I hope you enjoyed the stories and pictures of our romantic weekend getaway.
If you ever get a chance, drop by this historical old hotel, even if you just enjoy the shops and restaurants.
Before we left Coronado Island… which is, once again, technically an isthmus and not an island… we had to swing by the restaurant where we threw the best surprise party ever for my wife, to pick up a bottle of champagne that had been forgotten in the clean up process.
I took a few photos of Downtown San Diego on the way in.
There you can see some of the nuclear-powered aircraft carriers of our fine Navy… of which I was once a member. San Diego is a big Navy port.
Then, it was back across the Coronado bridge…
In the distance, you can see the tower of the hotel, and beyond that, a Navy ship sailing into the harbor.
To our right, you can see the 32nd Street naval base, where I was once stationed way back in the day, and beyond that, the mountains which are on the far side of Tijuana, Mexico, where you saw the sun coming up in some pictures from that early morning walk my wife and I took that I put in an earlier post.
Looking back to the left from the top of the bridge’s arch, you can see downtown San Diego. In the foreground, just past the boat masts, you can see the ferry dock that is right outside the restaurant where the surprise party took place. I walked out on that dock to take some of those pictures of the lights of San Diego during the party.
And that was pretty much it. The bridge dumped us off near downtown, and a half hour later we were home… but it was still Super Bowl Sunday, and all our family and friends were still in town, and one of my brothers was throwing a party, so I do have one more post coming up… with pictures of my cute little cousin…
Pouring My Art Out 
You’re a good husband, dude.
I do the best I can, for whatever that is worth.
You big lug.
I know I am, but what are you?
How Long Do Palm Trees Live?
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Overview
Palm trees grow in tropical regions and can achieve great heights and live long lives. Belonging to the Palmae or Arecaceae plant family, over 2,500 species of palms are known to exist. A typical palm tree has a tall, slender trunk with no lateral branches. The leaves, or fronds, grow only from the treetop. Because many palms have slender trunks and live close to coastal areas, they can be killed if toppled by hurricanes and other inclement weather.
Types of Palm Trees
Common palm species include the coconut palm, which grows in tropical regions around the world and provides not only food but also fiber, building materials and shade. It is believed that the first coconut palm originated in Malaysia and quickly spread around the globe. Date palms come from Africa and nearby areas and belong to the genus Phoenix. They provide a sweet fruit called the date, which is used in confections and other recipes in many countries. The graceful areca palm has many branches and is often used as a houseplant. Oil palms produce an oil that is extracted from their fruits.
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Coconut Palms
Assuming the coconut palm is not purposely cut down or blown over in severe weather, this tropical tree can live for 80 to 90 years, according to Union County College in New Jersey. Its botanical name is Cocos nucifera and it can attain a height of 100 feet at maturity. The fruit, or “nut,” gives us the ingredient known as coconut, which is used in confections and other dishes around the world. The meat is nutritious, and contains as much protein as 1/4 lb. of steak.
Date Palms
Several species of date palms are cultivated in tropical countries such as those on the African continent and provide the sweet, chewy fruit known as the date. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, date palms can live 100 years, although their productive life is limited to the years when the tree is smaller and the fruit is easier to reach for harvest. These palms can reach 75 feet in height at maturity, but are frequently cut down when they are about 45 feet tall or when their productivity declines.
Areca Palms
The areca palm, or Dypsis lutescens, is native to Madagascar and reaches an adult height of 30 feet. It does well as a potted specimen and is often used as a houseplant. It’s tolerant of dry weather and salty seaside conditions. The areca palm has a relatively short lifespan compared with other palms and usually lives until its 40th birthday.
Oil Palms
Several species of palms are cultivated commercially for their oil. Indonesia is a major producer of palm oil, producing about 20 million metric tons of this commodity each year since 2007. The oil palms grown in Indonesia are the Tenera hybrid variety, which is a cross between the Dura and Pisifera oil palm trees. Fruit is harvested until they are about 25 years old or 25 feet tall. The best harvests occur when the tree is between 8 and 15 years old. Trees are felled when they reach 25 feet because the tools used to pick the fruit cannot reach higher. If left to grow, these trees can grow up to 100 feet tall and live significantly longer than 25 years
good to know…
So the party is not officially over …
well… I mean… not really