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I hear you Amz, I'm gutted too. A forum camp is special enough but Toby's 40th at Horus' farm is set to be a real magical night. Hope everyone has an awesome time. Happy birthday Tobs wish I could share it with you, & nice work hosting it Horus ya glorious bastard

Really spew'n I can't be in your company. All year (since the start of this thread) I had been looking forward to seeing yous. I know there will be other opertunities, and I look forward to those. May the sun be present , may the stars shine bright , may the fire keep yous warm and may your spirits be lifted . Have a great weekend guys. Happy Birthday for Saturday Toby. I am sure the crew will show you a good time.

nothing earth shattering about a pic of a pc flower, except maybe one that blooms Dec 1 in the northern hemisphere in early winter? 4 more and a LJ flower coming soon lol

Beautiful ariocarpus Myeloblast and Milo more flowers

Great for the heads up Amazonian, I didn't realize we could make it more special with old mates 40th. I know you and Mooky will be there in spirit. So Im heading up soon and will be off the grid. Hillbilly and Sally have directions, any spontaneous latecomers (that we know) can PM them for a copy. We are in in the Wollombi/ Laguna region of the lower Hunter Valley. Looks like Sat will be a hot one, bring eskys and ice if you need that. Cant think of anything thats needed, maybe one of Sallys crew grab a cake. Once again, I would love to hear some of your tunes Toby...bluetooth? Just found out we are having Change visit, thats great. See you there x

Big thanks to mysubtleascention They only took 5 days to pop

More thanks to mysubtleascension. Great dude to trade with!

I love you Fancy Pants.

Hi guys, happy to announce I was able to source some Tulhuayacensis seeds. I´ll let you know when I have it...the seeds are really fresh and viable.

Although from observation aya has the similar sickening effect as alcohol, they are very different, vibrationally. Aya is a medicine, it travels around the body, dislodging cellular memory (bad energy) it makes you purge to eliminate that junk. Ive observed that people with upper Chakra stuff(issues) will vomit, cleansing the heart ,and throat. People with deep buried sacral stuff will diarrhea. People will have a real sense of what it is that is coming out, aya feels like a cleanser, It never feels like a toxin. People who have cleared all their stuff,can drink regularly, indeed hold space and facilitate,and rarely purge anymore. The answer to your question Change is in the pudding. Aya is like swimming in the ocean, you can describe it, analyze it, discuss it,look at it in movies and pictures. But nothing can come close to actually being in the ocean. Something experienced with your entire sensory system and mind. You just need to drink more medicine,form a relationship with that plant portal, and it will answer all your questions. Guaranteed ! Hopefully we can discuss this in detail around my campfire soon

I am grateful for alchemica's super generous giveaway. Thanks man :-)

West coast mate. Down the bottom.

Hello Corroboree - family. I am new here, but I wanted to say hello, and introduce myself. I go by Kizatzhaddarak, Or some people call me Miss-K. I am an active member in Shroomery's ethnobotanical garden, there. Since I grow a number of kinds of Trichocereus, and have Huaschas and others. Some of the people on that Site, Said I should come here. They told me that there are people working on trying to bring color through Hybridization, to some of the Tall columnear species. This is a subject that is very dear to me. I have T. Pachanoi, T. brigesii, T. Werdermanianus, huascha, skottburgii, and others.. and I grow them from seed. I am also quite fond of Australian plants in general, especially Bush-Tucker species and Melaleucas. I have a few kinds of Eucalyptus I am growing my my greenhouse, along with some acacias. I have always Loved Australia, and had the opportunity to be an exchange student to (Oz'), in 1993. Anyway, I look forward to joining this discussion area as well as others. I just wished to Join here As I want to be part of the people working wo bring colored flowers to to the (BIG) Trichos. Thank you for allowing me to be here.. . M-K.

Sheesh Wert that don't sound too good man. If it becomes a problem maybe talk to the doctor bout it, there's a number of different types of ssri's, some try a few kinds before finding the right one. Taking it first thing in the morning with a good feed I have found is best for me, by 9 am it has kicked in fully and I feel truely positive. Waking up with a keenness for the day is wonderful, there is no up and down anymore, just a steady flow. Reckon I did some serious serotonin messing up with all the things I've taken over the years. The only time I have astral travelled was when I was strait for 3 months when I was 21. I remember this so vividly. Makes me think being strait is actually the real high, if this is the case I'm happy to be wasted strait.

