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TWO WEEKS, NO EXPENSE & PALM RELATED

KPL

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You are granted two weeks of travel, but your travels must be palm related. All expense paid for :lol: and to top it off, you'll still get paid from you place of business. Where will you go?

Have fun. Enjoy your trip!

Karolyn

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Enjoying MY home and garden in Leilani Estates, "K.P. Lundkvist Palm Garden"

Xenon Grand Master

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The Big Island :D .

Jonathan

Jonathan
 

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Aloha Fellow PalmTalkers,

I had to think about that one myself, and I came up with Papua New Guinea. This is one of the places both Bo-Göran or myself haven't visited as of yet!

Karolyn

Enjoying MY home and garden in Leilani Estates, "K.P. Lundkvist Palm Garden"

Walter John Grand Master

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Can we list top three in order please ? thanks.



  2. Madagascar/Seychelles
  3. Hawaii
  4. The Kimberleys in Western Australia

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

ariscott Grand Master

ariscott

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Does it have to be ONLY palm related? South America is my pick....

Regards, Ari :)

Ari & Scott

Darwin, NT, Australia

-12°32'53" 131°10'20"

Jerry@TreeZoo Grand Master

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1. Far North Queensland

2. Amazonia

3. Cuba

Wal, how many palms are there in the Kimberleys? All Livistona?

So many species,

so little time.

Coconut Creek, Florida

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Last Freeze: 2011,50 Miles North of Fairchilds

tropicbreeze Grand Master

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Last year I spent a bit of time trekking in Papua New Guinea. I'd go back there at the drop of a hat. Where do I pick up the tickets? Can I extend it beyond the 2 weeks (at my own expense)?

aussiearoids Grand Master

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First we will have to hire the services of an expert guide like Michael Ferrero :rolleyes:

Then a few large helicopters :drool: And get to some high isolated New Guinea mountains where some of the better Calyptrocalyx and Licuala are found . :D

Michael in palm paradise,

Tully, wet tropics in Australia, over 4 meters of rain every year.

Home of the Golden Gumboot, its over 8m high , our record annual rainfall.

amazondk Grand Master

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Karolyn,

I would go vist your place, Deans, check out Tim´s new plantingsand see the Big Island.

dk

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Jerry@TreeZoo Grand Master

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First we will have to hire the services of an expert guide like Michael Ferrero :rolleyes:

Then a few large helicopters :drool: And get to some high isolated New Guinea mountains where some of the better Calyptrocalyx and Licuala are found . :D

I have to admit that a guided tour by Mike F would be something not to miss. He does know NG pretty well, I think.

So many species,

so little time.

Coconut Creek, Florida

Zone 10b (Zone 11 except for once evey 10 or 20 years)

Last Freeze: 2011,50 Miles North of Fairchilds

freakypalmguy Grand Master

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Hmmm, interesting question Karolyn. You know, when you get right down to it, probably hard to find a place that has more mature rare specimens than right in your backyard. Combined with Deans and Jeff Marcus's gardens and the luxuries of Hawaii (I'm not much for sweating in the jungle), pretty hard to beat. Plus, I already get paid to go there.

Matt

Matt in Temecula, CA

Hot and dry in the summer, cold with light frost in the winter. Halfway between the desert and ocean

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Aloha Fellow Palmtalkers,

Jonathan: That's a great choice! Don't forget to visit us! :)

Wal: Your three choices are are really four - follow directions! :)

Ariscott: South America is a pretty large place. :) What's your pick?

Jerry: You also need to pick one! :) Do we not follow diretions here? :lol:

Zig: Happy to hear about Papua New Guinea. As you can see, that's my choice. Will I get there? That's another story!

Michael: That's a great choice! :) Did you attend the Biennial in 2000 - New Caledonia? If so, I assume you took that helicopter ride that landed on the slope of Mt.Panie, on a spot the size of a postage stamp. :mrlooney:

Don: Yes, you are welcome here anytime! :)

Matt: Good point! :)

Thank You,

Karolyn

Enjoying MY home and garden in Leilani Estates, "K.P. Lundkvist Palm Garden"

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Hmmm. Hard to say. PNG is defintely on the list along with Sulawesi. ButI would have to go with anywhere in Australia so I can get some riding in the Blue Mountains and great wine along with the palms!

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Kitty Philips

West Palm Beach, FL

ariscott Grand Master

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Ariscott: South America is a pretty large place. :) What's your pick?

Probably tropical south america ... it would be great to see those undiscovered gems of plants & other wildlife... I love to see heliconias in the wild too (that was why I asked whether it had to be palms only...).

Regards, Ari :)

Ari & Scott

Darwin, NT, Australia

-12°32'53" 131°10'20"

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Firstly I would have to go for the Seychelles.

Then Cuba with a close third choice being those spectacular gardens we all know in Hawaii.

Having done jungles and mountains; I'm with Matt on the comfort zone.

Jim

PS. And don't forget about safety as PNG is quiet a dangerous place.

