All,
On November 29 all of the members of PBX received this edited email from Bob informing us of our next hike.
The title of our next PBX trip is "Scouting the Skit". The date of this trip is Saturday, 20 December 2008. We'll meet at 8:30 AM where the Skit crosses under High Crossing Road.
We'll work our way upstream all the way to the source of the main Skit Branch, up above Mt. Korbar. We should be seeing some fantastic Cedars lining the Skit on the way up to Carranza Road, and north of Carranza Road we'll get into some nice savanna land that few people ever see on Robert's Branch. Above that point, we'll jump from Roberts Branch back onto the main Skit Branch in order to reach the source. On the way to the end point we'll cross over Mount Korbar, a stunning 132 feet above sea level. Bring oxygen.
This trip will mainly consist of following the river and poking our heads in at the bank to see the sights. Step lively and get in shape boys, that 5.41 miles is flying like a crow. I hope to see you there.
Happy Trails..........bob
Obviously, today is not December 20th. There was a postponement until today because of concerns of the weather on the scheduled date.
So this morning ChrisNJ, RednekF350, BobPBX, Me, Jessica, and a non member of this site (Paul) began our journey starting at the bridge over the Skit Branch at Hampton Furnace. Here we are at arrival.
This is one of the “Lost Causeways” that Woodjin mentioned in his exploration of the “Lost Causeways of the Skit Branch’ in a previous thread.
While at the causeway I believe it was Bob who found this. I have no records of it being a property stone so I am stumped as to if it is a property corner.
Early morning views on the Skit Branch.
Then Paul found what we believe may have been an old still. Located on a peninsula along the Skit was a barrel and some odd large pieces of metal. We also noticed steel straps like would be wrapped around an old wooden barrel. All of this is located about 1000 feet from Carranza Road. If you have any idea’s on what this may have been feel free to pass them along.
Just upstream from the bridge on Carranza Road.
Nobody passed by while we explored around the bridge. It was quiet on Carranza Road today.
After crossing Carranza and moving on to the Roberts Branch we discovered this duck blind.
Paul testing his luck
Lunch by the log.
A couple of the many savannahs we visited.
Jessica in the far distance trying to keep one step ahead of all of us. When we rested she kept going at times so she did not have to struggle to keep up.
Bob needed a rest so he levitated over this water hole he found.
In the end Jessica became exhausted and we broke off from the rest and headed to our car. The goal was to see the very beginning of the Skit and visit Mount Korbar again; however, we were not able to.
Changing subjects, I want some input on those who have high MP camera’s. What setting do you have your photo size set to? If you look closely at the watermarks in the above photo’s, the quality is really diminished when I shrink them down to post here. I need to find the proper settings for the highest quality photo for use in my post. Currently I am not happy with the results. Any input would be appreciated.
Guy
On November 29 all of the members of PBX received this edited email from Bob informing us of our next hike.
The title of our next PBX trip is "Scouting the Skit". The date of this trip is Saturday, 20 December 2008. We'll meet at 8:30 AM where the Skit crosses under High Crossing Road.
We'll work our way upstream all the way to the source of the main Skit Branch, up above Mt. Korbar. We should be seeing some fantastic Cedars lining the Skit on the way up to Carranza Road, and north of Carranza Road we'll get into some nice savanna land that few people ever see on Robert's Branch. Above that point, we'll jump from Roberts Branch back onto the main Skit Branch in order to reach the source. On the way to the end point we'll cross over Mount Korbar, a stunning 132 feet above sea level. Bring oxygen.
This trip will mainly consist of following the river and poking our heads in at the bank to see the sights. Step lively and get in shape boys, that 5.41 miles is flying like a crow. I hope to see you there.
Happy Trails..........bob
Obviously, today is not December 20th. There was a postponement until today because of concerns of the weather on the scheduled date.
So this morning ChrisNJ, RednekF350, BobPBX, Me, Jessica, and a non member of this site (Paul) began our journey starting at the bridge over the Skit Branch at Hampton Furnace. Here we are at arrival.
This is one of the “Lost Causeways” that Woodjin mentioned in his exploration of the “Lost Causeways of the Skit Branch’ in a previous thread.
While at the causeway I believe it was Bob who found this. I have no records of it being a property stone so I am stumped as to if it is a property corner.
Early morning views on the Skit Branch.
Then Paul found what we believe may have been an old still. Located on a peninsula along the Skit was a barrel and some odd large pieces of metal. We also noticed steel straps like would be wrapped around an old wooden barrel. All of this is located about 1000 feet from Carranza Road. If you have any idea’s on what this may have been feel free to pass them along.
Just upstream from the bridge on Carranza Road.
Nobody passed by while we explored around the bridge. It was quiet on Carranza Road today.
After crossing Carranza and moving on to the Roberts Branch we discovered this duck blind.
Paul testing his luck
Lunch by the log.
A couple of the many savannahs we visited.
Jessica in the far distance trying to keep one step ahead of all of us. When we rested she kept going at times so she did not have to struggle to keep up.
Bob needed a rest so he levitated over this water hole he found.
In the end Jessica became exhausted and we broke off from the rest and headed to our car. The goal was to see the very beginning of the Skit and visit Mount Korbar again; however, we were not able to.
Changing subjects, I want some input on those who have high MP camera’s. What setting do you have your photo size set to? If you look closely at the watermarks in the above photo’s, the quality is really diminished when I shrink them down to post here. I need to find the proper settings for the highest quality photo for use in my post. Currently I am not happy with the results. Any input would be appreciated.
Guy
