Sooo,after the workout with the choppers,I went on a fatwood hunt.
And baged a bag full.
What better knife for fatwood harvesting than the dog father.(and a saw <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />).
I remember this stump from past years,but didn't realize the benefits of fatwood till I joined this great forum & saw all of bushman's & pit's posts about it.

I found an old stump right behind the fire pit at camp that had some fatwood in it.(see the brown blob right behind the fire.)




It is very old & dry,but the sap is still sap & I started my first matchless fire with it last year.
This new batch is much fresher & stickier.
And smells sooooo good.
The poor dog father got pretty sappy harvesting this stuff.
It took some pretty rough scrubbing to get all the sap off.
I can't wait to go camping again & try this new batch out with the fero rod.

After the fatwood,I tried to find some morrel shrooms.
I only found a few small ones,not worth taking yet.







Another fatwood infused stump for the future.

I don't know what kind of flowers these are,but I thought they would be nice to show.


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Found an old friend that didn't make it through the winter.
I could always find a morrel or two at the base of this big boy.Not today.

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And a nice little stream by another of my morrel hunting areas.
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And Chipper.
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WOOHOO spring is here!!

Nice Pics Myke. And My Late Grandmother had a pet chipmunk when I was just a little shaver. Kept it in a square bird cage with a lot of wood shavings.

Nice pics, thanks <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

That is some great pics and beautiful place to explore. The fatwood looks good, sure wish there was some around here, but we don't pine trees here. As to the morrells, never had them but a few people speak highly of them. Thanks for sharing.

Very nice pics, thanks for sharing. Nothing like morel's sauteed with butter and onions,

Nice pictures, wondering if you baton with that DF. I found that I get a lot of vibration batoning. I'm looking forward to a new chopper with micarta handle.

Does a bear.........
hell yes I baton with the DF & the B11 & the Regulator & the SOD & the Hook. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
I haven't felt the vibration while batoning with any of my res c handled knives.
It's hard to understand how micarta scales are going to feel better when res c or any rubber is a natural shock absorber.
Sorry it bothers you the way it does.
I'm thinking maybe you need to grip the DF harder as you strike the spine with the baton?
If you are gripping the handle loosly(just holding the DF in place)then striking the forward part of the spine,the handle will be forced into your hand.
Maybe that's what's causing your discomfort?,just a thought.
Don't give up on the DF,it's one of the best choppers out there & begs to be beat upon.
I don't think micarta scales are going to feel any better though,probably worse even.
Of course YMMV. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Sweet pics Myke! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Great pics- that is one beautiful place you have there!

Ah, the DF. What a great knife and my favorite!
Thank for the pics.

Thanks dogs,I love the Dog Father!!
It's the last knife I would part with.

love the pics myke, that fat wood looks loaded with resin! fat wood hunting is fun. first time I did it I used a estwing hatchet and almost had a scary accident. wont use it no more since I got the hook and Battle Rat now.