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Only the Brave

The post in the SAB facebook group has a few more people interested in such an event. How far would people be interested in going as far as distance from Perth metro area and (if required) a small payment for a campsite? 1 hour? 2 hours? 4 hours? 1 hour: Avon Valley National Park (has a few different campgrounds of various sizes, including an old gravel runway which we might be able to use) - $8/pp per night, $13 per vehicle Perhaps even an old doof site down Brookton Hwy or up near Sawyers Valley - free 2 hours: Dwellingup area (suggested in the facebook group) - Stringers - $8pp per night - Tony's Bend - $8pp per night 4 hours: Pemberton area (also suggested in the facebook group) - Warren - $8pp per night Other: Private land owned by a member is another possibility There are other campgrounds which could be added but they are ones which get VERY busy come spring and require advanced booking

Would anyone be interested in a camping weekend? After seeing a recent post about a similar event in the east, sounds like something we could do here in the wild west. There is a long weekend coming up in September, the weather should be nicer when it rolls around A weekend in the bush with a focus on sharing of knowledge and plant materials etc Thoughts/suggestions welcome!

Don't have any stories but I'd love to get a piece privately if possible? Looks like a great specimen

Spotted this on a battle hardened Acacia acuminata within our plantation. Firm to touch

And the winners are @tonic @AchumaMatata I'll PM you now. Cheers

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A SAB member says he'll send back a heap of seeds as a thanks for sending him seeds. Guess I'll do another tobacco seed giveaway

Changed end date to Monday 28th so it's a full week for people to get entries in I do hope everyone entering CAN graft. I am not just giving away seeds for the sake of them to be wasted. If you can't graft and want some seeds to grow and learn with, I will get you some tricho seed for the purpose. PM me if that's the case (offer only extends to entrants here) and I'll kindly ask you to retract your entry. Continue on

Got any TBMC?

Thanks for that generous offer! Changed it. 45 fresh seed is heaps I think. No doubt will do more seed giveaway from this mother in the future

Plenty of dreamers around https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/south-perth/plants/trichocereus-macrogonus-x-t-bridgesii/1184143183

Did you just assume its gender?

Bridgesii OP Dawsons Bridgesii OP Secret Garden OP

Got home late last night and went for a walk around the yard with a torch. Next door have a passionfruit (pictured) running across the fence line, with heaps of fruit on my side. Spotted this lil guy

Rosei 1 x Scop Tersch x Tersch Rosei 1 x Rosei 2 Rosei 2 x Rosei 1 A few I did as learning grafts to work out what does and doesn't work. Got a little TBM segment grafted and now fattened up. Spring can't come fast enough

Had a few messages lately asking about getting into shooting as a sport and to eventually get into hunting animals later on with the mindset "from paddock to plate" (and as a secondary you are helping dispatch introduced/feral species!) All state laws are different but for PTA you need a genuine reason. Here in Western Australia we are only allowed to shoot on private land with permission from the landowner or manager (if a pastoral station). NSW and VIC offer public land hunting in state forests after applying to relevant authorities. Duck can be hunted in season after passing your WIT test (VIC only I think?) Check your state laws. A few tips for new shooters 1) SAFETY. TAKE A FIREARM SAFETY COURSE. Plenty of cowboys around unfortunately. 2) PPE. Good PPE goes a long way! A good pair of ear muffs or ear plugs. I use custom molds but somewhat pricey. Some people I've met wear safety/sport glasses such as Pilla Sport (brand), again, these are quite expensive but a range of lens colours helps with contrasts etc. Dressing appropriately is another to mention, especially when at the range. Hot brass landing on bare skin is not pleasant. 3) For first time shooters, start out on a small caliber such as a .22 / .22LR. Starting on a bigger caliber can cause unwanted flinching. Bad habits are hard to correct. 4) PRACTICE. PRACTICE. PRACTICE. All animals deserve to be dispatched quickly and humanely with correct shot placement of the suitable caliber Plenty more I could have mentioned, but these are the most important in my eyes. Safety and discipline. Discipline and safety. The biggest issue people have is gaining access to properties. You may know someone who is willing to let you on. Joining SSAA and using their ranges is a good way to network with members. They have a farmer assist program although I've never used it. The main thing I tell people is to go door knocking out in the bush. Get dressed nicely and offer assistance to farmers ie fencing, welding. If you have a trade or are good with your hands etc. I do fencing for a few farmers. They are busy people and always have something to do. You'll get a lot of people say no but leave your contact details anyway as you might get a call back. Filling your freezer with real free range organic meat is amazing. Don't let people tell you otherwise! Will try answer questions if people have them

We brain tan our hides. A lot of work but a far superior end product. Better than using the kits you can buy. Learnt from an old gentleman years back. Want to learn how to make some arrow heads. I love steel broadheads but always wanted to try stone. One day.. I'm surprised the arse hasn't fallen out of the kangaroo meat industry. The price processors are paying to shooters (primary producers) is getting lower all the time. A lot of shooters have hung up their guns and moved on to other careers.

Is it an actual clone Is it already listed Should I change it to Scopulicoloid? Nice robust comment and comments in this thread.

Camping/hiking/hunting and prospecting. Always wanted to learn how to knapping stone and flint though... one day

Bunnings is good for snags. That's about it

These look healthy... https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Button-cactus-clump-large/273187483873?hash=item3f9b3e30e1:g:XgYAAOSwx4ZakfbG

Abrus precatorius Acacia dilatata (suspected?) Acacia longifolia (suspected?) Alectryon oleifolius Castanospermum australe Dactyloctenium radulans Dendrocnide moroides Duboisia hopwoodii Eremophila maculata Eucalyptus cladocalyx Eucalyptus viminalis Euphorbia boophtona Euphorbia clutioides Euphorbia drummondii Euphorbia terracina Excoecaria agallocha Gastrolobium spp (Approx 112 species) Glischrocaryon aureum (suspected?) Goodia lotifolia (suspected?) Gyrostemon ramulosus Indigofera australis Lotus australis Macrozamia riedlei Poranthera microphylla (suspected?) Ptilotus polystachyus (suspected?) Schoenus asperocarpus Trema tomentosa Xylomelum angustifolium Work in progess. Taking suggestions Eventually I'll sort by mechanism of action or Genus/species. Will cite sources eventually also

I hope you can read my writing on the labels. If not, send a photo and I'll translate for you On that note, what would people say about a Spring meet, Sunday 23rd Sept? The Monday is a public holiday. Hopefully the weather is nice. Perhaps @Mapacho can make this one Wondering what I can giveaway at this one..

Can do. Sorry I haven't sent seeds yet guys, been busy:( Will try get them out this week Apologies!