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Hiking... On My Knees
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Hiking... On My Knees |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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With native plants Stuck in my pants I scrambled down the ridge And raced to the fridge, Low crawling by knee, For rare vegetation to see, Made my throat go so dry For cold beer did I cry, Brewed from a wild native hop, (Local, if you please) To get me back to the top So I can crawl on my knees for my native plants, they always do please. This is a flashback memory of my hiking trips with the California Native Plant Society, Channel Islands Chapter. I miss those knee hikes! |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
They do sound interesting, Kacy!  God bless America, my home sweet home. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Midnitesun, What, are you a glutton for punishment?  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks for reading, Elizabeth! Yes, hiking with the "natives" is fun, and interesting. A very different approach to hiking than the Sierra club hikes, which sometimes felt like a race for the summit, where many hikers stepped on all those precious little rare native plants in their hurried quest for the magnificent view at the top of the ridge. |
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peaches73533 Senior Member
since 2001-11-04
Posts 981OK, USA |
Sounds interesting. Peaches |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Definatly need a cooler at the bottom of the mountain with some cold brew...as a reward...James |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
ROTFLMAO, Larry. I guess so. But I was a member of CNPS, and edited the newsletter for a year (The Matilija Copy). We would hike the hills, the coast, the riverbeds and the vallies searching for rare, often endangered plants. Along the way we would enjoy the whole of nature, the flora and the fauna, and the company of other sentient beings. Yes, I am a glutton for this kind of punishment. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Peaches, yes it is fun and educational, and spiritually invigorating. James, it's true, most everyone had a water bottle. Once I foolishly carried a bota bag of wine instead of water. It didn't last too long, and I was so thirsty by the time the hike was over! Not to mention a little dizzy from all that nature.  |
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Carol Lina Member
since 2001-11-18
Posts 94USA |
This is great, I just returned from North Caroina and I can so relate to a much needed vacation! Carolina |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Carolina, nice to meet you! Wherever you live, take time to hike around and enjoy the native vegetation. It's kind of a mini-vacation. |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Sounds like fun!! All writing comes |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
nothing like "getting back to nature" eh Midnitesun??  great job here. . . ------------------------------------------------------ To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Lone Wolf, it is fun. Wanna go hiking? Sven, yes sir, it's back to nature time....and cheers to the natural brews. |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
I'd love to! All writing comes |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Lone Wolf, you can howl around here anytime. Yes, I love to hike, just don't have too many chances anymore, and my knees are shot! But I'm still game for more...just make sure you bring a cold beer. |
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