The Ghosts of All That Was

[Leeanda]

5 minutes ago, ManicManiac said:

@Leeanda

I found that I like earning the merit badges, but that I don't like using the feats.  

Well they do take a lot of work,and it does feel good to accomplish them

[ManicManiac]

@Leeanda
To complete my collection, I have to complete the Tales and then I'll have to wait on the return of the Cougar. 🤭

[Leeanda]

2 minutes ago, ManicManiac said:

@Leeanda
To complete my collection, I have to complete the Tales and then I'll have to wait on the return of the Cougar. 🤭

I forgot the cougar had one...  Not sure I'll be in a rush to get that one lol

[ManicManiac]

Thankfully the storm only lasted maybe for five or six hours.

It was a reasonably safe night hike (considering the limited visibility) back to the Camp Office.

I had spotted a couple of wolves skulking near the Train Shuttle at the Train Loading area, which is why I decided to take the safer backtrail through the birch forest.

I slept hard for the rest of the night.

Not feeling too well... I may need to try to spend a day trying to fish.
In addition to bolstering my water supply, I'm going to need to see to my risk of Scurvy. 🤔

[Pyroxene]

That snowfall feels like Christmas!

[ManicManiac]

After a good night's sleep and a good think... I decided to get back on the trek to Milton.  I had three MREs on hand, and I ultimately decided it was better for me to stay on the move, rather than use up a day or two fishing.  

I decided to leave Barb's Rifle behind as well.  I wouldn't need it for Milton or Hushed River Valley.  

As I maneuvered along and across the tracks, I did apparently catch the attention of a wolf who followed me all they the Mountain Town cave system.🤭 It happened again, where even though when I pitched a stone and it struck the wolf on the back and watched it bounce off, the wolf didn't get spooked!  It's unsettling when you find a wolf with only a singular focus. 

Quickly ducking into the cave, I finally managed to shake this most persistent wolf.  

I still wish I could find a way over to investigate that bridge and overturned simi-trailers. 🤔

Stopped off to check to see if I had stashed any vitamin C rich foods here... (yes indeed, I found a bit of prepped birch bark).

Had to keep an eye on a single wolf who was prowling around.

I was already pretty tired when I got to the last climb, but a quick jolt from one of the Go! Energy drinks I've been holding onto made it an easy climb. 

Getting close to sundown... I intend to get to Grey Mother's house before I bed down for the night.

[ManicManiac]

Onward to Grey Mother's House...

Oh wow... I don't ever remember spotting four wolves back here before!  There were three in the frame... and one off to the right currently chewing on a rabbit. 😖 I must be cautious.

I first decided to stop off at one of the neighboring houses.

Spoiler

These will do very nicely for a decent boost of vitamin C...

Another lonesome teddy bear that I wish I could give a new home. 

I quickly made my way over to Grey Mother's house for the night.

I'd forgotten about a coho salmon that I'd left out on the porch on my last run through town... I'd have two fish now for some more vitamin C.   Also about 14 liters of water to bolster my supply (most would be left here of course, but 4 liters would go into the pack).

I feel much better after my hearty meal... I think I'm clear of my risk of scurvy (at least for a little while).  I think it's going to be MREs for the next few days, unless I find something more along the way in the coming days.