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Happy Birthday to palmmermaid..
by Kris- 15 replies
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Dear Kitty Philips . And Many happy returns of the day ! Lots of love to you, Kris
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Alligators! In Florida! 1 2
by DoomsDave- 53 replies
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Howdyall: As my trusty Hyundai and I roared on down to Miami over the infamous Tamiami Trail, I screeched to a halt in a place where they'd built an observation deck to watch wild 'gators. LOVE this sign! Hee hee hee hee! Only in America . . .
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Champagne, Chana masala, guitars...
by metalfan- 13 replies
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My birthday was Saturday, so naturally on Friday I went to the tattoo parlor and spent 2 1/2 hours there. On Saturday afternoon, my husband told me to get ready to go out to dinner, and at about 5pm, a limosine pulled up in front of my house. About 10 minutes later 3 cars full of my friends pulled up. My husband went to the closet and pulled out a cooler filled with beer, wine and champagne and a picnic basket with a cake, wine glasses etc, and a bag filled with some of my fave CD's and DVD's and said, "Let's go!" We all jumped in the limo and started out. CHampagne corks started popping and the party commenced! After the initial toast we cranked the stereo and con…
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LA HABRA SHOOTING THREAD DELETED
by PALM MOD- 14 replies
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When the La Habra shooting thread started to wander into the area of gun control, I warned that such a discussion was really off topic, but more importantly political in nature, and not permitted. Since the only guns involved in this story were those carried by the police, I politely asked that you stick to comments pertaining to the shooting of Mr. Cho by the police, and refrain from your opinions about the merits (or lack thereof) of gun control. Since both the established guidelines and my specific warning continued to be ignored by a few, the thread was deleted. I have made note of those who made such action necessary.
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MIA no more
by Cycadcenter- 14 replies
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Just noticed that BobbyinNY has returned with a posting. Bobby, You had us all worried!
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Three Friends and a Stranger
by bubba- 1 reply
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At one time, I used to play golf with some rugged/tattered sorts. One of the favorite involved locating a "newbie"and thereafter quickly picking partners.Obviously,two friends would always form one team.The other friend was indeed a plant,who played just convincingly enough to cause his team and partner(said stranger)to barely loose or even to loose bigtime.This tactic can be used sucessfully in a multitude of venues/theatres.Any poster knowledgeable about this little game?
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Sir Edmund Hilary
by Walter John- 4 replies
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Crabbin' with Ken in the Keys
by DoomsDave- 35 replies
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Howdyall: While I was in Florida, Ken Johnson very graciously took me crabbing aboard his boat, near, if my memory serves the northernmost of the Keys. Here's Cap'n Ken, as we get ready to push off
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Favorite lines/scenes from "The Movie" 1 2
by putu enjula- 65 replies
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Since other threads were getting hi-jacked, I thought we might need this new thread.
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Dear Jason . And many happy returns of the day ! lots of love, Kris
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Who has the biggest head? 1 2 3
by MattyB- 86 replies
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Try and guess who has the biggest head. At the end the 10 subjects will report the results. Let's see how we measure up. Measure your heads circumference at forehead level. This is clearly a palm related topic because a bigger head holds more palms. Wow, I am bored. Mod Edit: Sorry Matty --- "clearly a palm related topic because a bigger head holds more palms" won't get past this moderator. Hence, it's moved to "Ohana Nui." Good thing you didn't include me in the poll.
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Distance Maps
by Walter John- 8 replies
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I was looking for a distance map of USA to see how far one has to travel in miles or kilometres from one major city/state to another. I read about you folk going from Florida to california for example and am curious to compare with my own country, australia australia australia crack a tube. I found an Australian map and wondered if someone could locate a similar one of the US. here's the OZ map, can you post something similar for USA ?
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Ever get burned on trades?
by Gonzer- 15 replies
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Have you ever been victimized by folks who never seem to remember the transaction? Be it plants, books, or what-not, how many times do these people have to be "nudged" into reciprocating? Weeks and months down the line you say something like "How's that plant I gave you growing?" or "I've got the room now" (hint,hint) and no light bulb goes off in their head! If you're not the confrontational type it can be frustrating but at least it shows a person's true character. Slight vent but thanks.
