TheExplorer

Some good tunes in there mate. I really like the acid tunes you have going on. You still live in the Hawkesbury?

I've been to the killing fields in Cambodia and it is a very sobering experience. While walking around I felt something under my my feet, and on closer inspection I realised that I was actually walking on rags and human bones. Before going I had heard similar stories, but had stupidly thought that these stories couldn't possibly be true. This, combined with the beautiful and caring nature of the Cambodian people, makes you really think about the value of life. Perhaps the most depressing thought, however, is that this sort of behaviour still goes on today.

There is definitely one that I know of. I'll let him announce himself if he wishes to do so.

Yep, he didn't have a permit. But that is what Santiago is talking about. Why can't someone set up a stall anywhere and sell food?

That's only for 200 tickets as well. Then another 200 at $145 and then unlimited amounts at $165. I don't mind paying those sorts of prices if I know there will be good artists there, but that isn't the case.

Possibly. But I still have to plan for all the other events before that .

I too am a fan of the old micro business. I've set up a few and eventually abandoned them in order to have more free time (as they were always a secondary source of income). I always went in with the same attitude you do and I always at least broke-even. I've always wanted to set up a food-based micro business as I love food and I love cooking. Yet, as with your experience, there is always too much red tape to get through. The only reasonable avenues I have found are through markets or events (like festivals or doofs). However, these are usually too few and far between as to warrant investing my time, money and effort; as the numbers are never guaranteed and on a bad day you may not even cover the money you spent on petrol to get there. Basically, I have always wanted to setup somewhere with a guaranteed high traffic flow and not have to spend the first half of my day trying to recuperate my costs just for being there. At this stage it becomes more of a small business, rather than a micro business, as you have to invest more resources and therefore become committed to the cause. Your story actually reminds me of a guy I met (who I was actually looking to purchase a mobile cart from) who had set up his own little micro business years ago. Basically he bought a tuk-tuk, registered it (which would probably be impossible these days), threw a BBQ on the back, and then waited outside major sporting stadiums for punters who wanted to complement their bellies full of beer with a nice sausage sandwich. He was making a lot of money and decided to expand by purchasing more tuk-tuks and then getting others (friends who wanted to make some cash and such) to run them around to different hotspots. Eventually Sydney Council caught wind of his little venture and shut him down. After travelling through Asia recently I was amazed at the free-market competition which exists in their streets. As a result there are more options, better prices, a great vibe in the streets and arguably better food (as it is their pride and joy and often their only source of income). As you said, it all comes down to money and bureaucracy. We aren't truly free.

Yeah, they differ a lot. I'm not surprised that there were so many different listed species previously (i.e. Psilocybe eucalypta, Psilocybe australiana, Psilocybe tasmaniana). The biggest difference is usually noticed between different environments/substrates. Those found in Pinus Radiata plantations or long grass usually have long stems, while those found in woodchips usually have fatter stems and tend to be shorter. There are also many variations in the caps: I have found some which are distinctly umbonate and others which are smooth across the top; some which are almost pouch-like (like the NZ relatives) and others which are completely flat; and some which are a pale gold and others that are a rich golden brown (without taking age into account). However, microscopically they are all the same :shrug:. Also, the same can be said for a lot of mushrooms. I have found Psilocybe Cubensis with gold caps, yellowish-pale caps and purple caps. In terms of shape, I have found them to be conical, flat, pointy and umbonate. I have have also found Panaeolus cyanescens with goldish caps, almost white caps, yellowish-pale caps and brownish caps. The stems of this species can also (IME) be reddish, translucent, brownish or white. All of them differ alot, you just have to look for the key indicators. p.s. OP, where did you get that sig. from? It's .

firty? Is that $30 or $50?

No worries mate.

I wouldn't take it more than weekly. I think it would lose its magic if you did it more often. Man, what I would do for some decent MDMA , it's been way too long.

I would just stick to the basics mate. Apply fresh woodchips to the patch (so the mycellium is both protected during the warmer months and has a new medium to grow on) and water during the warmer months. If it isn't well protected from the sun I would also put extra debris over the new woodchips. You should also take a little bit and start growing another patch . Oh and I've been told that woodlovers prefer older sunbleached woodchips as opposed to fresh ones .

I asked someone about these (as I have been interested in finding a Super Kabuto myself) and I was told to get in contact with Terry & Gary Tierney. Apparently they grow a lot of Astrophytum hybrids including Super Kabuto. Location is Brisbane and e-mail is [email protected] .

Damn, nice prices. Shame you aren't in Sydney.

Hah, I was there only yesterday. I thought the Lophs were reasonably priced and they had a few nice little specimens. I was going to buy one for $30 as well but thought I would go back when I needed a few other things. I hope you didn't buy the one I wanted Marcel! haha. The columnar cactus on the other hand is way overpriced.

PMd.

I went to Hamiltons this afternoon and they had one available on the shelf for $80. It was larger than the ones that have been on ebay as well at ~30cm across the bottom. The lady there was also potting up another one when I was there, so they may have more available.

There were a few before this one as well: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Trichocereus-peruvianus-rare-new-crested-form-cactus-/260808383271 - Went for $76 + Postage. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Trichocereus-peruvianus-crest-NICE-CREST-RARE-/220803730398 - Went for $37.95 + Postage Different sellers as well.

EDIT: Just saw the other thread on this one.

Cool. I'll bump it up to $85.

When does this auction finish? 17th?

@ Marcel - I thought Dragon Dreaming might be up your alley. It's a bit of a mix of everything, but the focus is more on arts and lifestyle. @ Tripsis - Sucks you didn't enjoy the tunes. There has been a bit of a prog-psy movement recently so maybe that was the cause. I can understand though, sometimes you just want to stomp dust . I'm the same. Maybe a S-A doof meetup is in order?

Wow, nice pictures.

Do you know anyone who has studied A.floribunda?

So much knowledge on this board, it really excites me. Yep, first one looks like Jacaranda. They are beautiful trees when they flower. If anyone wants one, I have heaps. Free + postage. Second one looks like Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha). The third one, I'm not so sure. I'm not so good good with Acacia.