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paul & matt visit dean in hawaii

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(MattyB @ Dec. 04 2007,17:38)

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its a little-known fact that i briefly studied "leaf-proctology"

in college.

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

(pohonkelapa @ Dec. 04 2007,14:46)

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(MattyB @ Dec. 04 2007,17:38)

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its a little-known fact that i briefly studied "leaf-proctology"

in college.

I think that should be your new avatar!!!!  :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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the correct term is "avatard". :P

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

"ava-'tar-duh"

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!

(MattyB @ Dec. 04 2007,12:01)

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I'm very interested in what you guys think this palm is below.  Sean got it from Jeff Marcus Floribunda as Dypsis rivularis if that helps.  But it's suckering, regularly pinnate, and dosen't seem to resemble D. riv to me.  I honestly have no idea what it could be though.  Look at the interesting spotting on the newest node of trunk.  I almost took a dip in the drink to get this shot.

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If we can get an I.D. I'll call Sean and let him know.  Come on Palm Society, now is your time to shine. :)

And no Dean, "moderately clumping dypsis from the high plateau" is not an acceptable answer. :D

You know Matty, that really looks very much like the "slick willy/bef/brevinodes" type dypsis.  Did Dean see it too?

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!

I don't know what it is (well, Dypsis obviously...! :D ), but it's much more slender than "bef".

Leilani Estates, 25 mls/40 km south of Hilo, Big Island of Hawai'i. Elevation 880 ft/270 m. Average rainfall 140 inches/3550 mm

 

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"i think we're gonna need a bigger weedwhacker!"

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asterogyne sp?

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the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

(MattyB @ Dec. 04 2007,17:33)

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The trail through the garden leads down to an oceanside view of the waves crashing agains the rocks.  I tried to get a shot of a blow hole here but (fill in your own joke).

... but Paul already went back to the car :P

Gene

Manila, Philippines

53 feet above sea level - inland

Hot and dry in summer, humid and sticky monsoon season, perfect weather Christmas time

http://freakofnaturezzz.blogspot.com/

(pohonkelapa @ Dec. 04 2007,22:39)

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the correct term is "avatard". :P

Here's your new avatard dewd :P

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Matt in Temecula, CA

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

I may have achieved palm overload, I can't look at another palm until tomorrow.

Great job on the documentary, educational & fun.

Jupiter FL

in the Zone formally known as 10A
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it should be a palm leaf!

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

Doh!

Matt in Temecula, CA

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

My cheeks hurt from laughing..........

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!

Is that animal in shot#450 alive?I too like Grenada and grenades.But for real benders, I prefer that clear Swedish stuff.It goes right to the head and the next time I will get a Swedish flag.

What you look for is what is looking

That's hilarious!!!!!!!

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)

Hi Matty and Paul

Should have kept on coming across the pacific from Hawaii to Australia, only about $650 USD on Jetstar return to Hawaii

see you next time

colin

coastal north facing location

100klm south of Sydney

NSW

Australia

(freakypalmguy @ Dec. 05 2007,11:15)

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(pohonkelapa @ Dec. 04 2007,22:39)

QUOTE
the correct term is "avatard". :P

Here's your new avatard dewd :P

You guys ROCK!!! laughed until it hurt! My vote for funniest post of all time!Thanks for taking the time to post all those awesome pics. It looks like you guys had an awesome time.

Stevo

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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thanks steve.

i have a few more pix i need to post!

just letting the suspense build :P

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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cannonball tree.

"ready,aim..."

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matt showing off after trying out his new "beer & rambutan" diet.

looking svelte,matt!you'll fit into that bikini this summer fer sure!

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seconds after this photo was taken matt began to re-enact

the scene from "20,000 leagues under the sea" where they fight the giant squid.

i was "captain nemo."

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oh,yeah.there were palms there,too.

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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"EXTREME" tree trimming.

whenever someone says "EXTREME" you have to jump up,raise yer arms,& yell "EXTREME",no matter where you are.

try it,sometime.

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matt counted the divisions 87 times & got a different # every time.

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licuala sp.

i think its "rotundifolia." :D

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family plot.

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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sabal species.

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coastal grandeur.

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foamy.just like matt grandma's moustache.

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casualty.

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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i'm getting seasick.

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"i think i see a periscope...its a...a...yellow submarine!

(breaks into song...)

(you know which one.)

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serious photo.

not!!!

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a closer shot of the fallen palm."oh cuh-ru-el fate!"

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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can you believe i talked him into this?

it wasn't easy--it took at least 3 minutes!

:D  :D  :D

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here's my new girlfriend "hairisha".

matt asked me for her phone number.

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the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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"Y-M-C-A..."

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i saw some of these at the "botanic garden ubud" in bali.

they are SO cool!

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the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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"well hello,sailor!"

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variegated licuala spinosa with gopher damage.

i saw it first,matt!

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the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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then the acid kicked in...

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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i was trying to get a good pic of that electrical wire but that HUGE metroxylon kept getting in the way.

& matt,too.

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the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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"aw schnap,i just swallowed a bug!"

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the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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radical curve.

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"these rental cars ALL look alike!"

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the road north of the HTBG.

see,i can use caps--when i want to.

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

foamy.just like matt grandma's moustache.

and you would know

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)

Paul and Matt, this is some Funny stuff.

Bren, the orange fruit in post #395 are Linospadix minor.

Jerry

Jerry D. Andersen

JD Andersen Nursery

Fallbrook, CA / Leilani Estates, HI

Grandma Bradford

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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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yup,thats her.i'd recognize that beer-foam "fake-stache" anywhere!

:D  :D  :D

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

(pohonkelapa @ Nov. 13 2007,21:36)

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i don't think its gonna be another "12-pager"

but i took ALLOTTA pix!

Not a good at estimating are you?

Robert

Madera, CA (central San Joaquin valley)

9A
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carpoxylon lagi.

I don't find Carpoxylon lagi as a valid species Paul....  Sneaking Indonesian lessions into the forum now eh?

Robert

Madera, CA (central San Joaquin valley)

9A

(pohonkelapa @ Dec. 03 2007,00:06)

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plus i finally learned the hand-thingee!!!

"Paul got all this sushi and all I got was some stinking wasabi-soy sauce"

Robert

Madera, CA (central San Joaquin valley)

9A

(pohonkelapa @ Dec. 04 2007,14:46)

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(MattyB @ Dec. 04 2007,17:38)

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Looks like a picture of what one happens when one of those cute little babys on the greeting cards grows up.  Cheer up Paul.

Robert

Madera, CA (central San Joaquin valley)

9A

excellent stuff guys, that metroxylon looks fabulous.

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

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