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WIW: Mushroom hunting (ETA: Our finds)

amiable

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Taking a group of friends on a mushroom hunt this afternoon. The weather is perfect for it, so I hope we find some

Full pants and full shoes are in order. I'll likely slap on a long-sleeved jacket too - just in case there's shrooms and poison ivy growing together....

I definitely don't think this outfit is very special. The shirt is short. I'm really not pleased with my summer shirt options - I think I'll be needing to shop or sew

And here's some pics of our expedition, and finds.

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Joy

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Oh, we used to hunt morel mushrooms. Fun but watch out for ticks too. You may want a hat as they like to fall out of bushes and trees.

Thistle

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I am intrigued by this mushroom hunting! I have heard of it, but I never knew anyone who did it! Sounds like a lot of "dangers" to avoid, but morel mushrooms are sooooo tasty!!

You look perfect for your activity!

amiable

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Good suggestion on the hat Joy - I'll add one!

There's not really more dangers than any other sort of a forest-y nature walk Hoping we find some tasty morels!

Anonymous

I wish we lived near a place where morels grow! I haven't seen many edible mushrooms around here.

Makrame

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Oh, cool! And a nice outfit for the task! Good luck!

We haven't done any morel collecting - only late summer mushrooms like king boletes and chanterelles. But I have an oyster mushroom kit in my kitchen right now (should have some mushrooms in a week or so) and DH is growing shiitake on the log in the backyard (we have already collected about 2-3 lbs this spring).

amiable

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Cool Makrame! I haven't tried growing mushrooms - Morels can be easy to find around here when the weather suites them.

rachylou

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It's too bad the shirt is short because I really like it. It looks like a nice soft, fine cotton and the colours suit you well. You look very fresh-faced

Btw, you got good looking kids. Weren't you going to make them some lederhosen? ;>

amiable

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Not until I teach them to sing Do, a Deer, Rachy!

I'll probably keep the shirt, even being short, and just watch for a replacement.

rachylou

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Haha! I like it.

Really is a pretty shirt.

amiable

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Back now - only one tick (and it came out easily), and LOTS of mushrooms. It was great fun!

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Marley

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Perfect outfit for mushroom hunting - and I agree with Rachy - keep the shirt until you can find a longer replacement. It looks nice on you - and totally works for the activity! Love the pics of all the kiddies! What a great experience for them - something the big-city kids would never get a chance to do!

rachylou

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Too much fun! Look at those mushrooms!

catgirl

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Oooh, mushrooms! Have you ever read the book "The Debt To Pleasure"?

Anonymous

Oh yum. I just bought some mushrooms yesterday and you've got me wanting to fix them for dinner! Good haul.

This looks like a great outfit for 'shrooming. What a fun-looking bunch of kids, I'll get they had a blast!

Sara L.

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Mushroom hunting sounds fun. Definitely no chance of that in the desert I live in. Your outfit looks perfect for a hike in the woods. I like the top and it looks perfect for the summer. Too bad it's too short. I hope you find some good replacements.

amiable

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Mushroom hunting was fun, and the kids did have a blast. My hubby may take them again tomorrow

Una - I've never read it - I'll look for it in our library though - thanks for the recommendation!

Jaime

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Love mushrooms! You look like a wonderful and fearless leader of the band of adorable mushroom hunters!

annagybe

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Wow! Last time I went morel mushroom hunting we only got a handful and we lost our muffler.

Karie

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I never heard of mushroom hunting, but it looks like fun! Your outfit is perfect for the occasion.

amiable

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Yes, and thanks! It was a good haul. Around here, this many of these mushrooms would likely sell for around $100. Of course, we'll eat them, not sell them. Even the kids - who are very vocal about their hate of mushrooms - said "Wow, I never knew mushrooms could be this good!" tonight at supper.

Beth Ann

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My Grandpa used to go mushroom huntin' --- and squirrel huntin', and rabbit, turtle, deer.....well, you get the idea.

I always like the morels dredged and fried. And, incidentally, I think you're dressed perfectly for the expedition!

Isabel

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How utterly fantastic ! First I love the fact that you posted a mushroom hunting outfit. That is so cool ! Second, I just love it even more that you did a semi-tuck on the outfit.

MsMary

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I love your hair! And I have some similar boots that I just love!

LOVE the photos of the mushroom haul! The second photo in your second post just SLAYS me!!