Any Advice/Tips on going to Orchid Open House?

[lotis146]

If you've read any of my other posts then you know I'm a newbie to Orchid society in general although I have had a mini Phal. for about 5 years (that's what turned me on to "getting serious" about Orchids), a Phal. for 2 1/2 (a year ago producing twin keikis), and a Paph. less than a year now. I've never been to any shows or open houses.

Today I learned that there's a Orchid nursery open house happening now until Sunday that I MAY be able to go to. I was just wondering, seeing as I've never been to such a thing, do you have any tips/advice? Things to look out for? It's still pretty cold around these parts (although this week we've got temps in the mid 30s (F) to 40s so I would think that's even more reason not to buy plants in bloom or maybe even in bud?

Thanks in advance!
Lotis