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   Strangest creature you've cooked and eaten (not a vegetarian post) 1 2

   July 17, 2008 by SubTropicRay

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   Ken's post made me think about the strangest animal I've consumed. That would be squirrel (not very exotic or exciting). I'm sure some of you have great stories. What is the most unusual animal you've eaten?

   

   Last reply by osideterry, August 22, 2008
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   Country Music 1 2

   January 9, 2012 by Walter John

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   So, I was getting into some country music lately, through fate, long story, anyway, who likes who in the country scene? I was getting a good listen to early albums of John Michael Montgomery, Alan Jackson, some Toby Keith. Friends think I've lost it, being an old rocker..

   

   Last reply by Moose, January 14, 2012
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   Us humans... 1 2

   October 1, 2013 by Stevetoad

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   Some of the threads lately have got me thinking. I hear "we are destroying the ecosystem" and how bad we are for earth. It got me thinking. Why are we so quick to throw the human race out of the evolution of the earth? Why is it that our actions (good or bad) are not considered part of nature? The goal of any life form is to breed and expand the range of its species and humans have done that remarkably well. Why is it that if a bird carries a seed over a mountain range and the plant grows and flourishes its "nature at work" yet if a human lets a seed go its now "invasive". The new "invasive" plant is now doing the best thing it can do at the expense of the "native" plant…

   

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   the Quote thread.............. 1 2

   July 12, 2014 by trioderob

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   What is your favorite beer? 1 2

   November 30, 2012 by Stevetoad

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   im just curious what everyone is drinking out there. Living in san diego i think we get spoiled with our beer selection. my top 2 favorites are both brewed by russian river. Blind pig and pliny the elder. both are IPAs and are amazing!

   

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   Your online name and avatar 1 2

   November 6, 2007 by palmmermaid

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   I've often wonder how some of the members chose their online name and avatar. Some of them are obvious - amazondk for example. But some are not quite so obvious. How about telling us newbies how some of you chose yours? My screen name is Palmmermaid. I chose that because of my 2 loves - the sea and palms. I am always looking for a merman to kiss so I can turn into a mermaid! Even my license plate is MERMAID. Anyone else want to share their story?

   

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   What's Your Favorite Discontinued Soft Drink? 1 2

   April 29, 2009 by osideterry

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   It happened gradually. As a kid I lived on NuGrape, Mission Orange, and Nehi. When I was a 18, I could still find bottles of Suncrest Soda at any gas station. Into my mid 20s, cans of Big Red, as well as a few Fanta flavors could still be found. They were usually at gas stations out in the middle of nowhere. They are all gone. It's Coke and Pepsi-owned labels as far as you can see. Not exactly. Lately I notice at convenience stores about half the cooler space devoted to energy drinks. Older guys like me remember the regional stuff. Younger people had to have seen their childhood favorites disappear. What do you really miss?

   

   Last reply by Jeff in St Pete, May 15, 2009
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   Looking for Yellowtail 1 2

   May 23, 2009 by Jeff Searle

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   Last weekend, my wife Andrea and myself along with our good friend Rob (Borgy230), drove down to Cudjoe Key near Key West to stay with some other good friends of ours, Judy and Jim Glock (JGLOCK1).We usually go down a couple of times during the summer to do some serious fishing and relax for the weekend. Here's Rob and Judy in front of the house.

   

   Last reply by Jeff Searle, May 28, 2009
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    Level 2 drought conditions declared 1 2

    November 11, 2008 by MattyB

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    I heard on the news last night that Metropolitan Water District is declaring a level 2 drought condition. This means mandatory cut backs, up to 20%, assigned watering days, and fines for violators. Going into winter this is not as bad as it could be if we were in summer, but it frustrates me that those of us who try and use it responsibly and without waste (ie drip irrigation, etc), have to suffer because most people are very wasteful with water. I still see people washing down driveways! This was specifically pointed out as a no no back when level 1 drought conditions were declared, unless there's a safety hazard or sanitary issue. People are boners! I've gotta…

    

    Last reply by John Case, December 31, 2008
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    The Stock Pickers Game - Week 2 1 2

    May 30, 2013 by Dypsisdean

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    Enter your picks for week two here. Remember the clock starts at the open price on Monday (not the previous close on Friday - they can be very different). While some of us may double check your numbers - it is up to you to do any final tally of your profit/loss.

    

    Last reply by Moose, June 8, 2013
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    Oakey dokey -- show us your native Quercus, Oaks! 1 2

    June 13, 2016 by DoomsDave

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    Howdyall: Richard Berry (RobustaEnvirons) was nice enough to post pictures of oaks that reminded me of the oaks of my misspent youth, out of a palmy place. So, today, I went and did a very (very!) brief survey of California oak species, of which there are a lot. They are fascinating, actually. And the rest of you, please post nice pictures of your local native (or non-native) Quercus. Oaks. My next door neighbor has what appears to be a California Live Oak, Q. agrifolia. Look closely, and you can see my palms, to the right, huddled before the potential encroaching monster.

