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  1. June 15th, 2009, 12:52 PM #11
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    Great pics. Definitely on my "Must Do Someday" list.
    Not crazy about the whole reptilian aspect of it but it looks like such a unique ecosystem!
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    Thanks for the posts, Margo!! I love seeing Fakahatchee. I would love to see it in person some day too.

    I always enjoy posts like this one because I get to see where everyone lives in the world. Thanks!!

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  3. June 15th, 2009, 01:38 PM #13
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    The best experience will be if you all plan a trip together (let's say next spring?!) and then we all go together!!! That will be a real fun!!!
    I was thinking of visiting another one soon- the Big Cypress National Preserve, but after the "big guy" I don't think my husband will take me there any time soon...LOL
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    I live not far from there; wow, has it been hot and steamy lately. I think I will visit sometime next winter! Keep hearing about the thousands of non-native pythons that have been released into those areas--gives me pause.
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    Quote Originally Posted by margo View Post
    Darren, make sure if you come down here to tell me so we can go together!
    Okay thanks Margo!
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    Heat didn't bothered too much (I do better when is hot, but I can't stand the cold) I was just way to excited to think about the heat.
    Wow...I will take the cold any day of the week over heat. Heat makes me grouchy, unmotivated, and tired. I always feel invigorated during the cooler months.

    Very nice trip though...glad you had a good time and shared it with us.

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    hi margo,
    i enjoyed your pix, especially the animals!
    any idea about those terete grass-like plant growing on the tree? the pix after the vulture.
    we have something similar here, trying to figure it out.

    cheers
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    Sorry, Ron, I have no clue! I just liked it... If someone else can help identifying it, it will be great!
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    it is nice going to the wild once in a while , very nice photos margo , thanks for the nice tirp !
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    Thanks for the pics and tale, Margo! we hope to visit Fakahatchee soon. Did you take a tour or just drive thru? I love the hair on the palms; don't know what it's called but its just cool.
    PS the park rangers say if the gater is sunning he's already eaten and is probably not interested in you - unless you are near a lady's nest. It's the ones in the water you should look out for - they are hunting.
    'nuff said bout gators.
    If you get the chance go to Corkscrew Sancutary. Lots of cool stuff!!!

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