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IA Poppers on Let's see those "Fancy Walking Sticks"

Sat, 14 Dec 2013 04:57:03 -0500

I don't have any pics but about 10 years ago at a state park near by they had an outdoor expo weekend. Lots of crafts and events for the kids. They had set up a walking stick booth where our kids got to make their own walking sticks. They had feathers, beads, leather strapping, etc. They weren't as fancy as the ones shown above but the kids had a blast doing it.
I think it would be a good camping activity for families. Pick up some leather pieces, beads, glue etc at a craft store and the kids could find their own sticks, rocks, feathers etc to make their custom walking stick.

Jarhead71 on Let's see those "Fancy Walking Sticks"

Fri, 13 Dec 2013 15:47:55 -0500

Those are nice Joe. They have character.

JoeCamper on Let's see those "Fancy Walking Sticks"

Thu, 12 Dec 2013 03:49:05 -0500

I've come up with 3 walking sticks over the years, the taller right one is my favorite.

[img width=360 height=640]https://canvascampers.com/MGalleryItem.php?id=3017[/img]

GA Judy on Let's see those "Fancy Walking Sticks"

Mon, 04 Nov 2013 10:11:45 -0500

For some reason, the Toyota Tundra ad kept popping into my "reply/post" window here on my phone this weekend, so I had no way to tell you that the Nature Center gift shop at Fall Creek Falls has the walking stick medallions in case anyone is headed there. FYI: The conference center gift shop had none.

Jarhead71 on Let's see those "Fancy Walking Sticks"

Sun, 03 Nov 2013 15:39:53 -0500

Thanks for the compliments. Yes, the snake is carved. I was really hoping to see some pics of other ones. I know that Larry has a great one with Alaska badges on it.

missnanc on Let's see those "Fancy Walking Sticks"

Thu, 31 Oct 2013 18:01:00 -0400

Pat, where ever we go camping we always ask about the medallions. We usually find them at all the state and national parks gift shops. This year we have pick some up for FDR state park, Mendenhall glacier in Alaska, a couple in Chattanooga at one of the battle grounds. We have fun looking for them.

GA Judy on Let's see those "Fancy Walking Sticks"

Thu, 31 Oct 2013 16:20:28 -0400

:)beautiful job Darrell. We could have used that stick today at Fall Creek Falls SP in TN today. :ranger:

surgipat on Let's see those "Fancy Walking Sticks"

Thu, 31 Oct 2013 12:01:06 -0400

DH won a beautiful walking stick at the Southeast Fall Rally, carved by Larry. DH loves that stick. We've been trying to find medallions for it, but I'll tell you-they are hard to come by these days.
Jarhead, your walking stick is a beauty. Is that a leather wrap, or did you carve the swirl? Either way, I just love it!

Pinn on Let's see those "Fancy Walking Sticks"

Wed, 30 Oct 2013 03:54:35 -0400

Nice looking stick.

missnanc on Let's see those "Fancy Walking Sticks"

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 17:58:04 -0400

Darrell, that's a nice looking stick!

Jarhead71 on Let's see those "Fancy Walking Sticks"

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 15:35:44 -0400

I'm sure that some of you have some great walking sticks. Made, bought, found, doesn't matter. This is where you show them.
After seeing 2 that Larry (MissNanc's DH) made, I was motivated to finish carving mine. It had sat in the shed for 14 years and gathered dust, but I finished carving the snake. Nothing fancy and won't win any prizes, but I carved it.

[img width=480 height=640]http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w571/Jarhead7181/Misc%20Stuff/DSCF4947_zpsdcc4805f.jpg[/img]

Fire Captain Jim on Ever use a Compass

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 08:54:40 -0400

With the new technology, Yes, Smart phone batteries can die, I use the apps for seeing my location and which way I want to go. I do agree, its new, and the old school works great as well!

hikenhunter on Ever use a Compass

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:10:16 -0500

compass and a map of the area. Even though I own a GPS,I carry the compass just in case.

wapwap on Ever use a Compass

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:41:57 -0500

I'm lucky that my job lets me play with all kinds of maps, GPS units and other navigational tools; but I've always got my compass in my pack as well. When I'm out training a new hire, inevitably they ask why I carry it and paper maps along with a GPS and other electronic tools. They are then introduced to the battery-less, all-weather, easily-portable back up method of working and not getting lost.

acenorm on Ever use a Compass

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:21:11 -0500

I never get lost, I just get misplaced.

Best Regards,
Norm