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With the loss of a Loved One, do I mourn them?

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October 12, 201015 yr

Here is a picture of my "loved one" in better days...

My beloved Kentiopsis piersoniorum.

PS- I thought of making this a poll, but seeing it bumped without a post in 2 years might bring back bad mammries.

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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October 12, 201015 yr

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I tried to be strong but I couldn't. Every time I went by the spot she died, I felt sick. The space just looked so empty. The joy she would bring was gone.

I thought of others, even looked close, but I couldn't do it. Some of them could look pretty sexy I'm sure once they were cleaned up.

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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October 12, 201015 yr

Author

In the back of my mind she was everywhere, yet in reality, nowhere to be seen.

Others had more less gone mail order to bring in their mistresses to live in places above Lake Hodges, but I just couldn't do it.

And then I remembered, a small one. She was staying at a small out of the way place I had been to several times.

I went back to visit her and she looked better than I remembered.

She was looking REALLY good!

And her arse looked great too!

So I made a nice offer on her and took her with me. (Speak not to me of slavery or wenches! You've all done the same!)

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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October 12, 201015 yr

Author

I told her I had a place especially made for her. (I couldn't tell her some one like her had died there months ago.)

I didn't waste a lot of time and built her a little place with wire reinforced floors and wood walls and some nice amount of sunshine.

I took a picture of her next to her bigger long lost cousin, K. magnifica. They look really happy together, they can keep each other company.

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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October 12, 201015 yr

Author

I moved the new place a little more into the sun, but I knew my new girl had not seen a lot of sun where she was so I was worried of burn.

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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October 12, 201015 yr

Is this the latest Danielle Steel novel?

Good luck with the new girl, that is a nice bottom.

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October 12, 201015 yr

Author

I have built a wispy little shade canopy until she can take all the sun she would love and not get hurt by it.

I hope thus begins a new happy saga in Oceanside......................... :wub:

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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October 12, 201015 yr

Author

What about you, anyone else done something similar and had a longer more fulfilling life because of it?

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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October 12, 201015 yr

oh man,i am tearing up a little. :rolleyes:

the "prince of snarkness."

still "warning-free."

san diego,california,left coast.

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October 12, 201015 yr

Boy, I'm getting a bit misty eyed also Bill. I've considered creating a thread about "which palm would hurt you the most to lose"? Sounds like this may have been at the top of your list. I have a handful that I'm pretty attached to also, for various reasons. As they say, if it was easy everyone would be doing it. Glad you're giving it another go; it's not like you don't have the climate for it.

Bret

Coastal canyon area of San Diego

"In the shadow of the Cross"

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October 12, 201015 yr

It may be insensitive, but did she go quietly?

John Case

Brentwood CA

Owner and curator of Hana Keu Garden

USDA Zone 9b more or less, Sunset Zone 14 in winter 9 in summer

"Its always exciting the first time you save the world. Its a real thrill!"

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October 12, 201015 yr

Keep this away from her!

:floor:

Coral Gables, FL 8 miles North of Fairchild USDA Zone 10B

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October 12, 201015 yr

When are you going to plant it Bill?

Gary

Rock Ridge Ranch

South Escondido

5 miles ENE Rancho Bernardo

33.06N 117W, Elevation 971 Feet

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October 12, 201015 yr

What about you, anyone else done something similar and had a longer more fulfilling life because of it?

No. It's a plant.

Coastal San Diego, California

Z10b

Dry summer subtropical/Mediterranean

warm summer/mild winter

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October 12, 201015 yr

I've heard about this Jane Austen Palm club. How many members so far ?

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

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October 12, 201015 yr

I've heard about this Jane Austen Palm club. How many members so far ?

VERY exclusive club...ONE member only

Huntington Beach, CA

USDA Zone 10a/10b

Sunset Zone 24

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October 13, 201015 yr

Mourn or replace?

Well, mourning is well and good, but that assumes the end has come.

So, replace, too. By the time you get over the mourning over the first, you're in love again with the second. (Or, third, fourth, etc., as the case may be . . . . )

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

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October 13, 201015 yr

Ay Bill, Clearly your very frond of her, but i think she`ll feel too boxed in at that new place!It looks like youve put in a lot of groundwork,or did she just fall into your palms?

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October 13, 201015 yr

I have built a wispy little shade canopy until she can take all the sun she would love and not get hurt by it.

I hope thus begins a new happy saga in Oceanside.........................

Bill she must be feeling very content, she`s already put on a couple of stone!Regards Chakoro.

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October 13, 201015 yr

Wow.

San Marcos CA

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October 13, 201015 yr

I have just run the depth and breadth of emotions....from despair to anxiety to over joy at the beginnings of a new relationship! WOW....im spent! Thanks BS man. I needed that.

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October 13, 201015 yr

Wow, That's Hot :drool:

Sophia: It's great bringing two idiots closer together.

Dorothy: I think that's the motto of the St. Olaf telephone company.

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October 13, 201015 yr

Maybe someday, she can meet her even "bigger" sister. She lives out of state.

Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.

and The Rainforest Collection.

Southwest Ranches,Fl.