Beginning of December now and we are still clean and happy and fully intend to keep it this way. Life is so much nicer not being addled with the need for illicit substances. The antidepressant I am on is helping me immensely. This medication I suddenly stopped a while back which contributed to the madness I experienced, am taking one sleeping pill each night also as getting to sleep is very difficult without cones. I used to have many, many cones each day. Very wise words from those that have offered and continue to give their support. Thank you, these offerings have helped me immensely. I've never had so many friends in all my life. I was into yoga a bit before, don't know what kind though, a dvd it is. For me working on the farm doing physical work is a cure all, slogging it out in the garden, climbing 45 degree hills to check the fences and things like this have reinvigorated my zest for life. The sun is a beutiful star, so warming and honest. Government shrinks are government shrinks. I will continue on the antidepressant until I feel I no longer need it, atm the benefits outweigh any side effect, I just can't stop it suddenly and must ween off them slowly when ready. If I gotta take it for the rest of my life then so be it. Insanity is so dark and cold, so alien, so un me. Sleeping pill - the same, soon I cut down to half a pill, then a quarter, then none. Dreaming freaks me out, havnt remembered dreams in so long, they are so vivid now, some are downright scary. I dunno if your description is entirely accurate Subaeruginosin. We all have our own opinions and you are certainly entitled to yours. If I took the piss out of you for being mentally ill then I am sorry, we have different recollections of what transpired I'm sure. I recall pushing you to far, this I regret now as I feel now having sympathy tword someone who is obviously needing it is a wiser way to respond than taking the piss. At times having lots of plants can be a liability. Jellyfish and jackals coming outa the woodwork having a go in the guise of their own self righteousness or insecurities is human nature. We all have faults, we all break at times, it's how we put our selves back together and get back up and carry on that counts. Crying is good, admitting faults and self repair is the way forward. I am not one to sugar coat shit either, this won't change. Pull me out and I'll rip into whoever does, this is my conditioning, base impulse. Very difficult to deny, I've embraced it for many years, hating the haters is how I have survived the hurt and terror. Adding a dash of care, consideration and empathy though is a nicer way to approach things, embedding a YouTube clip is now my solution instead of telling people to get fucked, a song will do it for me. Not perfect, though it's a start. The sun is out, the dark clouds are gone, the hunt for cactus continues. The relentless pursuit of betternes, a freedom not experienced for many years, fresh, free, alive.

koont zoo monster drums are calling deep in the forest of your unrest

http://herbalistics.com.au/product/acacia-concurrens-black-wattle-seed/ "concurrens belongs to a section of the Acacia genus which has members well known for their chemistry, including A. obtusifolia, A. phlebophylla and A. maidenii. M. Bock lists this species as giving a +++ alkaloid test from bark."

