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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
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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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   Leilani Estates, Big Island of Hawaii 1 2

   January 17, 2008 by bgl

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   Some questions were raised in the "Grouping ideas" thread in "Discussing Palm Trees" earlier today, so we took a ride thru our neighborhood a little while ago in order to get some photos. First, some general information. The Big Island of Hawaii consists of nine districts (clockwise, beginning in the south): Ka'u, South Kona, North Kona, South Kohala, North Kohala, Hamakua, North Hilo, South Hilo and Puna. Puna is about the size of Oahu and stretches from ocean on the SE side of the island up to the village of Volcano at 4,000 ft elevation. About 30,000 people live in Puna, and it's the fastest growing district on the island. Leilani Estates is one of several subdivisio…

   

   Last reply by amazondk, January 19, 2008

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   new ink for pohonkelapa!

   January 17, 2008 by paulgila

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   i decided to get a new tattoo so heres a short pictorial of my visit to "lefty's" tattoo parlor in chula vista,CA. this is my friend dano who is a tattoo artist.i met him playing music at some of the local clubs in town when he was a "soundman." dano goofing around. dano at his work station getting his supplies ready. here is the stencil of the tattoo after it has been applied to the desired area.part of the job is a cover-up to hide some old work that has faded over the years. the design is from a traditional balinese print,but i asked him to put a little "sailor jerry" into it.

   

   Last reply by BS Man about Palms, January 18, 2008
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   Happy Birthday to redvdox & junglegalfla..

   January 16, 2008 by Kris

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   Dear Komkrit & Dear Bren . And many happy returns of the day ! lots of love to you both, Kris By the way dear komikrit your palms are all growing fine in my roof top garden...Spl thanks for all the strain you have taken for me....

   

   Last reply by junglegalfla, February 3, 2010

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    Happy Birthday to palmmermaid..

    January 15, 2008 by Kris

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    Dear Kitty Philips . And Many happy returns of the day ! Lots of love to you, Kris

    

    Last reply by junglegalfla, January 16, 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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    Champagne, Chana masala, guitars...

    January 14, 2008 by metalfan

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    My birthday was Saturday, so naturally on Friday I went to the tattoo parlor and spent 2 1/2 hours there. On Saturday afternoon, my husband told me to get ready to go out to dinner, and at about 5pm, a limosine pulled up in front of my house. About 10 minutes later 3 cars full of my friends pulled up. My husband went to the closet and pulled out a cooler filled with beer, wine and champagne and a picnic basket with a cake, wine glasses etc, and a bag filled with some of my fave CD's and DVD's and said, "Let's go!" We all jumped in the limo and started out. CHampagne corks started popping and the party commenced! After the initial toast we cranked the stereo and con…

    

    Last reply by putu enjula, January 21, 2008
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    LA HABRA SHOOTING THREAD DELETED

    January 13, 2008 by PALM MOD

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    When the La Habra shooting thread started to wander into the area of gun control, I warned that such a discussion was really off topic, but more importantly political in nature, and not permitted. Since the only guns involved in this story were those carried by the police, I politely asked that you stick to comments pertaining to the shooting of Mr. Cho by the police, and refrain from your opinions about the merits (or lack thereof) of gun control. Since both the established guidelines and my specific warning continued to be ignored by a few, the thread was deleted. I have made note of those who made such action necessary.

    

    Last reply by Zac in NC, January 18, 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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    Three Friends and a Stranger

    January 13, 2008 by bubba

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    At one time, I used to play golf with some rugged/tattered sorts. One of the favorite involved locating a "newbie"and thereafter quickly picking partners.Obviously,two friends would always form one team.The other friend was indeed a plant,who played just convincingly enough to cause his team and partner(said stranger)to barely loose or even to loose bigtime.This tactic can be used sucessfully in a multitude of venues/theatres.Any poster knowledgeable about this little game?

