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A Stroll through Pacific Beach

MattyB

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I had to take my scooter in for some work and so I had an hour or so to take a little walk down Garnet Ave. in PB. I thought I'd share the views.

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Brahea edulis is used frequently as an avenue palm around these parts.

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As usual the city over prunes these guys.

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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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Nice fruit display at Henry's Market. Mangos were only 34 cents each.

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Typical tavern for the youngin's

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You can get any style of ...bertos you're looking for in SoCal. Rambertos, Albertos, Aibertos, Ronbertos.

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This Brahea was down a side street so they hadn't pruned it up so much and it was showing a nice fruit set. I've eaten ripe fruits before. They taste like gingerbread.

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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The brightest pink Oleander I've ever seen! Not photoshopped!

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Canary, Trachy, Washy

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Sometimes old leaves look cool

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Paul was riding around on his beach cruiser lookin' for chicks.

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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Garden cafe

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I use plants as my cover as I peer into people's windows.

Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

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

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9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

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Aleppo Pine and Juniper looking pretty sad in this Mediterranean style garden....if you could call it that.

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A Blue Brahea, ba ba ba ba Blue Brahea

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Uhhhhhh, doink!

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Adventitious

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

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9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

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A freshly stripped Washy. He feels so naked.

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This is what too much vitamin water will do to you.

That's it

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

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Great pics.

Hmm. That's a blue blue Butea . . . . :lol:

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Great pics.

Hmm. That's a blue blue Butea . . . . :lol:

Oh yeah, derrrrrr, sorry. I got caught up in my song and butchered the I.D.

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"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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butia,brahea,whats the difference? :lol:

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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Those Brahea edulis's are great. Also, any time there is a wide planting bed (with something other than grass) between the sidewalk and street, as in post #4/pic 3, I approve.

Woodville, FL

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Great photos! It's too bad they overtrim them. I went to San Diego when I was 15 and saw all of the Brahea edulis's there and thought they were brown crownshafted palmate palms. I was confused....

I'm always up for learning new things!

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how far did you "travel" for this to fit into the "travel log" category? whats the cut-off in miles? in kilometers?n did you need a passport? how much was the airfare? is it rainy season in this "pacific beach" of which you speak? are the natives friendly?

yes,i'm finished now.

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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Kyle,

I can see what you mean by the crown shafted fan palm look. You're still confused.

Paul,

I don't make me come through your computer and smack you Bevis.

Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

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

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9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

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smack away. i still want answers.

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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how far did you "travel" for this to fit into the "travel log" category?

20 miles but I rode my scooter and part of that ride was through your neighborhood so it added on miles due to the multiple "S" turns I had to make while avoiding homeless people and trash.

whats the cut-off in miles? in kilometers?

19 miles, ask Wal what that is in German.

did you need a passport?

No but I do always cary my Visa.

is it rainy season in this "pacific beach" of which you speak? are the natives friendly?

The season is dry but the babes are hot and rainy.

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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what were we talking about again? :huh:

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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:angry:

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"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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wait,which one am i?

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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Great pic's. What is that Ficus at Cafe 976? It looks great.

What you look for is what is looking

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Sorry, you lost me after you said you have a scooter.

Len

Vista, CA (Zone 10a)

Shadowridge Area

"Show me your garden and I shall tell you what you are."

-- Alfred Austin

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I think I shot milk out of my nose... :huh:

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

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Sorry, you lost me after you said you have a scooter.

you have a grudge against things that start with "s," len.

heres a list:

scooter.

sarong.

subtlety.

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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Great pic's. What is that Ficus at Cafe 976? It looks great.

Keith,

I think that's a Magnolia grandiflora. Beautiful tree.

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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Matt, These stroll shots are great and alot of us out here like seeing them even though Paul is trying to beat you up again.

What you look for is what is looking

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PB-013.jpg

The brightest pink Oleander I've ever seen! Not photoshopped!

PB-014.jpg

Canary, Trachy, Washy

PB-015.jpg

Sometimes old leaves look cool

PB-017.jpg

Paul was riding around on his beach cruiser lookin' for chicks.

Why is Pau :hmm: l wareing a bulletproof vest under his shirt?

Robert de Jong

San Clemente, CA

 

Willowbrook Nursery

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That's his incredibly boney shoulder blades. He needs to hit the gym.

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"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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Looks like a fun place to hang out!

That place must have one of the lowest ratios you can find of building value / land value. What do you think, in such a prime location, will there be a lot of tear-downs and re-builds over the next couple of decades?

zone 7a (Avg. max low temp 0 to 5 F, -18 to -15 C), hot humid summers

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seems to me that re-models are more common so far,mark.

the problem with this area is that it has become a major partying area for college kids.

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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the problem with this area is that it has become a major partying area for college kids.

Mmm, smell that fresh sea air...and stale beer...and :wacko::blink::sick: :sick: :sick: ....

zone 7a (Avg. max low temp 0 to 5 F, -18 to -15 C), hot humid summers

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butia,brahea,whats the difference? laugh.gif

one is fan, the other is featherrolleyes.gif

Thanks for sharing Matty, those beach cruisers are cool, I had the pleasure taking them on Ft. Myers Beach earlier this month.

what type of scooter do you have, is it like the ones in Bali that haul all kinds of stuff?

Luke

Tallahassee, FL - USDA zone 8b/9a

63" rain annually

January avg 65/40 - July avg 92/73

North Florida Palm Society - http://palmsociety.blogspot.com/

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I have a 2010 Lance Cali Classic, 125 cc. I got it as an exchange for my 2008 Lance GSR 150 cc that was a lemon. This model is of much higher quality. I love it! 100 MPG!

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"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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A true "Lavaka's Angel"............

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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I have a 2010 Lance Cali Classic, 125 cc. I got it as an exchange for my 2008 Lance GSR 150 cc that was a lemon. This model is of much higher quality. I love it! 100 MPG!

it came with its own pocket pencil protector & high-water pants.

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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