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Another PSSC Meeting thread

MattyB

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MattyB Grand Master

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Just keeping it fresh like Palm Juice Juice!

We started off at John Shearson's (epicure3) place in the Torrey Hills area of San Diego.  

I noticed the difference between 2 queen palms.  The robust leaflet variety and the not so robust leaflets variety.  I wish you could tell the difference when they're young.

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John's Spathodea tree was in full bloom and beautiful.  I hope some of you other's with better camera got some nice shots.

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Some bromeliads in flower.  End of summer is a great time for a palm tour.

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Pohonkelapa making his way back to the back yard.....or is he just posing again. ???

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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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Most of us can't even keep Crotons alive through the winter.  John has managed to do that and make them thrive.  This is just one of the Croton areas he has that are flourishing.

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Spindle.  The fattest I've seen.

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The water feature was the central focal point in the backyard.  It cascaded down from the top of the hill winding under the walkway and palms were densly planted around the whole tropical rainforest area.

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BS lounging w/ LJG!

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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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Hey look, it's Steve (from SD) and his little brother Paul.

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Lunch with Matt in SD (& the kids), BS, Pohonkelapa, Scott, Kim, Shon, & Steve in SD.  These are some of my favorite times at palm meetings.

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And off to the Arnold's garden.  Up up and up we go up the long driveway to the house on the hill.  Kim, Scott Bill and Shon running ahead of us in anticipation.

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Seriously guys, I don't have enough room in my life to two bald guys w/ black t shirts, unique facial hair and fashionable sun glasses.  You must fight to the death.

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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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BS, Scott & Shon soaking up the view looking North.

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Looking up at the fattest Foxtail I've ever seen.

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Looking east

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I think Paul had an attack of lame right before I took this shot.  Or he had an entire body cramp.

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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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Looking south

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Pritchardia

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The entry way inside the house was awesome.

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Some of the more xeric plantings around some boulders.

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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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The front of the house w/ giant boulders.

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We spotted this foxylady in a house near SDSU.

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OK, well that's it.  After this we went to a gig that Paul was playing, out for Sushi where we visited w/ Robert (Iwan) and Harry Palms (Peter), I got black out drunk and puked on Pauls Hyaphorbe.  The normal stuff.

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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MattyB- Tis true, the days and time spent with palm pals is sweet and way too short....

I love you guys!!!  :D

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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(MattyB @ Sep. 24 2007,15:41)

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Seriously guys, I don't have enough room in my life to two bald guys w/ black t shirts, unique facial hair and fashionable sun glasses.  You must fight to the death.

Haha. Matt made a funny. That one was good.

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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Ditto BS Mans Sentiments! Awesome day with great friends and palms... best day I've had since Hawaii  :D !

Steve

Urban Rainforest Palms,Cycads and Exotics. Were in San Diego Ca. about 5 miles from the beach on Tecolote canyon. It seems to be an ideal growing climate with moderate temps. and very little frost. Vacation Rental in Leilani Estates, big island Hi PM me if interested in staying there.

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(LJG @ Sep. 24 2007,20:22)

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(MattyB @ Sep. 24 2007,15:41)

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Seriously guys, I don't have enough room in my life to two bald guys w/ black t shirts, unique facial hair and fashionable sun glasses.  You must fight to the death.

Haha. Matt made a funny. That one was good.

Yeah, I was laughing pretty hard on that one! :laugh:

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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Matt - Great pics! I had a great time and it was alot of fun to see everyone. I'm always sorry when these are over.

I've been trying to get the video onto photobucket, but it's WAY to large in size.

Thanks :)

Scott

San Fernando Valley, California

Sunset Climate Zone 18

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(MattyB @ Sep. 24 2007,18:47)

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The front of the house w/ giant boulders.

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We spotted this foxylady in a house near SDSU.

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OK, well that's it.  After this we went to a gig that Paul was playing, out for Sushi where we visited w/ Robert (Iwan) and Harry Palms (Peter), I got black out drunk and puked on Pauls Hyaphorbe.  The normal stuff.

matt i don't HAVE a hyophorbe...

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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It was great to meet the infamous MattyB. Glad to have the BladeRunner leave his blades at home.

Coastal San Diego, California

Z10b

Dry summer subtropical/Mediterranean

warm summer/mild winter

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Dear Matty  :)

thanks for the lovely tour,since the entire PRA team was their with all the shooting gear.i suppose none of the non attendees of that meet missed that much...when it come to visuals !

thanks & love,

Kris  :)

love conquers all..

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