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I just read this in the ICPS forum and thought I would share it with the group. I hope it is within the limits here.

To any interested parties, Jim Miller, of the bogging duo, Hanrahan and
Miller, asked me to drop the listserve a word on the project he is
undertaking at this time. I guess discovering a rare species wasn't
enough for Jim (S rosea f. luteola). He is taking footages of his and
Bob Hanrahans bogging excursions and burning them to DVD. He will be
showing bogs that used to be, and all the plants that were found there
in their natural pristine condition. He is also covering the few
remaining "hotspots" that only him and Bob Hanrahan know about, as well
as footage of places belonging to the Nature Conservancy. You will see
wide pan shots as well as close ups of pure species as well as the
natural hybrids that live there, too. In discussing this with Jim, he
says at present, he is only working on it in his spare time. Now, I
don't know about you, but seeing Jim and Bob's field observations is
like going back in time, to a time when the habitats were unspoiled, and
full of different species, bogs that have now disappeared for the most
part. Now Jim, like the rest of us, needs to make a living, so he has
been only touching on the DVD a little here and a little there when he
has free time. He has let me know that if ICPS members are interested,
and offer their support, as well as some of the CP nurseries out there,
he will shelve his other projects, and devote his time to getting this
done in a timely manner, and dedicate himself wholeheartedly to this
project. Here's the deal: All of us CP enthusiasts can preorder the DVD
for $49.95 (shipping included, Fed Ex for an extra $6.95) and as soon as
he gets a minimum of 20 orders, will devote his energies into finishing
this 2 hour plus DVD. He will shelve everything else to get this into CP
lovers hands. This is a worthwhile project, and for those not able to go
to these places to view them in the wild, a real treasure trove of
carnivores in their natural state. The DVD will be available after
production for $59.95 plus shipping. So as you can see, those of us
pre-order get a great deal. Retailers can contact Jim, and discuss
wholesale cost when ordering three or more discs. I have already sent
Jim the pre-order price, and anyone else interested in this fantastic
work, order now for the low price that includes the shipping and
handling. I encourage all ICPS members to support Jim's endeavors, and
place your orders now, so he can get the project completed.Since the
initial phase of the project will be on a small basis, Jim will have to
individually burn the DVD's on his computer, and they will play on all
but the oldest DVD players. I hope that many of you will find the
prospect of owning this one-of a-kind DVD as exciting as I do, and will
send Jim a check or money order right away. (The pre-orders will barely
cover Jim's expenses, and his time involved, but he is willing to put
aside all else to get the project done on a show of interest.) He is
spending long hours to do this for all of us, preserving images that
someday may be all we have left of these incredible, remarkable
habitats! Over the last three decades, Jim has spent long hours in the
field, in the 70's, and eighties, and donated tremendous quantities of
seed to the ICPS Seed Bank Program. Not to mention the plants and seed
he personally sent to many ICPS members back then. Chances are high that
some plants in our collections can be directly attributed to Jim's
efforts, on his own, and during his long association with Bob Hanrahan
and World Insectivorous Plants, the WIP. If interested, send your check
or money order to: Jim Miller, 2312 Bourgogne Drive, Tallahassee,
Florida 32308 or e-mail him at jim_miller@mindspring.com. I have
already given mine, I would like to think that a lot of others would do
the same. I, for one, can't wait to see these beautiful stands, most
lost to habitat destruction,and have already placed my order with Jim. I
can't wait to see this DVD. It's going to be great!! Good growing to all
of you!! Steve Millar, member ICPS.

I am ordering one!
 
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That's a bit high for a dvd no matter how cool it sounds. I'd be more inclined to do if it were a bit cheaper. Just my two cents.
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Wes
 
If anyone buys it, put it up on KaZaa please  
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Seriously,
It sounds very awesome and something I would definitely want to see at some point. I can see why the price would be so high; however, for me it would be a luxury purchase, and I just have too many other things I should spend the $50 on for now. I would consider spending $20, but $50 is just too high.
 
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