Today's Walkabout

[crashdive123]

Mrs. Crash and I went for a stroll today. Here are a couple of pictures from our walk.

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[crashdive123]

The trail through the forest opens up onto the beach. There was a nice breeze. Temps around 80.

The view to the north.
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The view to the south – with a little rain off in the distance.
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Lots of driftwood.
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[crashdive123]

Inspired by Sourdough’s “Thor” I went in search of a good candidate for a walking stick. Here’s what I found.

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Mrs. Crash found some lunch and a beverage.

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Came across a couple of Horseshoe crabs and thought – what would Erunk do? Grabbed the tail to make something with it.

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[crashdive123]

The storms were moving a bit closer.

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[Rick]

Great pics as usual. We're really going to hate you if you post like this come January and February.

I went out for a couple of hours myself. Unfortunately, my wife had the camera. I did kick up 4 deer and probably 18 or so ducks. I have no idea how many squirrels. Pretty brisk this morning. Around 46F when I started out. Plenty of sunshine, though.

[BENESSE]

Truly amazing shots Crash.
Professional quality.

[oly]

Nice pict crash.
Every time I tried to find a beach in Florida they were elbow to elbow with people.
Keep it a secrete so that you can find a place to escape.

[COWBOYSURVIVAL]

Very Nice outing Crash and pics too....I was wondering do you ever see the round seaweed pods that deposit tar on your shoes/feet? I would think it might be good for something like pine pitch is used for. I know once it is on you don't get it off easy. Gees I miss FL.

[crashdive123]

Here are few of the visitors – or I guess we were the visitors.

WARNING: SOME PICTURES MAY DISPLAY CONTENT OF A MATURE NATURE!:lol:

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[crashdive123]

Nice pict crash.
Every time I tried to find a beach in Florida they were elbow to elbow with people.
Keep it a secrete so that you can find a place to escape.

I have found that if I want the beach to myself - go to one that you cannot drive right up to. Seems as though if you have to walk a bit, most people think that is uncivilized and stay away. Believe me, I ain't complaining.

[Rick]

Man, that is just so wrong....

Beach tar was one of the things I asked about earlier in the week. If you find that you could use it as a fire starter couldn't you?

[crashdive123]

I haven't seen any beach tar in North Florida for years. I don't know how long it's been, but I'm guessing about 10 years.

[COWBOYSURVIVAL]

That is not a walking stick! That is a club! Looks like something straight outta the flintstones! I'll bet there is plenty of tar down around Cocoa bch. Merrit Island if your ever out that way!

[crashdive123]

It kind of reminds me of a cobra's head. Not sure when I'll get to it, but it's on the projects list. Here's a side view.

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[panch0]

Awesome pics crash! Very nice.

[Sourdough]

Great Photo's Crash. Thank you

[your_comforting_company]

I'm interested to see what you do with that crab tail and husk. I got like 100 ideas running through my head. Got any project ideas for it?

[crashdive123]

For the coconut - not sure how long it's been floating around the ocean, or where the prevailing tides might have carried it in from. We are a little too far north for coconut palms. I'm thinking cordage from the outter husk, stove/lamp from the inner shell. Of course, my thinking might change. The tail? Since it is hollow, and I see no visible breaks in it (on quick inspection) I was thinking of some sort of writing implement. The quick answer would be weapon - but I'll probably go in a different direction.