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Dear Jo Wilkins & Dear Tony Huff . & And many happy returns of the day ! Lots of love to you both.. Kris
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Some Aviation Vids
by freakypalmguy- 15 replies
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I know a few of you out there are aviation buffs so here are a few vids for your viewing pleasure. Two of them got palapectomized so here they are again for those that did not see them last time. B-767ER Simulator St. Elmos Fire on the Windscreen at 36,000' Near New Orleans Be patient with this one, there are a couple close by lightning strikes later in the vid. B-767ER Approach and Landing Hope you enjoy, Matt
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Palms on Auto Licenses
by _Keith- 10 replies
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I was on the way into work this morning, stopped behind a car with a Louisiana "Save the Black Bear" license plate. I never paid much attention to it before, but noticed today the bear was stepping on a "Saw Palmetto" on which they are dependent. Anyone had other palm on license plates in their state.
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Have you ever been stalked? 1 2
by metalfan- 40 replies
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My daughter and I are being stalked. But its not what you think. Nothing evil (at least I don't think so). Actually, it may be my daughter and my Porsche that are being stalked. I don't want to take credit for anything here, LOL. We drive the same stretch of road on the way to and from almost everywhere we go about 10-12 times a day. I drive 2 cars, depending on the weather and the errand: a Toyota 4Runner and a Porsche Boxter S. I never drive the Porsche with the top UP. If I am gonna be in that car, the top is DOWN. Even if I have to wear a sweater. That's just the way it is. We have apparently been "spotted" by two youngish (I guess they are 20ish, hopefully …
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Almost missed that! Hope you had a fun birthday. Thanks for all your Florida photos on the board. Oops! I see it's already on the board futher down - but you can't have too many good wishes.
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Weekend Chores (Fun)
by _Keith- 14 replies
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I planted 4 Parajubaea, 4 Thuja Green Giant, 2 Sweet Olive, and a Needle Palm. I also root pruned a rose, a Sweet Olive, and a Mimosa that want to move at the end of the month. I also treated my Foxtail Palm, and a Bizzie that was transplanted at a bad time, with a little fungicide/miticide/insecticide to counteract the bad effects of the recent freeze. So, what did you do in your garden this weekend. Keith Note to Wal - See, I plant palms and conifers. In the humid subtropical climate who knows what is coming. Hedging my bets in all directions.
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The big 4-0 for Eric!
by BS Man about Palms- 14 replies
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Eric! Welcome to the "new pains" club (over 40) Hope you enjoy, find a nice palm to dull the pain.
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Comparing California to Florida 1 2
by DoomsDave- 41 replies
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During my long but still limited travels to the Sunshine state, I've made a few observations, which I'd love to have Sunshine State denizens to add to. This isn't meant to be a critique of people, or "one is better than the other." This is meant to simply compare. All thoughts sought. The opener. Ahem. California and Florida are the same in that they have this party mentality. The more the better. The fun has just begun. Both states are places you run to get away from whatever ails you where you are. It never works, but people still try. The liquor laws (of particular interest to me, as to many another of us Californians AND Floridians . . .)…
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Howdyall: While in Florida, I was forced to get a new camera, since memory cards for my old one were no longer to be found. Went to Best Buy, with the following criteria: (1) had to have a zoom lense, the zoomier the better; (2) had to fit into a shirt pocket when not in use; and (3) had to take a standard, as opposed to proprietary battery. I found it! A Canon SX100 IS. All of the above. For just under 300 clams, literally $299.99 including tax. Plus another 14 for a 2 Gig memory card. Oh! Scream, etc. If you're into drive-by pornography, like me, this camera works great. Ahem. Here's a shot a long ways off.
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Hot iguanas at the Big F
by DoomsDave- 6 replies
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Howdyall: On December 27, I became a member of the Big F, for $50 before they raised the price to $70 on New Year's Day. Found this iguana sunning himself on that wall near the pond.
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A Hawaiian New Year's Eve 1 2
by putu enjula- 45 replies
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Sorry for the delay but here on the big island, everyone moves at a slower pace... better late than never... We brought this box over to a friend's house.... By the time we arrived at 8:30, the kids were almost done with one box of fireworks already. Looks like fun!
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More Crabs - Blue and Stone
by Ken Johnson- 10 replies
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Here are some fresh pix of todays catch. Did my best volume today. Some were small but all in all it was good. A bit chilly as you can see, needed jacket. Can you see the nuclear power plant?