Gonzer 1,992 Report post Posted January 10, 2013 Nothing makes me more annoyed than wind and cold.. thats why I left Colorado... That farthest western state appeals more and more during times like this.. I know they've got ranches there Bill but container ranches? BTW, the farthest western state's still Alaska last time I looked. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jastin 317 Report post Posted January 10, 2013 Nothing makes me more annoyed than wind and cold.. thats why I left Colorado... That farthest western state appeals more and more during times like this.. I know they've got ranches there Bill but container ranches? BTW, the farthest western state's still Alaska last time I looked. I had a co-worker swear that Alaska was right next to Hawaii because of a map like this. Once we convinced her she called her mom and her mom couldn't believe it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gonzer 1,992 Report post Posted January 10, 2013 Nothing makes me more annoyed than wind and cold.. thats why I left Colorado... That farthest western state appeals more and more during times like this.. I know they've got ranches there Bill but container ranches? BTW, the farthest western state's still Alaska last time I looked. I had a co-worker swear that Alaska was right next to Hawaii because of a map like this. Once we convinced her she called her mom and her mom couldn't believe it! THAT'S good! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hammer 657 Report post Posted January 11, 2013 Wow!!! What part of Alaska, Jastin? I have family up there. They love it. I think they are nuts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moose 1,506 Report post Posted January 11, 2013 Nothing makes me more annoyed than wind and cold.. thats why I left Colorado... That farthest western state appeals more and more during times like this.. Come back home to Florida where you belong then We have AC's here too that need you help Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulgila 208 Report post Posted January 11, 2013 Nothing makes me more annoyed than wind and cold.. thats why I left Colorado... That farthest western state appeals more and more during times like this.. I know they've got ranches there Bill but container ranches? BTW, the farthest western state's still Alaska last time I looked. I had a co-worker swear that Alaska was right next to Hawaii because of a map like this. Once we convinced her she called her mom and her mom couldn't believe it! this is why i love palmtalk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stevetoad 2,024 Report post Posted January 11, 2013 I come for the palms but I stay for the conversation Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BS Man about Palms 2,517 Report post Posted January 11, 2013 I ignored Alaska because I was so cold and hunkered down I couldn't lift my head to recognize Alaska as part of the union. or would you rather believe I left out the word "south".. ? On a side note, I am amazed how many people do not realize how many states there are in the U S of A. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stevetoad 2,024 Report post Posted January 11, 2013 I ignored Alaska because I was so cold and hunkered down I couldn't lift my head to recognize Alaska as part of the union. or would you rather believe I left out the word "south".. ? On a side note, I am amazed how many people do not realize how many states there are in the U S of A. Pffff everyone knows there's 12 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jastin 317 Report post Posted January 11, 2013 Wow!!! What part of Alaska, Jastin? I have family up there. They love it. I think they are nuts! Anchorage, The biggest city in alaska (350,000 people). It was a great time, I lived there from 11-19. I just prefer Cali, I was born in Santa Barbara. It's a totally different world up there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gonzer 1,992 Report post Posted January 11, 2013 44 @ 2:00am, dropped 4 degrees to 40 in 1 hour 45 minutes.. We're OK today. Here at work at the shore it seems just as cold (no thermometer). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattyB 2,232 Report post Posted January 11, 2013 40 f, for our low this morning. The winds kept it "warm" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jastin 317 Report post Posted January 11, 2013 It was 50.7, 53%, and 13 mph when I went to bed at 11. Woke up and it was 32.9. light frost on roof. Bananas look good. Lowest i've ever been. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stevetoad 2,024 Report post Posted January 11, 2013 30.6f at 5:45am. the bad times are here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattyB 2,232 Report post Posted January 11, 2013 I just cut down my Jacaranda so I think I'll throw a sheet over my Satakentia. This will be the first time I've protected it all three years it's been in the ground. I didn't think it would grow here, but apparently it does, so I might as well keep it going. I was gonna ask you about that Matt, how it's doing and all. I've had one for 2 years and looks perfect. After 3 years in the ground, from a small 2 gallon, I'd say it's doing pretty good. I kept an eye on the temps last night and decided not to cover it. I may cover it for the first time tonight if it looks like we're going to dip into the 30's. It's been in full sun for over a month now and looks the same. I may put up some temporary shade cloth for summer, but now that the Jacaranda isn't sucking up all the water, maybe it'll be fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OB Burt 27 Report post Posted January 11, 2013 Didn't get below 40 here, but my son in Carmel Valley (San Diego) hit 33 with frost on his windshield this morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattyB 2,232 Report post Posted January 11, 2013 I forgot to mention, I had three small trees (mallow & manihot) blow over due to gusting winds over 40 MPH yesterday. No biggie, they'll grow