Adventure! Fedora Lounge Folks in Action! [Archive] - Page 2

PADDY

09-26-2010, 08:31 AM

Pretty tame compared to many of the photo's and adventures of our members in here. But, it was a GREAT day to be up a mountain with 'the boys' so there you go!! Forecast was settled, so opted for the 1940 Duffel coat, cap comforter..etc (no need for Goretex today).

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz260/ROSSANDHARRY2/THRUNTON-NORTHUMBERLAND/Thrunton-Northumberland026.jpg
http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz260/ROSSANDHARRY2/THRUNTON-NORTHUMBERLAND/Thrunton-Northumberland025.jpg
http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz260/ROSSANDHARRY2/THRUNTON-NORTHUMBERLAND/Thrunton-Northumberland014.jpg
http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz260/ROSSANDHARRY2/THRUNTON-NORTHUMBERLAND/Thrunton-Northumberland011.jpg

Gijoe

09-26-2010, 08:51 AM

Nice pics, nice coat..... i must luck up my cap comforter for this winter !

DanielJones

09-26-2010, 10:02 AM

Great pics Paddy! Dig on the Duffle Coat. Looks like perfect fall weather there. Right now we're going to have about a week of 100 degree temps. Not good for the coats right now where I'm at.

Cheers!

Dan

HepKitty

09-26-2010, 10:54 AM

very cool Paddy, where were you?

PADDY

09-26-2010, 12:18 PM

very cool Paddy, where were you?

Up in the Scottish Borders (so the Northern Border country between the North of England and Southeast of Scotland . :)

But those pics of Egypt and Israel, Turkey..etc, are giving me such itchy feet again!

Gro

09-26-2010, 03:24 PM

Thank you for the nice welcome!

Indiana Jones photos-very clever. More information is needed on "Adventure weekend II & III." What is that?

Oh, it's what we decided to call our mainly Indy-inspiered weekends, and with we I mean the club I'm in called Film heroes club(in Danish Filmheltenes klub). Since it is not ment to be entirely Indy-summits, because we do other stuff than crack a bullwhip all day and not everyone collects the Indy wear, it became the Danish Adventure Weekend(DAW). Been on two out of three now :3

Cool you guys now a lot about Indy wear, but of course it's the time setting in the movies that makes some of the charm. I hope to collect and create a great female adventure look, it is actually too bad there is nearly none other than Lara Croft out there.

PADDY and Blackthorn; Very nice photos, looks like a lovely autumn evening with the dogs Paddy. And boy a lot of exiting places you visited blackthorn. What was your favourite? The Egyptian travel looks so exiting and very different from anything I've done. How did you find the cultural differences?

Up in the Scottish Borders (so the Northern Border country between the North of England and Southeast of Scotland . :)

But those pics of Egypt and Israel, Turkey..etc, are giving me such itchy feet again!

Second that :) And funny thing is I've planned a hiking/roundtrip to Scotland with my friend next summer, so tell me anything about it!

scottyrocks

09-26-2010, 04:57 PM

Here's some shots from about 11 years ago in Wyoming. Im in the black hat:

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q269/erickvonzipper/me/cominin2.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q269/erickvonzipper/me/cominin.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q269/erickvonzipper/me/scan0055.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q269/erickvonzipper/me/portrait.jpg

Blackthorn

09-26-2010, 10:14 PM

PADDY and Blackthorn; Very nice photos, looks like a lovely autumn evening with the dogs Paddy. And boy a lot of exiting places you visited blackthorn. What was your favourite? The Egyptian travel looks so exiting and very different from anything I've done. How did you find the cultural differences?
Thank you Gro, I love it all, but Israel has been my favorite, after reading the Christian Bible and then getting to see where so many events happened. And Jericho is thought by many to be the oldest city in the world, (at least 7,000 BC) so Israel has more millennia of history to it. Megiddo, for instance, has an altar that shows some 2 different civilizations, and also dates back to 7,000 BC, even though it was abandoned in 586 BC. Egypt is ancient, too, and the archaeology takes it back many thousands of years.

The cultural differences are enormous, but they are all part of the adventure. One does have to be careful of dangerous gaps in culture, but with a little homework before each trip it works out.

Gro

09-27-2010, 10:37 AM

scottyrocks

09-27-2010, 11:22 AM

Thanks, Gro. That was one of the most enjoyable weeks of my life.

Blackthorn

09-28-2010, 05:25 PM

Amazing... I wonder if I will ever be able to go there. Lately I read about the old Petra in Jordan, and about the exodus from Egypt to Israel and I would like to go there, definitely. It's true, with a bit of studying beforehand meeting a new culture will be much enjoyed and less catastrophal. I loved coming to Japan and feel the things were just as I prepared for, wonderful different and both crazy difficult and beautiful at the same time(returning to Denmark gave me a bit of a cultural shock though). Luckily I studied some Japanese too, it's always a huge advantage to know some words and phrases.
Yes, I love picking up words and phrases of places I travel. It's fun for me and that's good enough, but I also get a kick out of making folks smile when they hear their own words coming out of a foreigner's mouth. I learned how to say "excuse me, sorry" in Mandarin, and it got a lot of smiles when I used it. And saying "thank you" in Arabic goes a long way, I've found.

I always wanted to see Japan, until I went to New Delhi, India. I was so blown away at how bad the air quality was there, I got emotionally depressed by it, and then someone told me Tokyo is even worse. Wow, that took care of that agenda!

HepKitty

09-28-2010, 09:56 PM

And saying "thank you" in Arabic goes a long way, I've found.

:offtopic: "thank you" in any language. My rule is that if I learn nothing else in the language, I have to learn that. I was such a pain to the guy working at the youth hostel in Prague because I kept asking him over and over, but by the end of the week I finally got it. I love Prague and had an easy time there because I speak German. Some of the older people didn't speak English but they spoke German, so there was no one I couldn't communicate with, and they all looked a little surprised when I could thank them in Czech. And 14 years later I still remember what it is. Just don't ask me to spell it. "Choukrane" I know because I like Middle Eastern food and some cultural aspects, and have some friends from that area.

PS I did verify in a dictionary that what he taught me does indeed mean "thank you"

Blackthorn

09-28-2010, 11:57 PM

:offtopic: "thank you" in any language. My rule is that if I learn nothing else in the language, I have to learn that. You are very wise, HepKitty. That's the first thing I learn, too, and it really makes for good dealings with people. Another thing I want to learn right off the bat is "I don't understand." That comes in all too handy, I've found.

I was such a pain to the guy working at the youth hostel in Prague because I kept asking him over and over, but by the end of the week I finally got it. I love Prague and had an easy time there because I speak German. Some of the older people didn't speak English but they spoke German, so there was no one I couldn't communicate with, and they all looked a little surprised when I could thank them in Czech. And 14 years later I still remember what it is. Just don't ask me to spell it. "Choukrane" I know because I like Middle Eastern food and some cultural aspects, and have some friends from that area.

