It’s About Time I Introduced This Guy
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- MichaelCravens
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It’s About Time I Introduced This Guy
Meet Fielding Cravens, he was born December 10th here in our home in Phoenix, Arizona. I’m certain he will be a staple in my future herping posts. We’ve already been practicing for the upcoming field season. In fact, he turned six weeks old recently on his first backpacking trip.
Fielding and Dad in the Superstition Mountains
Fielding and Mom in Camp
Our ride
Fielding and his brother Quinn day hiking
To keep on topic, below is two of three rufipunctatus I found on a creek walk this past fall.
Thanks for Looking,
Michael Cravens
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The confused look on his face makes me think: "Whoa, wait a second. You go out of your way to FIND snakes, rather than to avoid them, and as I grow up, you will want me to do the same thing? Are all adults this stupid?"
MichaelCravens wrote:
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Congrats! I'm so happy for you both (three? Quinn). I'm sure he'll enjoy a world of adventures with you. Can't wait to me this guy.
- Kevin McRae
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What a cutie, he'll be out herping you in no time.
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Michael, Fielding is living up to his name. He is out backpacking already. Wow!!! Enjoy your family. I smiled when I saw these photos.
- John Martin
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Haha, now THAT is starting them out young! And I love the irony (intentional or not) in his first name Congrats to you and your wife, and may you all have many happy outings together in the future.
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congrats man; kids are a blessing! Perfect name for a herper too!
- Curtis Hart
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Congratulations! I'm glad to see you have him out in the field already.
Curtis
Curtis
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...so many congratulations to you Mike, and to Mary. She's beautiful, and Fielding is a treasure. He's gonna lead one helluva good life. Best,
Chad
Chad
- Berkeley Boone
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Congrats Michael! What a good looking little guy. I'm glad to see he is going on some adventures already. My wife and I just had one, she is a few weeks behind Fielding.
--Berkeley
--Berkeley
- Brian Willey
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It's just awesome that he's already getting to enjoy the great outdoors!
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It might be a bit early to play match-maker, but my little lady thinks Fielding is a catch!
Dan
Dan
- MichaelCravens
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Thank you all very much! I'm a very proud, and tired, new dad.
His name has nothing to do with fieldherping, although it fits my hobby nicely He was named after my grandfather's best friend, Fielding Chandler. He was big name in scouting and lived to be the oldest scout ever at one hundred something. My grandfather was bedridden with MS so he took it upon himself to take my brother and I hiking or paddling every single weekend for as long as I can remember. I owe my obsession with all things natural to the man.
Berkeley,
Congratulations to you too! It's exhausting, Eigh?
Dan,
Let's make this happen. Think of the family picnics! we'd be awesome grandpas.
Michael Cravens
His name has nothing to do with fieldherping, although it fits my hobby nicely He was named after my grandfather's best friend, Fielding Chandler. He was big name in scouting and lived to be the oldest scout ever at one hundred something. My grandfather was bedridden with MS so he took it upon himself to take my brother and I hiking or paddling every single weekend for as long as I can remember. I owe my obsession with all things natural to the man.
Berkeley,
Congratulations to you too! It's exhausting, Eigh?
Dan,
Let's make this happen. Think of the family picnics! we'd be awesome grandpas.
Michael Cravens
- Berkeley Boone
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Thank you sir!
Woooo....yes, it is a bit of an adjustment! But totally worth it.
--Berkeley
Woooo....yes, it is a bit of an adjustment! But totally worth it.
--Berkeley
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To you new first time parents it only gets better and better. Michael I can't imagine a better person to teach Fielding about how to have a deep appreciation and understanding of the natural world.
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Beautiful children. Congrats Michael and Dan. Those kids got the look. I think their future bright and the future of fieldherping looks like it is in good hands. Cravens, it looks like you got the jump on everyone with Fielding and the trips you guys take. He will thank you one day for being such as awesome dad. I did not start taking my daughter with me into the field until she was about 5 years old. Now I can not imagine not taking her. She is the center of my soul. We are some blessed fathers.
RocK ON!
Dave
RocK ON!
Dave
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The key will be making them think it was their idea.
Dan
Dan
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Great stuff, Mike. Looked like a fun camp out. I look forward to seeing backpack herp trip reports.
I had the privilege of meeting Dan's new addition today. Lots of new herpers coming into the world.
I had the privilege of meeting Dan's new addition today. Lots of new herpers coming into the world.
- MichaelCravens
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Justin,
I hope you're right, because much of the night he looks like this
Dave,
Thank you! I look forward to him getting big enough to get around on his own two feet, but until then, I don't mind toting him.
Dan,
We can do that.
Matt,
Thanks, it wont be long before get some herping in. I flipped a patchnose the other day but unfortunately didn't have the boy with me.
Michael Cravens
I hope you're right, because much of the night he looks like this
Dave,
Thank you! I look forward to him getting big enough to get around on his own two feet, but until then, I don't mind toting him.
Dan,
We can do that.
Matt,
Thanks, it wont be long before get some herping in. I flipped a patchnose the other day but unfortunately didn't have the boy with me.
Michael Cravens
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Congrats to you and your wife Michael! You have a beautiful family-God bless!!!
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Congrats!!!
We need to take him up to find another rosy this Spring!
We need to take him up to find another rosy this Spring!
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Get fielding this book: http://www.tower.com/i-am-little-alliga ... /100666758
It and camping and canoeing trips were what got me into herping as a toddler.My folks got mine at SCF SP.
It and camping and canoeing trips were what got me into herping as a toddler.My folks got mine at SCF SP.
- MichaelCravens
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MCHerper,
Thanks so much!
Scott,
Thanks, and I'll get one this year, a triv too! Please let me know if you get back this way this spring.
dery,
I just ordered it. Thank you very much for the recommendation.
Michael Cravens
Thanks so much!
Scott,
Thanks, and I'll get one this year, a triv too! Please let me know if you get back this way this spring.
dery,
I just ordered it. Thank you very much for the recommendation.
Michael Cravens