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06-06-2009, 08:41 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Zone: 10b
Location: North Shore of Oahu, Waialua Hawaii
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Aloha!
 Hi everyone,
Just joined Orchid Board to see what is going on here, try to learn a few things, make some new friends, and offer help to some folks if I can. I've been growing orchids here in Hawai'i for about 15 years and have come to the conclusion that I have a SERIOUS problem. Every time I see something new I have to have it. I have been involved with local orchid societies for as long as I have been keeping orchids and have been concentrating on species for the last 8-10 years. I have a greenhouse that is about 3200 square feet and mostly full of species. I am currently growing Cattleyas, Dendrobiums, and Paphiopedilums, as well as assorted other Genera. I was until recently an active participant in the American Orchid Society and Honolulu Orchid Society judging systems but decided that appreciating orchids is a far better way to view them than judging them. I have a few registered hybrids that I have done and also enjoy doing Culture talks to various societies here in Hawai'i when I have time. I sell a few plants on Ebay from time to time and was thinking about selling a few here as well in the future. Anyway, just thought I would take this oppurtunity to say hi!
Aloha, Fred
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06-06-2009, 09:03 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Bajan living in BC, Canada
Posts: 2,742
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 Fred. Sounds like you have tons of experience. We love  here on the board, so it would be nice to see your 'chids
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06-06-2009, 09:22 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Zone: 10b
Location: Miami, Fl.
Age: 42
Posts: 1,311
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Hi, welcome! 
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06-06-2009, 10:24 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
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Location: San Francisco, CA
Posts: 197
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Aloha Fred. I'd love to see pictures of your 'chids and your greenhouse when you have time. Ahhh, paradise...
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06-07-2009, 12:03 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Zone: 8a
Location: North Carolina, U.S.A
Age: 35
Posts: 380
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 that is one big greenhouse Fred! i must admit i'm jealous
Welcome to the forum! your experience and knowledge is going to be most appreciated 
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06-07-2009, 08:57 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Zone: 8a
Location: West Midlands, UK
Age: 49
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Wow, sounds like you have a great collection Fred.
Welcome to Orchid Board, I'm sure you'll have a great time here 
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06-07-2009, 04:30 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Zone: 6b
Location: Nashville
Age: 44
Posts: 1,034
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Welcome to the Orchid Board Fred!! Wow what a greenhouse you have in the middle of paradise! I'm so jealous! Your knowledge and experience are going to be most appreciated!!
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06-07-2009, 10:25 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Michigan
Posts: 2,063
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Welcone to the OB, best form on the net.
I'm so jealous.........Of your greenhouse, and all the knowledge you have acquired over those years. Please share your info.
Marilyn
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06-07-2009, 11:01 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Reno, Nv
Posts: 62
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Aloha au iā 'oe Fred. Please adopt me. Seriously though, I'd be happy with 32 square feet of greenhouse space.
We would like to see lots of pictures, or a half-hour video tour. I'd bet a greenhouse that big is visible from space.
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06-08-2009, 08:27 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Bangalore, India
Posts: 141
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Welcome Fred. You sure have a big greenhouse. Please share some of your pics. We all love seeing what our friends grow.
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