After The Thaw

fossis · Feb 14, 2011

After we thawed out from our third little snowstorm, ( three "), the snow was almost gone with just a little ice on the creeks & ponds, so I took off for the mts & woods, I saw squirells playing chase, took a pic down a hollow tree to see if 'any critters' were in it, (nope), also found a wild hog skull.
I saw a hawk carrying a snake, (in February), :icon_scratch:

, saw old house places with 'model T' body parts (I think), old coffee pot, pots, etc..... Sadly no detecting, (Gov land).
It was good to be out again. :icon_sunny:

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MaineRelic · Feb 14, 2011

Great Pics Fossis ! Did you at least harvest the hens and chickens ? Good eats ! MR

Mike in Berks · Feb 14, 2011

I always enjoy your hiking photo's fossis :icon_thumleft:

That tree must've been loud when it fell, the squirrels look happy, the mushrooms are great,
you're alway carrying that rifle, and the burl wood is cool.
Odd that the burl on the tree resembles a hog too ?

fossis · Feb 14, 2011

MaineRelic said:
Great Pics Fossis ! Did you at least harvest the hens and chickens ? Good eats ! MR

Thanks, I don't know my mushrooms, so i don't eat any except in a can. :laughing7:

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fossis · Feb 14, 2011

Mike in Berks said:
I always enjoy your hiking photo's fossis
That tree must've been loud when it fell, the squirrels look happy, the mushrooms are great,
you're alway carrying that rifle, and the burl wood is cool.
Odd that the burl on the tree resembles a hog too ?

Thanks, I wouldn't want to be in these woods during a 'violent storm', dead limbs even fall the next day from 'water saturation'.
The squirells may have 'romance' on their mind, & I never go out without some ' firepower protection, ' it's very isolated in these woods, & I am totally on my own, during deer season folks saw lots of mountain lions around.

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scotto · Feb 14, 2011

Great pics Fossis, was an awesome day to be out. I think we got up to 75 here.

The hog skull is great too.

Mental Granny · Feb 14, 2011

Awesome pics again! Love all of them and I agree very cool how the tree looks just like a hogs head ! :icon_sunny:

Have fun being out ! I hope that storm they are talking about stays way far away from us ! :icon_sunny:

fossis · Feb 14, 2011

scotto said:
Great pics Fossis, was an awesome day to be out. I think we got up to 75 here.

The hog skull is great too.

Thanks Scotto, it sure was a change from almost record lows to the 70's.
I didn't bring the skull home, it was damaged on the other side.

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fossis · Feb 14, 2011

Mental Granny said:
Awesome pics again! Love all of them and I agree very cool how the tree looks just like a hogs head ! Have fun being out ! I hope that storm they are talking about stays way far away from us !

Thanks Evy, i always enjoy my walks, I hope you are doing well. :thumbsup:

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naturegirl · Feb 14, 2011

Good deal fossis, enjoyed them :icon_thumleft:

but the hog skull doesn't belong! I get out tomorrow, thank goodness. all the snow is almost gone, and the creeks haven't risen a bit. Oh well, at least it's going to feel like spring is starting. Smelled the skunks on the way to work this morning, that's a springtime thing here. I'm not sure those 'shrooms are chicken of the woods? I thought they were a falltime thing? anyway, enjoyed the walk :hello:

naturegirl

Sidevalve45 · Feb 14, 2011

Hey Fossis,
In one of those pictures with the car parts it looks like a grill shell laying face down. The rat rod crowd is crazy about that kinda stuff. You could probably get $50.00 or easily more if it's fairly solid. I sold a very rough 32 ford truck grill on ebay for $212.00. And another unknown make for $75.00.

Sidevalve

fossis · Feb 14, 2011

naturegirl said:
Good deal fossis, enjoyed them but the hog skull doesn't belong! I get out tomorrow, thank goodness. all the snow is almost gone, and the creeks haven't risen a bit. Oh well, at least it's going to feel like spring is starting. Smelled the skunks on the way to work this morning, that's a springtime thing here. I'm not sure those 'shrooms are chicken of the woods? I thought they were a falltime thing? anyway, enjoyed the walk

naturegirl

Thanks, my Jonquils are starting to come up, it won't be long now. :icon_sunny:

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fossis · Feb 14, 2011

Sidevalve45 said:
Hey Fossis,
In one of those pictures with the car parts it looks like a grill shell laying face down. The rat rod crowd is crazy about that kinda stuff. You could probably get $50.00 or easily more if it's fairly solid. I sold a very rough 32 ford truck grill on ebay for $212.00. And another unknown make for $75.00.

Sidevalve

Most of the parts were pretty well rusted away, but some could be salvaged I guess.

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Mental Granny · Feb 14, 2011

THanks I am doing fine better after I get drains out so I can go for a walk, see if I can find any spring signs ? :icon_sunny:

fossis · Feb 15, 2011

TAKODA said:

Thanks

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traverdog · Feb 15, 2011

It's good to be out in nature.

baspinall · Feb 15, 2011

Sidevalve45 said:
Hey Fossis,
In one of those pictures with the car parts it looks like a grill shell laying face down. The rat rod crowd is crazy about that kinda stuff. You could probably get $50.00 or easily more if it's fairly solid. I sold a very rough 32 ford truck grill on ebay for $212.00. And another unknown make for $75.00.

Sidevalve

Ditto. You could salvage and sell those parts. Still usable to restorers. While your out there I need som curved roof panels for a 29 Model A Coupe

Brian

fossis · Feb 15, 2011

traverdog said:
It's good to be out in nature.

My favorite place. :icon_sunny:

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fossis · Feb 15, 2011

baspinall said:
Sidevalve45 said:

Hey Fossis,
In one of those pictures with the car parts it looks like a grill shell laying face down. The rat rod crowd is crazy about that kinda stuff. You could probably get $50.00 or easily more if it's fairly solid. I sold a very rough 32 ford truck grill on ebay for $212.00. And another unknown make for $75.00.

Sidevalve

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Ditto. You could salvage and sell those parts. Still usable to restorers. While your out there I need som curved roof panels for a 29 Model A Coupe

Brian

Like you, i'll keep my 'good eye open. '

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VanGone · Feb 15, 2011

Its like a breath of fresh Spring air reading your post and seeing the great shots.Iowa is starting to See Mt Lions around here,and the DNR Dept Of Natural Resources always denied it,but now they are saying they are here.Keep the post coming Fossis and thanks for posting them.
Ed