1997 Morels found

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Mara Linaberger wrote:
> 
> >
> > Interesting. Here in Southwestern Virginia, folks call them "Merkles", an
> > aberation of Miracles, I think.
> 
> I've also heard them called merkles in  Western PA.  My understanding is
> that this name is the German word for morel, so the folks who you hear
> using this name, may be of German decent.
> 
> I'm still waiting here in western PA!....about 2-3 more weeks to go.
> 
> -Mara
Me too!!!  I sure can't wait.  Seems like it's been a whole year since
last time I went out picking  8-)