Thewild things primaloft sweater, both non hoodeed and hooded, seem to be reasonably lightweight and not too expensive but I can only get to them online.
If anyone has used them, any opinions ?
Thaks
Rajesh
i have thermawrap now for a year and love it. it is my go to insulating layer for most of my backcountry stuff. funny though, i just bought ny wife the wild things jacket because the price was so darn good on their site. $80!!!!
I recieved my new updated-version Wild Things Belay jacket and it is astonishingly warm and well put together.
It is in the new Coyote color and looks extremely sharp. I also love my Wild Things Primaloft sweater. I think they are closing out the quilted models and are going to go with a new style non-quilted Primoloft version. I think the only sweater/pullover better that the WTG sweater is the Patagonia Micro Puff pullover, but the shell is not as tough and is not as durable in general.
You never know what you may experience, and that is a wellspring of joy for one who spends time in nature. After an amazing bioluminescent adventure, I wanted to return to my favorite beach in Virginia, so a primitive camping trip to False Cape State Park was in order.
Catching a glimpse of the moon rising over the ocean, watching the clouds wash over with color from a setting sun, hearing an owl call in the darkness, sharing a laugh with friends, seeing an unexpected rainbow, feeling the cool sand on your feet after a hot day; all these little gems of moments become engrained in us like little grains of memory which make the beaches and landscapes and topography of our lives.
There is joy in wild places one cannot find in the city. There are tranquility and familiarity in a forgotten world. A stillness reminding us it is normal to go slow, to observe the little things, and not always be on the move.
Naturalists and many people learn to listen to the sounds and signs of nature and become privy to one of the most magical realms, the outdoors surrounding us. Nature holds countless opportunities to expand our understanding and appreciation of the world.
We feel separate, isolated at times in our rooms, homes, and offices. In nature, we are reminded we are part of a great web. Walking outside the animals know we are there. If you slow down and learn to hear their signs and signals, you can tell. And you learn how to hear their responses. Birds communicate depths of knowledge about an area and the predators and prey passing through.
We never caught sight of the secretive yellow-billed cuckoo, but we heard it frequently, along with indigo buntings, wrens, screech owls, towhees, and more in the maritime forest that transitions to dunes and the ocean.
The nearly full moon soon took over and we were able to make out four planets along the ecliptic; Venus and Jupiter near the horizon and Saturn and Mars near the constellation Scorpius. They took the stage before a few brighter stars finally emerged into view as twilight waned but the nearly full moon stole the show.
A simple joy came in the rain. Lightning lit up the clouds out over the ocean putting on quite a show. While it rained, we took refuge under a large tarp/kitchen fly at our camp. Collecting the rainwater as it poured off, we quenched our thirst and brewed tea from this freshwater, liquid gold near the salty ocean.
I was a little bummed the rain would probably prevent me from seeing the full moon rise over the ocean. The rainwater that drained from our tarp was pooling up slightly near the picnic table so I dug a subtle channel with an oyster shell for the water to drain away. A couple of minutes later I noticed a small turtle in the channel. Then the sand started moving slightly.
Covered in sand the newborns sat and moved slow, exhausted from digging their way to freedom. I was in awe and amazement. I had evidently uncovered the final couple inches of their journey to the light. One climbed over the wood railing and fell backward, landing upside down and wiggling its head and feet trying to flip itself back over.
One of its siblings got a jolt of energy and sped right by the turtle, heading on its own path of dispersal, spreading out in the area. It finally got back on its feet only to fall over a small branch later. Climbing is a skill that takes time, but trial and error are some of the best teachers for animals. Box turtles get good at it, having claws for digging and climbing.
A couple more turtles emerged during and after the rain that evening. A typical clutch size for this species is 4 or 5 eggs. It was a special sight I will never forget, seeing these tiny box turtles face the world for the first time.
The fish get into tighter and tighter spots, and the bait balls change the color of the water noticeably. Birds took notice and interest as well. Dolphins would flap their tails and try to corral the prey, going after small groups of fish that diverged from the safety of the jumping school.
