WHOOT going to my first ever orchid show

[johnblagg]

OK so it not totaly off topic .....but lol what can I say.

Ok The greater St. Louis orchid society is having its show this weekend ....and bonus its at the Missouri Botanical gardens where as it just happens they are opening the winter orchid display on the same day ....

I managed to cath the very last few orchids at the botanical gardens quite by accident one spring about the end of march and have never made it back during the orchid display period so I am excited for sure ....lol going to the bank tommorrow to get enough money to buy that realy cool orchid that I just wont be able to resist ....hmmm may need more but Im taking a friend to slap me back into reality just in case.

[Zoi2]

I'm green with envy, I can't go this year. Buy something SUPER special and post plenty of pictures!

[Daethen]

I will be going to my first orchid show on Feb. 5. I too am trying to save up as much as possible. Enjoy!!!!

[WhiteRabbit]

woo hoo! enjoy!

[Lorraine]

Oh how I miss the Missouri Botanical Gardens. I lived in the St Louis area for 26 years and took my kids on day trips to visit the Japanese Gardens, feed the fish and of course the greenhouses. This is looong before I started growing orchids. Some day I'll revisit St Louis and the Gardens. Enjoy shopping.

[camille1585]

You'll see, shows are awesome! I always limit the amount of cash I bring, or else I'll just spend, spend, spend until it's all gone! Have fun there, and be sure to take LOTS of pics for us!

I hope to be going to another show in March (the RHS show in London), but I'm not too sure yet since it would involve airfare and a hotel.

[RosieC]

I love going to shows, you will love it John.

I'm hoping to go the the RHS one in London as well, not been to that one before. It's a long way from where I live, but I like to visit London ocasionally anyway, hey maybe combine it with a visit to my sis who is just about to have her first baby, any excuse to see my nephew!

[Paul Mc]

John, I went last year to that one and took a friend. My friend was more encouraging my orchid addiction that slapping me in the face, lol... I think I walked away with 6 new orchids while the show was there! I'm planning on going myself, so maybe I'll see you there! Happy times and shopping!

[Gin]

I am leaving in the Am. for the show daughter is riding along she is no help at all regarding spending .. See you all there !

[johnblagg]

Warning do not go to a show where Gin and her Daughter are going to be .....orchids seem to jump into your hand from nowhere as they say oh man you need this....and this ....lol and this ....

Sorry I had to run without saying bye Gin ...Michels hip is realy realy bad and she forgot her cane and it was killing her and she was in pain and wanted to get to a drug store and pick up some meds...the girl is needing a hip replacement bad and I was amazed she hung in there as long as she did ...