Recently, friends Ruthann and Larry along with, wife Laurie and myself visited some property they own near Dayton, Pennsylvania. We hiked in the woods enjoying the cool morning taking some time to watch for any wildlife activity along the way. Although wildlife was scarce on that particular morning we did have an enjoyable time together. 
The primary points of interest were the many varieties of fungi. The recently spell of rains seemed to grant the forest floor with ideal conditions for the growth of these exciting tidbits of nature so often overlooked by the casual hiker. However, we observed many specie with dramatic contrasts of colors and shapes. I would , someday enjoy a through study of this part of the natural world we live.
After the hike we all sat down in a rural restaurant in Dayton for a hearty breakfast!
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Tost Acres
My friend, Randy Tost suggested we spend some time walking about Tost Acres this fine morning…and quailit time it was! As usual, this gracious man supplied great conversation on many of our most enjoyable topics, mainly nature and wildlife. We discussed habitat improvement possibilities along a recently constructed right-of-way within his borders.
We discussed various tree and shrubs that he may plant to benefit wildlife and diversify the food choices. We saw a couple of deer and a red-tailed hawk while walking about this late summer morn.
White Snakeroot
Randy and I returned to the house where he checked out my box call collection supplied by mutual friend Kip Feroce of www.ferociouscalls.com . Randy wished to look at the various woods used in the making of Kip’s fine calls. (Kip, if you read this we both believe you should update your web site…just saying!)
Randy and I discussed another project he wished help from me with. However, I am reluctant to write of this project since someone will be receiving a gift later this year!!!
We set awhile talking over various subjects with some refreshing apple cider to cool our throats.
(We discovered a gobbler feather on the same trail we had earlier walked along…sneaky birds!)
Gobbler breast feather
Thanks Randy for putting up with me from 8:30 A.M. until 12:30! Time always flies during our visits.
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Larry, I hope to follow your advice and make Tost Acres even more beneficial for the wildlife that inhabits these woods and newly created openings. Thanks for the pleasant stroll, informative visit, and entertaining conversation.
thank you! I always enjoy spending time with friends! yelp, yelp!
I hear you!