The Mighty Fakahatchee - Page 4 - Orchid Board

mikeurquia · #31 05-31-2009, 09:50 PM

im glad you went and had a good time

quietmorning · #32 05-31-2009, 10:57 PM

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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?

First, thank you so much for posting the pics above, they are beautiful. I've been searching all over the place for pics of orchids in their natural habitat - I can't thank you enough!!

I like the wide-angle too!

Second - my son had one of these: http://www.militarysupplyhouse.com/a...riesus2.htmand he used it often, it lasted forever, and it was great for long treks.

Hope this helps!

mikeurquia · #33 06-04-2009, 07:35 AM

just came back from a trip to fakahatchee with swamper last week i saw a ghost finally in bloom and yesterday look at this a ghost that most likely will break the parks record of 3 flowers at one time this one has 2 blooming right now but has 3 more coming any day now might? be 5 at once thanks JESUS,JEHOVA

RosieC · #34 06-04-2009, 08:15 AM

Wow, great pic of the ghost flowers. Really really wonderful to see

Justin Parkkonen · #35 06-04-2009, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeurquia

just came back from a trip to fakahatchee with swamper last week i saw a ghost finally in bloom and yesterday look at this a ghost that most likely will break the parks record of 3 flowers at one time this one has 2 blooming right now but has 3 more coming any day now might? be 5 at once thanks JESUS,JEHOVA

Man Mike, good shots! Are you going to be out there Saturday? I will be there all day. I will have to find out if Dave will be there too.

flhiker · #36 06-04-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Justin Parkkonen

Man Mike, good shots! Are you going to be out there Saturday? I will be there all day. I will have to find out if Dave will be there too.

Hey Justin, I'm going to be doing a 7 mile thru hike from loop road to US 41 on Saturday.

That's one spectacular find Mike.

Justin Parkkonen · #37 06-04-2009, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by flhiker

Hey Justin, I'm going to be doing a 7 mile thru hike from loop road to US 41 on Saturday.

That's one spectacular fine Mike.

Dave,

Wow, that is going to be awesome. Looking for anything in particular?

flhiker · #38 06-04-2009, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Justin Parkkonen

Dave,

Wow, that is going to be awesome. Looking for anything in particular?

We have a couple area's we want to check out. But mostly just hiking the trail.

saugstern · #39 06-06-2009, 06:46 PM

Hello Justin !
Very beautyful Photos !!!
also the Vanilla orchid !
Im very interested to know, how smells the Flower of the Vanilla phaeantha Orchid. Have it a scent or is it odorless ?

THANK YOU !
Safet

flhiker · #40 06-06-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by saugstern

Hello Justin !
Very beautyful Photos !!!
also the Vanilla orchid !
Im very interested to know, how smells the Flower of the Vanilla phaeantha Orchid. Have it a scent or is it odorless ?

THANK YOU !
Safet

Hi Safet, I can tell you that they do not have a pleasant scent. I would best describe it as a dirty sock smell

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