    

    Last reply by Tad, January 13, 2008
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    Sir Edmund Hilary

    January 13, 2008 by Walter John

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    Last reply by Kim, January 13, 2008
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    Crabbin' with Ken in the Keys

    January 13, 2008 by DoomsDave

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    Howdyall: While I was in Florida, Ken Johnson very graciously took me crabbing aboard his boat, near, if my memory serves the northernmost of the Keys. Here's Cap'n Ken, as we get ready to push off

    

    Last reply by freakypalmguy, January 15, 2008
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    Favorite lines/scenes from "The Movie" 1 2

    January 12, 2008 by putu enjula

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    Since other threads were getting hi-jacked, I thought we might need this new thread.

    

    Last reply by Eric in Orlando, August 29, 2008
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    Happy Birthday to ibreakforpalms..

    January 11, 2008 by Kris

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

    

    Last reply by Exotic Life, January 11, 2008
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    Who has the biggest head? 1 2 3

    January 10, 2008 by MattyB

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    Try and guess who has the biggest head. At the end the 10 subjects will report the results. Let's see how we measure up. Measure your heads circumference at forehead level. This is clearly a palm related topic because a bigger head holds more palms. Wow, I am bored. Mod Edit: Sorry Matty --- "clearly a palm related topic because a bigger head holds more palms" won't get past this moderator. Hence, it's moved to "Ohana Nui." Good thing you didn't include me in the poll.

    

    Last reply by Zac in NC, January 18, 2008
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    Distance Maps

    January 10, 2008 by Walter John

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    I was looking for a distance map of USA to see how far one has to travel in miles or kilometres from one major city/state to another. I read about you folk going from Florida to california for example and am curious to compare with my own country, australia australia australia crack a tube. I found an Australian map and wondered if someone could locate a similar one of the US. here's the OZ map, can you post something similar for USA ?

    

    Last reply by www.dadluvsu.com, January 11, 2008
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    Ever get burned on trades?

    January 10, 2008 by Gonzer

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    Have you ever been victimized by folks who never seem to remember the transaction? Be it plants, books, or what-not, how many times do these people have to be "nudged" into reciprocating? Weeks and months down the line you say something like "How's that plant I gave you growing?" or "I've got the room now" (hint,hint) and no light bulb goes off in their head! If you're not the confrontational type it can be frustrating but at least it shows a person's true character. Slight vent but thanks.

    

    Last reply by BS Man about Palms, January 11, 2008
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    Happy Birthday to J. australis & tonytooth..

    January 9, 2008 by Kris

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    Dear Jo Wilkins & Dear Tony Huff . & And many happy returns of the day ! Lots of love to you both.. Kris

    

    Last reply by DoomsDave, January 14, 2008
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    Some Aviation Vids

    January 8, 2008 by freakypalmguy

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    I know a few of you out there are aviation buffs so here are a few vids for your viewing pleasure. Two of them got palapectomized so here they are again for those that did not see them last time. B-767ER Simulator St. Elmos Fire on the Windscreen at 36,000' Near New Orleans Be patient with this one, there are a couple close by lightning strikes later in the vid. B-767ER Approach and Landing Hope you enjoy, Matt

    

    Last reply by ania, January 13, 2008
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    Palms on Auto Licenses

    January 8, 2008 by _Keith

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    I was on the way into work this morning, stopped behind a car with a Louisiana "Save the Black Bear" license plate. I never paid much attention to it before, but noticed today the bear was stepping on a "Saw Palmetto" on which they are dependent. Anyone had other palm on license plates in their state.

    

    Last reply by redbeard917, January 11, 2008
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    Have you ever been stalked? 1 2

    January 8, 2008 by metalfan

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    My daughter and I are being stalked. But its not what you think. Nothing evil (at least I don't think so). Actually, it may be my daughter and my Porsche that are being stalked. I don't want to take credit for anything here, LOL. We drive the same stretch of road on the way to and from almost everywhere we go about 10-12 times a day. I drive 2 cars, depending on the weather and the errand: a Toyota 4Runner and a Porsche Boxter S. I never drive the Porsche with the top UP. If I am gonna be in that car, the top is DOWN. Even if I have to wear a sweater. That's just the way it is. We have apparently been "spotted" by two youngish (I guess they are 20ish, hopefully …

    

    Last reply by metalfan, January 13, 2008