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PSSC Meeting September 19, 2009

DoomsDave

By DoomsDave
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DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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Howdyall:

I am pleased to announce that the Palm Society of Southern California Meeting of September 19, 2009 will be held at the home and garden of Messrs. Gregory Haines and John Cressey, at 2170 Mendocino, Altadena, California 91001; 626-675-0849. This will be the third PSSC meeting at Messrs. Haines and Cressey's garden, and we thank them heartily for hosting us again. Those who have seen the garden before will delight in its development, and first-time viewers are in for a real treat.

"Tropicana Palms" is on more than an acre in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains at an altitude of 1,300 feet above sea level, which, combined with the sloping terrain, gives it a very favored microclimate for the raising of tropical and subtropical plants, including 130 species of palms. The garden features species as diverse as Rhopalistylus and a mature, 20-foot-tall Veitchia arecina. The garden was featured in a nationwide tour of gardens earlier this year. They once hosted 800 visitors in one day, many of whom had come thousands of miles to see.

Ever wonder what you might do with more than an acre to plant on? See this garden and fantasize no more!

YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A MEMBER TO ATTEND! Come, join us for a day of schmoozing about our favoirte subject with a like-minded crowd.

GETTING THERE:

Eastbound 210 Freeway: Exit at Hill Street, which puts you on Corson Street. Keep going east on Corson until you get to North Allen Avenue. Go north (left) on Allen, up the hill, through Pasadena and into Altadena until you reach Mendocino. .

Westbound 210 Freeway: Exit at Allen Avenue, go north (right) on Allen up the hill, through Pasadena and into Altadena until you reach Mendocino.

Once you reach Mendocino, make a right, and the road will fork at a large, ornate mansion. Take the left fork and continue down Mendocino until you reach 2170, the house with all the palms. There is plenty of parking on both sides of the street, for what we all hope will be vanloads filled with palmistas there to have a good time.

There will be PSSC Board meeting followed by a potluck lunch. The PSSC will provide the meat entree; we request that attendees bring other dishes you like.

See you there!

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply.

LJG Grand Master

LJG

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Does anyone have pics from the last visit?

Len

Vista, CA (Zone 10a)

Shadowridge Area

"Show me your garden and I shall tell you what you are."

-- Alfred Austin

MattyB Grand Master

MattyB

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Yes.

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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)

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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So, Len and Matty, are you coming? To the meeting, I mean . . .

It's just not a true meeting without a few people from San Diego!

I'll see if I can dig up small enough pics from the last one to post.

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

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JEFF from Trabuco Canyon CA Experienced

JEFF from Trabuco Canyon CA

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I plan on being there...Looking forward to it!!! Jeff

Jeff Rood

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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  JEFF from Trabuco Canyon CA said:
I plan on being there...Looking forward to it!!! Jeff

And, bring a van-load of friends!

Or enemies, if they like palms and promise to be nice! :)

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply.

LJG Grand Master

LJG

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Nice try! I would have fell for it had I not already been to your garden.

Yes, Dave. I should be there.

  MattyB said:
Yes.

Len

Vista, CA (Zone 10a)

Shadowridge Area

"Show me your garden and I shall tell you what you are."

-- Alfred Austin

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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I missed the last one there, I hope to make it this time... I'd carpool with you Len but I don't want to be home at 3PM. :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!

LJG Grand Master

LJG

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Actually I just don't want to be in a car with you that long.

:mrlooney:

  BS Man about Palms said:
I missed the last one there, I hope to make it this time... I'd carpool with you Len but I don't want to be home at 3PM. :D

Len

Vista, CA (Zone 10a)

Shadowridge Area

"Show me your garden and I shall tell you what you are."

-- Alfred Austin

MattyB Grand Master

MattyB

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Bill is known for hijacking you on a side trip to see a "Cycas revoluta in Torrance" for example.

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)

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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  MattyB said:
Bill is known for hijacking you on a side trip to see a "Cycas revoluta in Torrance" for example.

THAT would never happen. Unless it was 25 feet tall or something like that. I have my standards you know....

  LJG said:
Actually I just don't want to be in a car with you that long.

:mrlooney:

  BS Man about Palms said:
I missed the last one there, I hope to make it this time... I'd carpool with you Len but I don't want to be home at 3PM. :D

Too late Len, its already happened... :blush:

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!

doubravsky Mentor

doubravsky

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I plan to be there....

Dave

 

Riverside, CA Z 9b

1700 ft. elevation

approx 40 miles inland

palmazon Mentor

palmazon

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I guess I won't be needing this any more since Dave got a haircut

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I get by with a little help from my fronds

palmazon Mentor

palmazon

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by the by

did y'all git yer journal???

I get by with a little help from my fronds

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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So, who else is coming?

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply.

Shon Mentor

Shon

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The new journal is great. Loving how they are on time now which is credit to the staff. Thanks for all your efforts.

San Marcos CA

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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Come on, who's coming, nudge nudge . . . .

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply.

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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Is it "fire-safe"?

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!

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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  BS Man about Palms said:
Is it "fire-safe"?

I know they're veterans of the fire up oin Berkely HIlls in 1989, so I'm sure they chose carefully.

Their house is near the fire, but well away form any brushy areas that would burn and endanger their place, though I'd be a bit nervous anyway. They're certainly getting the smoke, like I did down in Pasadena this morning.

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply.

Hilo Jason Grand Master

Hilo Jason

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I am looking to ride up with someone from the San Diego / North County area. I would be more than happy to pitch in for gas, just hoping to not have to drive by myself up there.

Let me know if anyone has room. I am in Fallbrook, but can meet up anywhere in SD County.

Thanks.

Perito Experienced

Perito

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I'll be attending and am very much looking forward to seeing Palms, and Palm People! Perry

Perry Glenn

SLO Palms

(805) 550-2708

http://www.slopalms.com

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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Well, doink!

Pimpery rules . . .

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply.

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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Times?

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!

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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Board meeting at nine, buffet hawg-fest at noon, auction thereafter . . .

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply.

Kim Grand Master

Kim

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I'll be there with my camera.

Kim Cyr

Between the beach and the bays, Point Loma, San Diego, California USA
and on a 300 year-old lava flow, Pahoa, Hawaii, 1/4 mile from the 2018 flow
All characters  in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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  Kim said:
I'll be there with my camera.

Good! Take oodles of pictures . . . . . .

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply.

freakypalmguy Grand Master

freakypalmguy

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Please do Kim, I'll have to enjoy it vicariously through your lens, as I have a wedding to go to tomorrow so I'm out. You can imagine my delight :(

Matt in Temecula, CA

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

palmazon Mentor

palmazon

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  BS Man about Palms said:
Times?

Good!

10am (bored meeting)

11am garden tour

12 noon: two buck up-chuck potluck (fried chicken + every baked sweet imaginable - delicious!)

1:15 or so: auction/raffle - the Dave & Danny show (if I'm feeling up to it)

then slog thru traffic

I'm exhausted already just thinking about it

I get by with a little help from my fronds

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