We are about six weeks into the great mushroom hunt of 09' and I tell you what...We have had one heck-of-a-good time this autumn. One of the highlights was escorting our dear friend Senior Seymour House to a hidden hillside nestled deep within the Oregon coastal mountain range. A top- secret gold mine of ripe chanterelles that peeked out of the damped undergrowth of broad sword ferns and jungle like flora. From there we traveled to the coast to hunt for the elussive King Bolete!
The Mumu's and the Kuku's searching the area near the Santiam river..........................
Aspen Boletus
Researching this specimen and finding it to be in the Shaggy Parasol family
We have many tools, books and references that aid in our research in identifying the fungal finds. 
Behold: our bounty of fantastical fungus...We had to buy a food dehydrator after this haul! Cathy spent many hour dedicated to the slicing and drying process of the darlings. That night we feasted on a fantastic pasta meal heaping high with fresh chanterelles and Boletus Edulis YUM!
Bon appetit!
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Hi kids, MomCat here, finally at the SLC Library with some time to catch up on your posted adventures. They closed our Millcreek Library so it has been a while. Wow--talk about mushrooms! I've never seen such a haul. So many different kinds, shapes, colors and I'm sure flavors. I love your pictures and information. What fun! Looks like you had a great time searching out the best of the crop,and all are enjoying the benefits of your labors. I'm so glad you two enjoy the same things. LOVE Is Wonderful!!!!!!!!!With my love always, MomCat
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