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   Happy Birthday to fastfeat..

   February 4, 2008 by Kris

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   Dear Ken Greby . And many happy returns of the day ! love, Kris

   

   Last reply by Eric in Orlando, February 5, 2008
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   What did you not see today?

   February 1, 2008 by _Keith

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   So, it is winter, not much going outside around here, and the mind wanders. Have you ever noticed when you get a new vehicle, or at least one new to you, all of a sudden as you drive around you start to notice cars like yours everywhere? I have recently caught this palm bug and now, and all of a sudden I am noticing palms all over the place. Now, those palms have been there for years, and I have passed by them for years, yet I have never noticed them before because my mind was not tuned into palms. So, think for a minute and wonder, what are all of the other things that you pass every day and look at, but you do not see? What other parts of life are all aroun…

   

   Last reply by putu enjula, February 5, 2008
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   U2 3D movie

   February 4, 2008 by Eric in Orlando

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   Anyone see this movie yet? I saw it yesterday. It is showing on IMAX screens and in 3D. All I can say is incredible. If you are remotely a U2 fan then the movie needs to be seen. The visuals are superb and the sound loud and crystal clear. Its a straight up concert film, no behind stage before the show, no band interviews, no backstage after the show. Just and hour and a half of U2 from Buenas Aires from the "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb" tour, a good selection of songs from their entire career span. The only gripe? It wasn't long enough!!! I guess this will probably be the new thing. The Rolling Stones have one coming out in a few weeks.

   

   Last reply by JakeK, February 4, 2008
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   Alligators!  In Florida! 1 2

   January 15, 2008 by DoomsDave

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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 . . .

   

   Last reply by bubba, February 3, 2008
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   Favorite movies 1 2

   January 18, 2008 by ania

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   Maybe it is time to bring back the movie thread. Has anybody seen the movie "Amelie"? It is not that new, somehow I missed it. I am a new Audrey Tautou fan. What is it with the women named Audrey? Ania

   

   Last reply by Kris, February 3, 2008
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   Happy Birthday to coconutnut..

   February 3, 2008 by Kris

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   Dear Michael Iufer . Many happy returns of the day ! love, Kris

   

   Last reply by Kris, February 3, 2008
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   Happy Birthday to Scott..

   January 31, 2008 by Kris

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   Dear Scotty . & Many happy returns of the day ! lots of love to you_Buddy.. Kris

   

   Last reply by Jeff Searle, February 2, 2008
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   Stone Crab-Palooza

   December 31, 2007 by Ken Johnson

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   This one is my biggest so far.

   

   Last reply by www.dadluvsu.com, February 2, 2008
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    By By palm garden......

    January 22, 2008 by Kamipalms

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    Well its finally ( well allmost) time to move on ...... By By Kentia's ...... By By back yard....

    

    Last reply by deezpalms, January 31, 2008
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    Waterman's Eye

    January 31, 2008 by MattyB

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    My cousin David wrote this book about the first surfer in Southern California. Check it out. Waterman's Eye

    

    Last reply by deezpalms, January 31, 2008
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    Beach Erosion

    January 27, 2008 by Norm

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    I know that this topic has been discussed before and many ideas and opinions exist on the subject. However, the magnitude of the erosion has just hit home with me (and others) here in Kailua Bay. Newspaper articles and TV spots discuss the matter from time to time. But no one has tackled the topic of the future configuration of beaches like this. I wonder what everyone thinks about this. Here is Kailua Bay in 1997:

    

    Last reply by _Keith, January 31, 2008
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    Ranch Hands and Basketball

    January 30, 2008 by Ken Johnson

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    I wasted no time in celebrating my return from So Cal. The Heat lost by 30 or so but I was happy!

    

    Last reply by BS Man about Palms, January 30, 2008
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    Woody Guthrie

    January 28, 2008 by bubba

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    Woody Guthrie wrote the following Apprreciation regarding Stetson Kennedy's book"Palmetto Country"about Florida and copyrighted in 1942. "I don't know of a book on my whole shelf,Stet,that hits me any harder than your Palmetto Country.I have read it and I am still reading it and can now say with safety and surity that it gives me a better trip and taste and look and feel for Florida than I got in the 47 states I've actually been in body and tramped in boot.If only,and if only,all our library books could say what you did-the jokes and songs and old ballads about the voodoo and the hoodoo and the bigly winds down in your neck of the woodvine. I would like for you to s…

    

    Last reply by bubba, January 30, 2008
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    Happy birthday to bgl & deezpalms..

    January 28, 2008 by Kris

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    Dear Bo-Göran Lundkvist & Dear Dave Hughson . & Many happy returns of the day ! And lots of love to you both, Kris

    

    Last reply by Jeff Searle, January 30, 2008
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    Happy Birthday to Palmy & ricky..

