Monthly Archives: June 2013

“Never Been Outdoors!”

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

Stars sparkled in a moonless heaven. Wool-lined moccasins whisked through the fluffy snow. Years ago an ice storm tipped a good-sized cedar tree to the south, just shy of the ridge crest. I paused there to adjust the four-point scarlet … Continue reading →

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Forting Up

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

The hand-hewed stair seemed steeper, the uneven steps higher. Progress proved slow, the staircase being narrow and confining. Trepidation marked each moccasined footfall. A knowing silence fell upon the twenty-five souls, each pondering the fort’s fate, and his or hers, … Continue reading →

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North of Laughery Creek

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

The Laughery Valley tortures flintlocks. The summer heat and high humidity are mostly to blame. The same conditions that foster a gorgeous array of lush spring vegetation humble the flint and steel ignition of my beloved “Old Turkey Feathers.” Spent … Continue reading →

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A Thousand Birds

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

“Old Turkey Feathers’” muzzle parted the prairie grass. A circle of white droppings, not more than a day or two old, stared back. Another roost ring, a few steps to the left betrayed the covey’s habit. My thumb eased the … Continue reading →

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