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PSSC Meeting -- below the Orange Curtain


DoomsDave

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This might end up being the most photo-documented event ever on the forum. I'll try to avoid similar images of the same palms already shown.

I was able to catch a ride with Paul and Kim in the PRA Action Van. This van has a special feature in which I was able to only access the back seat via the back door. Sorry, no pics... Kim or Paul might supplement here.

Here is Paul looking eager get to Palm Island. The first recognizable person we met was Michael (NakaB). Michael is the nicest person on the forum, and I'll explain why later.

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Zone 9b/10a, Sunset Zone 22

7 miles inland. Elevation 120ft (37m)

Average annual low temp: 30F (-1C)

Average annual rainfall: 8" (20cm)

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Here's Kim breaking all kinds of laws by stepping over the fence to read palm signs. At this point Dave showed up to join in. He wasn't screaming expletives at this time.

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Average annual low temp: 30F (-1C)

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That was a single P. reclinata in the last photo. Here is an Arenga engleri and a Parajubaea cocoides. The waterfowl seemed oblivious to all the palm people just a few feet away.

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7 miles inland. Elevation 120ft (37m)

Average annual low temp: 30F (-1C)

Average annual rainfall: 8" (20cm)

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Lunch... I'll be picking on Dave a bit. He seemed to be everywhere all the time.

Then Ralph shared some about the history of his plantings. Palmhound, BSMan and OC Joe hang on every word.

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7 miles inland. Elevation 120ft (37m)

Average annual low temp: 30F (-1C)

Average annual rainfall: 8" (20cm)

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great coverage...more would be good.

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

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Had to take care of something Wal... back on it again.

Right before heading over to Ralph's place we bump into El Hoagie (Jack) and La Hoagie. It was frickin' cold.

Arriving at Ralph's one encounters a driveway to end all driveways.

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I don't know how Ralph looked into the future and knew how awesome sticking a Rhopalostylis between a Dypsis lanceaolate and a Dypsis pembana would be. Is there a bigger pembana in SoCal?

Or how about a bigger Dypsis Slick Willy?

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Average annual low temp: 30F (-1C)

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The nicest Pinanga coronata I've seen.

Ralph has planted in a all the neighbors yards up and down the block. Here's a cool pineapple-like Jubaea just up the street.

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Average annual low temp: 30F (-1C)

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Now for my first trip into the 2-story greenhouse. I made 3.

In the first photo is the omnipresent Dave, Matt (FreakyPalmGuy) and his Temecula sidekick Kevin (the Cromulent).

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Average annual low temp: 30F (-1C)

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Most of my greenhouse shots are similar to Dave and Dave's. I decided to follow Paul around and take pictures of him taking pictures of palms. The color of this Pinanga speciosa was amazing. The second palm is Paul's favorite, and I've already forgotten it's name. Lastly a shot of Paul squeezing his way out of the green house

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It's a blur now. First photo is a Jubaopsis caffra. The second is a Verschafeltii splendida. I can't remember if it was inside or outside the greenhouse.

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Once out in the backyard you find yourself looking straight up a lot. I won't be able to ID all these.

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Dypsis fibrosa, followed by a Hyophorbe verschafeltii and Hyophorbe indica.

Posting to resume tonight... I have tickets to a Duck's hockey game and have to hit the road.

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Average annual low temp: 30F (-1C)

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Veitchia vanuatu, Kentiopsis oliviformis, and Licuala (spinosa?) ...

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Average annual low temp: 30F (-1C)

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Pic 1 - LJG, Elidro, OC Joe (back), Peter, The Dewd, and El Blanco

Pic 2 - Palmhound and Paul seem agitated

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Average annual low temp: 30F (-1C)

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Auction time! And no surprise whose playing auctioneer. By the way, what I didn't get a photo of was Dave holding that 15-gallon Belmor overhead. I was impressed.

It was also fun to have Jerry Andersen auctioning some of the rarer items.

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After the auction started at one point they started calling out raffle numbers. I mentioned to Michael/NakaB that I had forgotten to buy raffle tickets. He took his string of 10-12 and handed me half. I offered to buy them and he said they were on him. They proceeded to call out 3 of my numbers right away. I was able to make off with a Dypsis carlsmithii and decaryi, and a Wallichia distichia. None of NakaB's numbers were called. I again offered and he insisted. Thanks again Michael!

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Parting shots of the Velez garden. D. madagascariensis and Howeas, and a Burretiokentia hapala.

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More parting shots... Syagrus amara and Syagrus glaucenses

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Very cool foliage.

Chatting with Ralph before heading home. This was the first time he heard that his last name had become an adjective and a verb. I think he found it amusing and flattering.

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A last look up a Roystonea borunquena.

What would a San Diego PRA trip be without the obligatory stop at a Sushi restaurant? Nice choice Bill. It was fun spending most of the day driving around with Paul and Kim.

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I'd be interested in seeing a palm auction, thanks for posting, PRA coverages are always the best threads.

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

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Excellent coverage! Thanks for all the photos. Will be hard to top this one! :)

Leilani Estates, 25 mls/40 km south of Hilo, Big Island of Hawai'i. Elevation 880 ft/270 m. Average rainfall 140 inches/3550 mm

 

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Great pics guys. I'm sorry I couldn't make it.

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say the Pritchardia in Ralph's neighbor's yard in post 25 is P. affinis.

Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

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great coverage,terry!

that spiny palm i like so much in ralphs greenhouse is salacca magnifica.

over sushi we realized it had been one of the best turn-outs for palmtalk folks!

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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NOW, that's what I'm talking about! Great pictures of some of the (large) gang. It's good to see so many FM's there. Bill, Paul, the always lovely Kim, Len, Jeff, Joe, Dave, Peter, Jerry and Ralph. That I have personally met. Wish I could of been there to tag along. Thanks again for all the PRA coverage....

Jeff

Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.

and The Rainforest Collection.

Southwest Ranches,Fl.

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Great coverage by you guys of the PSSC meeting at Ralph Velez' garden. Even though I've seen his garden it would have been fun to have been there to meet many of you Palmtalk people. This Velezian garden certainly is not lacking variety!

Hawaii Island (Big Island), leeward coast, 19 degrees N. latitude, south Kona mauka at approx. 380m (1,250 ft.) and about 1.6 km (1-mile) upslope from ocean.

 

No record of a hurricane passing over this island (yet!).  

Summer maximum rainfall - variable averaging 900-1150mm (35-45") - Perfect drainage on black volcanic rocky soil.  

Nice sunsets!

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That was fun!! :lol:

Do it again!! :drool::mrlooney:

Do it again!! :drool::rolleyes:

Oh, yes we will!

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

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Somewhere, I've got that CLASSIC picture of Jeff and Ken hamming it up in front of Ralph's place . . . . .

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

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It was a great time. During the auction, I felt like I was in Hawaii. Nothing in sight but palms, the scent of C. fragans and a gentle breeze...

Don't forget the Great Dypsis Diego. Ralph said he is amazed at how well it is doing with the competition for root space.

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Palms are life, the rest is details.

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A little better look at the beautiful trunk. post-1293-1238185223_thumb.jpg

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Palms are life, the rest is details.

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Dear Dave :)

thanks for the visuals...And the CIDP one is a beautiful mature specimen and i love it_thanks very much ! :drool:

Lots of love,

Kris :)

love conquers all..

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