Swap your 250 for my palm tree [Archive]

BAD DAD

23rd July 2007, 17:21

Anyone who would like to consider swapping a road legal motorbike 250cc (or under) for a large palm should PM me. The palm is quite rare and unusual in NZ would suit someone in Auckland who is a keen gardener.
I'm looking at a tree which is now just over 4 metres tall and is going to be huge so you'll need a reasonable size garden. The bike by the way is to get my sons through their licence and help me un-brake a promise.
If your seriously interested I'll send you a more detailed report and photo.

Timber020

23rd July 2007, 19:38

Not a pheonix palm by chance?

moT

23rd July 2007, 20:29

i also have a very nice palm tree is anyone wants to swap there bike for that your welcome

Madness

23rd July 2007, 20:31

I have a realy big Pohutukawa. It's not actually mine, but I won't be picky with the bike, just as long as it runs.

mark247

23rd July 2007, 20:46

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Outdoor-garden-conservatory/Plants-pots/Palms-ferns/auction-110382459.htm?p=10

eek you have some competition mate. Maybe you should just let your son ride the Triumph :Punk:

okeh

23rd July 2007, 20:48

I also have a tree of sorts up for trades. It closely resembles a tomato plant, although it doesn't seem to have fruited yet, although I have noticed that when smoked it induces relaxed and creative mood....

BAD DAD

24th July 2007, 09:15

Not a pheonix palm by chance?

No it's not a pheonix. It is a mountain coconut or Parajubaea torallyi to those who love latin.

BAD DAD

24th July 2007, 12:53

eek you have some competition mate. Maybe you should just let your son ride the Triumph :Punk:

Yep you're right, there is lots of competition. The boys can ride the triumph when they can ride properly( if it survives my riding ). That's why I need the 250 or less.

Timber020

24th July 2007, 18:23

You guys might laugh but trees (and palms) have an amenity value. I had a client whose neighbour thought it wouldnt be much of a problem if he cut down one of her trees. I called him and the dumbass said "sure I did it, whats the worse it could cost me?"

Well $75,000 later, I doubt he will be getting his chainsaw out for a while. The pohuts along kent and cambridge are probably worth more than your average house.

mark247

24th July 2007, 19:40

You guys might laugh but trees (and palms) have an amenity value. I had a client whose neighbour thought it wouldnt be much of a problem if he cut down one of her trees. I called him and the dumbass said "sure I did it, whats the worse it could cost me?"

Well $75,000 later, I doubt he will be getting his chainsaw out for a while. The pohuts along kent and cambridge are probably worth more than your average house.

Well there are on a few on trademe starting at $50