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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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   Those in S Florida..

   January 26, 2008 by feef706

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   I am currently living in the panhandle of florida and ever since taking a trip to south florida this past summer I can stop thinking about how much nicer it was down there. I have family in Vero Beach and would some day like to move somewhere around there and am just curious what everyone does for work down there. Where I live we are surrounded by military bases which is where most of the employment is but I am currently seeking my business BS degree and am wondering if anyone is working for good companies down south. Id love to own a nursery and grow palms for the rest of my life but I think that career field is about maxed out down there. Look forward to hearing back ab…

   

   Last reply by Moose, May 5, 2013
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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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    College Football for Palm Nuts 1 2 3 4 36

    January 25, 2008 by bubba

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    Got some rabid excitement on this topic in the other Thread.I believe it is unfair to carry on this discussion under the previous nefarious label.Not that I take anything back but I genuinely hope good things for USC and their program except when they play Florida.They are Good ! That stated,I would like to encourage us Palm/College Football Nuts to have ongoing discussions on this Thread.I would encourage politeness but no problem discussing the virtues of your Alma Mater's prowess.I would also urge that we respond to each well thought out Post even if it involves team's we do not know alot about.I truly do not know much about the teams in the Pac-10 but am interested…

    

    Last reply by tank, December 26, 2015

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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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    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
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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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    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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    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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    The silliest/worst lyrics you've ever heard... 1 2

    January 21, 2008 by putu enjula

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    A song I heard yesterday inspired me to start this thread.... Please post YOUR favorite bad/silly lyrics... remember they have to fit within the guidlines! Here's the line that inspired me... "I love you like a mango... drop your love on me" Obviously a reggae song Before anyone gets offended, just remember even a good song can have silly lyrics!

    

    Last reply by _Keith, February 12, 2008
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    Kris Wedding Album ! 1 2 3 4 5

    January 20, 2008 by Kris

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    Dear Friends Sorry for the delay in posting these Wedding Album stills,since at that time the Off Topic Sub Forum did not exist,during that period,so their was no hurry for me to procure the photo_Cd from my wife Anitha's Family.. And another bottle neck i had was the uploading speeds,though i have a broadband ADSL connection of 512Kpbs,that speed is only for downloads,while my uploading speeds was no more than just 120Kpbs,when asked i was told that for domestic connection this is how it is.. And first off all i must sinserely thank Mr.Bo Goran & the present committe & Our modulator for trying to bring in some kind of off topic sub forum.. And iam doi…

    

    Last reply by Kris, May 28, 2008
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    Tired of bad news, try some good news for a change

    January 19, 2008 by _Keith

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    This is not a political or societal post! I have tried all of the convential news sites, CNN, Fox, MSNBC, etc. I am just tired of reading about wives and husbands killing their children, the earth ending, etc. so I went on a search for a better default home page for my browser so I don't start every day with depressing news. Here is what I have found. I have made no judgements as to whether it is liberal, conservative, republican or democrat, nor do I care to, and this thread should not attempt it, so don't. All I can say about this site is I like it better than any alternative that I have found. http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/

    

    Last reply by bubba, January 19, 2008
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    A quick stop at the stree fair

    January 19, 2008 by amazondk

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    On the way back home from work out and around town I stopped briefly at a Friday street fair close to my house. These kind of transient markets are common around Brazil. Here in Amazonas they have a lot of palm fruit, pupunha (bactris gasipaes) this time of year, fish, meat, free range chickens (galinha caipira), fruits and vegetables, and an area to eat. One of the big items was of course boiled peach palm fruit, pupunha. The Parque Dez Friday street market. I bought a bunch of peach palm fruits to take home. Some are oilier than others. I like them with a lot of oil. The guy claimed that these were like that. But, I will not know until we boil them up t…

    

    Last reply by Jeff in St Pete, January 21, 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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    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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    Blade Runner

    January 18, 2008 by Eric in Orlando

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    I saw Blade Runner in the theater last week. They have released a dvd set with the "new" final cut and released into the theater again. I saw it in a big digital theater with a good sound system. It was great seeing BR on a big screen and the Vangelis soundtrack was incredible.

    

    Last reply by Palmarum, January 21, 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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    A NEW Big Island Thread 1 2 3 4 8

    January 18, 2008 by bgl

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    On popular demand (thank you Kim!! ), I'm beginning a new Big Island thread since we lost the old one in connection with the Palapa execution... A sudden decision this morning had me heading over to the Kona side with my wife, a 2.5 hour drive from Leilani Estates. From Hilo to Kailua-Kona there are 3 choices: Highway 11 around the southern part of the island (the longest way) Highway 19 around the northern part of the island and thru Waimea (well, close to the northern part anyway) Highway 200 - but always referred to as the Saddle Road - the shortest way, but also the most dangerous. Since I like a challenge, taking the Saddle Road was a "no brainer"...! The Sa…

    

    Last reply by Jerry@TreeZoo, June 5, 2009
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    Male & Female Crabs

    January 18, 2008 by Ken Johnson

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    The first one shows girls on the left, boys right.

    

    Last reply by OldNed, January 22, 2008
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    Favorite Tee Shirts

    January 17, 2008 by metalfan

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    Its raining, cloudy, grey and boring here. I am about to put my nose to the grindstone and work on my vampire novel some, but before I go, I thought maybe I'd like to see some of your fave T shirts. You know, the shirts in your collection that really show your personality. These are mine. I have to admit, I broke my "all black" rule to buy this shirt. But it didn't come in black (sigh...) so I had to just suck it up and get it anyway. I wore it at the gym this week and everyone got a huge kick out of it... Curious George...Passed out on Ether

    

    Last reply by Kris, January 19, 2008