Putting my ear underwater, I could hear the clicks and whistles, the sonar and communication of these intelligent marine mammals. What were they saying to one another? They hunt fish with tactics and group maneuvers, and communication is key for such levels of intelligence, planning, and social behavior, which enhance fitness, success, and a full belly. We dined on a few fish for brunch ourselves that was caught with a fishing pole.
I love how nature can stop you in your tracks and everything revolves around one flower, animal, or insect sometimes - mesmerized by the patterns and delicate beauty before it flitted off and rode the breeze away.
The sun was oppressively hot at times and swaths of the day I was contained to the shade and relative cool of my campsite during those few dog days of summer. I wondered how much wildlife I would be able to observe within the confines of a heat index in the triple digits. But there were still many surprises and experiences.
From coyotes yelping at the full moon when it finally broke free of the clouds, to the screech owls whinnying through the woods, the night became a nice time to enjoy the sights and sounds. The live oaks surrounding our campsite stayed darker under the canopy of leaves, but once you walked to the dunes or beach, everything brightened into a muted day illuminated by the moon.
Once the moon broke free of the clouds, the beach and dunes shined with tremendous detail. Frogs, cicadas, and other insects turned on the nocturne orchestra, and a soft breeze made everything feel relieving and tranquil. As sea oats danced along the dunes swaying to the rhythm of the wind, the ocean churned wave after wave of a never-ending lullaby.
The online Wild Things course gave a thorough and fascinating introduction to folk medicine. I loved the emphasis on getting to know local plants throughout the seasons, learning how to recognise our own personal response to each plant, and always respecting the role each plant plays within the ecosystem. Each lesson gave an inspiring introduction to a topic and then suggestions of how to delve deeper to follow individual interests.
Both Ally and Soraya were fantastic at leading us through our introduction to herbalism. They encouraged us and ignited interest and passion for the wonderful world of plants, herbs and the magical properties that they contain. Now, I am often exhausted by travelling through nature as (even more so than previously) I want to stop and examine every growing thing and wonder what family it belongs to, what properties it has, the medicine it can provide for us and the connection it provides us to our ancestors of the past.
Thank you so much for providing me with this opportunity to learn about
native herbs and plants in a wonderful setting with great people. It
was informative, inspiring and just overall great vibes.
Ally and Soraya share their wisdom and knowledge in a way that is so accessible, caring and joyful. Their passion and curiosity for herbalism and ecology is contagious and inspiring. I would highly recommend this course for anyone who wants to begin gaining a deeper insight into our natural surroundings and learn how we can interact with plants and feel nourished by them, in a way that is respectful and symbiotic
Great amount of knowledge and inspiration used in this course. It motivates one to go on and find out more about wild herbs and plants which is a huge subject. Great for people working with others and to help friends and family. Self help is always an empowering and great feeling
Soraya and Ally are such committed excellent teachers, they make learning about herbs fascinating, exciting and inspiring. The course is packed with interest, hands on, tastings, a fabulous Drop Box resource to keep, and you will be delighted you booked on
A very informative course with no prior knowledge required. Delightfully presented by very knowledgeable women who have very practical experience: this is a must for anyone interested in learning about healthy ways of living and being
After some conversation, I asked him the kind of books he prefers. He told me that he reads dark books which I won't like. I guessed "crime/ghosts", he said no. Then I got curious to know what does dark mean and asked him to give example. He told me he likes "Penthouse forums" and reading about the sadistic side of humans. One side dominating the other vulnerable one in sexual terms.
Some time later he asked me to tell him my dark side. Then he asked me to tell him the wildest thing I have done. I asked him if he has asked in reference to the books he reads. He replied he knows I am not too sexual since I usually talk about specifics and sexuality is not black & white etc.
He's coming across as aggressive, either because that's a part of his kink, or because he's looking for a purely sexual relationship, or because he's relatively inexperienced and doesn't know better. He's looking for someone who's into the things that he's into. There's nothing inherently wrong with that. Some tact would probably help him, but some people prefer the direct approach. (Different strokes for different folks.)
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