Oldie but Goodie! - Orchid Board

chulaorchids · #1 12-13-2007, 06:32 AM

Hi, That's me, 75 years old now and still enjoy orchiding. Moved to Oregon a few years ago and haven't tried to grow any up here. But after looking around, checking the weather etc etc., I think next year might be the time to try some. i sure miss those big ol' catts.

I started growing orchids in about 1960, and it has sure changed over the years. Patricia and I are life members in the San Diego County Orchid Society where I was newsletter Editor there for ten years.

Our business, www.chulaorchids.com, has been around since 1963, and we still handle supplies. We are affiliated with the McConkey Company, a Washington State Nursery Pot manufacturer. No Plants Right Now.

Clear pots and those little spring clips for holding flower spikes have kinda become our specialties, you can read all about what we have if you visit our website.

Hope this is not too much, I like to read the forums and see the pictures, really interesting.

tuvoc · #2 12-13-2007, 10:57 AM

Glad to meet you, Harry. Keep us posted on your success in Oregon.

Kim

Dorothy · #3 12-13-2007, 12:00 PM

WELCOME HARRY

Glad you can join us at the OB

I have heard of company presidents but I think you are the first Supreme Commander that I know of

Your clay orchids are beautiful - you make it possible for a grower to have an orchid they can't provide the proper culture for

Much success to you and Patricia in your business.

Tindomul · #4 12-13-2007, 02:28 PM

Welcome to the Orchid Board Harry! Glad you could join up.

Ross · #5 12-13-2007, 04:08 PM

I agree with all the others, it's great that you chose to join up with us consumers of all things "orchid related"

Welcome.

Gin · #6 12-13-2007, 04:58 PM

Nice to meet you !

Gin

chulaorchids · #7 12-13-2007, 05:59 PM

Hi Again,

Thanks for the notes. Gin, I like that "Force" tag, I'm a Star Wars, Dune, WOW fan. Anyone else play Wow?

We have actually been members of OB since the inception (see #7) rating, but I could never figure out how to work the forums, lol. 2. things contributed,,, 1. I'm on a Mac and don't expect most things to work, lol. 2. I'm older enough to remember WW2 starting so sometimes it takes me awhile to catch on. Marty finally got me all squared away and able to communicate. I stlll goofed up trying to get a picture into a comment I made, but I'm still working on that one. It's nice to make some new friends and share ideas. Cold and wet in Oregon!!

shakkai · #8 12-13-2007, 06:14 PM

Welcome, Supreme Commander! That's a wonderful title!

So happy to hear that you are getting things sorted out - I look forward to hearing more from you here. You must have so much knowledge to share!

chulaorchids · #9 12-13-2007, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by shakkai

Welcome, Supreme Commander! That's a wonderful title!

So happy to hear that you are getting things sorted out - I look forward to hearing more from you here. You must have so much knowledge to share!

LOL, Supreme Commander! But only of Chula Orchids of course. One day I got tired of filling in all the forms with "owner", and I thought "Supreme Commander" sounded better, sure had a lot of fun with that over the years.

Lagoon · #10 12-13-2007, 10:35 PM

Bonjour Harry, Great to have you here with us

I hope you make yourself at home & enjoy the forum