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I had never seen a variegated serenoa repens before today. I was on the hunt for striped Sabals, but this was even better!

Nice diameter and outline of this mutt. Interesting that it seems to be three trees of the same cross planted near each other, rather than one triple off the same set of roots.

Rusty that looks fabulous. Do you want your arsenic now or later ?? Nepenthes are a lot tougher than you think. I have a couple inside the house and 4 outside in the heat, wind and cold. Remind me never to post a photo of my deck... Peachy, crawling away in shame.

I'm guessing Ron is still using the old skin. As I've mentioned, the new upgrade "broke" that skin, and you can expect some kinks and missing features when using it. If that's not it, let me know Ron, and I'll check it out.

Oh, that's bad. I usually check the links. Trying again: http://www.mountainbikebill.com/IronMountain.htm I am leaving 2/14, hope you are right about being ready. The good part was after the hike we went to visit Gary Levine's place nearby, it's cool even after the fire. He's worked really hard to make it that way, though... Happy birthday again, Bo, you are an inspiration in many ways.

Congratulations on your personal record time for the race Bo! And Happy Birthday to you. Even in your 60's we can't call you a geezer, because most of us younger folks got nothin' on you, that's for sure. I was thinking about you and your race today, wondering how it went for you as I slogged through the most uncomfortable hike I've done in the last 2 months. It wasn't the terrain -- I've done this 8.5 miler with about 1000 ft of elevation gain many times. (The elevation gain is misleading because you go up and down 3 grades in the process, so it's almost like doing the 1000 ft 3 times.) I don't know what my problem was, but my knee was bugging me 1/2 way through and also my heel had a bruised feeling on the bottom of my heel for the 3rd ascent and final descent. We hiked this in the rain on purpose to test our foul-weather gear, the result being I was too hot, then too cold, then too hot, then too wet, then too hot again. Annoying, all of it. I much prefer to hike in shorts and a wicking tee. This link shows photos of the hike, I am too tired to post my own photos. The starting point is the lower right-hand corner of the first panoramic photo; we then go left, around, and up the middle peak; down into a valley behind, then up again to the saddle between the middle and right peak -- where I usually get a burst of energy -- but not today; then walk up the right peak, and back down to the starting point. It's less than 4-hour stroll on a normal day: http://www.mountainbikebill.com/IronMountain.htm Maybe it was the 25-lb. pack I've been carrying for the last 3 weeks of hikes to enhance the training, I don't know (5 liters of water, camera and extra lens, food, extra jackets and gear). Anyway, now I must rest my joints and feet for at least a week, and this is just before leaving for Tanzania to hike Mt. Kilimanjaro, bad time for injuries, however minor. How I wish I had your genetically gifted skeleton and muscles for my Kilimanjaro hike, it would be much easier that way! I admire anyone who runs at ALL (like Gina, Jake [flying pig, that's cute], and anyone else, my joints just can't take the pounding. (I hear you Tim!) Hot bath, here I come!

Bo, I'm so glad you are creating this thread. My bookmarked old favorite, "The Joys of Island Living" disappeared with the Palapa. I'm really enjoying the views of your Leilani neighborhood, thanks! And there will be more to come, yes?