Originally Posted by Larchap49 (Post 2141505)

The Palms are like that because one of the ruling Morse girls likes the look of the hanging dead palm fronds

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki (Post 2141509)

I’m going with, the palms look like that because of the $1,000,000 price tag to maintain/trim all of them - that would be paid for by the residents.

Originally Posted by midiwiz (Post 2141514)

actually they can, all these palms should be on a trim schedule. They are hideous, a huge safety hazard, they can damage vehicles as well. There are plenty of grounds crews here and no reason they can not be maintained rather than hide behind "Sharon loved them like that" Sorry, the lady is long dead. get over it.

Originally Posted by Jerpa5 (Post 2141532)

It is so thoughtful and kind to trim your neighbors tresses for them because they had pride in taking care of their yard but couldn’t afford it. If we all put others first it would make a huge impact.

Originally Posted by Chuckndianne (Post 2141557)

Driving over palm branches with car , golf cart, bike or anything with pneumatic tires will most probably result in flat tires.

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl08 (Post 2141621)

I cannot believe so many are attacking FROSE, who just voiced his/her opinion. Why? Are we not abe to be speak freely on this site? I think some posters just wait for a post they can criticize. My mother always taught us, "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything". Just sayin'. I'm breaking her rule right now, I know, but I must defend FROSE.

Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe (Post 2141658)

Yes, the dead and hanging palms are an eyesore.
Yes, they provide habitat for a lot of birds and critters (Squirrels, etc.).
Yes, they are healthier for the tree.
Yes, you still need a bucket truck to trim them, especially as they grow taller. Even one "layer" of beard 30 feet up needs a bucket truck.

Yes, they go up like a fuse when caught on fire. They are like flaming torches.

To me, having spent decades in So Cal, they look like ugly weeds that present a huge fire hazard. They are like big dead dandelions on the landscape.

I was 5 years old when the "charm" of exotic and sunny paradises filled with palm trees ended and the "charm" of big, 20 to 80 foot weeds began. Some people love 'em, some hate 'em, and some don't care at all. I'm in between not caring at all and hating them.

Originally Posted by frose (Post 2141349)

oh yea. house here going on market saturday .can't wait to get out.

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580 (Post 2141662)

For the sake of your blood pressure, try not to take the jabs personally. Think ot this as verbal/keyboard paintball and you are the target of the moment. This, too, shall pass.
Wishing you a quick and profitable sale, and a great, happy life in NC.
Farewell!

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2141667)

Is a happy life elsewhere even possible?

Originally Posted by frose (Post 2141351)

all you miss the point.. If this had been done all along, instead of letting them go, they would not have to be cleaned up now. Lucky no one got hurt by falling debris. that's all no big deal..

Originally Posted by Indydealmaker (Post 2141719)

Cost to clean up is exponentially less than trimming several times per year.

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2141667)

Is a happy life elsewhere even possible?

Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2141685)

I'm sure he will, considering he views his new neighbors as "rednecks"...