Monthly Archives: August 2016

Okay.  Time to cover what Pithole is. Originally Pithole was just a creek near the Holmden farm in Venango County Pennsylvania. The name supposedly came from some sulfur smelling holes along the creek.  The holes or cracks probably also leaked … Continue reading →

I know.  I’m slow.  I can’t seem to handle the heat well so I have mainly been exploring and tenting.  When the temperature drops soon I’ll do more cabin work.

While wandering my land I discovered the combination of moist soil and shady trees is perfect for mushrooms.  I am not very good at identifying mushrooms but there are some I know well.  Here is a Cauliflower Mushroom I found … Continue reading →

After nearly fifty years the old canvas tent finally ripped.  A lot of memories camping with my dad.  I got a new nylon tent.  Bet it won’t last fifty years.

The Pithole Paradise is starting to look lived in.

Please ignore the photos of the windows below.  I have found some double pane, single hung new windows at 84 Lumber at a great price.  One 3 by 3, two 3 by 2’s and one 2 by 2 for $55, … Continue reading →