    

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    Happy birthday to Jeff  Searle.. 1 2

    November 7, 2007 by Kris

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    Dear 007 Jeff Wish you many happy returns of the day and may god bless you with all the joys & happiness along with good health to serve the plant kingdom... lots of love to you_Mr.Bond, Kris

    

    Last reply by Palmarum, November 14, 2007
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    The ethics of restricting species migration 1 2

    April 1, 2014 by Mauna Kea Cloudforest

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    Is it ethical for humans to restrict plant and animal species migration, whether the migration was caused or aided by humans or not? As humans continue to destroy more and more habitat around the globe, the available land that wild plants and animals have to survive as a species is rapidly disappearing. Plants and animals are becoming refugees, and in many cases their only chance for surviving as a species is by migrating with or without the aid of humans. Yet as humans, we have in our midst a new type of fundamentalism that is really no different than the people geographical eugenics movement of the early 20th century. Just as many people back then claimed that peop…

    

    Last reply by Mauna Kea Cloudforest, April 8, 2014

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    coolest person that ever lived 1 2

    January 2, 2014 by edbrown_III

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    Sure knew how to live in style --- even Elvis couldnt steal a woman from him!

    

    Last reply by sur4z, January 27, 2014

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    Fantasy stock picker league 1 2

    September 3, 2013 by Bags

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    Ok talk is cheap. If anyone is interested I just started a fantasy stock league that will run to the end of the year. 100k per person with short selling allowed. No margin trading. You can go here http://www.wallstreetsurvivor.com and join the league palmtalk. Good luck.

    

    Last reply by redant, October 13, 2013

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    Fires in San Diego County 1 2

    May 14, 2014 by Sabal Steve

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    Details? Anyone affected?

    

    Last reply by LJG, July 9, 2014

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    TINTIN in the Land of the Mystery Dypsis 1 2

    January 6, 2009 by Walter John

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    Tintin sat dejected in his paint peeled turquoise motel chair one night, eating his toast and marmalade for tea when all of a sudden Captain Haddock came running down the path, screaming and yelling so excitedly the lit tobacco blew out of his pipe and onto his face burning and blinding his eyes, he failed to see Snowy lying in the way and he tripped and spun and spiralled in the air for several metres before falling flat on his back, throwing up mulched straw dust a mile high into the sky, almost reaching the top of Tintin’s enormous Caribbean royal palm. He in fact had landed right in front of a goggle eyed Tintin. The Captain raised himself up on one elbow and spok…

    

    Last reply by Walter John, January 15, 2009
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    The many faces of "The Dewd" 1 2

    November 7, 2008 by MattyB

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    Paul has a few patented poses that he like to employ whenever a camera happens to be pointed in his direction. Let's take a look at just a few of them: The "I'm going to eat you" pose

    

    Last reply by John in Andalucia, November 12, 2008
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    Olympic Games 1 2

    August 5, 2008 by Gileno Machado

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    I know Wal will be watching the Football (soccer) matches and most certainly the swimming finals too. What's everyones expectations for Gold medals, thrilling final matches, world records and surprises?

    

    Last reply by Jeff Searle, August 17, 2008
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    $$$ Twenty Dollars $$$ 1 2

    November 3, 2008 by Jeff Searle

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    A certain youmg lady I know just recently told me that she lost a $20 bill while working in her yard on saturday. As of today, she told me she has not found it and I don't think she really spent much time in the yard looking for it. I'm just not too sure on this. So.....my question is, if this was YOU, how much is $20 worth? Would you be out searching long and hard looking for it? Even at night, with the flashlight? Would you loose sleep over it that first night? Ok,OK...you might think I have too much time on my hands. It's a true story though and I thought the sub-forum here could use a little "something different". Jeff

    

    Last reply by Walter John, November 29, 2008
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    Crocodile range in Florida 1 2

    November 27, 2022 by RedRabbit

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    I recently read the crocodile living in Sanibel survived Hurricane Ian and is still on the island. That made me wonder, does anyone know of them living year-round north of there? I understand one lived in Lake Tarpon for a few years before it was removed, but I’m not aware of any others north of Sanibel. Also, how far north do they go on the east coast?

    

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    Anyone Buying Stocks? 1 2

    December 1, 2008 by Kathryn

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    Has anyone been buying or selling stocks? Most of my investments are for long-term, but I have a portion of my money that I play with. I've been much more cautious lately and have made mostly good decisions. I bought some $3 GM stock two weeks ago and planned to keep it long-term, but when it went up over $5 last week, I decided to sell. I think this stock will go up and down over the next few months, but will be a good buy in the long run, so I plan to purchase it again. I didn't expect it to go up that much in one week - a 65% increase. Anyone else playing around? What are you considering?

    

    Last reply by Moose, January 29, 2015

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    Surf 1 2

    January 16, 2011 by Daryl

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    With all of the tragedy we have had in this part of the world lately, courtesy of mother nature, it was surprising that she tried to balance it out today with some outstanding surf on the local breaks. Here is some video of Kirra today... Classic Kirra surf Hope everyone is well in spite of the floods and destruction. Daryl

    

    Last reply by Daryl, April 14, 2015
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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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    24 Years in California -- time sure flies 1 2

    March 31, 2009 by DoomsDave

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    Howdyall: Stumbled across some pictures stored in the dank, dusty archives. This is me, in 1985. The kid is my second cousin, Jeff. He turned 30 last year. Time flies . . . . .

    

    Last reply by Pando, May 21, 2016

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