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[DJR]

Hi all

Back from the Tn Thanksgiving vacation. Was enjoyable but as usual too fast! And the trip back is always hell!

Only orchid seen was Goodyera pubescens as anticipated. No Tipularia, looked all over the hill at the farm where I had seen a large colony before and nothing.

Found many wild ginger in leaf in the park everything else seemed to be ready for a long winters nap! We did see 7 bears in Cades Cove more than I have seen in the Smokeys at one time. One mother had 4 cubs!

Thanks for the tips guys and as soon as I can take good photos I will post them. I have a new Sony pocket camera that is not as good as my old digital. Still learning how to use it. Oh to have about a grand for a good digital SLR!

Don