No question. The only way to improve one's mycological talents is through personal experimentation. Book smarts are literally meaningless in comparison to experience, as it took me nearly 8 months of trial and error to get the hang of it; this was after almost 2 years of planning and studying, at which point I had a false sense of confidence.

And, yyeeeah, casings! :-] When you get to this point, the feeling is similar to that of having just graduated from high school. The skies open up to limitless possibilities. Obviously, though, this is something that cannot be rushed, but rather just simply happens. Best of luck with your studies, and feel free to ask me about anything related to the wonderful underworld of mycology. 'Nuff blessins

DarkShaman

of the

Blakk Skrollz Tribe