Why did you join the OB?

[cb977]

It's so nice to see new posts in this thread!

It makes me happy to see that the environment we try to uphold here seems to be a big reason that new folks are always joining our community.

[cb977]

Originally Posted by LinhT

Then one day, Dorothy posted a photo of Ross outside with a snowblower, naked, from the back. Of course, it was NOT Ross (at least I hope it wasn't). I thought, hey, this forum's got some knowledgeable and fun people. So I joined.

[cb977]

Originally Posted by playtime8978

I dont post an awful lot as I prefer to read and learrn, I have limited knowledge and am scared of giving bad advice and making someone pride and joy worse.

You probably know more than you realize you do

[vmax3000]

I enjoyed reading the posts on this thread. Why did I come to OB? Well, I attend the WOC in Miami, FL. FANTASTIC show, btw. After recovering from all of the sensory overload, I went through my swag bag and found a card about the OB. I joined soon after, as I didn't want to loose the "high" from the WOC so fast. It's been great to browse through galleries and trade orchids and make friends that ooze orchid talk....you guys offer a service - you are easing my spousal unit's pain, as he doesn't have to listen to me blither on about the latest event, bloom, something associated with my hobby/habit!

[cb977]

Way cool, Vanessa!

Cheryl and I left a few hundred of the OB promo cards around the venue at the WOC

We asked permission to leave a few at the front table and a few minutes later the lady I had spoken to was looking for us because she needed more

[vmax3000]

Dang, Sue, I could have met you!! Btw, I was the one with the smile permanently tatooed on her face, looking dazed....yeah, no one else looked like that at all, huh! I love your avatar and how is P. elata?

[cb977]

Originally Posted by vmax3000

Dang, Sue, I could have met you!! Btw, I was the one with the smile permanently tatooed on her face, looking dazed....yeah, no one else looked like that at all, huh! I love your avatar and how is P. elata?

Oh! That was YOU???



Thanks about the avatar
The bulb is sitting there looking nice but not doing anything at all. As long as it's not turning to mush or something like that, I can be patient

Have a Merry Christmas

[Hedge]

Just found this thread - great idea.

Why did i join? Well I checked this out and a couple of British ones when I was looking for info and you are far friendlier and there seemed to be less cliquishness about the postings - you are always patient. The widespread geographic location of the members appealed to me too - we are all pretty much in the same boat in that respect but it leads to more information about habitat from people who live where orchids grow.

The other thing I like is the quality of the photographs and the enthusiasm of everyone to try and help. Plus the off topic stuff can be fun too.

[snakecharma]

i like to learn about my chosen hobbies, be they reptiles, orchids, whatever... and I don't take myself too seriously.
I came here after looking at LOTS of orchid sites and found friendly and fun people that didn't make me feel stupid, or think I am a snob or such for not posting alot (i'm actually very shy).... and so here I am.
Thanks OB members for making this such a great forum.

[Call_Me_Bob]

I joined after buying an orchid as a gift for someone. they couldnt take care of it and asked me to help. i had no earlier experience in orchids. i came here for help. you all helped me a great deal! i learned that it had sunburn and root rot. now i have seven other orchids and my collection is rapidly growing