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Dune
by Darold Petty- 1 follower
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We attended a screening last night, first time in a movie theater in two years, Imax as well. It was OK, more faithful to the book than the first movie attempt. As usual with blockbuster films there is too much sword fighting and explosions, rather than plot development. Arrakis even has some token palm trees. They have the profile of adult Phoenix canariensis, but the trunk close-up resembles Sabal. I must caution you that the palms come to a bad ending !
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Sacred Ground 2 2: A bedeviled Canyon
by Silas_Sancona- 3 replies
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Onto part 2... A Saturday trip to yet another hidden gem in Arizona's scenic crown, which also faces an uncertain future.. While Oak Flat itself is, ..er, ..rather flat, can't say the same thing once you venture away from the Campground / adjacent " table top " area directly south of the campground. Hike in far enough and you will likely end up taking in awe inspiring views of massive rock formations, many referred to as " Hoodoos" silently standing guard over a narrow but deeply cut canyon that traces the eastern boundary of Oak Flat. Devil's Canyon is one of those " surprise " spots in the state which might be known to some, but not necessarily to all. It…
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This thread got me thinking. It's a ridiculous article, but some of the comments in the thread were critical of certain temperate hardwoods growing in the Miami area. Here is a short list of deciduous hardwoods native to South Florida. COMMON PERSIMMON https://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/Plant.aspx?id=3858 SUGARBERRY; HACKBERRY https://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/Plant.aspx?id=2866 RED MULBERRY https://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/Plant.aspx?id=3420 RED MAPLE https://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/Plant.aspx?id=2120 SCRUB H…
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Random observation
by Gonzer- 1 follower
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People bitch and moan about the dust that gas blowers create. Well, electric ones do too. I'm also eager to see the results of the gas-powered chainsaw ban in CA which happens in 2 years. Watch someone try and fell a dead Caryota gigas with an electric saw. Good luck! Vent for the day.
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The Great Falls Air Route Traffic Control Center
by amazondk- 10 replies
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I had the unique pleasure of spending a lot of my childhood time at the Air Route Traffic Control Center in Great Falls, Montana where my dad worked. My father, who still lives in Great Falls and is 92 years old, started in aviation as a tower controller in northern Burma in WWII. He was stationed at the air field of Myitkyina which was the transit point for cargo being flown over the hump to southern China at the last part of the war. When he got back to the States he ended up working for the then CAA at the Great Falls airport Air Traffic Control Center. In 1962, when I was 11 years old, the center was transfered to the SAGE Center (semi automated ground environme…
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Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta kicks off...
by SailorBold- 0 replies
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Such a cool event thought I'd share.. cold mornings are starting! Perfect balloon weather..
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"The Wedge" Last Week
by Butch- 7 replies
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The Wedge, in Newport CA, USA.. I saw this on Facebook.. Butch
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'Open Garden' program 2019 Darwin, Australia
by greysrigging- 20 replies
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This 'dry season', there is an Open Gardens scheme where dedicated Top End of the Northern Territory gardeners open up their properties for the general public to peruse. The 3rd one on the program was opened up this weekend and it certainly didn't disappoint ! I used to think my own back yard was sorta ok, but when visiting these magnificent yards.... well, very much jealous.... haha 2019 Program over 5 months
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A Photographic icon reborn.. The story of Polaroid
by Silas_Sancona- 6 replies
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I'm sure there are many people on PT ~ younger and older ~ who can remember owning ..or being in older photographs taken by one.. While Digital Photography has simplified the art of taking pictures in numerous ways, there's something special about using film, even today.. ..And something nostalgic about the handy ol' Polaroid.
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Shinob Kibe
by RyManUtah- 1 follower
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Shinob Kibe (Shh-No-Bee Ky-Bee) is a small, sloped mesa in Washington, Utah - along the Virgin River that is fairly rich in history. Named for the Paiute deity Shinob, and “kaib” meaning mountain. The Paiute people used the mesa as a defensive position against European settlers, Navajo & Ute during the 1800s. Native legends support that the Paiute spoke to Dominguez and Escalante here in 1776, while attempting to find a route from Sante Fe to Monterey - they were halted by winter and returned to Santa Fe. A medicine wheel also exists on the mesa top, but has been overgrown by flora. Local legend also su…
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Your 1st Airline Flight?
by Butch- 5 replies
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Mine September 18, 1948... Age 5 months... Middle name is Del, not Delbert... Butch
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Golden Gate Bridge
by Darold Petty- 1 reply
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This is a really concise overview of the bridge. The term 'golden gate' refers to the geography of the strait, not the bridge. Imagine, ..this was designed with caffeine and slide rules, no computers ! I have driven over this bridge hundreds of times and it lifts my spirits each trip. All of the steel and many pre-fabricated parts came from Bethlehem, PA. There is a very similar bridge in LIsbon, Portugal, but it lacks the Art Deco styling and does not have pedestrian access.
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Just for grins.....
by metalfan- 8 replies
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Who joined this forum in 2006 0r 2007?
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Starting a nursery
by amh- 14 replies
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I've been thinking of starting a backyard nursery. I have adequate space and am zoned for online or wholesale business. Has anyone here started their own nursery that could give me advice? My biggest question is about the inspection processes, especially in Texas.
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I know some of you believe MBTI is B.S. and that's ok. Now, the rest of you, what's your type? It will be cool to see where Palmtalk stands in terms of MBTI. Just for fun.
