Beware: Nature

The other day Cody comes downstairs. Wearing his hiking backpack. You know. Just in case.

I've seen this backpack more than a hundred times before, but I notice for the first time that the buckle on the top chest strap isn't just Safety Orange, but weirdly shaped, too. Note it in the file photo below from last year's camping adventure:

So I say, "Cody, what's up with the orange buckle on your backpack?"

To which he replies by smiling, lifting it to his lips, and blowing. Turns out it's a whistle. Who knew.

Cody then says, "This way, if any nature gets too close I just"--here he blows sharply on the whistle--"and get back nature!"

Goulet.