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   Happy Birthday Utopia Palms

   April 1, 2014 by edric

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   Happy 25th birthday, to the most well renowned palm nursery in Australia! Well done Clayton, Ed

   

   Last reply by Kris, April 3, 2014

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   Coqui Frog - Friend or Foe? 1 2

   March 16, 2014 by Mauna Kea Cloudforest

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   Some people love them for both their lullaby and the fact that they eat a ton of bugs, others absolutely detest them. Some don't have them yet and are terrified at the thought of them arriving in their gardens. Others go out of their way to sneak them into their garden. Where do you stand? Take the poll. If you've never heard them, here is a nice little recording. In some Hawaii jungle settings, their collective song can reach 65db. Some interesting facts about the coqui: it's rapidly disappearing in its native habitat, The big Island of Hawaii is actually one of the few places where it's thriving. This frog has actually become the center-piece of a new move…

   

   Last reply by Trópico, April 3, 2014
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   March 2014 Stock Talk

   March 11, 2014 by tank

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   Lots of market bubble talk. Definitely appears to be a big one in the Fuel Cell business. FCEL released a decent ER last night and it appears to be vying for the lead on who will inflate the bubble the most. Question is, if PLUG does have a decent ER on Thursday (Wednesday night?) will it become Tesla Jr.? If the ER is seen as bad will PLUG, FCEL, and BLDP deflate 50% or more as their bubbles pop?

   

   Last reply by redant, March 31, 2014
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   La Habra Dave's Earthquake

   March 29, 2014 by MattyB

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   How'd you fare in the quake tonight Dave? Looks like it was centered right on you.

   

   Last reply by Mauna Kea Cloudforest, March 31, 2014
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   Wills & Estates

   March 25, 2014 by palmislandRandy

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   A recent death in our family prompted my wife & I to talk about estate planning & updating our wills. The thought of my garden/plant collection & what will become of it when I'm no longer in the picture came to mind. I definitely don't want my obsession to become a burden on my wife & family, as I know the time involved in maintenance . I do want what desirable palms & plants that can be transplanted to ultimately end up in a public park. I'm also going to allocate funds to properly move them & to restore the areas where plantings were removed. I for sure don't want them sold, but prefer them to be donated. How do you value plants for an estate? H…

   

   Last reply by DoomsDave, March 30, 2014

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   How about You

   March 29, 2014 by dalmatiansoap

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   Are You in? http://www.earthhour.org/join-the-hour

   

   Last reply by _Keith, March 30, 2014

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   Happy Birthday Peter G

   March 29, 2014 by edric

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   Have a Happy Palmy Birthday Peter, Ed

   

   Last reply by Kennybenjamin, March 29, 2014

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   Happy Birthday Wimmie!

   March 28, 2014 by DoomsDave

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   And many more. Party like your 46 . . . .

   

   Last reply by DoomsDave, March 28, 2014
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    Happy Birthday Bob Johnson

    March 28, 2014 by edric

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    Enjoy your Birthday Bob, Ed

    

    Last reply by edric, March 28, 2014
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    Happy Birthday pilou

    March 28, 2014 by edric

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    Happy Birthday Philippe, and many more, Ed

    

    Last reply by edric, March 28, 2014
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    Happy Birthday Gbrace

    March 27, 2014 by edric

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    Happy Birthday Gene! Ed

    

    Last reply by Bill Austin, March 28, 2014
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    Plants and Beer

    March 26, 2014 by tank

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    Craft beer fest at Kanapaha Gardens in Gainesville, Fl. Drink some beer, look at some plants. Had a bunch of fun last year. http://www.hogtownbeerfest.com/beerfest/index.cfm

    

    Last reply by stevethegator, March 27, 2014
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    Happy Birthday Badboyzwicked

    March 24, 2014 by edric

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    Have a very Happy Birthday Andy! Ed

    

    Last reply by edric, March 24, 2014
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    Happy Birthday bukezi

    March 22, 2014 by edric

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    Have a wonderful Birthday Bojan! Ed

    

    Last reply by edric, March 22, 2014
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    Go! Hawaii ceases operation

    March 20, 2014 by bgl

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    Not exactly surprising news, Go! Airlines will cease operations as of March 31, 2014. Despite its name, this is not an airline in itself, but simply a marketing ploy by Mesa Airlines of Arizona. Mesa entered the Hawaii market under false pretenses several years ago with a small fleet of uneconomical 50 seat CRJ aircraft and have been attempting to compete against Hawaiian Airlines with (generally) lower fares. Not a very bright concept and this decision probably should have been made long ago. It leaves Hawaiian Airlines as the only carrier in Hawaii operating jets between the four main islands.

    

    Last reply by bgl, March 20, 2014
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    Autopsy of a palm

    March 17, 2014 by Phoenikakias

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    Since we talk not of a live palm but of dead (since some years ago) one, I thought proper to open a new topic in this sub-forum. I have found clearing part of my garden the remains of this palm. It had been bought as Dypsis decipiens at a seedling stage. As it grew older however it looked like that all leaves used to grow in three rowes. Ok I know, many of you may say instantly that only decaryi has this trait, but I admit that I have seen pictures of young decipiens in this forum, which give also the impression of a three row leaf arrangement. So this is the dead body and any identificatio attempt is most welcome!

    

    Last reply by Phoenikakias, March 20, 2014

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    Happy Birthday jdapalms!

    March 18, 2014 by edric

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    Happy Birthday Jerry, without you my most priceless trees would not be here, enjoy your Birthday Jerry, Ed

    

    Last reply by Cindy Adair, March 19, 2014

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    Happy Birthday Moose!

    February 25, 2014 by edric

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    A very Palmy, Crotony, Birthday to you Ron! Ed

    

    Last reply by Moose, March 18, 2014

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    The Road Less(?) Traveled

    March 17, 2014 by sur4z

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    This clip is not for the feint of heart...it makes my hands sweat!! http://www.20min.ch/ro/videotv/?vid=339276

    

    Last reply by Neil C, March 18, 2014
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    Had to replace a gate!

    March 17, 2014 by Got Palms

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    Had to replace a fence and gate today, thought i would continue the yard theme at entrance.

    

    Last reply by Got Palms, March 17, 2014
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    Happy Pi Day

    March 14, 2014 by sur4z

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    Where would we be without the irrational number pi (3.141592653)?

    

    Last reply by Darold Petty, March 17, 2014
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    Happy Birthday Kostas!

    March 14, 2014 by edric

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    Have a Happy Palmy Birthday Konstantinos! Ed

    

    Last reply by Kris, March 16, 2014

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    Happy Birthday Dinesh

    March 15, 2014 by doranakandawatta

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    Very happy palmy birthday Dinesh, Seeing your profile I understand you are an expert about palms, though we don't see you so often on Palmtalk. But I think I saw your book in our friend Thabit Suby's expert hands in Colombo. I imagine you saw Bentinckia condapanna in the real wild life; you should post some topic! Kindest regards Philippe

    

    Last reply by doranakandawatta, March 15, 2014
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    Funny short clip

    March 14, 2014 by edric

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    My Mom, sent me this in an e-mail, it's been out for awhile. No comment, Ed

    

    Last reply by Jeff Searle, March 14, 2014
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    Happy Birthday AlekLO

    March 13, 2014 by DoomsDave

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    Ah, the big 32, it's really (really!) 23 spelled backwards, party with wisdom!

    

    Last reply by edric, March 14, 2014