RE: Fish Fuddle! Jamaican Me Crazy!! | Fishing Technique of Seminole Indians
I've tried busy before - during the hack attack a number of months back. I wasn't a fan....but I had just gotten used to Steemit and if you knew me you'd know I have a hard time with new anything :)
I loved this story and sure would have enjoyed joining you on this canoe trip.
I also enjoyed the history!! It's ironic that you mentioned the natives in Florida. I was watching Designated Survivor (great show) and one of the stories involved Florida natives losing their land due to big builders and politics of course. I forget the native name but it was similar to the one you mentioned.
Also, I wondered about the fish being paralyzed by something in the bark....wouldn't that have been ingested by the people who ate the fish?
Interesting how anyone figured out that it affected the fish.
Glad to see you're still enjoying time with your family. And sun burn? In Florida?? Who knew .....lol
Well, as you can see I am very new to Steemit, my daughter is leading the way on this endeavor. She suggested busy so I am trying it. The canoe trip was fun and the history was amazing. One of the guides was a history teacher so needless to say he had lots to share which we loved. As they shared about this tree I thought I would share as well. I researched this story and found that the fish gills would be affected by the poison but only temporarily. Interesting I thought. I thought it a bit inhumane but I guess when you are trying to survive you would try anything to get food for your families and tribes. Baron Collier was the big land owner you have probably heard about. He purchased millions of acres in southwest Florida but donated most of it back to the state for preservation. The wars though were a true tragedy. You'll just have to make a trip to the area some time!