Frond memories

We are sorry to report that the look of Sandy Spit has been forever changed. The Sandy Spit palm lost its battle for life, despite putting up a good fight. The whole sandy front yard of this little cay has shifted. Just as much beach, just different location. The good news is a spry young palm is emerging from the better protected sea grapes in the middle of the island and will soon rise to prominence.  

Let’s all pause for just a moment of silence in memory of the Sandy Spit palm. (Don’t you touch that mouse! Pause for a minute dammit.)

 

 

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22 Responses to “Frond memories”

  1. Martha
    September 20th, 2007 01:09
    1

    During my moment of silence, the Frond spoke to me, it said “T RIP”. Must get down there to pay my respects!

    (trying to get that stupid “Circle of Life” song out of my head)

  2. sandy
    September 20th, 2007 05:07
    2

    THAT IS A SAD SITE TO SEE ONE’S NAME SAKE JUST LYING THERE THANKS FOR THE SEND OFF.
    GLAD I HAVE PICTURES TO HELP KEEP THE MEMORIES
    SANDY

    GO BUCKS

  3. captainjay
    September 20th, 2007 05:25
    3

    That’s a shame. It was a beautiful tree. I am sure the island is still nice and hopefully the new tree will grow in soon. Glad we stoped by there in February on the last trip.
    Jay

  4. bud
    September 20th, 2007 05:41
    4

    Thanks for paying respects for all of us…sigh…

  5. rob
    September 20th, 2007 05:47
    5

    Why did you write a message to my daughter’s bird, Frip, in the sand?

  6. CTC
    September 20th, 2007 06:06
    6

    Nostalgia time. It does not look the same at all without the leaning palm.
    CTC

  7. kygirl
    September 20th, 2007 06:11
    7

    So sad.

  8. josh
    September 20th, 2007 06:21
    8

    our business is finished

  9. Carrie in Fairfax
    September 20th, 2007 06:27
    9

    Ashes to ashes, sand to sand….

  10. Xislandgirl
    September 20th, 2007 06:36
    10

    Thanks for the update. I am very sad. That tree was always such a welcome site.

  11. wontongirl
    September 20th, 2007 06:40
    11

    close your eyes and listen, I am playing Taps on my trumpet for our beloved palm! Can you hear me?

  12. mary beth
    September 20th, 2007 06:45
    12

    Even though I never knew ye, Palm, I mourn your passing. How sad. You’ll be missed.

  13. jrg
    September 20th, 2007 07:25
    13

    Awwww.

  14. Rosi
    September 20th, 2007 07:30
    14

    May you rest in peace palm……….

  15. liamsaunt
    September 20th, 2007 08:22
    15

    Bummer…I never got to see it in person.

  16. NancyB
    September 20th, 2007 08:34
    16

    Thanks for the top notch reporting. Glad I got to visit it twice in May and I have pictures of it. It’s gone but not forgotten.

  17. RD
    September 20th, 2007 08:40
    17

    That sucks! I vote we all meet down there for a wake.

  18. Cowboy Frank
    September 20th, 2007 09:00
    18

    Good riddance. Survival of the fittest !!! :-)

  19. chrisn
    September 20th, 2007 09:50
    19

    That makes me so sad. I never got my picture with the palm!

  20. Lynn
    September 20th, 2007 10:03
    20

    Sniff Sniff!

  21. Jen
    September 20th, 2007 15:19
    21

    Noooooooooooooo! I was so hoping…

    Sea ya…you’ll be missed.

  22. Laura
    September 20th, 2007 18:20
    22

    The Palm will be missed. :(

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