Poles

[Son_of_Caveman]

While I'm a firm believer in using poles these days, I find the prices a nuisance. To combat this retail bloodletting I've been using just the snow baskets attached to a nice, straight piece of Devil's Club. Not only is it inexpensive (read free) and strong, but it also gives me a nice, non-slip grip.

 

 

...one other note; there's a high concentration of alcohol in Devil's Club. If pressed, one may make an incision and party down.

 

[DPS]

The latin name for Devil's Club is perhaps the most appropriate in all of the plant kindom:

Applopanix horridum

[mattp]

Oplopanax horridum gets a bad rap. Closely related to ginseng (which is in the panax genus), it was considered one of if not the most powerful healing herb by Northwest natives.

[Son_of_Caveman]

quote:

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Originally posted by mattp:

Oplopanax horridum gets a bad rap. Closely related to ginseng (which is in the panax genus), it was considered one of if not the most powerful healing herb by Northwest natives.

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...quite true, weedwacker. The proper dosage for using Devil’s Club for ferrets is 5 drops, twice a day, 12 hours apart. Add it to a 50:50 mixture of A/D and water, slightly warmed. Most ferrets dive right in, and look for more. You hear that, Cpt.??

 

 

[ 05-01-2002, 10:53 AM: Message edited by: Son of Caveman ]

[Charlie]

Ray has been known to handle a pole, or two while in the "back" country!

[ScottP]

quote:

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Originally posted by mattp:

Oplopanax horridum gets a bad rap. Closely related to ginseng (which is in the panax genus), it was considered one of if not the most powerful healing herb by Northwest natives.

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It also has stimulant and nervous system sedative properties. It is said to improve concentration and endurance.

 

"Just put a pinch between the cheek and gum..."

[lI1|1!]

does anyone know where a can get a "save the devil's club" bumper sticker?

[Cpt.Caveman]

I am one with Devil's Club. I think I have made that clear in the past