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05-23-2009, 10:18 AM
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I am an expert on incorporating orchids into the house. However, going from 14 to 66 will take more expertise than I can muster. I move mine every two weeks or so, with excuses that the lighting isn't right, or I think it looks better over here. Whenever I plan to go shopping, I do the orchid shuffle. It messes my hubby up and he has no clue how many I have/had/or will have. He'll say, "where did that white one go, and where did this pink one come from?" And I will tell him I had to swap them because of new research I did, and they weren't getting the right light. Works every time. When he sees a strange new one, I say that it's been upstairs in the dormer windows cause I thought I saw something on it, so quarantined it for a bit. That part is almost true cause I quarantine all my newbies until I am satisfied they are okay and able to play nice with the others.
One day he looked around, and said "wow, where did all these come from? You have a gazillion here!" I just smile.  He's somehow under the impression that I split alot of orchids. Hmmmm  I might have mentioned that once or twice.
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05-23-2009, 11:03 AM
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Man, You scarrrrred me Kiki!!!
I thougtht what the hell is she talking about!!
This place wouldn't be with out all these AMAZING PICS!
Thank God you were joking girl! |
05-24-2009, 09:50 PM
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Kiki!!!! Me? Oh my! I really would love to be skilled photographer... All the merit belongs to the orchids!
But I confess I was worried when I saw 'ban', 'photographs' and 'Mauro' all in the same post!!! :-)
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05-24-2009, 10:10 PM
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Kiki!!!! Me? Oh my! I really would love to be skilled photographer... All the merit belongs to the orchids!
But I confess I was worried when I saw 'ban', 'photographs' and 'Mauro' all in the same post!!! :-)
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Mauro, you know I'm just messing around! Your photos...and yes, they are skilled....make my day, always! 
Mischief still awaits. (My Mom use to say that "mischief" was my middle name) Who knows what tomorrow will bring! |
05-24-2009, 10:37 PM
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I love to see everyone's photos - amateur or pro. I know that I can't possibly collect all esp those cool temp chids. even now i only buy chids that i really like - but yesterday i bought 4, a vanda, phal purcherrima & 2 equitant oncidiums. but now i prefer to buy small sized chids so i can squeeze more - except for the vanda.
when my husband rolls his eyes when he see my new purchases, i remind him of his cd/dvd collection and his invasion of my cupboard space. need me to saw more? and yes his collection of sport shoes take a lot of space in the shoe cupboard!
anyway, i need a hobby too... you can hog the tv & play the ps3, let me be in heaven with my chids!
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05-25-2009, 11:25 AM
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Making room for new orchids you see in the forums kiki? I saw that you have quite a few great looking plants up for sale in the classifieds. I didn't know that you would so willingly part with some of your orchids!
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05-25-2009, 12:26 PM
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05-25-2009, 01:23 PM
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Uhhh, more orchids most likely! Now I need to go check out what you have for sale. |
05-25-2009, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by kiki-do
I am an expert on incorporating orchids into the house. However, going from 14 to 66 will take more expertise than I can muster. I move mine every two weeks or so, with excuses that the lighting isn't right, or I think it looks better over here. Whenever I plan to go shopping, I do the orchid shuffle. It messes my hubby up and he has no clue how many I have/had/or will have. He'll say, "where did that white one go, and where did this pink one come from?" And I will tell him I had to swap them because of new research I did, and they weren't getting the right light. Works every time. When he sees a strange new one, I say that it's been upstairs in the dormer windows cause I thought I saw something on it, so quarantined it for a bit. That part is almost true cause I quarantine all my newbies until I am satisfied they are okay and able to play nice with the others.
One day he looked around, and said "wow, where did all these come from? You have a gazillion here!" I just smile. He's somehow under the impression that I split alot of orchids. Hmmmm I might have mentioned that once or twice.
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My husband suggested taking mug shots of my orchids the other day so he would know if any new ones sprung up
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05-25-2009, 01:26 PM
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The innocent orchid collector
Oh Kiki you are so funny! Now that DH is interested in orchids again, I don't have to worry about appearing evil by bringing home more. He has me beat hands down.  This thread scared me though. No photos on OB?! Yikes. Carol |
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