Comments on: 9. Thyme Out On A Mountain

By: Eremeeff

Eremeeff — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:24:51 +0000

Hi there,
Thanks for article. Everytime like to read you.
Eremeeff

By: Davina

Davina — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:59:26 +0000

Hi Hilary.
I actually apologized as I crashed through a web in my frantic search for the path. I wonder if Rachael is still there… I kinda doubt it, but you never know right? Yes it is frustrating to not know where you’re headed… when you have a specific destination in mind.

Hi Cath.
Wow, I just can’t believe that! A spider actually took bits of biscuit. That’s amazing! I’d have never imagined that.

By: Cath Lawson

Cath Lawson — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:34:27 +0000

Believe it or not – most of the time they seemed to be giving it real food – bits of biscuit and stuff and it took it. No wonder the spiders in here are so big.

By: Hilary

Hilary — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:47:16 +0000

Hi Davina .. I am so pleased you didn’t crash through Rachael .. she must be so pleased she can stay in situ .. building her web and living her life in peace … perhaps she’s praying for the war that was raged in the forest?

I have to say .. I too like to know where I am and where I’m going .. onto number 10 .. don’t stop now please!!

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By: Davina

Davina — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:14:47 +0000

Hi Sara.
It was neat how that name for the spider just “landed”. I knew it instantly at that moment — it was so clear. I know what you mean about watching for poison ivy and other things with peeing in the woods. I’ve funnily enough, almost backed my bare butt into a spider’s web :-)

That would have been scary to be lost in a strange place… feeling left behind from the group you were with. Brings up a whole lot of feelings doesn’t it? Panic just grips you in those cases.

By: Sara

Sara — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:37:23 +0000

Davina — I am glad you made it back safely, but what a scary adventure! I’m still impressed that you even attempted this! You have a lot of persistence, my friend:~) I also loved the name you gave the spider. I believe the fact that it just came to you must mean it is her real name!

In answer to your questions, yes on both counts. When I growing up, my family was big on hunting in the woods. I never really took to it, but did enjoy being in the woods. Unfortunately, there are no porta-pottys in the woods and finding the right place can have a bit of risk…either from poison ivy or snakes. I usually just held it!

Regarding getting lost, my worst experience (of many) was when I got lost in Pompeii, Italy. We were on a tour of the ruins and I stayed behind my group to take a picture (big surprise) and when I came out, I couldn’t find them.

The guide had told us to follow the yellow umbrella he was carrying, but forgot to tell us that other tours would have a yellow umbrella. I didn’t have my passport, any money, or water and, of course, I don’t speak a word of Italian. Fortunately, I ran into some nice people who helped find my group, but it scare me really badly. After this, my family threatened to put on one of those “child leases” so I would wander away:~)

I enjoyed this adventure very much!!!
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By: Davina

Davina — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:36:25 +0000

Hi Tess.
There is SO much to see when hiking in the woods. I can see how you may forget landmarks — plus, you’ve seen one tree and they all look alike. Lol – “going” is part of life :-) And the timing isn’t always left up to us.

Hi Dot.
I don’t enjoy it either… but when nature calls… (no pun intended). It is scary to be lost in the woods, especially when you are alone. Every emotion seems to be magnified when there is nobody else around to relate to. A compass is a handy thing to throw in the backpack.

Hi Patricia.
Oh my, wasps and 12 days in the hospital. Patricia, that must have been awful! I can imagine that you are slightly wary of wasps after that. I would rather hike with someone too… the company is always nice, but not too much talking though :-) and even better if that person is good with maps.

By: patricia

patricia — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:02:24 +0000

I was a great girl scout and I cleaned and dug latrines in the woods for years. I blazed lots of trails and did forest recovery work….until I was the last person over a log with a wasps nest inside….12 days in the hospital, I now have almost no reaction to stings!…

Loved the story, I grew up in the woods…if there is a marked trail I do not have trouble and I am a pro at maps….although I do not wish to hike int he woods with groups of children anymore….I would rather hike with someone if possible. My husband climbs mountains…he is no fun on a hike it is a conquest thing? I do the beach alone often, because people always interrupt me near water when I want peace. Your Story is great fun
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By: Dot

Dot — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:07:37 +0000

Of course I’ve peed in the woods. Hope I never do again, though.

I got lost alone in the woods once. I was really scaerd. I headed back towards what I thought was the way I came, ended up very far from where I needed to be, and went home. I bought a compass and never hiked without it after that.

By: Tess The Bold Life

Tess The Bold Life — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:25:49 +0000

Davina,
I nearly always panic when I’m lost…woods or no woods I hate it. I’m so busy looking at everything and absorbing it I always forget land marks! I would have turned around and came home. Naming the spider is funny! And I’ve went in the woods, behing trees on the golf course anywhere I feel partially hidden. Did it all the time growing up on a farm…while fishing etc. Yuk…but on the other hand it’s part of life. TMI!
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