As threatened earlier I abandoned my post and took a walk with my SO.
Brought my camera, tripod and backpack with a bunch of lenses. Forgot
my water. Wasn't too bad in the woods, however.

Also tried a "natural" mosquito repellant (as we're repelled by the
toxicity of DEET), a "citronelle" (lemon oil). This is potent stuff. A
few drops spread out over exposed skin is all you need. Seems to have
worked well.

My SO was hopeful to find some mushrooms. It finally rained hard
earlier this week so the prospects were good. Alas, very few to be
found and none that we'd want to eat.

But she did spot a fair sized spider (I believe it's a wolf spider):

https://www.dropbox.com/s/u3za7t4hf0...20721_0009.jpg

This guy was about 2.5 - 3 inches leg span. As I moved to the side to
get another shot he dropped out of sight.

Also found some Indian Pipes but not in great shape. I'd never noticed
them around here before. I'll shoot some in a few days (there are some
fresh ones sprouting). Two varieties. One white (similar to these that
I shot in VA a few years ago:
http://gallery.photo.net/photo/6249664-lg.jpg

and others were more yellow. (called "pinesap" but related).

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"Civilization is the limitless multiplication of unnecessary necessities."
-Samuel Clemens.