OK, I'll introduce myself! - Orchid Board

Ross · #1 10-02-2006, 03:53 PM

After many e-mails recommending I introduce myself - here goes....

I am retired and have been growing orchids (more-or-less) over the last 30+ years. My Dad grew orchids before me and got me hooked. He grew mostly Cats, but I chose to grow species plus Phals. I have one Phal that has been in constant bloom for over 2 years - has never quit. I have recently taken to miniatures, due to space limitations, but any species orchids are OK by me. I have several E. Tampensis growing on Florida live oak bark slabs and they faithfully bloom each spring.

I am a professional photographer (in my post retirement days) and choose to record orchids, cacti, and native wildflowers. I hope to share my experiences and learn from other advanced growers.

littlefrog · #2 10-02-2006, 04:27 PM

Welcome to a fellow michigander. But you need to move a little farther south and east to get closer to the orchid nurseries... *grin*

Ross · #3 10-02-2006, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by littlefrog

But you need to move a little farther south and east to get closer to the orchid nurseries... *grin*

I think not! I like driving south on I75 on Fridays and north on Sundays. I "love" seeing the long parking lot :-) If there are special events that require my attendence on weekends, I'll be there, but in the mean-time, I enjoy the peace and quiet of the northern lower penninsula - thanks... :-) I enjoy your comments regarding many of the questions.

littlefrog · #4 10-02-2006, 04:54 PM

Actually rush hour in Lansing only lasts a couple minutes... Unless it is going north out of town on Friday. Or it is the rush of jobs to some other state that isn't 100% dependent on the auto industry, that rush has been going on for a decade or so.

I'd love to move farther north, myself. I'm thinking Marquette... *grin* My wife is lobbying for Florida, ick.

Tindomul · #5 10-02-2006, 10:00 PM

Hey, welcome to the board! Can't wait to see those pictures of yours. Everyone here shares pictures on a regular basis, its what makes this board so much fun.

cb977 · #6 10-02-2006, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by littlefrog

I'd love to move farther north, myself. I'm thinking Marquette... *grin* My wife is lobbying for Florida, ick.

justatypn · #7 10-04-2006, 12:25 AM

Aboard, the OB is a great place to hang out and share in your experiences and learn from others. ick...come on, hope you did not think that would go un-noticed....

Ingrid · #8 10-04-2006, 10:41 AM

I am a semi-retired consultant living in the NE.
This is a bit scary since I don't have a clue about orchids. I became fascinated by them when I saw an orchid show in Germany and read my first Nero Wolf at age 14. But I never acted on my "secret" fascination other than to ooh and ahh when I saw one.
I have one orchid (bought at a plant sale), a George King "Serendipity" that I have been growing for 4 years...it has never flowered.
I hope to learn as much as I can and add to my "collection."

cb977 · #9 10-04-2006, 12:00 PM

Ingrid! First...hi and welcome to the OB

Now...
you've been able to control yourself and stick with ONE orchid for FOUR years?!?!?!

Well, we'll change that!!!

This is the place to learn about orchids and I'm sure you will be adding some 'chids to your collection once you've been around us for a while

If you have the opportunity, please join us in the chat room. Great people and conversation...we start getting there around 8pm.

Hope to see you on the board

Tindomul · #10 10-04-2006, 03:28 PM

Welcome to the board Ingrid. I can totally understand how you can stick with one orchid for 4 years. Especially when it won't bloom for you. Trust me, not all orchids are as recalcitrant as that. Maybe we can even help you to bloom that little stubborn plant you got. My prefered method is to shame them into compliance

. I point and make fun of the non bloomers, calling them weeds and common grasses. Sometimes it does the trick.