[T0MAT01]

You're sure of a big suprise!

Call me a wimp, but the truth is I didn't fancy getting close enough to move the twig out the way!

[ush flynn]

yeah i hear they are pretty aggressive and pack a nasty bite. your lucky they didnt seem to notice you

[PeaJay]

especially as there seem to be at least two in shot...
A pack of them could really ruin your day!!!

[tontoshorse]

Amanita muscaria?

highly dangerous I believe.

[bodoman]

Originally Posted by T0MAT01

You're sure of a big suprise!

Call me a wimp, but the truth is I didn't fancy getting close enough to move the twig out the way!

i am glad you twigged that it did not leaf mush room for error

[Liquid101]

Originally Posted by bodoman

i am glad you twigged that it did not leaf mush room for error

Dear oh dear, you can tell it's Friday

[T0MAT01]

If truth be told, I thought red Toadstools with white spots only existed in cartoons.

[Kaoshan]

They are Fly Agaric (or Amanita Muscaria as tontohorse says) mushrooms and pretty common at this time of year. Mildly toxic and cause hallucinations

[Zone]

Great in a stir fry though

[Bristol Pete]

Originally Posted by T0MAT01

If truth be told, I thought red Toadstools with white spots only existed in cartoons.

nope, super mario world has them

[T0MAT01]

How could I forget?!!

[tontoshorse]

Originally Posted by Zone

Great in a stir fry though

From "Rogers Mushrooms":
The common name Fly Agaric comes from the practice of breaking the cap into platefuls of milk, used since medieval times to stupefy flies. It is a strong hallucinogen and intoxicant and was used as such by the Lapps. In such cases the cap is dried and swallowed without chewing. The symptoms begin twenty minutes to two hours after ingestion. The central nervous system is affected and the muscles of the intoxicated person start to pull and twitch convulsively, followed by dizzines and a death-like sleep. During this stage the mushrooms are often vomited but nevertheless the drunkenness and stupor continue. While in this state of stupor, the person experiences vivid visions and on waking is usually filled with elation and is physically very active. This is due to the nerves being highly stimulated, the slightest effort of will producing exaggerated physical effects, e.g. the intoxicated person will make a gigantic leap to clear the smallest obstacle.

It also descibes how it is literally passed through the body and used again for a different effect.
Blimey, why get bottles of broon from the offy!

[craigizmo2k2]

Originally Posted by tontoshorse

From "Rogers Mushrooms":
The common name Fly Agaric comes from the practice of breaking the cap into platefuls of milk, used since medieval times to stupefy flies. It is a strong hallucinogen and intoxicant and was used as such by the Lapps. In such cases the cap is dried and swallowed without chewing. The symptoms begin twenty minutes to two hours after ingestion. The central nervous system is affected and the muscles of the intoxicated person start to pull and twitch convulsively, followed by dizzines and a death-like sleep. During this stage the mushrooms are often vomited but nevertheless the drunkenness and stupor continue. While in this state of stupor, the person experiences vivid visions and on waking is usually filled with elation and is physically very active. This is due to the nerves being highly stimulated, the slightest effort of will producing exaggerated physical effects, e.g. the intoxicated person will make a gigantic leap to clear the smallest obstacle.

It also descibes how it is literally passed through the body and used again for a different effect.
Blimey, why get bottles of broon from the offy!

Now I can justify going in the woods with my camera.