PS I did verify in a dictionary that what he taught me does indeed mean "thank you"That is also wise, because folks around the world love a good joke on the newcomers to their country. I like to ask for confirmation from those who have no connection with the ones who first give me a translation. It can't hurt! A friend of mine was given a phrase to use in Japanese, and didn't put it to the test, and it was indeed a big hit. He was saying "Hello, my name is Mark, and I'm gay." (he wasn't, it was a joke pulled on him by his Japanese friends) It did serve as an icebreaker, and got folks laughing, but I'd rather be sure of what I'm saying.

Blackthorn

09-29-2010, 12:04 AM

a few odd pics from the trip:

I'm in the baseball cap (Yes, not very retro...I hadn't discovered fedoras yet):
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff16/darvis73/India/India2005254.jpg

a bunch of Indian men on their way to work:
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff16/darvis73/India/India2005213.jpg

the sacred cows are everywhere:
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff16/darvis73/India/India2005012.jpg

Gilboa

09-29-2010, 03:19 AM

Once upon a time ...

Having grown up in Switzerland, I am naturally fond of the wild and breathtakingly imposing mountains.

These photos are quite old so forgive the grainy quality.

The most memorable 'adventure':
http://i53.tinypic.com/apiq39.jpg

It is not just the view that is so very beautiful; it is the freedom when you stand on the top. The crispy clean and clear air, no sounds apart from the wind cutting the stone, your mind opens up and all the cobwebs disappear.

Another day, another glacier:
http://i56.tinypic.com/33nf69d.jpg
Although I do not generally enjoy group trips but this I couldn’t have done alone.

After a long day ...
http://i55.tinypic.com/142zo2a.jpg
Stroll back into the village after 9 hours footwork.

And to add a picture showing me, early 70s :D
http://i55.tinypic.com/xf6ckm.jpg
In some old late 60s ski suit my Nan dug out from somewhere....

Blackthorn

09-29-2010, 03:28 AM

Beautiful pics, Gilboa! I have never been to Switzerland, but would love to see it some day!

HepKitty

09-29-2010, 07:38 AM

You are very wise, HepKitty. That's the first thing I learn, too, and it really makes for good dealings with people. Another thing I want to learn right off the bat is "I don't understand." That comes in all too handy, I've found.

That is also wise, because folks around the world love a good joke on the newcomers to their country. I like to ask for confirmation from those who have no connection with the ones who first give me a translation. It can't hurt! A friend of mine was given a phrase to use in Japanese, and didn't put it to the test, and it was indeed a big hit. He was saying "Hello, my name is Mark, and I'm gay." (he wasn't, it was a joke pulled on him by his Japanese friends) It did serve as an icebreaker, and got folks laughing, but I'd rather be sure of what I'm saying.

Yes it certainly helps. I don't know if it was because I made the effort to learn one seemingly small thing in their language or they just weren't used to good manners, but the stunned look on people's faces when you show a little gratitude is worth it :D Is it just me or do people seem to be losing grasp of even basic manners? It's really zum Kotzen

lol that is exactly what I wanted to avoid, being told I was saying something nice but have it actually mean something nasty. I feel bad for your friend, and I'd want to somehow hurt or torture the so-called friends who taught him to say that :rage:

Gilboa those photos are gorgeous! I've only been through CH twice, once by car and once by rail, and I didn't get to stop and play. *sigh* maybe someday

Gijoe

09-29-2010, 11:39 AM

Nice piscs, i love my country ! I think that was in Juli August , not much snow on the mountains. Alone on a Clacier is not a good idea. Perhaps one finds you 1000 years later

Once upon a time ...

Having grown up in Switzerland, I am naturally fond of the wild and breathtakingly imposing mountains.

These photos are quite old so forgive the grainy quality.

The most memorable 'adventure':
http://i53.tinypic.com/apiq39.jpg

It is not just the view that is so very beautiful; it is the freedom when you stand on the top. The crispy clean and clear air, no sounds apart from the wind cutting the stone, your mind opens up and all the cobwebs disappear.

Another day, another glacier:
http://i56.tinypic.com/33nf69d.jpg
Although I do not generally enjoy group trips but this I couldn’t have done alone.

..

Gilboa

09-29-2010, 10:13 PM

Nice piscs, i love my country ! I think that was in Juli August , not much snow on the mountains. Alone on a Clacier is not a good idea. Perhaps one finds you 1000 years later

Indeed, July / August, long time ago ...

You know, I have a strange relation with my home country. When I lived in Switzerland in my childhood/teenage years I found it very unexciting.
I felt 'locked in' most times, physically and also spiritually (I do not mean the religious meaning of the word). It was one of the reasons why I was always drawn to mountain tops if given the opportunity, in winter with skiis, just to have a far reaching view and to let my thoughts and ideas roam freely.

I have a yet another strange relationship with England, but in different ways.
Obviously, I spend much time comparing the two countries, its history, and its people's mindsets.

But, I have not yet found my true home ...

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To other members that commented on the pictures:

Thank you for the comments, although it is the scenery itself that did all the work, I just pressed a button :D

I can only recommend a visit to Swizterland, and if you like melted cheese, do please go and have a traditional cheese fondue and enjoy the kirsch batons! :eusa_clap

Diamondback

09-29-2010, 10:27 PM

Gilboa

09-29-2010, 10:58 PM

:offtopic: Not related, unless you count things on the rails as "adventure" but...

Interesting choice of av, Gilboa--may I ask if there's a story that led you to NYC 5344? (The railroad that built and owned it used to be the old "family business".)

:offtopic: As it is off topic I shall be quick:

From a general design point of view: I am fond of stainless steel trains and art deco. While researching on some related topic, I have come accross a library of locomotives desined in that area. Having known about Zephyr (I quite like the pioneer) I happen to come accross what is commonly known as 'Commodore Vanderbilt' (as I am sure you know :) ) and was very taken by its design. In fact so much that it is currently my pc backdrop. Considering when it was designed, it was like a machine from another planet. I would have loved to see it in action and speak to its creator. Immensly fascinating!

Diamondback

09-29-2010, 11:16 PM

Gilboa

09-30-2010, 08:48 AM

Then I assume you're familiar with Henry Dreyfuss' 1936 Mercury, '38 Twentieth Century Limited and '41 Empire State Express? (Sorry, with all the "Red Team" Pennsylvania RR junkies around here it's both rare and good to see someone else who's interested in the New York Central "Green Team" around.;) )

:offtopic: Last time, before we murder this thread! shhhhhhhh

I am indeed slowly becoming familiar with Henry Dreyfuss, and also Raymond Loewy.

"Red Team" and "Green Team" are new terms to me, had to google for it for information.

Maybe we should start a new thread listing designers (of any subject) appropriate to the Fedora Lounge time frame. It certainly would be very interesting.

