Caryl Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 For those old enough to remember the story As you may be able to tell from the background view, this plant is about 5000ft, 1524m, up (Black Birch). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLB Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Yep...I'm old enough to remember the Triffids. I can just imagine one of those 'arms' whipping out and smacking some poor innocent passerby :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeous Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 I am sooooo not old enough to remeber the Triffids :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 I too can remember the triffids. I think I was scared of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLB Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 I think I was scared of them I know I was scared of them. I can remember hiding behind the couch :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasp Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Yes I remember it, cool film. There's a heap of those old things I'd like to see again some time. That middle pic is the best! Look like they just waiting there, listening, listening..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 nice photos! I can so see the triffid reference The plant is a sub-alpine native, called a Fierce Spaniard and is from the Aciphylla family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navarre Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Man those meteors and that tap tap tapping.... are in no way at all as scary as walking into one of those barldy plants after 16 hours on the hill with a decent chamios or Thar on your back and youstill have an hour to get to the hut......worst thing ever.... well nearly...wouldnt wana be the Chamios....lol Navarre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Heh, I have the book and the miniseries on DVD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Not good to fall over on as I recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Yep spines go through gaiters and thin leather. Thought I would plant some under my daughters bedroom window in a couple of years to keep the boys away. :evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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