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05-27-2009, 12:05 AM
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Any tips on carrying a LOT of water, like, five or six gallons? Don't want to spend a fortune on cantenes, those bladder type leather bags, and gallon jugs seems a little too awkward. I was thinking two liter soda bottles. Do they sell multiple gallon "zip lock" bags?
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Well if your planning to be out there all day I would get a camel back with a 100 oz. bladder with drink tube, like mountain bikers use. hands free and you can freeze the entire bladder. If you want more water Platypus has a 3 liter one.
Check out this site camp mor I get from them alot.
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/...0226_200368397
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05-27-2009, 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Justin Parkkonen
Any tips on carrying a LOT of water, like, five or six gallons? Don't want to spend a fortune on cantenes, those bladder type leather bags, and gallon jugs seems a little too awkward. I was thinking two liter soda bottles. Do they sell multiple gallon "zip lock" bags?
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Well if your planning to be out there all day I would get a camel back with a 100 oz. bladder with drink tube, like mountain bikers use. hands free and you can freeze the entire bladder. If you want more water Platypus has a 3 liter one.
Check out this site camp mor I get from them alot.
Campmor: Hydration Systems
NOT SURE WHY IT DOUBLE POSTED
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05-27-2009, 10:40 AM
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Roots are good
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I do triathlon and Mike had me gettin' tired! But the excitement could keep you going I am sure.
Do you have any wild Calypso orchids near you in Michigan?
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Justin, no Calypso near me, but further North up by the big bridge there are lots. Nearby we have Pink and Yellow Slippers as well as the giant Showy Ladyslipper. We also have several spp of Lady-tresses, Grass Pink, etc.
I had blood pressure medication issues when out with Dave in April. That has since been resolved and another trip would be easier, but I am not in any kind of physical shape to do what you guys do every day or week. Please keep posting as I can now relate to what you go through to get such fine images.
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I don't do most Dendros or large, "floofy orchids". For me it's minis (like Angraecoides), Masdies, Paphs, and others that crept in somewhere along the line. See my orchid list for complete collection (usually not current.)
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05-27-2009, 02:40 PM
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Seeing that Vanilla vine in the fist pic is just amazing. I only recently realised that Vanillia is an Orchid and then I saw a very small one growing at the botanical gardens. That one in your pick is stunning.
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05-28-2009, 11:30 PM
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I just got back a few hours ago from FAKAHATCHEE and guess what THE LITTLE JEWEL OF FAKAHATCHEE enjoy its may 28th 11:30 p.m
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05-28-2009, 11:34 PM
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IT was a beautiful trip I went with an old friend B.K.A----as swamper we located about 20 new GHOST you got that number right 20 OH dave B.K.A---as the hiker yes 100 is good but 200 is better im near 170 ghost at this time not bad since april 15th,2008
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05-28-2009, 11:37 PM
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Justin if you want that orchid in bloom it should be blooming ???? maybe 10---to----15 days more if someone doesnt steel it,,,,careful you guys saw cameras everywhere-----song...It always feel like somebody's watching you...hahahahahahahahahah
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05-28-2009, 11:41 PM
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Rosie heres a vanilla in bloom just shot this pic a few weeks ago??????????????
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05-28-2009, 11:45 PM
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Good night Orchid Board members its time to go night night 
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05-28-2009, 11:45 PM
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 You are Fakahatchee Mike the real Ghost Hunter!! I'm going on Saturday, is it still dry?
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