Located on Vanua Levu near Savusavu (16degrees South) Elevation from sealevel to 30meters with average annual rainfall of 2800mm (110in) with temperature from 18 to 34C (65 to 92F).

palmislandRandy Grand Master

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Cuba.....so close, yet so far. :D When Cuba opens up to Americans, I'll be on the first plane to Coccothrinax heaven!

Randy :)

"If you need me, I'll be outside" -Randy Wiesner Palm Beach County, Florida Zone 10Bish

tropicbreeze Grand Master

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Firstly I would have to go for the Seychelles.

Then Cuba with a close third choice being those spectacular gardens we all know in Hawaii.

Having done jungles and mountains; I'm with Matt on the comfort zone.

Jim

PS. And don't forget about safety as PNG is quiet a dangerous place.

A lot of PNG is dangerous, particularly places like Port Moresby and Lae. But I also spent some time in Madang and often wandered the streets at all hours of the night without any worries. It's safer there than places like Sydney or New York.

Widening the list of choices, I'd add Kalimantan, Malaysia and (tropical) Brazil.

ariscott Grand Master

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Hurry up with Kalimantan, Zig... before they are all gone and turned into palm oil heaven...

Regards, Ari :)

Ari & Scott

Darwin, NT, Australia

-12°32'53" 131°10'20"

Walter John Grand Master

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Okay boss, remove Hawaii, that leaves me with



  2. Seychelles
  3. Madagascar
  4. Kimberleys

Kimberleys - a few different Livistona palms only, but what a grand slice of nature to see them in.

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Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

Walter John Grand Master

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1. Far North Queensland

2. Amazonia

3. Cuba

Wal, how many palms are there in the Kimberleys? All Livistona?

Yes Jerry, two or three Livistonas there, Tyronne should be able to confirm the species. I'm curious, where does your Far North Queensland selection start ?

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

sur4z Grand Master

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Cuba.....so close, yet so far. :D When Cuba opens up to Americans, I'll be on the first plane to Coccothrinax heaven!

Randy :)

Hey Randy, save as seat for me.

The weight of lies will bring you down / And follow you to every town / Cause nothin happens here

That doesn't happen there / So when you run make sure you run / To something and not away from

Cause lies don't need an aero plane / To chase you anywhere

--Avett Bros

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

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1. New Caledonia (only because its 2 weeks)

2. Madagascar...but then call in sick for another week... :)

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!

paulgila Grand Master

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seychelles is the obvious answer.do i win? :lol::mrlooney:

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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Aloha Again,

I'm liking this!

Kitty: You want a lot. Granted :winkie: and you will be able to ride horses.

Ari: You are also granted permission to take this time and enjoy the wildlife and heliconias. :)

Jim: I heard of the danger in PNG and I'm still thinking about such a trip! :winkie:

Randy:Another one for Cuba. One of these years the IPS will be able to have a Biennal there! U.S. citizens are the only ones with a restriction. What a shame! Many go via Mexico anyway. :D

Zig: You have my permission to ask someone on Palm Talk to buy you a Lottery ticket. You'll win :lol: and you'll be able to visit all the places you mentioned on your own, after the two weeks!

Ariscott: Hopefully that will not happen in our lifetime!

Wal: You are granted the monies from a winning lottery ticket also from one of your palm buddies and you'll be able to travel beyond the two weeks. :) Great picture in the Kimberley's.

Sur4z: So you do not travel alone and you want to follow Randy! :hmm:

Bill: Bill, you need to get back home after two weeks. You want too much! :hmm:

Paul: Yes, I'll send you a check shortly. :lol:

I'm hoping I'll get to know many of you much better from your posts.

Thank You,

Karolyn

Enjoying MY home and garden in Leilani Estates, "K.P. Lundkvist Palm Garden"

Breadfruit Bill Grand Master

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All expenses paid?

EXTREME SHOPPING VACATION!!!

Searle's nursery, Marcus' nursery, Lundkvist nursery, Phil's place, Anderson's spot, Kapoho Palms, Botanics, Southern...

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Trópico Grand Master

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Unless there's a glitch in the payroll system, my place of business wouldn't approve that expense. So it can only be the conservation area in the parking lot at work. There I can see a few Serenoa repens in habitat in the unmowed areas as well as a couple of Sabal palmettos.

Vacationing with all expensies paid for, here's my list:

1. Colombia - Home to over 20% of the plant species in the world.

2. Papua, New Guinea - To see some of my favorite species in habitat.

3. Hawaii - Bo's gardens.

Frank

 

Zone 9b pine flatlands

humid/hot summers; dry/cool winters

with yearly freezes

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Thank you William you will be busy! Extreme, yes! :blink:

Frank, I'm getting lots of choices from you guys. Thank you for adding our garden to your list! :)

Karolyn

Enjoying MY home and garden in Leilani Estates, "K.P. Lundkvist Palm Garden"

Trópico Grand Master

Trópico

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My pleasure. Brainstorming ideas for future biennials? :drool:

Frank

 

Zone 9b pine flatlands

humid/hot summers; dry/cool winters

with yearly freezes

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