HepKitty

10-02-2010, 09:13 AM

Whatever it's called, got to rappel for the first time last night. Not as bad as I thought it would be. I did have someone belay from the top just in case. Anyway, you have to rap down with your gear then climb out. It was really dark by the time we climbed out, even though the last climb was a fun one I was a little scared about the lack of light (stars were already out) and didn't care that I would have lost a lot of style points had anyone been watching

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/222/dscf29995683011.jpg (http://img836.imageshack.us/i/dscf29995683011.jpg/)

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/3136/dscf29985069137.jpg (http://img299.imageshack.us/i/dscf29985069137.jpg/)

Mike K.

10-02-2010, 12:44 PM

Looks like a good challenge HepKitty, especially in low light conditions. Have you ever done any snow/glacier/ice or just rock?

Blackthorn

10-02-2010, 02:02 PM

HepKitty

10-02-2010, 03:43 PM

I didn't know you were a climber, Kitty! Man, that takes me back. During the early 80's I did a lot of climbing Yosemite. I'll post a pic or two of those days soon. In any cases, cool pics, and thanks for sharing!

I love climbing, been doing it off and on for about 6 years. Tore up my hands last night, which made washing my hair agony, but it was fun anyway. Darkness aside of course. I've posted other climbing photos, I think they're around page 11 or so.

Looks like a good challenge HepKitty, especially in low light conditions. Have you ever done any snow/glacier/ice or just rock?

lol try being short, then it's even more of a challenge! No snow/ice yet but my friends do, so when I have time I'll want to join in the fun

Mike K.

10-02-2010, 03:53 PM

lol try being short, then it's even more of a challenge! No snow/ice yet but my friends do, so when I have time I'll want to join in the fun
Ha! lol Yep, that might present an extra challenge.
I'm thinking about heading to Mt. Washington this December or January, and possibly a Rainier summit bid next summer. Working here in the Florida swamps has gotten me a bit rusty when it comes to any sort of climbing/mountaineering. Hopefully that will soon change and I'll be back up north where there are some mountains and snow for practice.

Blackthorn

10-02-2010, 04:02 PM

I love climbing, been doing it off and on for about 6 years. Tore up my hands last night, which made washing my hair agony, but it was fun anyway. Darkness aside of course. I've posted other climbing photos, I think they're around page 11 or so.
Thanks for the heads up, Kitty, I enjoyed those.

Gro

10-03-2010, 01:51 PM

You are very wise, HepKitty. That's the first thing I learn, too, and it really makes for good dealings with people. Another thing I want to learn right off the bat is "I don't understand." That comes in all too handy, I've found.

That is also wise, because folks around the world love a good joke on the newcomers to their country. I like to ask for confirmation from those who have no connection with the ones who first give me a translation. It can't hurt! A friend of mine was given a phrase to use in Japanese, and didn't put it to the test, and it was indeed a big hit. He was saying "Hello, my name is Mark, and I'm gay." (he wasn't, it was a joke pulled on him by his Japanese friends) It did serve as an icebreaker, and got folks laughing, but I'd rather be sure of what I'm saying.

Hahaha, ecxellent lol Actually saying that as an introduction in Japan is not that bad, they have a wonderful sense of humour. But of course, If one is not aware of the meaning oneself...
Actually, Tokyo is not that bad anymore. I found it quite clean and attractive to walk the streets of a 25 million city... (which is of course the greater Tokyo metropolitan area, in the 'city' itself the population is 'only' 12 million.)

Wow, I would love to try some more climbing! The few times I got to do it outside in the nature, has been wonderful.

Blackthorn

10-04-2010, 09:48 PM

HepKitty

10-09-2010, 09:32 PM

here are my kids climbing on the Shady Side at Ross Park in Pocatello

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/1960/dscf28154902799.jpg (http://img340.imageshack.us/i/dscf28154902799.jpg/)

http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/7666/dscf28204922051.jpg (http://img716.imageshack.us/i/dscf28204922051.jpg/)

http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/8208/dscf28045019543.jpg (http://img844.imageshack.us/i/dscf28045019543.jpg/)

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/363/dscf27815110072.jpg (http://img822.imageshack.us/i/dscf27815110072.jpg/)

Blackthorn

10-09-2010, 11:26 PM

Starting them out in a life of adventure is a wonderful thing. Keep up the good work, my friend~

Thanks for sharing the pictures!

Blackthorn

10-10-2010, 08:37 AM

I can't find where I scanned my old climbing photos except for these two. I'll keep looking. These are from 1981 and 82.

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff16/darvis73/rock%20climbing/Scan10.jpg

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff16/darvis73/rock%20climbing/101440CD_Scan1_0001-0001.jpg

HepKitty

10-10-2010, 08:49 AM

very nice Blackthorn, where were you climbing?

ChadHahn

10-10-2010, 08:51 AM

Hahaha, ecxellent lol Actually saying that as an introduction in Japan is not that bad, they have a wonderful sense of humour. But of course, If one is not aware of the meaning oneself...
Actually, Tokyo is not that bad anymore. I found it quite clean and attractive to walk the streets of a 25 million city... (which is of course the greater Tokyo metropolitan area, in the 'city' itself the population is 'only' 12 million.)

Wow, I would love to try some more climbing! The few times I got to do it outside in the nature, has been wonderful.

I went to Japan in 2001 around the Christmas/New Years holiday. Apparently everyone goes back to their home town at this time so Tokyo was about abandoned. It was pretty cool. The famous intersection in Shibuya was almost empty. The Ginza was still crowded though. If you don't like big crowds or pollution, this might be the time to go.

Chad

Blackthorn

10-10-2010, 09:01 AM

very nice Blackthorn, where were you climbing?
Thank you, Kitty. Both were in Yosemite. The first is in the Valley (see Half Dome in the background) and the second up in Tuolomne Meadows. Those are both areas of Yosemite.

Blackthorn

10-10-2010, 09:02 AM

I went to Japan in 2001 around the Christmas/New Years holiday. Apparently everyone goes back to their home town at this time so Tokyo was about abandoned. It was pretty cool. The famous intersection in Shibuya was almost empty. The Ginza was still crowded though. If you don't like big crowds or pollution, this might be the time to go.

Chad
Thanks, Chad, that's good advice.

HepKitty

10-18-2010, 03:57 PM

So this isn't quite all that outdoors-y but the intent was so that Steve could scope out the area for moose hunting, but here are some photos from a Cessna 172xp

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/8030/dscf30602326796.jpg (http://img442.imageshack.us/i/dscf30602326796.jpg/)

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/29/dscf30632547445.jpg (http://img189.imageshack.us/i/dscf30632547445.jpg/)

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/3125/dscf30652599695.jpg (http://img143.imageshack.us/i/dscf30652599695.jpg/)

http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/4740/dscf30682645560.jpg (http://img688.imageshack.us/i/dscf30682645560.jpg/)

Blackthorn

10-19-2010, 05:56 AM

How did Steve do, moose-wise? Or is it too early to know yet?

HepKitty

10-19-2010, 09:35 AM

Probably too soon, unless he went Sunday. I would assume that he will wait for this coming weekend so that he will have a bit more time

Big Man

10-25-2010, 07:41 PM

We did our annual vehicle extrication training at the Fire Department tonight. I'm the one with the "Incident Commander" vest.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b298/Burke1777/2010-10-25Training.jpg

Blackthorn

10-25-2010, 08:06 PM

Cool pic, Big Man.

