David:
Welcome to the Orchid Board - hope you had a great Christmas! You will find very friendly, helpful and supportive members here, and there are often projects going on that you can join in. It is what you make it - which is pretty cool. I hope your OB experience is a positive as mine!
What kind of plants are you giving away ? I would be glad to pay shipping if you have some varieties that I don't. And I have a few you may want. I am doing some breeding and I raise orc' seedlings. Someday I want to get into the orchid business full time, but right now, just trying my hand. I have been growing since 1975 so you see me on here a lot.
Have a great New Year - hope to hear from you often!
Steve