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^^^Thunderhorse "who was cactus kate anyway? , someone cool thats having their name ripped off?" Not entering into this discussion but isnt Cactus Kate a forum member from Tasmania, ?? that's a ways from America! & really its not my business. Maybe her name got ripped off??? At least she has cacti named after her now!

Thought this was interesting. Sure its in America but interesting to see it in an Australian biased news server! maybe of relevance to someone, somewhere.... http://www.smh.com.au/tv/parenting/stoned-kids-5000285.html

I know I'm not in the top 5 but pretty please mr bullit???;)

On a slightly off topic but nicotine related. I was a pretty heavy smoker a few years ago & must admit I love the effects of nicotine. Such an insidious substance.... I even partook in patch clinical trials. lasted very briefly....I got paid for it though so that was worth it.... So i tried nicotine gum But....... Although Im now addicted to nicotine gum. although I do have the occasional rollie thing....But dont feel like I need to smoke anything regularly... got to say in gums benefit - its heaps cheaper, my wife might kiss me once in a while! as i dont smell like an ashtray, I can chew it wherever, Still get the nicotine effects, & its minty. Dont have fingers that are kinda yellow, My teeth are cleaner etc etc ...& the major one my lungs are heaps cleaner!! Feel heaps better for it Must say its a way better health option if ya still love nicotine.... Non benefits - Im still addicted to nicotine.... Not sure how ill get rid of that one though.

I think heavy machinery should be involved next time,, the front end loader vs the forklift in a coin flipping comp. Ya got time to practice incog! Winner takes on the Manitou... but it wont flip coins!~

Lovely meeting ya's all & catching up! Thanks, Don't be strangers now! That was fun. Safe home ward journeys if ya ever get past the pile of nangs.... Now Sunday recovery consists of more fruits of the forest....

Depends which part of the Jamison you want? Furber, Golden Or Giant stairs will all take you that way. If your going up Solitary to say Chinamans cave etc i wouldnt rely on water being available up there. People shit in that creek system way to much BTW its frekin cold at night at the moment up here! Or are ya heading past Ruined Castle where that English backpacker supposedly got lost for 2 weeks?? There would be better, cleaner water out there. There is also a small camping cave that was set up a few years ago under Boars head. Water close by, ocx abseiling group might wander past.easy access to town, possible reception. The guy who set it up has since vanished. He used to carry a fuckin big knife! I guess it was to protect himself from the Panther or something equally as mysterious... Or Narrow neck? camping caves a plenty, some kinda set up from others who have done similiar to you. water is obtainable, great views, easy access to town etc. If ya want more detailed info Im happy to pass some onto you!! If I was you I would start lower down the mtns where its 6 degrees warmer & see if your gear is up to it.... Say Springwood area where its close to town etc

One of our ancient trees! Just wondering if any one else is growing? Any thoughts on medicinal action of the sap or bark? My guess is it would have similar resin structure to other pines so might be good for upper respiratory stuff, but can't find any studies done. I also found one or 2 very interesting bracket like fungi growing in them but have no idea what they are! Interested in people's thoughts on the wollemi. My plants I have had from cuttings a few years ago, in large pots & have set heaps of cones. Btw have a few seeds & pollen if any one is interested in trying to grow from seed or an environmental crossing.

http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2014-04-29/death-cap-mushroom-poisoning3a-fourth-case-declared/5419458 & another case! More info tomorrow supposedly. Not sure how to link it... What's with canberrians & mushrooms? Maybe myco identification needs to be a school topic, a prerequisite for housing in the ACT or just chop down all the oak trees;)

Going to make it at this point of time Prioritise! Be good to catch up!!

Just a heads up for you happy campers: That forest is about to come alive ;) Your timing should be spot on... I drove past today & picked a few Milk Saffrons & slippery Jacks. Millions of aminitas growing but the surprise was something growing close to the G Spot. (wherever that is??) that elusive spot we all spend so much time trying to find! No Idea how they came to be there.... Look a little wavy to me..... I left them alone but took a couple of photos.. The forest is full of people picking saffies etc & after speaking to a family they have picked about 6kg today... Pity to see how much rubbish they leave though... plastic gloves & cakes. Beautiful young pine mushrooms.... Some spots need a decent hit of colder weather but the forest is looking good.... Enjoy your camping ventures ;)

I'm keen, the forest should be alive by then! Incog I wasn't even sure what I meant when I posted that! Much better rain here in the Mtns than this time last year! ... Now it just needs to get cold....

How about get stuff Cheshire!! I'm keen, but early may is just that!! Better ya all out of the forest early may! It gives it time to do its thing ;)

Hey all Just wondering what peoples thoughts are on how much water to add to a spawn jar with wheat seed? Seed was soaked for 24 hrs then sterilised in a PC. I tried a few ways but one or 2 batches dried out too much after sterilising, adding cultures etc & one or 2 went a little soggy. got some gluggy grain & some dry grains yet some with the same water content are doing ok....

Kowmung river is a great spot if your planning in heading that way. Again good trout & clean water! Supposedly some of the best in NSW.

The Dilly ain't too bad, no mob reception though & potentially a whiles from town. Also a bit of farm chem run off. Lottsa carp though! You'd need milk for those fuckers if your going to eat them! As far as those kinda crops they were def out there! Some guys from school I went to found a massive one on a school wilderness bushwalk! You might come across a bunch of tents & sleeping bags that were left behind at that spot ;) mind that was 20yrs ago....

I'll help ya out mate! Got a few prints to spare. Mostly oysters& I can get one off the reishi that is still growing I think(?) She has been alive for a while now. Also can do you black woods ear fungus & maybe some others. Catch up soon

Mate, if u want blue Mtns advice pm me. People have been living under rock shelters near me for years! Close to town etc etc Do not drink the cox's river water or the grose river water! They are both full of nasty shite!! Heavy metal poisons in both. I can't find the reference at the moment but don't do it! It all ends up in Warragamba where Sydney gets their water from. I guess it's more diluted there! ;) Now the wollangambe or bungleborri are mighty nice rivers! Also kanangra area. Big trout out kanangra way & I mean big. But limited mobile reception!

It was nice meeting ya all today! Thanks for your hospitality & being who you are! Your an awesome group of people! I'm a bit shy around people the first time I meet them but hope to see you all again sometime, somewhere! If any of you are passing by the blue Mtns let me know! Enjoy!

Keen as mustard!

Any of you guys still up for this?

Keep me in tha loop! Must be a blue moon Cheshire!

Seeing as I'm working down here for a few weeks, (till about 20 of feb) hope you guys get a meet happening! Would be nice to meet some of ya all!

Where can I get fern seeds ;) Considering trying this!!!! Maybe they are in the leprechaun's man bag. ! I thought ferns produced by spores. & yep, def a mimosa ..... Seriously what is this persons intention? Who goes to so much trouble to post a you tube something like this? ( that is not directed to you green tea)Wish I had that much spare time...,

Shall send you a pm.