“U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
5d · The audacity of this orchid is off the charts.
The pink lady’s slipper (Cypripedium acaule) is quite something. This showy orchid is found across much of the eastern half of the United States and typically blooms between May and July.
Here’s the best part about pink lady’s slipper – they kidnap bees! Ok, it’s more of a bee-nap. Various bee species are the main pollinator of this orchid. The bee is lured in by the bright color of the flower. Ooooo, the bee must think. There must be some delicious nectar inside. WRONG! There is a small opening at the front of the flower petal. Once inside, the bee is trapped, and it can’t go back out. And the worst is, there’s no sweet nectar reward. It’s the ultimate catfish!
There’s only one way out for the trapped bee, and that’s to go through a small opening at the top of the flower. This is a tight squeeze for the bee and as it exits, it rubs up against the pollen of the flower. After it makes its escape from the catfish orchid, it will fly off covered in its pollen and be lured in again by another pink lady’s slipper to help pollinate the next generation.”
I know her eyes were closed but Judith’s smile is real!
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They will know! Three South alumni and I took the shot with a Polaroid.
Air/liquid cooled. That is what threw me! I am never too old to learn. I wonder if there is still time for me to become a certified mechanic! I learned a few things along the way. Don’t pretend you know the answer to something even if it hurts.
“Main Specs
- Engine: 1254 cc Air/liquid-cooled 4-stroke flat twin engine. BMW R GSA 1250
- Power: 136 HP.
- Torque: 105 lbs-ft.
- Wet Weight: 549 lbs (249 kg)
- Seat Height: 33.5 in (850 mm) **Other options available.”
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- Are BMW motorcycles liquid cooled?
- From 2013 (R1200GS), some BMW bikes have water-cooled heads, but (like the oilheads), the new engines still use air-cooling for the cylinders. Approximately 34% of the cooling is attributed to the water-cooling which is concentrated in the highest heat-generating areas such as around the exhaust-valve seats, etc.”
At one point the adventure bikes were oil cooled.
“https://www.advrider.com/f/threads/oil-cooled-vs-water-cooled.1271214/“
Judith, I got the price all wrong.
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20240916
Long Family Farm, LLC’s Post
Long Family Farm, LLC
After many long hours of thought, we are announcing this will be * our final pre-order.
* When we started making soap, over 27 years ago, our goal was * to make a really good soap at a reasonable
* price. Olive Oil has more than doubled in cost. Cocoa butter has * almost tripled. Lip balm tube prices
* have tripled. Many hours have been spent trying to find lotion * containers that…have tripled. Many hours have been spent trying to find lotion * containers that will keep our cost reasonable.
* Lastly, the essential oil company that we have used the entire * time we were in business has closed.
* We are offering a larger variety this time. This will allow you to * purchase fall, winter and spring scents. Our
* soaps keep their scent well for 6 full months to a year. They will * start to diminish over time. We have personally used soap that is * over 4 years old. The scent is almost gone, except for at the * middle, but the soap is still great.
* We hope this will give you time to find a new soapmaker.
* If you choose not to order this time around, we understand.
* THANK YOU DOESN’T SEEM TO BE ENOUGH. Most of our * customers have become friends along the way.
* The truth is… you, who have remained loyal customers over all * these year ARE Long Family Farm, LLC.
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Completely understand my friend.
You guys are absolutely the best! I will miss ordering soap from you, but hope we can stay in touch and even see each other on occasion when reunions are scheduled. Enjoy your well deserved retirement!!
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Thank you for all the years of spearmint soap. Be well and at peace.
Understand completely. Your soaps will be missed, but I know I will still see you from time to time.
I’m so sorry it’s come to this. You’ve had a great run. 
Heather Bossi Hampton yes ma’am, I did. I loved all those years of soapmaking. I will still make soap for myself as store bought cleaning products and I parted ways many years ago. I know you understand.