Hemingway Jones

10-25-2010, 08:30 PM

Not that big an adventure, but here I am trying out my new Wellies in the White Mountains yesterday. They don't leak!
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc214/1Hemingway/MeWhiteMountainsBarbour.jpg

Almost everything I am wearing is Barbour, except for the Le Chameau Wellies and Stetson cap.

Here's a better shot of my boots.

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc214/1Hemingway/MeWMBarbour.jpg

HepKitty

10-25-2010, 08:53 PM

Maybe not a grand adventure but it still looks like fun :)

The Edwardian

10-26-2010, 09:15 AM

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j211/Gearhead111/West%20Virginia/Leaves2.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j211/Gearhead111/West%20Virginia/cliff.jpg

Blackthorn

10-26-2010, 09:45 AM

That's a beautiful place, Edwardian. Nice fotos.

Oktobr

10-26-2010, 09:59 AM

The Cliffs of Mother in Ireland. 700 feet up + 50 mph wind = Adventure. At least as far as I'm concerned. lol

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/OctobersLastHope/Jay_CliffsEdge.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/OctobersLastHope/Jay_TopCliffs_Shadow.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/OctobersLastHope/CliffsOfMoher.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/OctobersLastHope/Jay_RockyShoreline.jpg
This last one is down a ways from the cliffs, but I thought it was a cool shot anyway. :cool:

The Edwardian

10-26-2010, 10:59 AM

That's a beautiful place, Edwardian. Nice fotos.

Thanks. Sadly, those locations probably won't even exist within 20 years. Mining companies are blasting away all the mountains in West Virginia.

Those are some fantastic Ireland pics, Oktobr!

Blackthorn

10-26-2010, 12:06 PM

Oktobr, isn't Ireland breathtaking? It's also a photographer's paradise. Nice pics, sir.

Hemingway Jones

10-26-2010, 12:43 PM

Thanks, it was!

Oktobr

10-26-2010, 02:42 PM

Oktobr, isn't Ireland breathtaking? It's also a photographer's paradise. Nice pics, sir.

It was truly breathtaking, you're 100% right about that. The only downside was we didn't make it up to Northern Ireland to see Giant's Causeway. Good thing, there's always a next time.

Blackthorn

10-26-2010, 03:38 PM

It was truly breathtaking, you're 100% right about that. The only downside was we didn't make it up to Northern Ireland to see Giant's Causeway. Good thing, there's always a next time.
Yes, now you have an excuse to go back.

Oktobr

10-26-2010, 04:19 PM

Yes, now you have an excuse to go back.

Who needs an excuse to go back to the home of Guniness?!

Blackthorn

10-26-2010, 06:23 PM

Who needs an excuse to go back to the home of Guniness?! Yes indeed! :D

HepKitty

10-31-2010, 08:53 PM

For real. Just go to Ireland and enjoy the Guinness!

But sadly for me that's not an option right now. Yesterday got a couple plane rides, here is the photo of the corn maze that I took from the Cessna ride

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/2733/10300015223027206.jpg (http://img522.imageshack.us/i/10300015223027206.jpg/)

Didn't get a ride in this one, have yet to get a proper ride in a taildragger, but I did get to try steering on the ground. It's really hard but it was a lot of fun, though I did a terrible job lol

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/3922/10300014363469543.jpg (http://img89.imageshack.us/i/10300014363469543.jpg/)

Will post photos of the RV-9 when I get them. Got to take the stick for a while and it was a blast!

Blackthorn

10-31-2010, 09:42 PM

Nice pics, Kitty, thanks for sharing!

HepKitty

10-31-2010, 10:01 PM

No problem :) not really what one would expect in an outdoors thread, but it's certainly not an indoors thing. Besides I didn't want to start a new thread

Just wait until you see the RV-9. I hope they turned out ok, I haven't seen them yet

Blackthorn

11-01-2010, 07:05 AM

Kitty...what's an RV-9? :)

HepKitty

11-01-2010, 07:18 AM

Kitty...what's an RV-9? :)

A plane that you buy as a kit and build yourself. I guess you get quite sick of rivets. Anyway it's cool because you can choose your instruments and panel, engine and prop, and of course paint.

http://www.vansaircraft.com/public/rv-9int.htm

Blackthorn

11-01-2010, 11:18 AM

Wow, interesting, Kitty!

DesertDan

11-01-2010, 05:38 PM

My father was a pilot so as a kid I went up in all types of small planes. One of my favorite was the Piper Cub.

DanielJones

11-01-2010, 07:22 PM

This Weekends Mountain Trip
More pics :
http://picasaweb.google.com/VEREINBRO/1892010WanderungIn30erGewandung?feat=directlink

http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/7696/wanderun2.jpg (http://img704.imageshack.us/i/wanderun2.jpg/)

http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/6817/wandern1.jpg (http://img837.imageshack.us/i/wandern1.jpg/)

http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/4341/fb5x.jpg (http://img821.imageshack.us/i/fb5x.jpg/)

Gijoe,

Are the boots your friend is wearing, in the Bergmutze and scarf, vintage Gebirgsjager boots or are they the Swiss equivalent or reproductions? I'm just curious because of the cleats I can see there & I have been searching all over the place for a pair similar to that at a reasonable price in my size. So far the search has been fruitless.
Thank you for any info you can provide. By the way, that hike sure looks like a fun one.

Cheers!

Dan

HepKitty

11-01-2010, 08:57 PM

My father was a pilot so as a kid I went up in all types of small planes. One of my favorite was the Piper Cub.

That's awesome, lucky you. How about some photos? :)

Here is the RV-9

http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/3710/rv910134823.jpg (http://img844.imageshack.us/i/rv910134823.jpg/)

Blackthorn

11-01-2010, 09:47 PM

Interesting, Kitty, thanks for the pic.

DesertDan

11-02-2010, 12:05 PM

That's awesome, lucky you. How about some photos? :)

Sorry HepKitty, that was a very long time ago (father died when I was 8 and I've only been up in a few small planes since) and there are no photos.

HepKitty

11-02-2010, 09:00 PM

Sorry HepKitty, that was a very long time ago (father died when I was 8 and I've only been up in a few small planes since) and there are no photos.

I'm so sorry to hear that :(

Gijoe

11-15-2010, 12:21 PM

A hard November trip on the Mountains, 2407m ( 7897ft) Normal peoples dont hiking in this season. On the last hill in deep snow and ice, I crept on hands and feet.
This was the hardest Trip in my civilian live.
The Clothing is all Army
-Kriegsmarine M43 Cap
-US Makinaw
-Russian Navy Shirt
-Panzer Trouser
-German Leggings ( protect great from snow )
- US M1910 Sweater ( not so stylish but the warmest Army Wool Sweater)
- Swedish Shoes

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/5254/ersitzt.th.jpg (http://img560.imageshack.us/i/ersitzt.jpg/)
http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/5938/fb2sj.th.jpg (http://img684.imageshack.us/i/fb2sj.jpg/)
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/653/fbm1910.th.jpg (http://img88.imageshack.us/i/fbm1910.jpg/)
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/2266/fbschnne.th.jpg (http://img254.imageshack.us/i/fbschnne.jpg/)

DanielJones

11-15-2010, 06:11 PM

Gijoe, that looks mighty cold there. Well done though, my hat's off to you. One question, what kind of socks or foot wraps did you use and are your boots the kind with the rubber lower half?

