[cfkingfish]

I was not sure where to put this, but I wanted to thank those who helped me pack up early to get home from Miami. A few people on here might know I had to leave early to get home because I got a call from my sister, saying that plants were missing and it looked like someone broke into the garage. I got to Fairchild late on Sunday and had to pack up to make it home that night to assess what had happened. I don't really want to go into detail, but some things of color were taken from my backyard, palm and otherwise.

When I mentioned this at the sale, a number of people helped me pack up my trailer, specifically Ron Kiefert (moose knuckle) and Jody Haynes (virtualpalm). They helped me drag cartloads of plants (thankfully I did not have many there), and refused to let me pay them. It is then you really see the unspoken bond between good plant people. Thanks Jody and Ron for helping, I owe you guys one in one shape or another. Also, protect your gardens - we tend to stand out in the landscape and some people have no concept of the time we put into them, they take out of pure greed.

On another note, if anyone sees someone selling a large Alcanteria "Merlot" for sale in the state, let me know, I would love to "buy" it back, as it was my favorite bromeliad. Everything else I can replace. I guess whoever decided to take things may have been aware of the normal level of security that is there when I am around.

The bright side is I did get a number of plants of size I wanted to put in the hard and got that done today, pictures to follow when I get a chance to catch up on work.

[Palmə häl′ik]

Geez. That sux Christian.
I've got a guy that'll install some security cameras for a a couple hundreds bucks, if your interested...
All you have to have is a old PC to keep runnin'...
I'll get w/cha later...

[Frank in Vero]

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. It is unbeilevable how low some people will go.

[fastfeat]

Damn, Christian, that SUCKS. Hope you can get some of your plants back.

[LeannF]

Watch Craigslist and eBay, the cyberspace versions of the pawn shop.

[BS Man about Palms]

LeannF, on Nov 10 2009, 07:52 AM, said:

Watch Craigslist and eBay, the cyberspace versions of the pawn shop.

Then go shoppin with your gun.

[fastfeat]

LeannF, on Nov 10 2009, 09:52 AM, said:

Watch Craigslist and eBay, the cyberspace versions of the pawn shop.

For the Alcantarea, look for "Big purple pineapple-looking plant. Home Depot sells ones kinda like it for $20, but this one is just $10!"...
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Hope they turn up.

[Kris]

Dear Friend

iam very sorry to hear what had happened..

Love,
kris

[junglegalfla]

Ah bummer Christian! I'd be so pissed and feel violated if that happened to me!

[bubba]

Christian, Sorry to hear about this. It was great seeing you and to also hear how all the Palm People help. Don't get mad, get even!

[PalmatierMeg]

Christian, I am so distressed to learn about the break-in at your house. I hope you get your plants back and whoever did this gets what's coming to them.

[cfkingfish]

Thanks guys, I really wanted to post this just to give a caution to those out there, and thank those who helped me. I would like to get back what was taken but I just don't see that happening, I guess I am a realist. I have two full time security guards but they were with me when I was in Miami. Now they are with me so all is good.

BS - Why did you use the singular tense?

[BS Man about Palms]

cfkingfish, on Nov 10 2009, 10:51 AM, said:

BS - Why did you use the singular tense?

Because you can you make a quiet entrance with one. More than that and people git a skeered and start runnin befo any bullets fly..

[Wal]

cfkingfish, on Nov 11 2009, 03:51 AM, said:

Thanks guys, I really wanted to post this just to give a caution to those out there, and thank those who helped me. I would like to get back what was taken but I just don't see that happening, I guess I am a realist. I have two full time security guards but they were with me when I was in Miami. Now they are with me so all is good.

BS - Why did you use the singular tense?

Eegads Christian, you say two full time security guards ?

Good to see you received help, that's the good news palm story out of it all.

[Palmarati]

One day I am actually gonna make it down there for one of these. In the meantime thanks for letting me live vicariously through you guys postings.

[palmisland]

Nice seeing you Saturday & boy that sux!

[PiousPalms]

Thanks for the anecdote about palmfolk... I have had the same experience as well. For the most part we are all a decent bunch. Hate that I missed seein' ya'll this weekend. How did you do at the sale?

Sorry to hear about the stolen property, I read someone here once said something to the effect of, "The real shame is that stolen pink elephant will just keep growing bigger and bigger in their collection". Everyone gets their up and comins buddy, know that.