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October 14, 201015 yr

Author

She's experiencing unbridled growth in her new place. A half an inch in the past week. Maybe more because shes excited. :drool: (Or is that me?) :unsure:

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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October 14, 201015 yr

This is now officially the worst thread ever.

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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October 14, 201015 yr

Ay Bill,I see youre giving her good wood....is it oak? Just curious cause it could shrink in cold weather.

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October 14, 201015 yr

My two cents(0.787401 "). Only put It in during cold weather / keep Bone dry.

It'll be big and tall with messy crown and swelling "base" in no time. :rolleyes:

Sophia: It's great bringing two idiots closer together.

Dorothy: I think that's the motto of the St. Olaf telephone company.

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October 14, 201015 yr

Quick, nurse, the screens... :hmm:

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

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October 14, 201015 yr

Author

This is now officially the worst thread ever.

That's a pretty significant accomplishment in and of itself! :rolleyes:

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!

Report

October 14, 201015 yr

Author

She's experiencing unbridled growth in her new place. A half an inch in the past week. Maybe more because shes excited. (Or is that me?)

My mistake, over an inch happier..

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!

Report

October 15, 201015 yr

Is this a series? :huh:

William

Hana, Maui

Land of the low lying heavens, the misty Uakea crowning the majestic Kauwiki.

Visit my palms here

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2 months later...

December 16, 201015 yr

Author

Mainly because its sad to hear all the cold weather tales...I'm bumping this to show shes 5" happier since coming to live with me..

She also went thru two days near 100F and 3 under 36F in November..and still growing along...

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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December 16, 201015 yr

I don't get it.

Mike Hegger

Northwest Clairemont

San Diego, California

4 miles from coast

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December 16, 201015 yr

"might bring back bad mammries." Are we talking palms or ranch hands now?

This appears to be the work of a truly disturbed author, but considering the source I guess none of us should be surprised except maybe that it took this long to happen.

Len may be onto something...

Martin Farris, San Angelo, TX

San Angelo Cold Hardy Palms and Cycads

Jul - 92F/69F, Jan - 55F/31F

Lows:

02-03: 18F;

03-04: 19F;

04-05: 17F;

05-06: 11F;

06-07: 13F;

07-08: 14F 147.5 Freezing Degree-Hours http://www.palmtalk.org/forum/index.php?sh...ee+hours\;

08-09: 23F;

09-10: 12F 467.6 Freezing Degree Hours, Average Temperature During Freeze 24.2F;

10-11: 13F 1,059.5 Freezing Degree Hours with Strong Winds/Rain/Snow/Sleet, Average Temperature During Freeze 19.4F;

Record low -4F in 1989 (High of 36F that p.m.) 1,125.2 freezing degree hours, Average Temperature During Freeze 13.6F;

Record Freeze 1983: 2,300.3 Freezing Degree Hours with a low of 5F, Average Temperature During Freeze 13.7F.

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December 16, 201015 yr

"might bring back bad mammries." Are we talking palms or ranch hands now?

This appears to be the work of a truly disturbed author, but considering the source I guess none of us should be surprised except maybe that it took this long to happen.

Len may be onto something...

Bills just got a good sense of humor, that's all, Ed

MOSQUITO LAGOON

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5 months later...

May 27, 201114 yr

Author

PAINFULLY slow, but progress nonetheless.

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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4 weeks later...

June 23, 201114 yr

Author

Update and bump for Tyrone

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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June 24, 201114 yr

Thanks mate. She's looking great.

Millbrook, "Kinjarling" Noongar word meaning "Place of Rain", Rainbow Coast, Western Australia 35S. Warm temperate. Csb Koeppen Climate classification. Cool nights all year round.

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June 24, 201114 yr

Like mud through a straw, so are the days of our lives...

[soaring cheesy music fades to bucolic scene of man and palm]

Palm: Tell me you love me!

Palmophile: I can't...there was another, before you...

Palm: Another? What was she like?

Palmophile: Smooth, supple, spiky with a great behind...

Palm: But I'm smooth, supple, spiky and have a great behind. One day I might be pinnate.

Palmophile: Pinnate? Oooh-err! I mean...I don't know. It's just...

Palm: Let me in! It's time to move on. Kiss me you weirdo!

[exit to soaring music and inter-phyla snogging]

Brian - Mernda, Victoria, Australia - 37° 36′ 32.4″ S, 145° 5′ 34.8″ E

Melbourne has a moderate oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification Cfb) - High: 46.4 (115.5), low: -2.8 (27)

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June 24, 201114 yr

Like mud through a straw, so are the days of our lives...

[soaring cheesy music fades to bucolic scene of man and palm]

Palm: Tell me you love me!

Palmophile: I can't...there was another, before you...

Palm: Another? What was she like?

Palmophile: Smooth, supple, spiky with a great behind...

Palm: But I'm smooth, supple, spiky and have a great behind. One day I might be pinnate.

Palmophile: Pinnate? Oooh-err! I mean...I don't know. It's just...

Palm: Let me in! It's time to move on. Kiss me you weirdo!

[exit to soaring music and inter-phyla snogging]

LOL.

Millbrook, "Kinjarling" Noongar word meaning "Place of Rain", Rainbow Coast, Western Australia 35S. Warm temperate. Csb Koeppen Climate classification. Cool nights all year round.

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