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Fiordland Moose

Spinal Fusion
29 Nov 2018

Spinal Fusion

by admin | posted in: Farming, Home & Gardening | 8

This week I am having four-level spinal fusion on my lumbar spine (irrevocably damaged by tough hard heavy work from when I was only a child). However, the surgeons have found one disc which is sound so I can have … Continued

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From Dawn to Dusky #1:
5 Mar 2018

From Dawn to Dusky #1:

by admin | posted in: Uncategorized | 2

Reposted from  April 2017: Regular readers will know I have just returned once more from hiking the Dusky Track, Fiordland New Zealand – probably NZ’s toughest and most beautiful. I have now been on the Dusky nine times. For most … Continued

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From Dawn to Dusky #6
27 Apr 2017

From Dawn to Dusky #6

by admin | posted in: Backpacking, Bucket List, Hiking, Hunting, Uncategorized | 0

Loch Marie to Kintail is another long section much like coming up from Supper Cove. It takes me 7-8 hours, but I am not a racer. Much of the trip is walking along pleasant river flats. Some of the clearings … Continued

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From Dawn to Dusky # 4 & 5
27 Apr 2017

From Dawn to Dusky # 4 & 5

by admin | posted in: Backpacking, Bucket List, Dusky Sound, Dusky Track, Fiordland, Hiking, Hunting, Loch Marie, New Zealand, Uncategorized | 0

The trip to Supper Cove is a side trip taking two days – but really worth it! The walk up/down from Loch Marie to Supper Cove takes me 7-8 hours. I know you may be younger and in more of … Continued

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From Dawn to Dusky # 3
27 Apr 2017

From Dawn to Dusky # 3

by admin | posted in: Backpacking, Bucket List, Hiking, Hunting, Uncategorized | 0

It will take you slightly longer to walk from Lake Roe to Loch Marie than it did from Halfway Hut, though this will come as a surprise when you seem to have walked 3/4 of the way there over pleasant … Continued

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10 Days in Fiordland
3 Aug 2016

10 Days in Fiordland

by admin | posted in: Dusky Track, Fiordland, Hiking, New Zealand | 0

Back from our 10 days mainly in Fiordland NZ marred somewhat by Della dislocating her shoulder in a fall from a rock. This led to the best helicopter ride ever, not enjoyed as much as it might have been however. … Continued

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A friend I met on the Dusky Track, Fiordland NZ
2 Aug 2016

A friend I met on the Dusky Track, Fiordland NZ

by admin | posted in: Backpacking, Camping, Dusky Track, Equipment, Fiordland, First Aid, Fishing, New Zealand | 0

‘I was feeling a little down (due to some internet bullying), then a young friend rang to wish us ‘Seasons Greetings’ from Washington, which really brightened up my day! He is Steve Hutcheson a young American (29) I met on the … Continued

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Fiordland Moose:
20 Mar 2016

Fiordland Moose:

by admin | posted in: Dusky Sound, Dusky Track, Fiordland, Hunting, New Zealand | 0

Moose frolic in garden sprinkler: A tip for Fiordland moose hunters: I think this short clip well illustrates the need moose have to cool down in warmer weather. In a Fiordland summer, it is really too warm for the average … Continued

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Moose Team:
27 Feb 2016

Moose Team:

by admin | posted in: Dusky Sound, Dusky Track, Farming, Home & Gardening, Fiordland, Hunting, New Zealand | 0

If I ever catch a moose in Fiordland I may do this with it: http://maggiesfarm.anotherdotcom.com/archives/27719-Moose-Team.html

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Sub Five Pounds:
30 Jan 2016

Sub Five Pounds:

by admin | posted in: Backpacking, Dusky Track, Equipment, Fiordland, Hiking, Hunting, New Zealand | 0

A gear list mayhap more appropriate for well-trod trails, safer places than where I prefer to venture – I dream yet of Herrick Creek and this wonderful photo – but less than 2.5 kg all up shows where savings may … Continued

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Fiordland Moose:
21 Jun 2015

Fiordland Moose:

by admin | posted in: Backpacking, Camping, Dusky Sound, Dusky Track, Fiordland, Hiking, Hunting, New Zealand | 0

Contrary to popular culture, these monsters are NOT a myth, but are alive and well and living in Fiordland. My own observations are that they are quite widely dispersed. This is more than confirmed by Ken Tustin’s Herculean efforts over … Continued

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Off to Fiordland
26 Mar 2014

Off to Fiordland

by admin | posted in: Dusky Track, Fiordland, New Zealand, South Coast Track (Fiordland) | 0

Expect a break from me: tomorrow I am off for ten days’ hiking in Fiordland. In the unlikely event that I capture a photo of a live moose, I will come back $100,000 richer as there is a prize offered. … Continued

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