Cheers!

Dan

Gijoe

11-15-2010, 10:22 PM

Yes it was cold.... i learned for my next trip....a 2nd pair gloves !!! This are standard swedish Army Shoes with a feelt insole, I wear a pair Wool Socks and a pair very thick "UK Northwest Frontier Socks " from What Price glory.

A Few more Infos about the Panix Pass , a historic place
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panix_Pass

RobFedoraField

11-16-2010, 06:32 AM

A hard November trip on the Mountains, 2407m ( 7897ft) Normal peoples dont hiking in this season. On the last hill in deep snow and ice, I crept on hands and feet.
This was the hardest Trip in my civilian live.
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/2266/fbschnne.th.jpg (http://img254.imageshack.us/i/fbschnne.jpg/)

well you sure beat me out for greatest adventure. the most exciting thing I've ever done is climbed to the tip of the Chimney Tops in the Smokey Mountain National Park. great look! you said Civilian life, when / where did you serve?

DanielJones

11-16-2010, 09:16 AM

Gijoe

11-18-2010, 01:42 AM

you said Civilian life, when / where did you serve?
1989 - 2005 Swiss Army, we were young an harder....

DanielJones

11-19-2010, 04:48 PM

You know, it's funny. I was looking at this image here.
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/2266/fbschnne.jpg

Then I realized that the U.S. Mackinaw is now being reproduced by Gap, just lacking the belt.
http://www.gap.com/Asset_Archive/GPWeb/Assets/Product/792/792534/main/gp792534-00p01v01.jpg

Nowhere near as sturdy and useful, but it goes to show that the military clothing of WWII is contemporary street clothing of today. I've even seen some clothing from Banana Republic & other manufacturers that look like WWII German tunics. Just change a little bit, make it fully lined or insulated and you have a contemporary or stylish bit of clothing that harkens to the past. Nothing that screams military in this day and age because it is one color and wool or cotton, not digital camouflage and synthetic ripstop material. The stuff Gijoe uses is not only functional and practical as well as time tested, it is now stylish.
So, Gijoe is one stylish vintage hiker in an age of nylon and other synthetics. Well done!

Cheers!

Dan

HepKitty

11-20-2010, 01:39 PM

I like GIJoe's coat much better though

DanielJones

11-22-2010, 12:10 PM

Yes, I agree. Much more practical and sturdy. His looks like it belongs where he is at.
It's just funny, if you look around you see so many clothing companies copying military clothing of WWII from both sides. Maybe making a few tweaks here and there to make it their own style so to speak, but one can see where & when it came from. The good styles come around from time to time like Gijoe's Jeep Mackinaw, and of course the ever present trench coats. Hopefully this winter I can get to have some good adventures and show off some gear at the same time.

Cheers!

Dan

Diamondback

11-22-2010, 03:27 PM

Hence my standing comment that with a decent tailor's help, it's a lot easier to throw something that will pass for "WWII Era" to the untrained eye together than what most would think...

HepKitty

12-08-2010, 05:55 PM

The spoiled girl got to ride shotgun in the helicopter at work today. Even got an instrument lesson that I'm not advanced enough in flying to remember yet (thanks Ron!)

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/2806/15506116050572207521665.jpg (http://img193.imageshack.us/i/15506116050572207521665.jpg/)

http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/8596/33964160505674074016658.jpg (http://img683.imageshack.us/i/33964160505674074016658.jpg/)

cco23i

12-08-2010, 07:09 PM

OUTSTANDING! GREAT SHOTS TOO!!!

Scott

HepKitty

12-08-2010, 09:22 PM

Thanks, it was a lot of fun have another photo :)

http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/5748/14828316050575407601665.jpg (http://img109.imageshack.us/i/14828316050575407601665.jpg/)

Blackthorn

12-09-2010, 06:01 AM

Beautiful, Kitty, thanks for sharing!

HepKitty

12-09-2010, 07:34 AM

Sorry about the dash being in the way, I'm kinda short lol

Story

12-09-2010, 09:12 AM

Thanks, it was a lot of fun have another photo :)

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l128/Storyforu/applausecitkanewellsnz5.gif

Gijoe

12-09-2010, 11:18 AM

It was a cold Sunday. My Favorit Winter Outdoor Clothing holds me warm. I use the At The Front Makinaw since this fall and loves it !!!
http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/3198/actionq.jpg (http://img684.imageshack.us/i/actionq.jpg/)

http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/4093/dsc01571y.jpg (http://img580.imageshack.us/i/dsc01571y.jpg/)

kampkatz

12-09-2010, 11:41 AM

Gi Joe, you obviously take your exploring seriously. Great outfits that are practical and economical.

RobFedoraField

12-09-2010, 12:42 PM

The spoiled girl got to ride shotgun in the helicopter at work today. Even got an instrument lesson that I'm not advanced enough in flying to remember yet (thanks Ron!)

Not being nosy, but what type of work do you do that you get to ride in heli's :D

It was a cold Sunday. My Favorit Winter Outdoor Clothing holds me warm. I use the At The Front Makinaw since this fall and loves it !!!
http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/3198/actionq.jpg (http://img684.imageshack.us/i/actionq.jpg/)

That is an awesome shot. I bet it was an adventure just getting there.

Gi Joe, you obviously take your exploring seriously. Great outfits that are practical and economical.

:arated:

HepKitty

12-09-2010, 01:02 PM

GI Joe you get to go to some awesome places :)

HepKitty

12-09-2010, 01:05 PM

Not being nosy, but what type of work do you do that you get to ride in heli's :D

I work at a hospital as a computer nerd, actually. That was my third ride in the heli at work. Spoiled indeed :D

RobFedoraField

12-10-2010, 06:52 AM

I work at a hospital as a computer nerd, actually. That was my third ride in the heli at work. Spoiled indeed :D

Ironically me too. I'm at URMC (Rochester, NY) as an analyst for the Imaging Science (Radiology) department. never got a heli ride though... heck, I'm still waiting on my Christmas ham from 5 years ago.

DanielJones

12-10-2010, 04:31 PM

Gijoe

12-25-2010, 02:14 AM

Christmas Walkout

http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/3824/fb2kopie.jpg (http://img834.imageshack.us/i/fb2kopie.jpg/)

http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/4301/fab1.jpg (http://img703.imageshack.us/i/fab1.jpg/)

http://img802.imageshack.us/img802/6121/newfbkopie.jpg (http://img802.imageshack.us/i/newfbkopie.jpg/)

RobFedoraField

12-27-2010, 10:55 AM

as always great pics Gijoe, but for it to be a walkabout, how long do you have to venture?

