September 20, 2008: Socotra

xoxoxoBruce · 09-20-2008, 01:42 AM

Socotra Island, is where Dr Seuss spent his vacations, I think.

It's loaded with strange flora & fauna, a third of which are found nowhere else. A birder's paradise with 140 different species of birds; 10 of which are unique to the island. The Socotra warbler, sunbird, starling, bunting, sparrow, Socotra Cormorants and cisticola are among the birds found here.

I just know there's something evil living in those mountains.

btw, there's also 40,000 people living in this UNESCO, World Natural Heritage Site.

Scriveyn · 09-20-2008, 06:08 AM

Nucular aircraft carriers in the Middle East - 'at's what's causin' it.

And if you think that's scary, you should see their dolphins :p

Elspode · 09-20-2008, 10:08 AM

Yeah...they're sharks.

birdclaw · 09-20-2008, 11:30 AM

Other than the nice pic with the mountains in the background it looks like pretty unforgiving territory. And that one tree doesn't look like a cucumber at all.

tombstone · 09-20-2008, 12:19 PM

Any Anne McCaffrey fans out there? The Dragon's Blood Tree is the closest tree I've seen to Pern's "Sky Broom" trees. I'm thinking of the cover of "The Renegades of Pern". But they were a lot taller--sort of like our Sequoias.

Lurker · 09-20-2008, 01:11 PM

Looks like a Boojum!
http://www.boojums.org/

Trilby · 09-20-2008, 04:33 PM

Man, that's some wrecked shit there. I LOVE it!

Now I want a desert rose tree (bush? hedge?) in my yard.

skysidhe · 09-20-2008, 06:33 PM

I know I've seen those names on bottles of perfume.

Dragons blood is a really nice scent btw.

Tree Fae · 09-20-2008, 07:34 PM

The first one looks almost like a overgrown mushroom, they are all very neat. I would love to see them.

spudcon · 09-20-2008, 07:53 PM

I'll bet we could get some great 2x4s from that cucumber tree. And the base of the desert rose would probably keep a fireplace burning all night.

narcuul · 09-20-2008, 08:43 PM

Oh..

There's yet one more to add to my list of places to see before I'm too senile to appreciate it..

So much to see. So.. not still making even a decent living.

onetrack · 09-21-2008, 09:55 AM

I love those mushroom-shaped trees. They look just like the scenery in my last LSD trip. If I'd only known of this place before, I could've saved thousands on drug purchases .....

biorogue · 09-23-2008, 02:57 PM

those trees are cool

wolf · 09-24-2008, 12:47 AM

Is that island technically downwind of Bikini Atoll? That could expain a lot.

ZenGum · 09-24-2008, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spudcon

I'll bet we could get some great 2x4s from that cucumber tree. And the base of the desert rose would probably keep a fireplace burning all night.

I know you're stirring, but ... C'm'ere!!!!

09-20-2008, 01:42 AM	#1
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	September 20, 2008: Socotra Socotra Island, is where Dr Seuss spent his vacations, I think. It's loaded with strange flora & fauna, a third of which are found nowhere else. A birder's paradise with 140 different species of birds; 10 of which are unique to the island. The Socotra warbler, sunbird, starling, bunting, sparrow, Socotra Cormorants and cisticola are among the birds found here. I just know there's something evil living in those mountains. btw, there's also 40,000 people living in this UNESCO, World Natural Heritage Site. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

09-20-2008, 10:08 AM	#3
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Yeah...they're sharks. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

09-20-2008, 01:11 PM	#6
Lurker Recruit or Something Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 4	The cucumber tree Looks like a Boojum! http://www.boojums.org/

09-20-2008, 04:33 PM	#7
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Man, that's some wrecked shit there. I LOVE it! Now I want a desert rose tree (bush? hedge?) in my yard. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

09-20-2008, 07:34 PM	#9
Tree Fae Major Inhabitant Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Raytown, MO Posts: 120	The first one looks almost like a overgrown mushroom, they are all very neat. I would love to see them. __________________ May the Forest Be With You!!

09-20-2008, 06:08 AM	#2
Scriveyn amnesic-confabulatory opsimath Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Between my ears Posts: 739	Nucular aircraft carriers in the Middle East - 'at's what's causin' it. And if you think that's scary, you should see their dolphins :p

09-20-2008, 11:30 AM	#4
birdclaw putting the "g" in flight Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 145	Other than the nice pic with the mountains in the background it looks like pretty unforgiving territory. And that one tree doesn't look like a cucumber at all.

09-20-2008, 12:19 PM	#5
tombstone Disorderly Orderly Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 53	Any Anne McCaffrey fans out there? The Dragon's Blood Tree is the closest tree I've seen to Pern's "Sky Broom" trees. I'm thinking of the cover of "The Renegades of Pern". But they were a lot taller--sort of like our Sequoias.

09-20-2008, 06:33 PM	#8
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	I know I've seen those names on bottles of perfume. Dragons blood is a really nice scent btw.

09-20-2008, 07:53 PM	#10
spudcon Beware of potatoes Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY, USA Posts: 2,078	I'll bet we could get some great 2x4s from that cucumber tree. And the base of the desert rose would probably keep a fireplace burning all night. __________________ "I believe that being despised by the despicable is as good as being admired by the admirable."

09-20-2008, 08:43 PM	#11
narcuul Aggregate Aggravator Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 17	Oh.. There's yet one more to add to my list of places to see before I'm too senile to appreciate it.. So much to see. So.. not still making even a decent living.

09-21-2008, 09:55 AM	#12
onetrack Coronation Incarnate Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Western Australia Posts: 99	I love those mushroom-shaped trees. They look just like the scenery in my last LSD trip. If I'd only known of this place before, I could've saved thousands on drug purchases ..... __________________ Illiterate??? - Not a problem! Write today for more information!! ....

09-23-2008, 02:57 PM	#13
biorogue Rapscallion Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 5	those trees are cool

09-24-2008, 12:47 AM	#14
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Is that island technically downwind of Bikini Atoll? That could expain a lot. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

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