Lookie what I saw on the way to town:
Isn't that stunning? All Halloweenie and autumnish? It's on a tree trunk behind EmBee's mailbox condo down by the creek. I have blogged previously about it, but that was way back in 2013, and on my supersecret blog. So I think I can get away with a not-quite rerun without the angry mobs waving pitchforks and flaming torches. But that would be pretty, too, right around dusk.
Today was overcast, so the colors kind of pop. The old photo taken on an old phone (perhaps the future toilet phone, or perhaps the Genius hand-me-down before that one) was not as colorful. It was, however, later in the evening, and later in the year. Maybe fall came early this year. Maybe not. I think the temperature hit 90 yesterday.
This fungus supposedly tastes like CHICKEN! Doesn't everything? It's called Sulphur Shelf Fungus, or the Chicken Mushroom.
You are welcome to bring two slices of bread and make a sandwich. Or I can sell the bread to you if you take the Shackytown tour before the leaves are off the trees.
Disclaimer: Not responsible for deaths or debilitating disease that may or may not be caused from eating a sandwich made with this fungus.
Mushrooms can be beautiful but deadly. I hope Puppy Jack leaves these alone.
ReplyDeleteHe doesn't go down by the mailboxes. Unless Hick drives the Gator there, which he seldom does.
DeleteIt's deadly? I might be interested in getting some shipped to me.
ReplyDeleteSaving some wear and tear on the wood chipper?
DeleteIn Jersey we are taught that unless a mushroom is in Italian food it will kill you.
ReplyDeleteGood thing your noodle bugs were in ITALIAN food!
DeleteThat is so pretty Val - I wonder if it's the same fungus I photographed on SD's Dad's woodpile last year, it looks very similar.
ReplyDeleteCould be. I saw a single one growing on a tree stump halfway to town today.
DeleteWho doesn't like chicken? I used some fungus very similar to that to make a tree in my fairy garden. I painted it with green spray paint with touches of orange. I half expected it to disintegrate when I hit it with the spray paint, but it is still standing strong.
ReplyDeleteWho DOESN'T like chicken? Not our neighbors' dogs, that's for sure! We are down to 9. From a flock of 30. On the other hand, there are enough feathers in the yard to make a couple of pillows.
DeleteChicken, yes; poison mushrooms, NO!!
ReplyDeleteYa take a bite, ya take your chances!
DeleteHick said he saw it, and was trying to decide whether, if he broke it off, it would stay that bright and firm. I guess he was going to put it in the rock garden with his hollow logs, or down in his creekside cabin for ambience.
I really think Hick is the kindred spirit of Kathy, don't you? If anything ever happens to me, I think I should tell him to look her up. Taking care of HeWho AND Hick couldn't be all that much trouble for her!