FungiJohn

Morning John
Looking forward to Longshaw this Sunday. A slight problem, in that Jenny is organising a BBQ in the afternoon, but I'm sure she will understand if I am a little late. I will let you know later regarding travel arrangements.
Les

Hi John
Pleased I am not yet back at work, or I would have been there too.
Sunday is still OK with me.
Had a look at the Stones this morning, and don't recommend visiting there just yet. Still too much ground cover. It will also take some getting used to the dark again. LOL
Clumber is fine with me, as it has such a variety of habitat that we should find something of interest, even if its only butterflies!
I would imagine that Sherwood / Budby is still rather dry. But if you have anything else in mind, I'm fine with that. It will be great just to get out again.

Still no car, so can I suggest you pick me up at 'The Little Mester' at 9.30am. (earlier if you want).
Drive past the cricket club car park, up the hill for about one mile, the pub is on your left.

See you Sunday.
Les

Hi John
Sorry I missed you on Sunday, it would have been nice to have another trip to the Stones.
I have been trying out the camera on Anston old pit tip, now a fledgling nature reserve. Yesterday, I pushed the ISO up to 1600, without any ill effects, to get 1/160 sec at f22.
It's a heavy camera to carry slung around the neck, I certainly knew about it after a couple of hours. I don't fancy having the flash on it just yet.
Still maintaining at least 5 miles a day, but I think I'm slowing down. The old legs are feeling it.
I noticed Coprinus plicatilis in the local park this morning. First time anything has shown on there for quite a while.
Have you had any news on your Clumber Bolete?
Margaret has her operation next Monday, so that's going to limit my activities for quite a while. We will have to see how things go, and get a new routine sorted out.
Meanwhile, keep me informed of any trips to the Stones.
Les

Hi John
Yes, especially the Pluteus chrysophaeus, as the Stones always produces nice specimen.
The Weeping Widow - Lacrymaria lacrymabunda is new to me, very nice shot, too.
I'm still waiting for the chance of a shot of the Procelain Fungus, so keep me informed when it appears. I'll try and get Dave to bring me out for a shot.
On checking last years images, I had the peziza with the ice blue outer, on the 14th June last year.
The Wasp nest was very interesting, pitty you could not get a shot of the wasp, too.
Keep them coming.
Les

Hi John.
I thought you had been quiet.
Week 2 training going well. I'm doing a total of about 5 miles each day, now.
Had a walk down Stones yesterday, with Jenny & Dave. Some nice P. squamosus and P. durus at side of main path. We didn't venture off the path, as I'm only doing gentle inclines. The ground cover in the lower Stones is prolific, with Ransoms everywhere. Not a good time for forays, I'm afraid. We may take a look on the higher path this evening; see what Orchids are about.
I still have not managed to un-install the Adobe files, they just hang, so have not yet run the clean-up programme. However, I've now got all my RAW photos in LR2; but not all with IDs LOL.
If you do decide on a Stones visit, let me know, and I'll get down there some how. It should be in my walking range by next week end (week 3).
Les

Hi John
It's like being back in training. Keep putting in the miles to rebuild the stamina; improve on previous times to see how the fitness is coming along. However, the cold weather makes it more difficult. Otherwise, I can see improvements every day, and its still only week one!

I am expecting to see a few more sp on WAB after this week's rain.
I liked your bog beacon at Longshaw. Have you got the Porcelain fungus in Clumber, yet?

It's giving me the chance to get some of the backlog of photos onto Lightroom, but the big push has been to get a load of my books, unread for many years, up into the loft, to create some space in the computer room.

Keep me updated with your forays.
Les

A fine day foraying in the rain it was indeed, John. Who could wish for more.

The picture of Jesse is even better than the one of Patch. LOL

The sensor cleaning worked beautifully. I must get a kit for myself, as its bound to happen again with the number of times I use the tubes.
Thanks for the pics and the sensor cleaner, not to mention the advice which gave me the confidence to do it.
Les

I've sent you an email, John.
I have this one at home if further checks can sort out which sp. it is. Should I dry it or pop it in fridge?
Philips says M. vulgaris is associated with Pine, but this was under Ash. But I certainly wouldn't question your wisdom. LOL
Les
Les

I had not heard of the fire. They say it was near the site of another fire of two years ago.
As the trees were 14 year old pines, then I suppose it is better than mature B-L woodland being destroyed.
Its a place I've never set foot in.

As T. furfuracea grows on woody debris, then it must have been a v small piece, as we didn't see any signs.
Are you putting it up, or shall I?
Les

Superb!!!
Great detail from your little camera. She now sits on the wall at the side of my desk at work, and is watching me intently. LOL
Thats now 9 dog pictures that adorn my office wall.

Had a couple of hours researching in the stones yesterday PM. Some gilled mushrooms appearing as singletons, and a v dry.
Have left them in the hope that this rain might revuvenate them.
Still not managed to find the anemone cup in the stones.
Did manage to find Toothwort - Lathraea squamaria. This is a parasitic plant on the roots of trees.
Found a nice group of newly emerging plants, so will try for a pic this Friday or Staurday.
Les