made good feather sticks.
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    Got the fire started now to put on some water.
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    Made some instant spiced cider. It was tasty.
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    Overall it was a successful day and enjoyed the outing. Hope to have many more before summer.
     
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    Beautiful fatwood, great tools :)
    Thanks for sharing.
     
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    mmm spiced cider!
     
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    Damn that is some awesome fatwood.
     
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    Hey, I've held that 4HM. Lol, looks like you had a good day out!
     
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    Enjoyable. Great to see people getting out! Thanks.
     
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    Grey and dreary? Oh yeah! Best time for a walk in the woods!
     
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    Yes it was. Had the whole area to myself. Didn't see or hear anyone all day
     
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    Lol. So did you make a decision about which 4 as a possible future purchase?
     
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    Yeah, I'm gonna go with the HM
     

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