Introduction

[b amateur]

Greetings from the sureal city,home of corn flakes and at least one orchidaholic,me.I suffer from a passion for all things flora.I currently share my life with African euphorbias,anthuriums,bromiliads,an arum,a few gesnariads,a handfull of odds and ends[ papaya,patchouli,ferns,vines,lots of iris, dahalias, cacti,succulents],75+ orchids,2 cats,one nervous parakeet,and a very understanding wife.After years of reasearching orchids and repeatedly being directed you fine folks,I decided to join my very first forum.I will be singing your praises at the next society meeting[aug.23].Thanks for being here , Brad

[bellini girl]

to OB Brad. Glad you could join us. You have quite the collection of plants. We absolutely love here on the board, so please post when you get a chance

[Ross]

Welcome from Cadillac Brad. Sounds like you have a houseful.

[kinknstein]

Welcome to the OB!!

[b amateur]

Thanks to all. As a chef ,I have had the pleasure of living in some wonderful areas of N.America including Toronto, Montreal,Vancouver, Monterey,Kona,Dallas,and Traverse City. Communicating with you fine people brings me not just invaluable info,but many fond memories as well. Bless you all, Brad

[RosieC]

Welcome to Orchid Board Brad

This is a great place which will encorage you to buy more orchids. It's a good job you've got and understanding wife. The more you hang around here the more your collection will grow and the more you'll need her to be understanding

[tuvoc]

Welcome aboard Brad. If there is one thing I love more than orchids, it would be good food. I used to be a pretty good cook, and have the highest respect for chefs. Have fun here.

Kim

[b amateur]

thanks tuvoc .live long and prosper...

[tuvoc]

Kim

[b amateur]

Thanks Kim. I put myself through college cooking and never looked back.That was fourty years ago and no regrets.Here's to good food, good friends, and good growing. Brad