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   Happy Birthday to freakypalmguy & kennash..

   February 21, 2008 by Kris

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   Dear Matthew Crowther & Dear lovelline mane . And many happy returns of the day ! lots of love to you both, Kris

   

   Last reply by freakypalmguy, February 22, 2008
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   Happy Birthday to Ceroxylon..

   February 22, 2008 by Kris

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   Dear Fernando Roca . And many happy returns of the day ! lots of love, Kris

   

   Last reply by DoomsDave, February 22, 2008
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   Florida has no helmet law

   February 20, 2008 by DoomsDave

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   Hmm. Just wondering, as I roared up from the Keys behind this bikeroid dude, sans helmet. Here in Cali we got one, but only after a lot of protest . . . .

   

   Last reply by amazondk, February 21, 2008
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   Hello from Jordan

   January 23, 2008 by simona

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   Hi there, as I just popped in, thought i might as well say hello first, to everyone. I live in Jordan since 17 years now, married, 3 kids, and come from some place in Europe.... I am aktive as Moderator in 3 german language Tropical Plants Forums [Exotenfans.de , Plantzone.de , Tropenland.at], and found you through my daily searches on the net.... Must read me first through your very interesting site... Just got the acceptance in your Forum today, after some time waiting for the response to my request and whish to thank you for acceptance. Have a good day, wherever in the world you all might be! Simona

   

   Last reply by bgl, February 21, 2008
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   Castro's Stepping Down

   February 21, 2008 by DoomsDave

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   Howdyall: By now the news is all over the place: Fidel Castro is stepping down in Cuba. Wow! That's a switch. Most dictators have to be carried out in a pine box, maybe or maybe not having been hung by the heels first. So, what's going to happen, next? Please, don't bash each other. Please. This isn't political -- this is historic. (Mr. Mod, if you think this is out of line go ahead and dump it. But, I'll bet you're curious, too . . . . ) Any thoughts sought. Anyone read of any reports of what Cubans in Cuba think of this? Hope we can have some cool discussions, as we read by the lights of our respective noses on this fine, mellow Wedne…

   

   Last reply by PALM MOD, February 21, 2008
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   Full Eclipse Shortly

   February 21, 2008 by _Keith

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   Unfortunately, we are in full cloud cover here, so I won't get to see it. Hope you get to. >>I always forget this is an international board. this is a full Lunar eclipse visible in north america. I am not sure about other places.

   

   Last reply by DoomsDave, February 21, 2008
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   Packing for Perth

   February 20, 2008 by PalmsZA

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   Hi all My family and I are considering moving to Australia, not Perth (sorry Jay and Ty, bit hot in summer there for us...we would rather take the humidty) more Brissie/Gold Coast QLD area. Do any of our Australian members know of employment agencies that recruit overseas people? I have done a search and got hammered with thousands of returns and am really not sure where to start! Thanks Dennis The Mrs and I

   

   Last reply by Daryl, February 20, 2008
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   Out on the water

   February 16, 2008 by FRITO

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   about 2 weeks ago did a little kayaking and fishing, no fish, but ejoyed it anyhow! this is at wakulla beach. not really a "beach" as you can see. enjoy the photos.

   

   Last reply by putu enjula, February 20, 2008
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    Messin' with the Chickens 1 2 3

    February 9, 2008 by putu enjula

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    These birds are noisy and keep me up in the wee hours of the morning with their cockle doodle dooing... Sometimes I have too much time on my hands... and these pictures are the results... One day I wondered if they would eat some pasta...

    

    Last reply by amazondk, February 20, 2008
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    Another reason to love Hawaii

    February 20, 2008 by DoomsDave

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    Howdyall: Don't you love statistics? Those numbers get the blood boiling and the glands secreting, and well, here's a link showing HI has a low unemployment rate, compared with California's. CLICK HERE, Y'ALL

    

    Last reply by DoomsDave, February 20, 2008
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    Happy Birthday to ruskinPalms..

    February 17, 2008 by Kris

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    Dear Bill . And many happy returns of the day ! lots of love to you, Kris

    

    Last reply by deezpalms, February 19, 2008
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    "Give her the tongue!" -- Wedding Horror stories

    February 15, 2008 by DoomsDave

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    Howdyall: Just goes to show what happens to the idle mind which becomes the Devil's workshop . . . . I found the link below which detailed people's horrific guests at weddings. My favorite was the one quoted above. Anyone have any tales of their own . . . ? ??? ??? ??? CLICK HERE FOR WEDDING HORRA TALES

    

    Last reply by DoomsDave, February 19, 2008
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    What's this silver shrub?

    February 17, 2008 by DoomsDave

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    Howdyall: Got some shots of this totally cool silvery bush, and I don't have a clue what it is. Maybe you can tell me? Please, pretty please with [ethnic alchoholic beverage] on top?

