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Nice mistake! :cheer:

:hmm Accident? I think not. :lol:

Beautiful, I'm partial to mauve and white. Lucky you!
FirstTimer

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Originally Posted by Rosiefuture (Post 27660)

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There are very few places here in Western Australia where we can buy from a good selection of orchids. There are only two nurseries that I know of. The largest one is about an hours drive from my house and I went there on Wednesday.

They had a bench with flowering cats to show what the blooms were like. There was a gorgeous white one called C Hawaiian Wedding Song Virgin AM/AOS and I decided I wanted one. I went and got one and 3 or 4 others. The one I picked had advanced buds on it just about ready to bloom. :biggrin:

Yesterday the buds started to open and I was really surprised to see traces of purple/lilac appearing. :shock: When I checked the label it became obvious I had picked up the wrong cat! The label says Blc Spring Dawn ' Top Row' x C Hawaiian Wedding Song 'Virgin' AM/AOS!

Well she is beautiful, even if she isn't what I planned on getting! Gives me an excuse to go back again soon!:nod:

Marion

Marion, an orchid nursery only an hours drive away from you? :shock: How do you manage such self control and not go every weekend? :scratchhead: :lol: :D

I think your accidental purchase is beautiful too BTW :nod:

That is a beautiful Catt! People around here seem to buy a lot of orchids by mistake. :D

Damian would you believe they aren't open weekends or public holidays.......lol

I used to be a very nervous driver and wouldn't drive outside of Rockingham. Lately I've gotten more confident and I'm so pleased I got there on my own. I will be going back next week. Marion

I may take another pic of her tomorrow because the colours have deepened since I posted this.

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Originally Posted by Rosiefuture (Post 28225)

Marion, that's a bummer but at the same time probably a good thing if you know what I mean ;)

Congrats on being able to take such a positive step in your driving.. I was in a car accident when I was 15.. not seriously physically injured, but we didn't have a car for a few years after that... and I don't drive at all, I only currently have a Learner's license :blushing:

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Originally Posted by Rosiefuture (Post 28226)

I may take another pic of her tomorrow because the colours have deepened since I posted this.

Please do :nod: I know I would :)

I thoiught this thread is about animal. :lol: Nice excuse to buy one more catt. :biggrin: