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Locating Mud (free video)
John Marsh went out exploring the forest, again on September 17. Here is a short video from his expedition. People often ask me how I find good places to sink. This video gives you a clue (like other exploring videos I’ve posted in the past). You can’t tell where you’re going to be able to … Continue reading
A Quick Trip
I left a silly plastic part in the swamp, yesterday. I knew it wouldn’t be damaged by the salt water, but I was afraid it might get carried away in a high tide or heavy rain, so I set out, today, to fetch it. I decided to wear an old pair of nylon briefs that … Continue reading
First of Summer Update
Today is the first day of summer. I’ve been spending a lot of time in the wilderness; although not so much in the swamp, since the tides have been unworkable for mud. I still have a few videos to edit and release, but I haven’t been editing much. It’s easier for me to shoot because … Continue reading
Still Exploring
I’m still in search of some good quicksand drama locations that are at a higher elevation from my salt marsh locations. These locations are still under water at high tide levels, but they don’t need a low tide to be exposed … just a not high tide. Some of these locations do have potential. There … Continue reading
Navigating the Jungle
Today I went into the Croatan National Forest for a hike, and also to explore some swampy areas that could provide places for future videos. They are surrounded by poison ivy, but there is a small stream for cleanup, so maybe I can avoid the poison ivy enough that a prompt rinse in the creek … Continue reading
Wasted Precious Time
I took a guest into the swamp with me with whom I’ve had lengthy discussions, first on Twitter, then on the phone, and finally in person. He was a gay man who enjoys full body latex, so we have little in common except a love for mud. In our early negotiations, before I gave him … Continue reading
Expedition Report 4/29
Well, I was pretty sure the low tide wasn’t going to be much lower than some high tides, but the forecast was for rain and cooler weather for the next week. Furthermore, a recent report found that my coast has had 5 inches (13 cm) of sea level rise in the past 15 years! That … Continue reading
Building Bridges
I got off to a late start, again today. I’ve just been busy and some of my swamp trips (including the one I took, today) take 4+ hours and leave me totally exhausted. Today’s trip was special, in that I took some scrap lumber and tools with me to mend my broken “bridge”. That didn’t … Continue reading
August 21 Expedition
I had a request for another diving video and I was anxious to get out on the water, again, so I set out on the White Oak River, yesterday for an adventure. I arrived early, so I had some time before the tide reached it’s lowest point and I spent some of that time shooting … Continue reading