DanielJones

12-28-2010, 12:27 PM

Those are some frosty walkabouts you do there Markus. I presume there is a warm lodge to return to with a fire place and schnapps to warm the blood after hiking through cold water?

Cheers!

Dan

$ally

12-29-2010, 05:31 PM

These are wonderful! Thanks all for sharing your adventures.
We go mountain hiking, canyoneering, tent camping, trail riding, and ghost town exploring around Arizona, if anyone would like to join us, just send em a private message :)

Blackthorn

12-31-2010, 11:47 PM

Gijoe

01-01-2011, 11:05 PM

On the pic above i I walked alone and used the self timer.

This pic is from a New Year Walkout in the Montains. My Outfit was a contrast to the Skiing Nylon Suits.
The B-3 with a Wool Sweater was a bit to warm !
http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/5646/wintersw.jpg (http://img810.imageshack.us/i/wintersw.jpg/)

This was the first walkout with my new red Wings 8146
I looked long time for a vintage inspired Shoe with safe Vibrame Soles...i found it !!!!
http://www.getoutsideshoes.com/uploads/RED%20WING%2021.jpg

andy richards

01-02-2011, 05:53 AM

Thanks for sharing all your pictures with us. They are amazing and taken on beautiful places. The B&W pics looks as if they were taken 50 years ago!
Thanks and a happy new year to you, mate.
Andy

Mike K.

01-10-2011, 04:42 PM

Ladies & Gentlemen,
Please keep in mind the theme/interests of The Fedora Lounge when posting to this (or any) thread. While your adventures in skydiving, firefighting, off-road vehicle riding, rock climbing, etc. are certainly interesting, not all of them necessarily belong here. Now if you are posting pics of adventures involving the use of truly vintage gear/clothing or reproductions of the same, well that's a different story and would certainly be appropriate for The Fedora Lounge. Rather than go through the previous few dozen pages of this thread and weed out the unrelated material, the bartenders will (for now) keep the content; however, we do ask that you please use discretion in your posts and make sure they are consistent with the overall theme/interests of The Fedora Lounge. Thanks so much! :)

The Good

02-01-2011, 05:11 PM

I had a bit of an adventure over the weekend. Here are some pictures to prove it.

A walk in the woods:

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/TheAntiquarian/DSC00329.jpg?t=1296608913

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/TheAntiquarian/DSC00322.jpg?t=1296608935

Just right after skiing at Bear Mountain:

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/TheAntiquarian/DSC00314.jpg

Roving_Bohemian

03-12-2011, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by Badluck Brody
I see all these great places and pictures and can't help but wonder... why did I ever come back to Wisconsin???

Only my lady could make me quit roving, and thank goodness she's a traveler too - we're off for world adventure again right after the wedding!

there's something about the travel bug... once you get it, you no longer have a real "home"... "Home" is wherever you make it!

Engrishman

03-15-2011, 09:29 AM

http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/6817/wandern1.jpg (http://img837.imageshack.us/i/wandern1.jpg/)

Does anyone know what the type of mountaineering trousers these gents are wearing is called?

John in Covina

03-15-2011, 09:51 AM

Does anyone know what the type of mountaineering trousers these gents are wearing is called?

There may be more than one term for these but I have seen the term "Alpine Knickers" used.

Engrishman

03-15-2011, 11:09 AM

I just asked GiJoe and he says they're called Breeks or Plus Fours. I need to find me one of these. I wonder if modern retailers sell them.

John in Covina

03-15-2011, 11:23 AM

I need to find me one of these. I wonder if modern retailers sell them.

http://www.alpine-joe.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=177

Engrishman

03-15-2011, 01:13 PM

http://www.alpine-joe.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=177

Wow. The company's in my very own city, too. I'm going to have to look at this now. Thanks, John-in-Covina!

Mr. Hallack

03-23-2011, 01:40 PM

I have lots of travel pics, but no scanner to scan them with. So a recent digital pic to Salem New Hampshire at America's Stonehenge

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab236/jwadd13/nothappynicky.jpg

No my son was not happy at all to learn about moss, was tired and wanted to go home, long day for him. Yes that's my vintage ac/dc shirt!!

Bergmann

03-25-2011, 09:12 AM

This is my first post. I'm up here in Alaska. Pretty much all the gear I use in the mnts here is vintage or repro vintage in nature..other then where extreme safety is a concern. I E Bunny boots in -30 weather...

This is me on a peak I made this winter wearing wool and an anorak with various other pieces of kit of a vintage nature..

http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx48/bootnknife/Winter%20Peak/P1010060.jpg

Another one in a frozen river valley..Wearing vintage kit..Yes thats an AK..Bear are up early this year..

http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx48/bootnknife/P1010051-4.jpg

Engrishman

03-27-2011, 07:32 AM

Another one in a frozen river valley..Wearing vintage kit..Yes thats an AK..Bear are up early this year..

You hunt bears with an AK-47? That sounds hilariously fun. Great first post, and welcome to the Lounge!

Bergmann

03-27-2011, 08:50 AM

No I don't hunt them. And thanks!

JPH

03-28-2011, 03:59 PM

I'm sure that becoming "Ursine Chow" could ruin one's entire day. :eeek:

Joseph
Welcome aboard.

Bergmann

03-28-2011, 04:08 PM

indeed it can.....

thnx Joseph!

Roving_Bohemian

03-28-2011, 07:31 PM

You hunt bears with an AK-47? That sounds hilariously fun. Great first post, and welcome to the Lounge!

In Albania (Europe), handgun licenses are extremely hard to acquire, yet AK-47s are easily bought and maintained as they are considered "hunting weapons!"
The argument? "Wild boars are a meter (about 3ft) tall and have six inch tusks. They travel in groups and will not hesitate to attack you for no apparent reason."

Bergmann

03-28-2011, 07:36 PM

Good story RB..Thnx...

And for all, just for the record, mine is an Ak-74, not 47..;-)

Roving_Bohemian

03-30-2011, 10:36 PM

I was about to comment on the length, thinking perhaps you modified it...

Bergmann

03-30-2011, 10:46 PM

Nope no mods...Stock, strait from the rack...Ive had lots of 47s..From Hungarian, to Polish and Romanian.Loved them all but the Hungarian one was butt ugly and HEAVY..

Giftmacher

04-03-2011, 02:49 AM

Hey, I found a rifle!
http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/4672/p1030563n.th.jpg (http://img708.imageshack.us/i/p1030563n.jpg/)

Bergmann

04-03-2011, 07:53 AM

Looks like the remains of a Nagant?

Tell us more..!

Renault

04-03-2011, 08:09 AM

Yep, Bergmann I believe you are correct! Looks like a 91/30(?). Yes, please tell more!!!!

Giftmacher,
Ever have problems with unexploded ordinance in that area??????

