All I am going to say to you, Lee, is that I wish you the best of luck and hope you learn and are willing to listen to folks that have been growing these plants for years!!! I would still love to see the pics of your palms that you say survive your climate with NO protection.
Here is a link to my backyard and when you have time, take a look and then share yours!!!
Most of the pics are located in subfolders listed on the lefthand side of the main page!!!
Pictures by randy4ut - Photobucket