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   UFC fights 1 2

   February 3, 2009 by paulgila

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   anybody watch UFC MMA fighting? did you see the GSP/BJ Penn fight last saturday? what did you think? i am not into sports much but FM harry palms has gotten me into this. i have to admit i iwas sure GSP would take penn apart & for once,i was right. there was a "palm connection," too.in the month preceding the fight there was a show about how both fighters were training & penn lives in hilo,so there were lots of shots of him running around the beach with tall coconuts swaying in the breeze.the garden at the house he lives in was cool,too.lotsa big d.lutescens clumps & ti plants.

   

   Last reply by tikitiki, May 24, 2009
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   best digital camera

   November 13, 2010 by sick1166

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   whats the best camera for palms and landscape pics for palm talk

   

   Last reply by Kris, December 24, 2010

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   What's Your Favorite Breakfast? 1 2

   October 11, 2012 by Jastin

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   I've woke up that last few days dreading my usual bowl of cereal. Everyone loves food so what are some of your favorite breakfast ideas?

   

   Last reply by JEFF IN MODESTO, June 13, 2016

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   Lower Puna, the Big Island of Hawai'i

   August 20, 2011 by bgl

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   Puna is one of nine districts on the Big Island. It's about the size of Oahu, but with less than 40,000 people living here, some areas are pretty remote and even desolate. This is where the active volcano is located (the Pu'u O'o eruption, part of the Kilauea volcano). Some areas are wild, others are serene, and all of them are unique in their own way. I went for a little drive this afternoon and early evening and brought my camera. All these photos were taken within a 15-20 minute drive from where I live in Leilani Estates. I started out by driving down towards Pohoiki. That involves taking the Pahoa-Pohoiki Road (yes, that's how it's commonly known - makes a lot of sens…

   

   Last reply by DoomsDave, August 27, 2011
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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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   Shark attack in San Diego County 1 2

   April 26, 2008 by DoomsDave

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   This morning a man was attacked by what appeared to be a great white shark off Solana beach in San Diego County. STORY HERE Of more importance to the shark than the guy was the fact that the shark apparently spit the guy out after it realized he wasn't a seal. Hmm. Maybe wearing a white wetsuit might stop attacks? I recall somewhere that Japanese pearl divers wore white amazugis to scare off the sharks. Maybe there is something to that? Condolences, as always to the victim's family. dave

   

   Last reply by Walter John, May 10, 2008
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   Best veggies for "Survival Garden"

   November 12, 2010 by Alicehunter2000

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   Just wondering if anyone is going to be planting any veggies or food crops in their backyards this year. I am seeing some food price increase and was hoping to grow some things where space would allow. Also thinking of getting a couple chickens (hens) and build a small coop. It would be nice to have fresh eggs on a regular basis. Please stay on topic of veggies, fruit trees, farm animals, greenhouse etc. not economics which might be construed as political.

   

   Last reply by Dave-Vero, January 16, 2011

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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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    We need more beautiful women 1 2

    April 17, 2010 by bubba

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    Ciczi got me thinking this morning.This Board has way too many men.The existing girls are all beautiful and dynamic.My favorite beautiful, dynamic female posters are the amazing ladies from Europe, who do such incredible work with Palms in tough climates.That stated,my thought is how we generate more beautiful, dynamic Lady posters on this Board? What do we do? Advertise? Run specials? Give economic incentives? Can our beautiful, dynamic current female Posters give thoughts and recommendations? We need some equilibrium and firm guidance. As you know, we are boys.

    

    Last reply by PALM MOD, April 22, 2010

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    Lehigh Acres FL

    February 10, 2009 by redant

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    OK, so this place is all over the news, the epicenter of housing gone bad in FL. By the pictures I see of it it looks much like Port St. Lucie FL, but more destitute. from quick research you can purchase a newer 3/2 1500 sf home for 50/60K, yet nobody is buying. Mortgage on something of that price would be about $300 a month, and nobody is buying. Obviously there must be no jobs at all in the area for it to get to this point, so where does it go from here?

    

    Last reply by Dave-Vero, February 12, 2009
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    The USA loses ground... and slips to #2 1 2

    June 20, 2008 by putu enjula

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    I heard a blurb that Australia surpassed America "by a hair" and is now number one for..... Anyone have any ideas?? (or did any of you see the same news story?)

    

    Last reply by Neofolis, June 22, 2008
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    Bad foods made in the USA 1 2

    July 16, 2013 by Palm crazy

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    Like a lot of americans I’m trying to learn how to have a better diet and learn more about the food I eat and what food I should stay away from. A health nut friend sent me this website that has some very interesting information on it. Here’s one of many articles….. PS: I actually stop buying most of these food products along time ago on my own. Thought others would enjoy reading. Shocking Differences In Ingredients Between The Same Food Products In The U.S., Canada and U.K. http://banoosh.com/blog/2013/06/17/shocking-differences-in-ingredients-between-the-same-food-products-in-the-u-s-canada-and-u-k/

    

    Last reply by Hammer, July 19, 2013

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    The BIG Five - Oh! 1 2

    October 21, 2009 by Trópico

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    Estas son las mañanitas...