Though I read this thread and cringe a bit, not at the replies - at the op, I thought it best that I should reply. And reply as candid as possible, some of what's below may be considered self incriminating, though I've nothing to hide. THANK YOU for the supportive and considerate replies. Logging in and reading the encouraging responses kinda lifted my spirits and galvanised my resolve during some very dark days. The Corroboree really is a very unique and special forum of which their is no match. THANK YOU. It's 6 weeks now since I last drugged. Having spent the last 2 weeks of October as a shivering, sweating, bed ridden mess who could only eat mushed veggies and drink rehydration fluids, experiencing the pain of withdrawal like I never had before, I'm very glad to write I am now 'illicit' drug free. By smoking I meant cannabis, not tobacco, I stopped smoking tobacco 4 years ago after being a pack a day then a pouch every week smoker for close on 20 years, though I've been known to have the very rare ciggy since stopping smoking, this was one of the hardest things I have done. After trying many times to stop I ended up going to the docs who prescribed Champix. This is a drug that defiantly helped me stop, also it can be very dangerous and has been known to really fuck some people up. I detected early on whilst taking this drug that it was changing me in ways so I halved the dose and only took half a pill a day instead of the prescribed dosage. This being the case I had a 'double' supply and took the Champix for a year instead of the 6 month limit. I feel now that this has altered me in a way, wether beneficial or not the side affects have been worth it to kick the tobacco habit. After being a full time cannabis smoker for 20 something years I can honestly say having stopped for 6 weeks now is wonderful. The clarity of thought and dealing with my issues instead of masking them with lung full of numbing smoke has been the magnificent. I have issues with anxiety and used cannabis to quell and mask these issues, self medicating seemed beneficial when it was really harming me, having stopped now I can see this in a way I havnt been able to before. Along with cannabis I have been a binger on many other substances over a 20ish year period, at times dependant on certain things and have reduced my life down to a suitcase many a time. After numerous low paid jobs and quite a few years on and off the doll in my mid 20's I woke up and got a tertiary education and cleaned myself up enough to have a career and full time job, still I would go on binges and waste myself on the weekends with a host of drugs and substances, searching for something that was there all the time, I just had to see it. Drug addiction is not a disease. Drug addiction is a state of mind, the brain trains itself to accept and enjoy the grow or the chase, the drugging and the self loathing, these repeated patterns are enforced by the brain as it would much rather be releasing dopamine and other cushy chems than dealing with reality. Synapses are reinforced by drug taking and after a while the brain has trained itself to not draw any pleasure from what was once considered normal and pleasurable, it relies only on what it has been taught and if one is drugging all the time this becomes normal to the brain. To this end there becomes no alternative for the drug addicted person, the only thing that matters is getting wasted and ensuring there is enough drugs to get wasted again and again and again. My drug journey started out as a spiritual quest, searching for the answers as I felt disenfranchised and alienated. I know now their is no solace in drug taking, I know now that it is harmful and habit forming, that my brain needs retraining so it enjoys reality and not a dream world that's addled with substance abuse. This is me, I am not casting aspersions on others who choose to seek and search, we are all on our own quest, how we each individually deal with this is our own choice untill our brains decide for us. Food is a wonderful, gardening is awesome, sunshine and health is what it's all about. Functioning normally and not relying on a quick fix. Dealing with issues as they come along and not letting them all add up in a surmountable heap that cannot be faced. Relationship, love and harmony. Ridding oneself of old baggage, moving on and being happy, a genuine happy, not a false bliss that wares off leaving nothing but the feeling of wanting more. The ability to recognise the pain, the anguish and the hurt. All essential mechanisms that are being addressed instead of denied. I still have a few issues to deal with. And are approaching these in a mature and sober way. Time and energy, levelness and clarity are all aiding me in the repairing of myself and those around me that I have 'harmed' during my downward spiral. I've no qualms in acknowledging that I have been mentally ill. Now I am on a government subsidised mental health plan, this I have instigated myself as I recognise the need to address the issues and causes of why my brain and I chose to do the the things we have. This is not easy, I'm very lucky to have support of friends and a loving partner that are helping me through this time. I havnt stopped taking drugs for them or you, I am doing this for myself as I aknowledge the harm that continued drugging has done to others and myself. Mental illness is in my family, be it genetic or environmental it is there, I denied this and treated it like its not going to happen to me, but it did wether self inflicted or wether it was predestined it has happened and having to accept this is not an easy thing to do. Acceptance is the first step to healing, followed by enabling oneself to carry the load and deal with the issues and ups and downs of living today whilst also considering the past and most importantly the future. For me drugs are not the answer, they were the problem. 6 weeks is early days yet, there's a long road ahead, thankfully the road ends and a new beginning awaits, I can see the sun at the end and that where I'm headed, to a glorious sun drenched garden that's warm with all the good things and not cold with addiction. Once again wonderfull Corroboree I love you dearly and am here for you as you have been here for me, clean, strong and dedicated.

Yes Yeti101 - there are many "mugworts" and each can have different affect that depend on where and how it was grown and harvested and aged - its power to command Yang-Qi. The principle is Ai Ye and if it is too strong it will overburden the stomach and upset balance for the Princes must have their entourage so as not to be too bold and demanding. Lord Gan Cao (liquorice) would have most suited to moderate the burden you describe - too much Yin! One agent to one cause is very western - in Tao there must be balance between them all - the greater the repressive force the greater the resistance. How often does the western doctor prescribe one drug to have to consequentially prescribe others to counteract its side effects? Traditionally we think of one Lord, one herald, one army, one restorer and one preventative - no herb is used as a "one off". May you abound in health and thank you for your kind regards to our Clan. Blessings! XiongKi Wang.

My A. coahuilense has been interesting - in 2011 it started to pup, unusually, from the growing point - the pups had spines, which this species doesn´t usually. The pups now completely obscure the original stem.

A. caput-medusae started from seed about 3 years ago - recently flowered. One of the few flowering plants on its own roots.

kohyo nudum and kohyo nudum variegata kikko nudum variegata flowered today myrio hakuun hybrid variegata and asterias V-type

These are some very nice trichocereus seedlings i got from Ferret. am unsure who's seed, as there are TPM's and TPQC's, i presume they are Nitrogen seed. - please is if you may know let me know Julls x Pach TPM N1 x TPQC TPM x Pach Psycho0 x TPM KK919 x TPM TPQC x TPM TPM x SS02 (SS02 x Pach) x TPM TPM x (SS02 x Pach)

That was mine, and unfortunately it died. I tried grafting it, and I should have just left it. Here's one of it's siblings. Here are some other variegates and stuff that I started from seed. A lot of them were pure white seedlings. This one is pretty weird. It pups from every areole. Non-grafted because I wanted to see if it keeps this characteristics on it's own roots.

Just warming up for the year... Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year SABers! Micro