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Friends are touring France and sent this pic of a magnificent specimen.
Yes, all the potted palms are brought in for winter.
Wow...Wonder where this giant fits in winter.
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Barb
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If you drink, don't drive. Don't even putt.
Posted : 30/05/2012 5:58 pm
Yea.....it does not appear that they lay it down 😯
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Posted : 30/05/2012 6:28 pm
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Look at the rest of these gardens 😯
I'd work there...for free.
ok maybe not.
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Now I'll go outside and go care for my miserable looking, sunburned, wind-bent specimens... 😆
Barb
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Posted : 31/05/2012 12:55 pm
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Friends sent another pic.
I'm impressed with the quantity and quality of palms on display in Paris...
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Sure looks tropical. 😀
Barb
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Posted : 31/05/2012 6:16 pm
I love it there. They bring them in the govt. buildings for the winter months. There are sooooo many trachies al laround Europe any more, such a regular sight. Great pics!!
Mike Trautner
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Posted : 10/07/2012 1:54 pm
