Happy Birthday, Mountain Man!

Finally back from a most fur-raising and death-defying alpine expedition. However, no injuries were sustained, due to the Spirit of Mountain Man that was everpresent in the Rockies. During the trip, a sculpture was chewed from a log as an MM birthday tribute:




As you can see in this close-up, the beard was made from black mold blooms; it will continue to sprout & grow, like a chia pet:



Unfortunately, the airplane security fascists would not allow it on board; in fact, they became very hostile and initiated an extensive and delightful cavity search (the oxy stash was discovered in this manner). There didn't seem like any other choice but to install the MM effigy at the top of Toast Mountain.

A big toast to you, MM, on your b-day! and another... and another... a tower of toasts. Yum.