    

    Last reply by DoomsDave, February 18, 2008
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    First Sodom, then Mount Pleasant, then Levyville

    February 15, 2008 by DoomsDave

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    Howdyall: Happened to be surfing a bit, and found this website relating to Levy County, Florida. CLICK HERE I must say, the Levyites have a sense of humor, to admit all of this in a web site . . . . "Levy County and its first County Seat, Levyville, was named for him in 1845, prior to his changing his name to David Levy Yulee. Except for a matter of timing, our county would have been named Yulee County. Levyville was first called Sodom, then later Mount Pleasant, but at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners in 1856, it was ordered to be named Levyville." After that, the seat was moved to Bronson. Anyone have any idea why…

    

    Last reply by Jerry@TreeZoo, February 17, 2008
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    White v. Black Truffles

    November 10, 2007 by DoomsDave

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    Howdyall: Boy, oh boy, you're gonna think I've been into the datura seed on this one. The Wall Street Journal today had an article about white truffles in Italy and a market for them, yadda yadda yadda. So, has anyone here tasted them? White truffs? Or Black? What's the difference. Yummy from what I hear . . . dave

    

    Last reply by DoomsDave, February 17, 2008
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    more flowing water after rains

    February 15, 2008 by MattyB

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    http://i146.photobucket.com/albums....MG] http://i146.photobucket.com/albums....MG] http://i146.photobucket.com/albums....MG]

    

    Last reply by BS Man about Palms, February 17, 2008
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    Sunset tonight

    February 14, 2008 by Jeff in St Pete

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    This evening I took my dog for a walk down to the beach just before sunset. We sat on a log and watched the sun slip away. It was so beautiful, I thought I would share. Pura Vida!

    

    Last reply by bgl, February 16, 2008
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    Non-plant exotics roaming S FL...

    February 14, 2008 by buzzmonkey

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    3 of the more common exotic species that have made themselves at home in my neighborhood.... Brown basilisk Western knight anole Green iguana

    

    Last reply by metalfan, February 16, 2008
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    Happy Birthday to mppalms..

    February 14, 2008 by Kris

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    Dear Jason Trachewsky . And Many happy returns of the day ! lots of love to you, Kris

    

    Last reply by mppalms, February 15, 2008
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    Valentines Day

    February 14, 2008 by Walter John

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    So who does the valentine card/flower thing ? It does have an interesting history. There was this roman priest or bishop who arranged secret marriages for the soldiers who weren't allowed to marry because the emperor thought that married soldiers were lame and that single dudes would be better soldiers. And then he was discovered and thrown in jail awaiting execution and he wrote a note to somebody with the signature , from your funny palm loving valentine, and so to this day people send valentine day cards and buy palms. Apparently.

    

    Last reply by Jeff Searle, February 15, 2008
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    Palmtalk neighbors & friends 1 2

    February 3, 2008 by paulgila

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    i was thinking how lucky i am to live near some of the other palmtalk regulars.we share plants,go on PRAs,give each other advice,& sometimes just hang out.the 2 closest to me are palmgrover(bob weas) & mattyb.i have met lots of other great folks in san diego(you KNOW who you are),but these 2 guys live close so we see each other alot.i was wondering who are YOUR neighbors & friends that we all might know from palmtalk...

    

    Last reply by junglegalfla, February 14, 2008
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    My daughters first real painting

    February 13, 2008 by redant

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    Coconuts of course.

    

    Last reply by Kris, February 14, 2008
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    Happy Birthday to BobbyinNY...

    February 8, 2008 by Kris

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    Dear Bobby . And many happy returns of the day ! And lots of love to you my friend... Kris.

    

    Last reply by Jeff Searle, February 13, 2008
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    John D.McArthur and Walt Disney

    February 11, 2008 by bubba

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    John D.McArthur was a true capitalist,who acquired a life insurance company out of bankruptcy, and turned it into one of the most profitable buisnesses in the US(Banker's Life).He bored quickly and moved to Florida around 1960.Specifically,he acquired the run down Colonades Hotel on Singer Island and let it run down more.He acquired a run down apartment building next door,where he and his wife Catharine lived. Many stories abound about this legendary figure in Palm Beach. He conducted most of his buisness in a somewhat delapidated coffee shop in the Hotel and most of his deals were handwritten on the back of napkins.His passion was directed with full fury to the acquis…

    

    Last reply by bubba, February 13, 2008
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    Tea Time

    February 9, 2008 by realarch

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    One of my favorite things in life is a good cup of black tea, so I thought I might ask the tea drinkers which brands they prefer. I've tried various brands and tend to like 'Yorkshire' and 'Lifeboat' for bag tea and it's a crap shoot for loose tea which tends to be $$$. Like it english style as well. Are these teas swill? Any comments from across the pond or from 'down under'? Tim

    

    Last reply by realarch, February 13, 2008