The El Hoagie's have landed

[palmtreesforpleasure]

Jack and Lindsey arrived early this morning, got some windy sea water exercise yacht racing, about to have a barbecue, just arrived from the Livistonia australis forest

pictures attached of the palm, pictures from Jack camera's.

Sailing in Sydney harbour and hunting for Livistona has been great! And with Col's motivation I'm actually getting some pictures posted - Jack

PS Jack Aussie mobile (cell for those non Aussie's) number is 0417794916 so give him a ring or text, international use 61417794916

regards

Colin

[ariscott]

Wow... it looks like you are all having fun!! I have to make it to NSW one of these days and visit Colin :)

I hope we have a chance to catch up, Jack. I will give you a call one of these days...

Regards, Ari

[Tassie_Troy1971]

What a way to spend your first day in Australia - sailing sydney harbour ! Jack & partner look rugged up ! if the El Hoagie's coming down to Tassie for a few days let me know and i can organise something !

p.s SOL loved his palms , see topic !

cheers Troy

[Walter John]

Sydney, sydney, it rings a bell, where exactly is that again ?

See you in a few weeks folks..

[palmtreesforpleasure]

A picture of Lindsey and Jack pre sailing and after sailing, drinkies and nibbles

soaking up the sun and getting ready to visit the forest

regards

Colin

[BS Man about Palms]

Please take care of our little Hoagie treasures on their trip... Just keep la Hoagie away from any high walkways and Jack off any horses and you'll be fine.

[Walter John]

I must admit Jack, you are brave wearing that maroon jumper deep in blues territory at this time of year.

Hi Col, where exactly is that Livistona forest ?

[palmtreesforpleasure]

Hi Wal

It is on the Waterfall road through the Royal national park south of Sydney, the pictures do not do it justice, it was better than I remembered. Lots of younger ones that came up after the bad bush fires about 8-10 years ago.

Recommend the drive

regards

Colin

[Kim]

Well how cool is that?!?! PalmTalk makes the world smaller, doesn't it? Fantastic, thanks for posting the photos, looking forward to more El Hoagie and La Hoagie adventure pix.

[Gileno Machado]

Los Hoagies in OZ...sounds like a lot of fun...

Meeting the "Legend" Colin among nice Livistonas must be also a perfect start for a great tour.

I can't wait to see their own pictures as well.

[Paul The Palm Doctor!]

Super AUSSIE discovery voyages, mate!

G'day to you BOTH!

Paul

[DoomsDave]

Keep the pictures coming!

Hmm. that lady with the red shoes has great taste!

[bgl]

Jack and Lindsey,

Great to see that you're having such a spectacular time in Australia! Looking forward to more photos. And Colin is obviously the ultimate host! And needless to say, I have to agree with Kim, this is one of many benefits of PalmTalk: our ability to make friends the world over!

Bo-Göran

[DoomsDave]

Ahem:

It's a Palm world, after all!

It's a Palm world after all!

It's a Palm world after all!

It's a Palm Palm world . . . . .

[paulgila]

that is so cool!

[Hollywood Palms]

I can't wait to see Lord Howe! Have fun you two.

David

[nomolos]

Enjoy your stay!

[Paul The Palm Doctor!]

Dear Jack & Lindsey:

It's wonderful to be in OZ when the tourist "crush" isn't "on" so restaurants aren't plagued by bad service, and the attractions are really comfortable to see. Almost any place in autumn in Australia is dandy weatherwise except when a tropical cyclone is heading that way, but hopefully that won't occur during your stay here!

Mostly just enjoy your wonderful AU palm-loving hosts; we're all cousins, it would seem! (We just talk a little strange in North America!)

Cheers!

Paul

[palmtreesforpleasure]

After they had a good night sleep upstairs we all went to Minnamurra rain forest, the southern most sub tropical rainforest in Australia, in the Illawarra region of NSW. Jack could not wait to get there as it has many, many Livistonia australis and a lot less Archontophoenix cunninghamiana. These are growing in original untouched rainforest. Jack must a have taken 200 pictures, he sure was having fun. Pictures of the girls and Jack in front of a small figtree. Afterwards we went back to Sydney via Ian Edwards garden. In the forecourt of the Sydney opera house are Livistonia australis and they are also at Darling harbour, the only picture was a was Lindsey and Jack on the Opera house steps and a dark picture of the palms at Darling harbour. We were too late to get the good pictures of the palms.

Jack will have some fantastic pictures to post when time permits.

regards

Colin

PS Jack could not figure out where the steering wheel had gone

[palmtreesforpleasure]

This morning we went for a very quick visit to the Royal Sydney botanical gardens to show Jack 3 Cyphokentia cerifera (Moratia cerifera), Jack took some great pictures, then on to the airport , they are now in Lord Howe island and tomorrow they climb to the summit of Mt Gower. They arrive back in Sydney for Friday night, we have not worked out a plan yet for the night, must be some more palms for them to see in the dark, maybe another bottle of wine when they get off the plane again might help with the thinking

regards

Colin

[Jeff Searle]

Jack / Lindsay,

It looks like your having a great trip. The pictures that everyone has put up are beautiful and I really have enjoyed them. It's nice to see our Aussie friends overthere taking good care of you. Have fun, and a safe journey home.

Jeff

[Kim]

Hey Colin, thank you so much for the current news reports of our palm adventurers, really enjoying the photos and commentary! Hiking to the summit of Mt. Gower on Lord Howe Island sounds like a dream come true. Hope to hear more about their Big Advenchah Down Undah!