    

    Last reply by DoomsDave, October 26, 2009
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    Update

    October 24, 2007 by Gtlevine

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    First I want to thank everyone for the support. I made it to my house and as Bill said, I was shocked to see it was still standing. The 10 mile corridor where I am located looks like Hiroshima, every other house is gone and every power line is burned down to the ground for the entire length. It was the strangest experience I ever had to drive through this area and see so many of my friends and neighbors homes gone. For me, I was one of the lucky ones, the fire blew through my property and missed my home and most of my palms. I lost 25% of my collection, but my rarest palms survived. Most of my tropical trees burned or blew down. I was real surprised to see most of…

    

    Last reply by BS Man about Palms, November 1, 2007
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    Old growth Rainforest and caves in far south east Tasmania

    January 29, 2011 by Tassie_Troy1971

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    On Australia day Jan 26th we went down to Hastings caves national park area . The walk to the caves was through rich rainforest with many ferns ,including Dicksonia antarctica , cyathea australis , Microsorium diversifolium (kangaroo fern ) Blechnum nudum,Todea barbara to name a few. The area isn't far from the coast so is very mild and recieves heavy rainfall (alot more than OLD Beach ) Tall trees mainly comprise of Eucalyptus regans

    

    Last reply by Tassie_Troy1971, February 6, 2011

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    Happy birthday Trópico

    September 26, 2015 by edric

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    Have a really great birthday Frank, Ed

    

    Last reply by Josh-O, October 11, 2015
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    Red Light Cameras

    November 21, 2009 by Palmə häl′ik

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    I've been noticing they've been setting up video equipment at major intersections in Hillsborough Cty. to detour 'RED LIGHT RUNNING'. smile. Your on candid camera! Here's a little sumthin' you can pay too... Have they done this in your locale? Any comments or perils of wisdom? This all seems like BIG BRUTHA's watchin'... Kinda reminds me of that one movie... With the satellites, and tracking cameras and all...

    

    Last reply by _Keith, February 4, 2010
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    US Sugar/Florida Land Purchase 1 2

    June 25, 2008 by palmmermaid

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    In case the rest of the world isn't aware, Florida agreed yesterday to buy 185K acres of land in the Everglades from US Sugar. If a swap with Florida Crystals can be arranged, the state will have the land to restore the southern flow of water from Lake Okeechobee to the Everglades. This would eliminate the flows to the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchie rivers and put it back to a more natural state. This is a really big deal. I am sure though that US Sugar saw the handwriting on the wall or should I say the end of the muck. The land that is so rich for farming is literally disappearing. The muck is only so deep and each year is less. If you drive by the old pumping st…

    

    Last reply by edbrown_III, July 4, 2008
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    Stand Up Paddleboard - Who does it?

    October 15, 2007 by www.dadluvsu.com

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    I gotta figure one of you guys rides or knows someone that does out there in Cali or Hawaii... I'm interested, but dont wanna shell out the 2-3 grand to buy a board without trying it... Just basically want to get some opinions and advice on the sport and ya'll are my best connections to CA and HI! Virtually no one on the east coast rides SUPs so I can't even borrow a board to try it out and rentals are out of the question, they look at me like I'm speaking Chinese when I ask about it... So here's the palm tree pic :: Some kinda Hawaiian thing-a-ma-bob to keep us on topic, sorta... :cool:

    

    Last reply by sur4z, October 17, 2007
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    Richard Douglas - Update 1 2

    April 20, 2012 by PalmGuyWC

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    Hi Im not Richard but his best friend and room mate Just want to let all of his friends no to pray a little extra for him tonight He is In the hospital yet again fighting his massive ulser and going into surgery either today or monday the remove his gal bladder and repair his stomach damaged by the ulser

    

    Last reply by Mandrew968, May 7, 2012

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    A Tsunami in Miami?

    March 4, 2010 by DoomsDave

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    Jokes aside, I'm not aware of any quakes taking place in or around Florida, though Haiti was very close. On the other hand, I suspect it's not too far off to imagine a quake or volcanic eruption causing one. Anyone know?

    

    Last reply by DoomsDave, March 15, 2010

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    Music Topic - Albums you like 1 2

    July 4, 2008 by Walter John

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    Okay, we've done a fair bit on individual songs, so how about albums, what are some of your favorites or at least what albums do you like and would perhaps recommend ?

    

    Last reply by sur4z, July 17, 2008
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    Night Scenes: The all - encompassing night photo subjects thread 1 2

    April 28, 2022 by Silas_Sancona

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    We have dedicated, master threads for Cloud Photos, Rainbows, Garden Visitors / Sunsets / Sunrises here ..But, ..where is a master Night Photography thread? ..Think it is time for one.. Palms included in the shots ..or not.. Post your night shots.. In the city, ..or out in the woods.. post em' From somewhere near home, or taken while on vacation thousands of miles away ..post em' You get the picture.. Now get snapping. Nothing award winning, but testing out the camera last night, was fairly satisfied w/ some of the test shots.. Shots of the Moon ( Solar Eclipse on the 15th of May, btw ) and lightning shots to come this summer will …

    

    Last reply by Silas_Sancona, February 14

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    Novelty Songs 1 2

    July 8, 2008 by nomolos

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    List your favourite novelty songs with a you tube link if possible I'll kick it off Charlie Drake - My Boomerang Wont Come Back

    

    Last reply by nomolos, July 16, 2008
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    Windows Vista 1 2

    August 19, 2009 by DoomsDave

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    Howdyall: I'ts time to go 'puter shopping again, and I noted that there's boxes in the stores with several hundred times the memory of my old dinosaur for a realtively reasonable price. They all appear to run Windows Vista, which, I recall got off to a rocky start, and, I'm told by IP folk still has some compatibility issues with XP, my present op sys. I will be using the machine for both work and fun, and th eoffice in the Dark Tower has XP, at least for now. So, ya'll whaddya know? Share, please? Am I hallucinating? If not, recommendations? (I haven't bought a computer yet.)

    

    Last reply by Kathryn, September 24, 2009