tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2662118368553266438.post2233771561197223146..comments2024-03-22T20:11:44.673-04:00Comments on Saratoga woods and waterways: Bright Spots on a Dark DayJacqueline Donnellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13390548854179921303noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2662118368553266438.post-25092122519982258432011-11-23T21:57:00.526-05:002011-11-23T21:57:00.526-05:00I'm glad you have that happy memory, hikeagia...I'm glad you have that happy memory, hikeagiant. I did not have that great a relationship with my dad, but his enthusiasm for nature was one of the few joys we shared. Regarding the lichens, there are a number that have red tops, and one of those is called British Soldiers. But I always think of British soldiers as having red COATS, not HATs. I'm glad that at least one lichen has a common name, since most don't. There's another red-tipped one called LIpstick Powderhorn. Isn't that a great name?<br /><br />Raining Iguanas, we share a love for that park. What a treasure, with so many trails and waterbodies and habitats to enjoy. I hope we meet on the trails some day. Why don't we arrange to?Jacqueline Donnellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13390548854179921303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2662118368553266438.post-3065596958928211442011-11-18T20:04:34.138-05:002011-11-18T20:04:34.138-05:00Thank you for being a steward of this great trail....Thank you for being a steward of this great trail. As a local resident and lover of this park I appreciate your commitment.Raining Iguanashttp://rainingiguanas.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2662118368553266438.post-38811156552567362322011-11-18T06:40:12.006-05:002011-11-18T06:40:12.006-05:00I don't have a lot of fond memories of growing...I don't have a lot of fond memories of growing up, but one that is special is of my dad taking me out into the woods and identifying plants - hepatica was one of those, and I always smile when I find some.<br /><br />The little red tops on the lichen - I've been told these are called 'british soldiers' (Cladonia cristatella) - they too make me smile.<br /><br />Thanks, as always, for the lovely hike.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com