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11-05-2021, 09:31 PM
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Not. New to orchids and Orchid Board.
I'm not new to growing orchids. I've been growing for years mostly Phals, a few Maudiae's , And standard cattleya's.
This April 2021 my apt. building burned down, All my orchids and everything i owned lost.
So I'm starting all over again.
The only orchid i could save was I Can't Forget Big Red a Bulldog Paphiopedilum. its struggling still going to be a long time till he's back and blooming. the new plants are.
Lc. Maris Song
Lc. Tokyo Magic x Circle of Love , Starting to bloom
Pot. Martha's Starburst
Pot. Rubescent Magic. sending out a bud.
& my Volkertera Mark Alan Reinke ( Bob & Joyce )
Really love the colors of Bob & Joyce.
Anyways 5 new, 1 saved , lost 200 .
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11-05-2021, 09:32 PM
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I'm so sorry you had such a terrible experience. Welcome back! I hope your new plants help you get over the loss.
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11-06-2021, 03:41 AM
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hey James, welcome! another michigander!! ok, so the most important question you will have to answer while here at orchidboard, michigan, or michigan state?! choose wisely 😜
and yes, also quite sorry to hear about your loss. but good for you for getting going again
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11-06-2021, 09:42 AM
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U of M Michigan
At one time i worked at the Matthaei Botanical Garden. Propagating some of the collections.
What we had extras of we put out in the lobby for sale.
Now days they don't even do that .
And thank you for the welcome.
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11-06-2021, 12:36 PM
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Oh gosh. What a terrible event. Seems the phoenix is rising from ashes tho! Good luck and keep growing.
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11-06-2021, 06:43 PM
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We'll be here to see the nice pics of the plants and the flowers.
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11-06-2021, 10:43 PM
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Welcome back, James. I, too, am so very sorry to hear about the fire and the loss of all of your property, including your orchid collection. You mentioned having worked at Matthaei. You probably know this, but my orchid society, AAOS, used to meet there monthly, pre-Covid, plus we had our annual orchid festival there. I'm still hoping someday we'll be able to get back to doing those types of in-person events. In the meantime, I'm glad to know you're rebuilding your collection. I wish you the best of luck, and please keep us posted on how it's going.
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11-07-2021, 01:13 AM
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Wow thats a terrible thing to go through!
My sympathies. I hope you are getting your life back on track and can find replacments for your orchids.
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11-07-2021, 07:42 PM
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So sorry for your loss! I can't imagine losing my orchid collection, not to mention my earthly belongings. Hang in there! ROBB
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11-08-2021, 10:44 AM
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ugh, what a horrible thing! i am glad you are ok and i hope you like it here
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