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  4. Posted

    Im currently reading Richard Spruce "Notes of a botanist on the Amazon and the Andes".

    I bought the books ages ago knowing that most of the maps had been removed. Anyway i was wondering if anyone else here either, has a copy of these books (its in 2 volumes), or has access to complete copies.

    if you do, i would love copies of the maps. Not only do they show where spruce has been, but also contain interesting bits of info about the geography/landscape.

    I did find pdf's online and who-ever scanned them didnt fold out the maps, so not much help.

    Anway, it would be really appreciated if someone could help me out.

    BTW links to the pdf's:

    volume 1 : http://www.archive.org/details/notesabotanisto01sprugoog

    volume 2: http://www.archive.org/details/notesabotanisto00sprugoog

    Thanks in advance.

    Cheers, Obtuse.

  5. Posted

    I personally am of the opinion that its spin, and someone is just using it as a very successful marketing name. People love the exotic!

    I wouldnt have thought Tasmania would have the right climate, but having said that there are parts of Tas that given just the right circumstances it might happen. They certainly wouldn't have been native, but perhaps someone here let some spores go, and had some mild success and did in fact develop a strain that could survive a Tassie summer.

    do a search on this site, and the shroomery, as there are a couple of posts about it.

    Cheers, Obtuse.

  9. Posted · Edited by obtuse

    wow.

    That IS a really good setup. and definitely worth it.

    I'd be very tempted to buy it, but im interstate and im sure my partner wouldn't be impressed with any more stuff cluttering our house.

    but if it does get split up i call dibs on the ‘Eurolab’ 5L Ultrasonic humidifier.

    If your in melbourne and want to get into this great hobby, you should buy this. its a great kit.

    cheers, Obtuse.

  12. Posted

    Happy birthday Torsten,

    All the best. have a great day. whether you have a nice quiet day, or lots of friends around, Enjoy. :lol:

    And Thanks for everything you do for the community, its highly appreciated.

    Cheers, Obtuse

  14. Posted · Edited by obtuse

    no, i hadnt quite looked at it quite like that lol, - well not with the stars as pins anyway.

    but stamets in "mycelium running" brings up how the universe seems to have organised itself in a similar fashion as to mycelium.

    as has the internet, etc. it seems to be an archetypal thing.

  15. Posted · Edited by obtuse

    I remember reading somewhere about using a mix of wood chips and bran.

    I cant remember where, but i think it was along the lines of 60/40 woodchips/bran, pc'd of course.

    i would recommend your friend experiment.

  16. Posted

    subaeruginosa prefers native substrates like eucalyptus mulch but its also a huge fan of pinus radiata needles and pine bark.

    Not surprised about euc mulch, pretty well a given ime.

    But im surprised about the pinus radiata needles and pine bark, as i've never found subs anywhere near pine trees.

    There's a good experiment there for the curious to try out.

    Here's a question. How about wattle bark or foliage? I have a lot of silver wattles in my region, and again i've never found them near these trees.

    Cheers.

  18. Posted · Edited by obtuse

    I'm repeating whats allready been said but: yes.

    once mycelium has fully colonised a substrate, or in this case a cake, it can be manipulated quite easily, as the risk of contaminants is a lot less than in earleir stages of colonisation.

    so you can cut it in half, or break it up as ace has mentioned, its up to you.

    cheers.

    (lol. beat me to it Genesis. thanks for posting that info.)

  19. Posted

    Ok problem sorted.

    i will revert the website back to the .com as the primary address later tonight.

    Thanks to all those who helped document the quick fixes while i was busy sorting out where the problems were.

    all back to normal.

    Cheers, Obtuse.

    BTW, Tantra im looking forward to catching up with you again, and this time hopefully have a proper chat with you. I was a bit overwhelmed last time, being my first ega and all.

    And yes hoping a good percentage of both SAB and AE'ers are gonna be there too. But hey we're all tarred with the same brush arent we :rolleyes:

  20. Posted

    hey all,

    Pretty well as above, so i wont repeat what has been said.

    but yeah temporary dns issues.

    i have fixed up the silly .com to .org issue so that you dont need to do the cut and pasting.

    And yes if there are ever any temp issues in future there is the backup forum to let you know what is going on.

    apologies for any problems this has caused anybody.

    cheers, Obtuse.

  21. Posted

    hey Hunab,

    What is the preferred wood of Azures and Subs

    I cant tell you much about azures, but from what ive seen of subs, they seem to like eucalypt sticks, bark and leaves a lot (so by virtue of that fact also sawdust or chips). I've noticed they also like blackberry branches, bracken stems and tea-tree branches, so id say they would happily take to a lot of things. I guess whatever is available to them given the opportunity.

    In urban, semi-urban areas as ace said they turn up in all sorts of woodchips.

    They seem to be very adaptive so keep your eyes open. they turn up in the oddest places ;)

    cheers, Obtuse.

  23. Posted · Edited by obtuse

    I'm in Southern Tasmania and a big problem here is the pre-dominance of cloud which blocks the view a lot of the time.

    While they are there sometimes, you dont get the really good ones very often. 20 odd years ago i saw an amazing one, really bright psychedelic vivid colours that went on for hours. I remember my parents really enjoyed it :wink:

    I havent seen one in a couple of years now. my dads calls me now and then to let me one is there, but im not in the best location being close to a town, and cloud is usually a problem.

    when i was a kid i lived really far southern Tasmania where there were no lights and we got to see a few good ones there. but yeah, nothing like the polar ones.

    cheers, Ob.

  24. Posted

    bush doofs are amazing. :wub:

    i've been going to the odd one here or there for some 13 years and they are just the best experience. so layed back and chilled out, they just seem so much more communal, and organic.

    I dont like the idea of going to indoor events anymore.

    i think once you get in there and get into the outdoor doof vibe you cant go back.

    Having said that, you do get a few dodgy ones, where the vibe isnt there. over the last couple of years i have noticed an increase in alcohol usage and i personally find that a bit unpleasant, especially when there are heaps of people sitting around consuming it.

    and sometimes they can be too loud. just cause your in the bush doesnt mean you have the crank the sound system.

    but if its all well organised, and good vibes, they can be mind blowing events.

    nothing like watching the sun rise over the trees, and blissing out to wicked tunes. :P

    yeah!!!

    cheers, Ob. B)

  25. Posted

    Hey Amulte,

    wow, amazing times for you my friend.

    All the best to mum and bub. It is a truly amazing thing to be a part of. life changing to say the least.

    If we dont see you online for a bit we'll know why... lack of sleep being one big reason. :lol:

    all the best to you all,

    cheers, Obtuse.

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