[BS Man about Palms]

This morning we went for a very quick visit to the Royal Sydney botanical gardens to show Jack 3 Cyphokentia cerifera (Moratia cerifera), Jack took some great pictures, then on to the airport , they are now in Lord Howe island and tomorrow they climb to the summit of Mt Gower. They arrive back in Sydney for Friday night, we have not worked out a plan yet for the night, must be some more palms for them to see in the dark, maybe another bottle of wine when they get off the plane again might help with the thinking

regards

Colin

Geez, they must be 25 years old!

[Moose]

Jack anf Lindsey - great pictures! Looks like it was an awesome adventure. Hope you guys have enough energy for Brazil. It would be great to see you there!! Lindsey please, Jack wants to get back on the wild and crazy Bus! Tire blow-outs don't phase us. Go to the Biennel thread for Brazil. We already got info on the native beer and other consumables.

Best regards,

Ron.

[Al in Kona]

Glad to see Los Hoagies having a good time in Australia and thanks to Colin for cluing us in on some of their adventures there. Hope to see more reports on their visits and at the same time seeing more of the Australian palm world as well. Jack and Lindsey, Australia in 2009 and we are all hoping to see you in Brasil in 2010! Take lots of pics and I'll drop by to see them on my next flight over to Cali.

[RainForestt Robert]

Jack and Lindsey, you don't muck around. It seems that it was only a couple of months ago you were contemplating this trip. I like the way you move! It all looks so exciting and I can't wait to see more, especially L. ramsayii and any cycads, which would be among my top reasons for visiting Oz.

Robert

[aussiearoids]

Just chatted to Jack , they are on Magnetic Island right now , and have caught up with Mike Green [ newcal ]

They would have past some great stands of Livistona on the way up .

And will be in Licuala heaven tomorrow .

[ariscott]

Mike Green? Is he in Townsville too??

Regards, Ari

[Daryl]

Yep, in town for a few days...by a stroke of luck they were both booked into a place on Magnetic island at the same time.

Daryl

[elHoagie]

We're hear on Magnetic Island, can't wait to see the Licualas tomorrow with Mike! Only 1 minute of internet time left, catch you guys later....

Everyone has been great to us so far!!!

[palmtreesforpleasure]

Hi all

The morning we put the Hoagie's onto the plane to Townsville , we copied their Lord Howe pictures, Picked a few out for you, They will post most of their pictures when they get home. Those of you who know Lindseys fear of heights will be very impressed with her courage in climbing to the top of Mt Gower. Just thought you may enjoy them, their muscles are still sore

regards

Colin

[BS Man about Palms]

WOW!

[Tassie_Troy1971]

Awesome pics !

Looks like one has to be part billy goat to ascend Mt Gower . Look forward to seeing hedyscepe in their natural enviroment .

Does anyone know how cold it can get on Mt Gower .

[aussiearoids]

Jack told me it was very cold there .. just lucky to get typical inclement weather here for them .. chilly in Syd. and Lord Howe , and guess what ? After 3 weeks of barely a drop of rain , it was raining here for them . Quick tour of my humble garden and then I took them to Terry Meads place for some unusual stuff .. Jack had his camera working overtime .

[Gtlevine]

Totally awesome, I need to see alot more photos.

[elHoagie]

Thanks for all the great comments everyone! Mt Gower was crazy. Almost vertical in quite a few sections with lots of ropes. Probably the best rainforest I've ever seen, it's almost all palms. We finally have internet (and also a bed after a couple nights of camping in the heavy rain . Our tent's on the porch drying out). Mike was a fantastic host in Tully, he's got a HUGE spread there to work with, and some HUGE plants after only a couple years. He kept complaining about the soil (I guess that's what you do when the climate is perfect?). Also, he said I look like a gunslinger in my avatar - yeah baby!! Last few days in the Licuala forest, Mt Lewis, Daintree, and Myola were amazing, but VERY wet. Lots of leaches... I'll try to post some photos tomorrow if I have time. We've already taken about 1500, so hopefully there's a few good ones.

[Moose]

The forum awaits with much anticipation

Ron.

[palmazon]

After the training on your backyard garden slope, Mt. Gower should've been a cake walk...

[ariscott]

Thanks for all the great comments everyone! Mt Gower was crazy. Almost vertical in quite a few sections with lots of ropes. Probably the best rainforest I've ever seen, it's almost all palms. We finally have internet (and also a bed after a couple nights of camping in the heavy rain . Our tent's on the porch drying out). Mike was a fantastic host in Tully, he's got a HUGE spread there to work with, and some HUGE plants after only a couple years. He kept complaining about the soil (I guess that's what you do when the climate is perfect?). Also, he said I look like a gunslinger in my avatar - yeah baby!! Last few days in the Licuala forest, Mt Lewis, Daintree, and Myola were amazing, but VERY wet. Lots of leaches... I'll try to post some photos tomorrow if I have time. We've already taken about 1500, so hopefully there's a few good ones.

It sounds like Michael is looking after you well.... You don't have to worry about here. We have been getting nothing but sunny weather . The dry is here and it is cooler and much more pleasant. Most of the water holes should be opened, unfortunately the tourist are here as well. Do give us a call... I should be around. There is a few false alarm lately, but I don't think she/he will come in a hurry. Are you sure you won't have time to check out the botanical garden or Fred Pass garden? Let me know if you change your mind.

My garden won't be as advanced as Michael.... He is lucky with the rainfall and as much as he complains about the soil... he has much better soil than we do and less harsh environment for palms or anything for that matter to grow in. Looking forward to catching up with you.... and I hope Darwin will deliver as much enjoyment as you have been having. It is a different place, but pretty nonetheless....

Regards, Ari

[Jeff Searle]

Jack,

So exactly what medications did the wife get prior to climbing Mt. Gower? It seem just like yesterday when we were all crossing on the swinging bridges down in Costa Rica. That looked like a fantastic day exploring and can't wait to see more pictures.

Jeff