Hi Mike,
So did you get the pigmy palms, and if so, how are they doing? I tried some butia and mule palms here in north TX, and this winter we had the coldest winter in 25 years..thanks to the polar vortex. Not sure if the mule palms will make it at all(all the foliage is brown and haven't the nerve to see if the new spears will pull out or not) The butias are a little 'burned', but with a little trimming they should be fine.
I really miss gardening in SoCal.....
Happy growing!
Paul