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Bangalows go swimming

Walter John

By Walter John
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Walter John Grand Master

Walter John

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Archontophoenix love a good dip. These guys in the following pics (and video) are species cunninghamiana or "Bangalows" or "Piccabeens" or "Kings" but I and the rest of the ratpack like to call them "Bangas".

As you may know, it's been raining heavily for a long time here along the east coast and central areas of Queensland, in fact the whole bloody state is inundated. Down the back of my place runs a shallow creek and in times of rain a plenty, she gets a good flow on. There are native bangas growing all around the creek so it is quite obvious then that these palms love a good drink or in the present case, a good swim.

Note that the palms in the photos are in fact growing on the embankment, on normally high/dry ground. It does overflow a lot so I suppose they are getting used to the idea.

Check it out.

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Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

Walter John Grand Master

Walter John

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I'm attempting to upload a mini film soon.

Another pic looking up stream.

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My poor king fern has been smashed by debris, still holding on to a recent frond.

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Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

DoomsDave Grand Master

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WHOA!

Wal, paradise beckons . . . .

We just can't handle rain here, even if we harp and carp about not getting enough. We don't know what to do when we do get it.

More pictures, maybe some animals, places all decked out for Christmas.

And, the family of course!

dave

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BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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I wish we had rain with WARMTH!!!

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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Rain will be okay, though warmth will be good too . . .

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.

aussiearoids Grand Master

aussiearoids

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didn't work for me Wal , maybe because your not my facebook friend :unsure:

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.

Walter John Grand Master

Walter John

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didn't work for me Wal , maybe because your not my facebook friend :unsure:

Okay I'll try that in a different publisher.

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

Walter John Grand Master

Walter John

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didn't work for me Wal , maybe because your not my facebook friend :unsure:

Okay I'll try that in a different publisher.

Let's try this link shall we ?

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xgbfd5_creek

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

Moose Grand Master

Moose

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How is the fishing in that creek? :unsure:

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

Walter John Grand Master

Walter John

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How is the fishing in that creek? :unsure:

My son caught an eel right from where I was photographing. That's snake country, see them a lot, so we don't hang around too long.

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

ariscott Grand Master

ariscott

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Wow.... it looks like the drain next to our property after cyclone George a few years ago.... Good luck, Wal... I hope the rain will ease a bit for you soon.

Regards, Ari :)

Ari & Scott

Darwin, NT, Australia

-12°32'53" 131°10'20"

MattyB Grand Master

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Crikey, a bloody train wreck of water over there at Wal's place! :mrlooney:

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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