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The Emerald Desert, Pt #3: Wide open spaces among an endless Sea.
by Silas_Sancona- 1 reply
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Of all the places on Wednesday's list to visit, perhaps the most unexpected is a part of Arizona that could easily pass for somewhere hundreds of miles east where the land is dominated by endless miles of grass and broad horizons. While " desert " is what most people know the state for, Southern AZ, roughly east of the low deserts near Organ Pipe National Monument, east into New Mexico and West TX is dominated by a landscape more reminiscent of eastern Africa, or the Pampas and less densely forested portions of the Cerrado in South America. While it might not seem like it, this part of the state hosts some pretty exotic animals as well. The Valley in which Las Cien…
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Looking for FL relocation recommendations
by Keys6505- 4 replies
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I moved from NJ to TX (Houston z9a) about 2 years ago to get away from the cold. It's fine but my parents are moving to FL soon and I plan on moving there as well to be closer to them. I don't know much about FL other than Disney so I'm looking for some recommendations for some good areas to consider. We are going there in a few weeks to check out the St.Pete vacinity, but that was basically just a shot in the dark. My dad will live in the Villages and my mom will likely be in the Orlando area so id like to be within 2 hours-ish from both of them. I really don't care for the packed in subdivisions where I am now, so I'd prefer a little more land. Some of my wish lis…
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The Emerald Desert, Pt. #2: Magic Mountains
by Silas_Sancona- 1 reply
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After a wet summer, driving through a section of the mountains between Tucson and the US/ Mex. border yesterday morning makes one wonder.. " Did i somehow leave the dry and dusty AZ desert and awaken in California, after a wet late winter/ early Spring? ..Let alone somewhere in Europe, ...or New Zealand? After punishing drought " magical " is the only way to describe such a quick transformation. Drought, as a whole, may not be quenched ..but for now, the land is revived. A good omen to what lies ahead.. A vibrant green, Picacho Peak.. Hello beautiful... Even the somewhat out of focus shot, haha.. Absolute Magic.. Can only imag…
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We have snakes.. They have done a really good job of eliminating our rat, mice, squirrel, and bunny, problem! But I am still going to get a cat or two -- to keep the snakes away from the house! Last Thursday afternoon my wife went out to get some clothes that she had hanging on the patio outside. I heard her scream, and I ran to the door. I opened it and there in front of me we a surprisingly good sized rattle snake coiled up on the doorstep, and rattling at me. I think my wife stepped on it, but luckily she didn't get bitten. She insisted that I kill it since it was hanging out around the house and we have little kids. So I got a shovel. In the past I ha…
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Web worm
by Reyes Vargas- 0 replies
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Does anybody know how to treat for web worms. My ash trees are getting hammered by them. It has been years since we have had it this bad. I sprayed it with liquid sevin. I don't want it to get out of hand.
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The Emerald Desert, Pt. #1
by Silas_Sancona- 3 replies
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As vaguely alluded to in another thread, made my way to one of a few spots i have visited in the past few years here to see what kind of magic this years Monsoon has bestowed upon a thirsty landscape. This will be the first of a few planned threads from different spots around the area / Tucson, and a quick trip planned into another part of the state i haven't set eyes on yet, closer to the Mexico Border. As noted in the " Monsoon 2021 " thread, unlike the past two horrible years, this summer has seen a pretty good turn around, esp. the further south / southeast one heads when it comes to summer rainfall. Hopefully the finish, to the season, is the much needed " icin…
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Watering my palms with hot water by mistake
by miamicuse- 0 replies
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I had extended my garden hose from a 25' long hose to 100' long in order to wash my car over the weekend and I forgot to change it back. Because of this the long 100' hose was left exposed laying on the driveway and was in full hot Florida sun for hours. I picked up the hose this afternoon and began to water the plants (some of them palms), I didn't realize the water from the hose was very hot until very late when I touched the hose to shift it's position. It was very hot, not quite boiling hot but very hot. I immediately water everything again once the hot water in the hose was all expelled. Did I do any damage to my plants by watering them with this hot wat…
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Trying to help the IPS and people here
by Steve Mac- 1 follower
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Well, that was just Click-bait. Formerly Gtsteve, but I have changed my Username (as an IPS member you can do that,) because I want to help new members and the parent site the IPS. Let me explain. Firstly, I would like to advise new members of a few things, and not only new members, What are all you people afraid of by not signing off with a first name? Even if you like your clever/cryptic username or you think that the CIA, FBI KGB or Mossad is after you just make up a first name when you sign off. Why, because it is friendly and polite and I think that you are more likely to get a response. You could put it in your Signature. I think that the more active t…
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Modern wind energy
by Darold Petty- 1 reply
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Not only a great story, but watch the amazing video ! https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/04/23/business/energy-environment/big-windmills.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=photo-spot-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news
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Home Owner Associations - HOAs
by DoomsDave- 34 replies
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Another topic that's more palm related kinda went off the rails, and i thought this might be a good separate topic here. Like them or not, Home Owner Associations are an increasing fact of life in the U.S., and, I suspect in the rest of the world. They definitely have some benefits, primarily by enforcing maintenance which might otherwise be neglected. On the other hand, they can become too-aggressive, or, some claim, downright fascistic. A couple other Palm Talkers took an interest in the subject in its own right, namely @NickJames and @Oviedo_z10b_lol and others, too. Jump on in!
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