back. It's when we get to 60 MPH when it really gets nasty and the house goes on vibration mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jastin 317 Report post Posted January 11, 2013 Lookin good Matt! Mine looks the same, maybe 3 leaves smaller. I was wondering when to give it full sun (if ever). Mine has seen 35 this year and 32.9 last night and so far so good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattyB 2,232 Report post Posted January 11, 2013 I'm wondering about the sun thing too. Mine is on it's way this year, for better or worse, so I'll let you know. I'm kinda getting over the novelty of having rare species that I can make survive because I have a good microclimate. Just cause I can grow Pinanga caesia (and apparently I can because I can't get it to die, it just keeps growing) doesn't mean that I wanna look at a piece of crap looking palm all the time. And things like Hyophorbe vershafeltii are getting close to my short list as well. Even though they are turning into monsters with trunk, I'm just thinking that after a certain amount of leaf burn, "who wants to look at that all year?". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jastin 317 Report post Posted January 12, 2013 I totally agree. I'm kinda stuck now until something dies. Im just getting into my 4th year of growth and stuff is really starting to look good. I've put so much time into this stuff I would hate to loose anything. I keep telling myself that the stuff that is borderline sensitive for me will look better when it's more mature. Sure I can grow rare stuff but can I really grow it the way its supposed to look? I guess we'll never know till we try. Just look at what they said about Bentinckia condapanna when it first came around. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattyB 2,232 Report post Posted January 12, 2013 45f at my house at 6 pm. Now at 9 pm I'm in La Mesa at grossmont center and it's 52 f. W thathat's about? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elHoagie 276 Report post Posted January 12, 2013 I'm kinda getting over the novelty of having rare species that I can make survive because I have a good microclimate. Just cause I can grow Pinanga caesia (and apparently I can because I can't get it to die, it just keeps growing) doesn't mean that I wanna look at a piece of crap looking palm all the time. And things like Hyophorbe vershafeltii are getting close to my short list as well. Even though they are turning into monsters with trunk, I'm just thinking that after a certain amount of leaf burn, "who wants to look at that all year?". I totally agree. I've been thinking the same thing about my Hyophorbes for a while. Maybe this winter will make them look crappy enough that I finally dig them out. On the other hand, my Braheas look f-ing awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stevetoad 2,024 Report post Posted January 12, 2013 It's 9:17pm and already 38.1f no wind at all. Fans running out back and boxes covering palms. 20 year old scotch makes me not care Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hammer 657 Report post Posted January 12, 2013 10:15pm. 39°f on the open. 46°f up next to the house. The air is dead still. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattyB 2,232 Report post Posted January 12, 2013 I'm not feeling crazy cold guys. Yes, the air is still, but theres ample humidity and cloudy skies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tropicalb 46 Report post Posted January 12, 2013 you got a lot more cloud cover down there matty....it's pretty clear up this way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stevetoad 2,024 Report post Posted January 12, 2013 My temp went down to 37 now it's been climbing. I'm up to 41 now and my main unit is showing the up arrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stevetoad 2,024 Report post Posted January 12, 2013 And now it's pouring out. I had to run out there to unplug my fans. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattyB 2,232 Report post Posted January 12, 2013 ho crap it's sprinkling here too. I thought it felt humid. what the hell is going on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tropicalb 46 Report post Posted January 12, 2013 it's RAINING in santee right NOW??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trioderob 301 Report post Posted January 12, 2013 I got a hail storm here ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stevetoad 2,024 Report post Posted January 12, 2013 it's RAINING in santee right NOW??? Yes. A ton. Now all my frost protection is wet. Fml Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tropicalb 46 Report post Posted January 12, 2013 into the chatroom guys..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stevetoad 2,024 Report post Posted January 12, 2013 ho crap it's sprinkling here too. I thought it felt humid. what the hell is going on? I'm 9 degrees from it snowing. That's what's going on... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tropicalb 46 Report post Posted January 12, 2013 or not....lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattyB 2,232 Report post Posted January 12, 2013 Ok it's straight out hailing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hammer 657 Report post Posted January 12, 2013 That is wild! Rain?!!! Completely clear skies here. Hail? Ooooo not good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattyB 2,232 Report post Posted January 12, 2013 I can't chat on my phone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gonzer 1,992 Report post Posted January 12, 2013 34.5 at 3:15am but the Oceanside aiport reports 31. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hammer 657 Report post Posted January 12, 2013 37°f at 3:30am 33°f at 6:00am in the open, 39.5 next to the house. No visible frost on any plants except a very visible frost on the grass in the side yard. The hill,like yesterday, is covered with frost. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
