What funds your orchid needs? - Orchid Board

MuscleGirl'sHobby · #1 02-08-2009, 04:12 PM

Maybe it's been done already, but I looked around and didn't find anything... and I don't recall seeing a thread like this. But I thought it would be fun just to see what everyone does.

So, what puts the orchids in your greenhouse/big tank/vivarium/windowsill etc? Or less importantly: The bacon on your table.

I shall get us started.

I am actually a full time student. I'm returning to school after having been in the Army for 5 years, worked as a correctional officer for the federal bureau of prisons, and a year as a lead supervisor/project manager for fundraising company for non-profits. I am a disabled veteran (scar tissue buildup in my hip, two knee injuries, and issues with my feet), and am going to school through the VA's vocational rehabilitation program. My major is civil engineering as of right now. But, several other areas are sparking my interest big time. I've looked in to geology, geotechnical engineering, and environmental engineering.

Alright, who's next?

camille1585 · #2 02-08-2009, 04:32 PM

I'm just a student, so all my money goes into tuition, rent and food. I have no income. But everytime I get money for xmas or my birthday or something else I always put aside a small part of it just for orchids. So basically, I don't have much money for orchids.... With so little money available, I really think about every purchase, asking myself if it really is the orchid I want/need.

But if I do splurge a bit and go over budget, I eat cheap food for a while to make up for it.

Another 18 months and I'll be done with school and have a job!!

cb977 · #3 02-08-2009, 04:35 PM

I consider myself to be a very lucky lady...my husband and I have a steady income, no mortgage, two paid-off vehicles and no kids to put through college!

Orchids, orchids, orchids!!!

Hedge · #4 02-08-2009, 04:38 PM

I don't work, so my husband funds my orchids just like everything else for the last twenty years.

Which means I have to have self discipline and not indulge - I have only bought one so far this year and that was a reduced price Cym at a garden centre (without any flowers left so a big surprise when it re blooms.) And I ask for them for presents and so forth.

Before anybody goes all 'kept woman' on me, well, yes I am but I raised the kids, keep the home and garden and pets, and we aren't fantastically wealthy just bumping along like most people..............but we are very HAPPY

jkofferdahl · #5 02-08-2009, 04:39 PM

Both my bacon and my orchids, as well as the dog's food, are put there by the Atlanta-Fulton County Public Library System, for whom I am a librarian. I just wish I could also get them to come walk the dogs and cook the bacon - I'll still take care of the orchids!

MuscleGirl'sHobby · #6 02-08-2009, 04:40 PM

Camille, you and I sound very similar on the money front! Luckily I also have a hubby with income. Still, things are pretty tight! I gave up having someone cut my hair. Saves 20 bucks ever few months!

Yes indeed Sue, you are lucky! I would give about anything to not have a mortgage right now. One of our two vehicles is paid off... so I'm half way on that one!

cb977 · #7 02-08-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Hedge

but we are very HAPPY

That's all that matters, my friend

nenella · #8 02-08-2009, 05:04 PM

I consider myself very lucky too!
We both have good jobs... No Kids to pay for, own one house in the Uk and paying a mortgage here in France... I haven't bought any orchids this year ..just waiting for the project one (+ Add ons)

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I have to 'take it easy' as just come back from a 6 week holiday..
I agree that being happy in good health and surrounded by love are the most important things in life!