I had this walking stick carved for Mr Lake. It's so beautiful. I had to share

[LakeArenal]

[TexasBushwhacker]

1. Very nice!

[multigraincracker]

2. One of a kind and priceless.

Very nice.

[niyad]

3. Amazing. Did you make it?

[LakeArenal]

4. No a local woodcarver. It's so.... Perfect for walks in the jungle.

[Nevilledog]

5. Love it!

[LakeArenal]

7. I am so excited. I feel like I made it myself.

Which is an impossibility.

[Nevilledog]

8. I understand. I'm not allowed to use knives either.

[Unwind Your Mind]

27. Have you seen the ad for the $40 mini chain saw?

I squealed with delight, my husband said no way, you’re not allowed

He’s probably right

[Nevilledog]

32. Fuck no. I have nice hands and fingers I'd like to keep.

[LakeArenal]

35. "Nice hands, nails and fingernails"

As per Rod Stewart: 🎶”I bet you’re a mean ole jezabel.”🎶

[Phoenix61]

6. That is gorgeous! I love when art and function come together. nt

[Diamond_Dog]

9. That's just beautiful!

Is that an actual snake that lives in your area? Your artist friend made a beautiful piece.

[LakeArenal]

10. I just sent a pic. I think he painted it like that.

[RussellCattle]

11. We recently compared notes on kids and town squares in Costa Rica, so I'll do it again.....

.....as I admire your amazing walking stick. Another great memory of the country is the snakes that we saw outside of Manual Antonio, walking in the forest, looking up for the monkeys and down for the bright yellow, tiny poisonous vipers. Mr. Lake must happy with his gift.

[LakeArenal]

13. We had a big boa wrapped around our gate.

And two Fler de Lance by the house which are the most venomous. But we are in awe of them more than frightened.

[COL Mustard]

15. Where the hell do you live??

I think I would move, and last week!

[LakeArenal]

18. We are legal residents of Costa Rica from Wisconsin

We have a million dollar view of a lake on one side and a rainforest across the street.

We wouldn’t leave here for any reason. We love it.

Yes, it is not for everyone.

[soldierant]

21. The Fers de Lance (or whateer the plural is)

would scare the bejaysus out of me. Not just the strength of the venom, but I understad they are easily startled and easily angered and can jump.

[LakeArenal]

23. All true. That's why a walking stick in the jungle is very useful.

[calimary]

12. Ooooooooooooooooh! Gorgeous!!!

[COL Mustard]

14. Snakes. Why did it have to be snakes???

eom

[txwhitedove]

29. I got mine in New Orleans: Wood with a brass alligator handle. Is that better?

I love it, and reminds me of wonderful family vacation.

[LakeArenal]

31. Just the tactile feel of it is cool. It's gorgeous even if it never "walks".

[Fla Dem]

16. It is amazing!

[LakeArenal]

19. 🤗

[Kablooie]

17. He can also use it to drive away birds from his garden!

[whistler162]

20. His JFK cane?

Asp not what you can do for your country

[LakeArenal]

24. Hisssssss....

[Joinfortmill]

22. 👍

[Wounded Bear]

25. So, I assume he is not ophidiophobic...

(confession, I had to look that up )

[LakeArenal]

26. No he is not. I didn't look it up but he definitely isn't "one of them"!!! 😳

[Unwind Your Mind]

28. That is gorgeous

What a special gift. Does it have a secret sword inside?

[LakeArenal]

30. Just 47 years of marriage. That's all.

We always say 47 years….42 happy ones.

[petronius]

33. Oh, wow! I expected to be impressed, but that is several steps beyond what

I was expecting! Very impressive gift (and artistry)...

[LakeArenal]

34. Same here. I thought it was going to be a snake head in a stick