Renault

Heeresbergführer

04-03-2011, 09:06 AM

Grüetzi bei Gott Bergkamerad Gijoe,

Great photos in the Alps!! Very similar to my trek in the French Alps last summer.

Question for you...What is the jacket you are wearing below? Is it a repro or original.

Berg Heil,
Patrick

Today high in the Mountains 2640m ( 8660 Ft.)
...
On the backway a group peoples mistook me as Brad Pit ( Heinrich Harrer Seven Years in Tibet)
http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/3299/seg2111.jpg (http://img827.imageshack.us/i/seg2111.jpg/)

http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/2484/seg3h.jpg (http://img683.imageshack.us/i/seg3h.jpg/)

Giftmacher

04-03-2011, 09:25 AM

You are right, it was Mosin-Nagant model 1944. I have found it year ago in a former WWII. Soviet camp near my home town. That place was relatively clear; few German buckles, wound badge in silver, Soviet silver medal for bravery and few silver coins. That rifle was the only gun found there.
Problems with ordinance were in locality aprox. 6 miles from there (F1 and RG 42 grenades, 82mm mortar shells and 76mm tank rounds)
Pyrotechnist carried it all away. Here are some of mine finds from there:

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn313/Giftmacher/th_167875_172384866129920_100000752233624_309049_3 089315_n.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/albums/nn313/Giftmacher/?action=view&current=167875_172384866129920_100000752233624_309 049_3089315_n.jpg)http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn313/Giftmacher/th_DSC_4648.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/albums/nn313/Giftmacher/?action=view&current=DSC_4648.jpg)http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn313/Giftmacher/th_DSC_4511.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/albums/nn313/Giftmacher/?action=view&current=DSC_4511.jpg)http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn313/Giftmacher/th_DSC_4504.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/albums/nn313/Giftmacher/?action=view&current=DSC_4504.jpg)
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn313/Giftmacher/th_DSC_4399.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/albums/nn313/Giftmacher/?action=view&current=DSC_4399.jpg)http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn313/Giftmacher/th_DSC_4333.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/albums/nn313/Giftmacher/?action=view&current=DSC_4333.jpg)http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn313/Giftmacher/th_DSC_6620.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/albums/nn313/Giftmacher/?action=view&current=DSC_6620.jpg)http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn313/Giftmacher/th_DSC_4908.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/albums/nn313/Giftmacher/?action=view&current=DSC_4908.jpg)
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn313/Giftmacher/th_DSC_4902.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/albums/nn313/Giftmacher/?action=view&current=DSC_4902.jpg)http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn313/Giftmacher/th_DSC_5128.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/albums/nn313/Giftmacher/?action=view&current=DSC_5128.jpg)

Bergmann

04-03-2011, 09:28 AM

You're so fortunate to live in a place with such a rich history.....THANK You for sharing!

Renault

04-03-2011, 04:02 PM

I could not tell if it was a 91/30 or a 44 from the pic! But I see you found a PPsH 41 too! Cool!

Be safe!

Renault

DanielJones

04-16-2011, 10:12 AM

Grüetzi bei Gott Bergkamerad Gijoe,

Great photos in the Alps!! Very similar to my trek in the French Alps last summer.

Question for you...What is the jacket you are wearing below? Is it a repro or original.

Berg Heil,
Patrick

Hello Patrick!

GIJoes coat is a reproduction put out by What Price Glory. It is their US Army Mountain Troop Jacket.
http://onlinemilitaria.com/shopexd.asp?id=85&bc=no

If i recall correctly you posted quite a bit on the Gebirgsjaeger section of the WWII Axis Reenactment Forum. I used to lurk over there looking for a good Windjacke reproduction and the Mountain Anorak. So far it seems that the ebay reproductions like from HIKI Shop are not the best. How about from Spearhead? Are they worth the effort? Not so much for accuracy but for practical usage.
And, if you have not been welcomed properly, Welcome to the Lounge!

Cheers!

Dan

Gijoe

04-16-2011, 11:06 PM

Yes the Jacket, is a WPG US Mountain Jacket. The Fabric is very good, i dont like the Integral Backpack and the Suspenders. The weigth is bit on the heavy side and the zipper to flimsy. I still look for the "Perfect" Mountain Jacket. The German Gebirgsjäger is a very good construction but the fabric of my repro is not the best. I have a Norwegian Jacket from the 50s, similar to the German Jacket. Perfect made from cotton duck with vintage high armeholes and in a civilain color......... but in the Shoulders a size too small for me.
http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/287/norwegian.jpg (http://img51.imageshack.us/i/norwegian.jpg/)

doghouse riley

04-20-2011, 04:36 PM

Just a few of Girl Friday and myself on some of our expeditions.

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2735/90/23/1079329706/n1079329706_30342339_2809501.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/155201_1602242850846_1079329706_31598246_7385788_n .jpg

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2735/90/23/1079329706/n1079329706_30342359_6381285.jpg

Blackthorn

04-21-2011, 06:06 AM

Wow, great pics, Doghouse Riley (btw, love the screen name! I wish I had thought of it first). Where was this?

doghouse riley

04-21-2011, 07:21 AM

Wow, great pics, Doghouse Riley (btw, love the screen name! I wish I had thought of it first). Where was this?

Thanks,
Ft. McKavett, Kingsbury Airdrome, Ft. McKavett
Aparently McKavett has been great place to get pics. Here is one of Robert E. Howard at the Fort in 1933.
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l495/axerules/2FortMcKavett-originalfromBancroftLibrary.jpg

Girl Friday

04-21-2011, 11:33 AM

My favorite photo from the Kingsbury fly in.
http://c0170361.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/2814142_112040_861dcc40ea_p.jpg

Chasseur

08-22-2011, 05:30 PM

Riley and Friday those are some great photos!

My contribution is only vintage inspired, but its my warm weather stalking gear (minus my old rucksack):

http://pic70.picturetrail.com/VOL1787/12738168/23804582/398194232.jpg

WH1

08-22-2011, 07:47 PM

Chasseur,
more details please such as rifle, stalking what??? and the blade you are carrying. and the location, I am assuming Hawaii judging by the red soil but which island?

Chasseur

08-22-2011, 08:30 PM

Hi WH1,

More details:

The rifle is my trusty East German Merkel drilling in 16/16/7x65r
http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL301/2025534/9397195/324384571.jpg

With the right hand loads she can do this at 100 yards:
http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL301/2025534/9397195/324384548.jpg

The blade is my antique Hirshflanger hunting dagger from Austria:
http://pic70.picturetrail.com/VOL1787/12738168/22748380/396191146.jpg

I was stalking axis or chital deer, the beautiful spotted deer from India and Sri Lanka. They were a gift to the Hawaiian Kings back in the 1860s and are pretty common on the islands of Maui, Mokokai and Lanai. I hunt on Lanai pretty regularly for them.

http://nuecesriverranch.homestead.com/axis1.jpg

Flipped Lid

08-22-2011, 08:42 PM

That's a beautiful animal. The rack is remininiscent of a caribou. Are they in the rut now? Deer season is a couple of months away here in the Midwest.

