Going to Israel to get my tree

This morning I discovered a good portion of one of our Palo Verdes had come apart from the trunk.  This marks the 4th tree issue we have had. I think it's time I go to Israel and claim the trees my parents bought in the 70's as part of the Tu Bishvat 'plant a tree in Israel' drive I remember from Hebrew School.

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