Have you fed your Hedgehog?

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Have you fed your Hedgehog?

Have you fed your Hedgehog?

Clustered together, hedgehog cacti often resemble a squad of small porcupines daring something to try and touch them. Their spines are long and stiff and discourage most animals from eating them. Inside the hedgehog is a red juicy pulp rich in sugar and very sweet. Considered a delicacy by Southwest Indians, the hedgehog is eaten like candy after the spines are removed. I'll broker you a deal, honey. While you're removing the spines, I'll find some music to match this "purdy" hedgehog cacti picture. Let me see ... "I used to look at life, In a shade of gray. 'Til I found some satisfaction In the things you say. You took me in your hands, And like a piece of clay. You made me a man, now, I'm proud to say ..." April 8, 2010
lcarreau
on Apr 14, 2010 9:15 pm
Lat/Lon: 33.46378°N / 111.47922°W
Image Type(s): Hiking,  Flora,  Informational,  Scenery,  Humor
Image ID: 613511

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Azra

Azra - Apr 16, 2010 7:56 pm - Voted 10/10

Ah...

Color is amazing!!! :)
I like it!

lcarreau

lcarreau - Apr 16, 2010 8:15 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Ah...

HVALA!

Just for that friendly comment, I will post
another one for you.

: ))

oldandslow

oldandslow - May 3, 2010 11:18 pm - Hasn't voted

Porcupine

Last week it was discovered that a porcupine had been born recently at the High Desert Museum south of Bend. Ever think what it would be like to give birth to to a porcupine?

lcarreau

lcarreau - May 5, 2010 11:05 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Porcupine

Nope, but I love the High Desert Museum!

Mama, don't let your babies grow up to be
porcupines !!! : )

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