Chasseur

08-22-2011, 09:29 PM

I think they are about the most beautiful of all the deer, though red stag is a close second. Since they are a tropical animal there is not set rut and they adapt somewhat to their environment. So for Hawaii their rut is generally April-May ish (so our public land season is March-June ish), but at any given time about 20% of the male population could be in various stages of antler development and is 'of season'.

Oldsarge

08-22-2011, 10:13 PM

You get the same thing in Texas. Often the best trophies are taken in February-April. I've seen some immense racks outside of Junction. Unfortunately, the best ones seem to show up after I'm done hunting for the trip or when we're driving from one blind to another. Some day, though . . .

And that's a fabulous drilling, Chasseur. I admire the concept greatly and I've never seen a badly made one.

Whether I'll ever mange to own one is a whole different question.

Philip A.

08-23-2011, 07:03 AM

I married.

Three times and a half.

That's probably why I find buffalo hunting in rogue warriors' country so relaxing... :D:D:D

Oldsarge

10-06-2011, 09:25 PM

So Jim and I went to Wyoming. If anyone wants to go there but doesn't know where to go, I strongly recommend the Rocking 7 Ranch. Great lodge, great food, great folks and as for game . . .

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii177/1volupturary_manque/Wyoming2011024.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii177/1volupturary_manque/Wyoming2011004.jpg

DesertDan

10-07-2011, 10:42 AM

Nice buck! Good looking bison as well, you are going to have to buy an extra freezer! :D
What did the buffs cape out at and did you keep it?

Chasseur

10-07-2011, 11:25 AM

Great photos Sarge!

Let me know when you are ready for your vintage British Raj/Hawaii double gun safari ;)

Oldsarge

10-07-2011, 01:23 PM

Nice buck! Good looking bison as well, you are going to have to buy an extra freezer! :D
What did the buffs cape out at and did you keep it?

With careful packing, I was able to get the entire buff, boned and packaged, into the freezer in the garage. And I got the buck in, too. Some 300+ lbs of meat, for gawd's sake. I didn't cape out the critter, just sent them to the packing plant for skinning, cutting and boning. The skulls will get bleached for European mounts (since I don't have room for anything else, anymore) and both my buff skin and my partner's will be turned into bed spreads for my son and daughter in law.

As for Hawai'i, that will depend on how well I can budget. One thing this hunt taught me is that my binoculars are totally inadequate for all-day glassing. I've simply got to get a set of Swarovskis or something close to them. I had such eyestrain by the end of the second day that I couldn't pick out a buck in the middle of field with a half hour's hunting light left. Everything else I've got works just fine but I gotta have new binos.

Chasseur

10-07-2011, 02:08 PM

I've had excellent results with my Minox 10-50s roof prisms. Excellent balance of quality and price. When stalking in Hawaii we are doing all day glassing, and having to deal with mid-day heat mirage (temps are 85-90 during most of the day) and they have worked fine.

Oldsarge

10-07-2011, 02:58 PM

I've been doing some research and it seems that quite possibly the Zeiss Victory FL T's are the top rated, especially in those low-light situations we run into during that legal shooting time before and after sunrise and sunset. Pricey? Oh yeah! But being afflicted with myopia, age-related far sightedness and glaucoma, I'm not going to skimp one iota on what remains of my eyesight.

Michaelshane

10-09-2011, 01:05 AM

Did some guiding yesterday.

My hunter.....
http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh450/andycat60/4a9f3cd9.jpg

Ken

10-09-2011, 03:34 AM

Expedition I organised to the Amazon in search of the lost Incan city of Paititi:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIUdOS-WEic&feature=channel_video_title

Giftmacher

10-28-2011, 11:22 AM

This was today's adventure in forest. The last but one photo is what I brought home (StG 44 piston, P08 and German M31 canteen) ;)
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn313/Giftmacher/th_DSCN1003.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/albums/nn313/Giftmacher/?action=view&current=DSCN1003.jpg)http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn313/Giftmacher/th_DSCN0999.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/albums/nn313/Giftmacher/?action=view&current=DSCN0999.jpg)http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn313/Giftmacher/th_DSCN0991.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/albums/nn313/Giftmacher/?action=view&current=DSCN0991.jpg)

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn313/Giftmacher/th_DSCN1032.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/albums/nn313/Giftmacher/?action=view&current=DSCN1032.jpg)http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn313/Giftmacher/th_DSCN0994.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/albums/nn313/Giftmacher/?action=view&current=DSCN0994.jpg)http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn313/Giftmacher/th_DSCN1051.png (http://s307.photobucket.com/albums/nn313/Giftmacher/?action=view&current=DSCN1051.png)

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn313/Giftmacher/th_DSCN1047.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/albums/nn313/Giftmacher/?action=view&current=DSCN1047.jpg)

Oldsarge

10-28-2011, 12:54 PM

So, hunting with a metal detector, eh? Verrrrrrry innnnnnnnnnteresting!

Giftmacher

10-29-2011, 02:34 AM

Thank you! :)

J.W.

11-15-2011, 04:28 AM

My partner and I have been to Teneriffe last week. We climbed to the peak of the Teide, Spain's highest mountain and a volcano. Okay, we took the cablecar to 200m below the summit, but it took us another 50 minutes to reach the peak at 3718m. The air was incredibly thin, our hearts pounded like we had just run a marathon and the sulphur fumes were not making life any easier up there. Still, it was worth the effort getting all the way to the top!

http://gallery.me.com/schnurretiger/100193/P1040995/web.jpg

http://gallery.me.com/schnurretiger/100193/P1160191/web.jpg

Here's me coming down the steep and rocky path:

http://gallery.me.com/schnurretiger/100193/P1040999/web.jpg

The Good

11-19-2011, 05:26 PM

I went hiking in the hills near my house, no good pics of it to show unfortunately, although this is a little something anyway:

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/TheAntiquarian/Photoon2011-11-19at1721.jpg

Because of technical difficulties, I couldn't really upload the picture on my Mac, so I used the photo application to get it instead. Very poor quality, I know.

Here's a shot of me back home after the two hour ordeal. Safari shirts, since at least last spring, have become as much a part of my style as hats now, if not a little more. Wearing the Open Road here.

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/TheAntiquarian/Photoon2011-11-19at1552.jpg

botty

11-21-2011, 12:12 PM

A friend and I recently had a day hike around Bath, England trying out 'historic hiking' with a view to some longer hikes next year.
Here are some photos taken on the walk with a 1930's Zeiss Tengor box camera.

http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/7664/img057k.jpg
By botty1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/botty1) at 2011-11-21

That's me.

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/715/img058j.jpg
By botty1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/botty1) at 2011-11-21

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/1671/img059u.jpg
By botty1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/botty1) at 2011-11-21

Kitted out in original/reproduction 1930/1940's clothing and equipment.

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/8140/img061zh.jpg
By botty1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/botty1) at 2011-11-21