Piney Creek Trail – This trail can get a little ‘brushy’. In the summer it is almost impassable. For added fun there are lots of cat briars to get scratched by and snagged on.
Missouri
Words and pictures featuring Missouri
First Creek Crossing of the Day – The trail I was following down to the creek joined just a few yards before this crossing point.
January 5, 2020 14:39
The trail got a bit steep – The drop down into Piney Creek was ‘interesting’, especially with all the loose leaves over everything. I took it slow and steady and didn’t have any mishaps. 3 pictures
January 5, 2020 14:00
Happy Gary in the woods – Here I am, about a mile in and I’d warmed up enough to want to take my jacket off and drink most of my water. I’ll be able to fill my water bottle up when I get to Piney Creek. 4 pictures
January 5, 2020 13:30
Trail Not Maintained – Well, I guess that’s better than ‘Not A Trail’. I’ve never hiked this trail, and it is not marked on any of the maps I have, including the 1930 USGS map. I can make a rough guess on where it comes out, we shall see.
January 5, 2020 13:14
Not A Trail – This trip I’m planning on taking a trail I’ve never hiked before, I’ve already hiked this ‘Not a Trail.’
January 5, 2020 13:03
Another empty trailhead parking lot…Means another backpacking trip – Pines View Trailhead, Piney Creek Wilderness. I’m about to start on a three day – two-night relaxing stay by the lakeside.
January 5, 2020 12:59
New gear testing – Luna Sandals – I’ve had these several months, but this is the first opportunity I’ve had to get out hiking in them.
December 29, 2019 13:59
Another ‘Wet Feet’ Trip – Hercules Glades – Day One. 2 pictures
December 29, 2019 13:58
Gary on the Pilot Trail, Hercules Glades Wilderness. Hercules Glades – Day One.
December 29, 2019 13:30
This can only mean one thing … After a seven-month break, I’m finally back on the trail with my last hike of 2019. Journal: 16 31
December 29, 2019 12:53
Blue Ball – Something different for a change … I was sitting at the kitchen table entranced by the play of light filtering through the trees and the kitchen window mesh screen. The shadows were forming wonderful dancing patterns on a blue (lacrosse) ball Ginger had left on the table. Video: 1 2
November 2, 2019 22:00
A quick trip down to Branson – I was visiting Branson to record a video interview at Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church, and this is the rental vehicle I ended up with. 3
October 20, 2019 13:26
Garage Project – Just about done – For now… I’ve been tinkering with finishing this project for a few weeks now. It’s slowly getting there. Two-minute read, 5 pictures
September 7, 2019 13:17
The light of the world – Jesus said, “I am the light of the world; whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” — John 8:12
August 12, 2019 22:52
Altar and Stained Glass – This morning I had a meeting at Christ Church. When it was over I went to find pictures to accompany evening prayers. The altar was bathed in a pool of light where the cleaner had turned on the altar spotlights and left the rest of the lights off. It made for a picture I couldn’t resist. 1
August 12, 2019 10:35
Garage Project – Main storage area and the overhead shelving. One-minute read, 3 pictures
August 9, 2019 12:06
Garage Project – The shop vac and compressor now have a new home. One-minute read, 2 pictures
July 28, 2019 23:26
That’s the corner cleaned up – The wall’s been patched, and the first coat of paint has been applied.
July 22, 2019 22:05
Garage Project: Getting Started With Stage IV – I forgot to take a picture before I started clearing away, so the corner to the right had already been cleared. One-minute read
July 22, 2019 11:25
Bar sign: “Extreme Midget Wrestling”
Only in the Ozarks (I hope).
July 2, 2019 12:30
I am the Vine – Another evening prayer shot. As soon as I saw this Cross tag hanging on the door, I knew I had to get the picture.
June 22, 2019 15:27
Salt and Pepper Shakers – Part of Ginger’s blue glass collection.
June 10, 2019 19:50
There go my backpacking plans – Things started to get a bit surreal as it dawned on me that I was the “Cardiac Emergency” just announced on the hospital PA system. Five-minute read, 2 pictures