The Act of Harvesting Wood

I have now experienced a connection with wood, wood working, and wood harvesting for over two years. For me, the connection extends past wood, its beauty, and its “energy”. For me it is a bond with something greater than myself.  An important aspect of this relationship begins before I work with the wood. Before it is stored.  Before it is harvested. The process begins while I walk amongst my trees.  Not every tree is suitable for giving wood.  Some trees are too beautiful to prune or harvest from while others are more “willing” to give of themselves.

Christmas Plans

Over the past several years I have created certain christmas traditions for myself.  However, life circumstances led to me rethinking my plans. As a result I found myself in a place where continuing my christmas traditions was just not possible this year.  Usually I head out for an interesting morning to afternoon hike up my mountain, exploring new areas and generally trying to find neat things. With no forest in my backyard, there was no exploring. As part of this hiking tradition I take many photos of the great natural outdoors. Instead I have photos from a recent plane ride.

Winter Water

After receiving a series of good winter snows, the temperature began to rise and the snow turned to rain.  At first the water stayed in the snow pack, but within a day or two the water system was receiving significant amounts of runoff.

Happy Hike

I went on a fun hike on sunday. It was everything I like in a hike.

Winter Day