    January 22, 2008 by Kris

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    Dear Zachary Johnson & Richard Magee . And many happy returns of the day ! Lots of love, Kris

    

    Last reply by ricky, January 29, 2008
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    Garden Fest! this weekend

    January 28, 2008 by palmmermaid

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    All, I wanted to inform you of the first big plant sale of the year coming up this weekend - 2/2 and 2/3 - in Vero Beach, FL. It is held at the River Oak Park. There are many vendors, the park is really nice, and we will be there with lots of palms for sale. So come out and see us. The weather is supposed to be beautiful!!

    

    Last reply by Dave-Vero, January 28, 2008
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    Ultra-marathon #3

    January 27, 2008 by bgl

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    As I mentioned in the Big Island thread a few days ago, it was time for the annual Hilo to Volcano 50K (31.1 mile) Ultra-Marathon, yesterday, Saturday Jan. 26th. An Ultra-Marathon, by definition, is anything longer than a "standard" 26.2 mile (42,195 metre) Marathon, but in order to receive some respect the distance really needs to be at least 50K/31.1 miles. But Hilo to Volcano is not your average run-of-the-mill 50K - it goes from sealevel in Hilo to an elevation of about 4,000 ft in the village of Volcano. At least 3,500 ft of that climb is between the 7 and 26 mile markers with many long hills. The race began in the parking lot of Moku Ola (also known as Coconut Is…

    

    Last reply by metalfan, January 28, 2008

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    "Happy Australia Day"

    January 26, 2008 by calyptrocalyx&licuala freck

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    Don't know wot happened there, Pushed Wrong Key Again. Now Hi Guys & Girls I'd just like to wish all Aussie's, where-ever you are in the World Ex pats, Serving overseas, Anywhere. Hope you have (or have had) a Great Day & a safe Day at that. And do the Aussie thing if your overseas invite ya neighbours over. Share the Day around, What a Beauty it'll turn out to be. CHEERS........Mikey.

    

    Last reply by bubba, January 27, 2008
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    Life After People

    January 19, 2008 by _Keith

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    So, is it just me. I think this is going to be one of the coolest History channel shows ever. http://www.history.com/minisites/life_after_people I can't wait till Monday. OK, I can wait, but it is winter you know. But you have to admit, it is a cool concept. Keith

    

    Last reply by calyptrocalyx&licuala freck, January 26, 2008
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    The Demise of the Rose Bowl?

    January 17, 2008 by bubba

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    Magician called on the Grapetronic with the following information pertinent to only those with interest in College football.Currently, the BCS includes four Bowls and the BCS Championship,played several days thereafter between the top two teams as nominated in early December at a rotating BCS site.The current BCS bowls are Rose,Orange,Sugar and Fiesta. Those who follow college football may recall the Cotton Bowl,which enjoyed great prominence for many years until it stubbornly refused to move from it's antiquated facility.Magician says that Cotton Bowl officials recognized their wicked ways and have now become incredibly flexible.The new format, very close to adoption …

    

    Last reply by bubba, January 25, 2008
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    Favorite Books

    January 17, 2008 by _Keith

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    Other than Riffle's and Betrocks books, what are your favorite palm/gardening books. Here is one. http://www.amazon.com/Tropica....&sr=8-2

    

    Last reply by palmmermaid, January 25, 2008
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    Go Chargers

    January 19, 2008 by STEVE IN SO CAL

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    They need to run that ox-like Turner at them for the first half, til their tongues are hangin, then put the gazelle-like LT in for the kill. Rivers has to throw with surprising accuracy like he did last weekend(and keep his mouth shut) Drayton Florence needs to behave himself, and act like a professional football player. I watched the re-run of the '07 championship loss to NE last night on the NFL channel. We dominated them, and still lost. Chargers 27 NE 24

    

    Last reply by weldertom, January 25, 2008
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    Who has Skype?

    January 22, 2008 by Alicehunter2000

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    Hey all, I now have Skype. Calls are free from Skype to Skype. So I was wondering, does anyone here ever call each other to discuss palms? Virtual meetings? This is such cool technology Is it wise to give out your Skype #? Or have people had problems with unsolicited calls from unwanted third parties?

    

    Last reply by Zac in NC, January 23, 2008
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    MIA no more

    January 13, 2008 by Cycadcenter

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    Just noticed that BobbyinNY has returned with a posting. Bobby, You had us all worried!

    

    Last reply by Zac in NC, January 23, 2008
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    THERE WILL BE BLOOD

    January 22, 2008 by weldertom

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    Really dark subject, but Daniel Day Lewis is incredible and the cinematography is fabulous...... Saw it at The River Oaks Theatre here in Houston this past wekend ... which is a treat in itself......

    

    Last reply by steve 9atx, January 22, 2008