I'm BACK!

[killdeer43]

Don't know if anyone noticed that I was gone but I have returned from a week of camping east of the Cascades, on the hot/dry side. Lots of highlights but an unexpected item topped the list.

The fish and wildlife crew set up this trap to try to snare the bear that was there the entire time that we were. I found bear scat every day on my early morning hikes. Adds a new bit of spice when you know that a bear is camping close by. :courage:

Joe

 

[70man]

Yes,I noticed.....no wildlife shots till now,not sure if a trailer trap counts.Good to see the bear was living as a herbivore while were camping,Great to see you back Joe.Get any rainbows?fish variety....not the other sort

 

[chazmo]

Welcome back, Joe.

 

[killdeer43]

Yes,I noticed.....no wildlife shots till now,not sure if a trailer trap counts.Good to see the bear was living as a herbivore while were camping,Great to see you back Joe.Get any rainbows?fish variety....not the other sort

A dozen nice rainbows and wildlife aplenty, including this character.

Western Rattlesnake

He was slightly disabled on the roadside, so I did the right thing and put him out of his misery with a whack to the head.

*Birds will be found in the Geezer Manor.

Joe

 

[killdeer43]

Welcome back, Joe.

Thanks Chaz. There really is no place like home! :courage:

Joe

 

[Ridgemont]

Rattlesnake in the Cascades?!?!?!?

 

[davismanLV]

Hmmmmmm. Joe. Joe? I seem to remember a guy who used to come around here..... by the name of Joe. He used to post those effing bird photos..... that some didn't like. You any relation to him? Tell him I said hey...... :smiley_simmons:

 

[killdeer43]

Hmmmmmm. Joe. Joe? I seem to remember a guy who used to come around here..... by the name of Joe. He used to post those effing bird photos..... that some didn't like. You any relation to him? Tell him I said hey...... :smiley_simmons:

Guilty! And I came back with some all-time "effing bird photos," too.
How are you, Tom? :courage:

Joe

 

[killdeer43]

Rattlesnake in the Cascades?!?!?!?

The east side of the Cascades is rattlesnake heaven. Summers are hot and dry and perfect habitat abounds for them. The hills are alive! :hororr:

The west side, on the other hand, is just too wet.

Joe

 

[davismanLV]

I'm just SWELL, Joe!! Good to have you back!! Looking forward to more photos.... :encouragement:

 

[rampside]

Missed your photos and wit Joe. Welcome back. That snake is just how I like them, "in a photo", and even that gives me the creeps.

Terry

 

[killdeer43]

Missed your photos and wit Joe. Welcome back. That snake is just how I like them, "in a photo", and even that gives me the creeps.
Terry

Thanks, Terry.
If you liked that one, you'll really like this one.

Tried to unsheathe the fangs but they were pretty well locked in. My grandson enjoyed the show.

Joe

 

[rampside]

Thanks, Terry.
If you liked that one, you'll really like this one.

Tried to unsheathe the fangs but they were pretty well locked in. My grandson enjoyed the show.

Joe

Oh man! Why did I look??? :uncomfortableness:

 

[killdeer43]

Here's one for distraction, Terry.

Eight-spotted Skimmer

Tis the season! :courage:

Joe

 

[rampside]

Here's one for distraction, Terry.

Eight-spotted Skimmer

Tis the season! :courage:

Joe

....that's better!eaceful:

 

[Yoko Oh No]

... so I did the right thing and put him out of his misery with a whack to the head.

that's a great line....welcome back Joe. I missed your photographs and keen wit

actually, i could have said the same thing about a number of performers i've seen at open mic's

 

[killdeer43]

For a little perspective, an hour-long hike takes you to the ridge above the lake where we camped.

Alta Lake, WA

High and dry and hot in midday, so you hike early. :friendly_wink:

Joe

 

[poser]

Sorry it took me a while to welcome you back, Joe. That last photo is a classic view down a U-shaped glacial valley. It's worthy of any intro geology textbook! :subdued:

 

[SouthernSounds]

Beautiful pic, Joe: welcome back!

All the best,
B.

 

[learnintoplay62]

Yes Joe we did miss you. How about some more photos :rugby: