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10-05-2010, 08:19 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
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He's a great guy...and very funny as well as knowledgable.
I'm proud to call him my friend 
Katie, I'm glad you got to meet him
Aren't his chids awesome? |
10-05-2010, 09:04 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
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Katie, Glad you enjoyed it! It was a big deal for me to get him up to speak to the society. It doesn't matter if your a seasoned grower or a newbie, Bill is engaging and informative.
I'm driving him out to Buffalo this afternoon. Thats a good hour in the car to pick his brain |
10-05-2010, 09:12 AM
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Oooo...an hour in the car with Bill!
Can you take notes and drive at the same time?
I try to absorb and remember every word he says when he's speaking about orchids...the rest of the time, I'm laughing 'cause he's one funny guy! 
What chids did you get from him? Huh? Huh? 
Please tell him Susanne B from the TOC says hello |
10-05-2010, 09:38 AM
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Oh, there are about 40 or 50 different seedlings of his crosses out in the greenhouse and a number of divisions from his awarded plants. I don't remember exactly what I got from him last night. I preordered and they're all still wrapped up. After coffee I'll go out and pot them up |
10-05-2010, 09:40 AM
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10-05-2010, 10:36 PM
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Hey Paul!
I didn't introduce myself last night as it was my first time at the orchid society meeting. I'll bring my dues money next month and sign up fr real (assuming I don't have to work). I'm the girl who the guy gave the free winning raffle ticket too! WHoop go me!
Hey Sue,
I didn't realize there were going to be orchids for sale so I didn't bring any money! Probably good though b/c I would have bought several! Although I did win a cute little oncidum coerulus
Katie |
10-05-2010, 10:53 PM
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Ha, I REALLY wish I could have made the meeting now  I have a couple bulbo's and could use some advice O.o |
10-05-2010, 11:00 PM
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Hi Katie! No worries. Our speakers usually bring plants to sell and even if they don't a few members will usually bring in divisions to sell off so there are always opportunities! Usually I make a pre-order with the speaker. This way I can go through they're sales lists and do some research. It helps me learn a little and I feel a little more informed. Hope to see you next month!
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10-06-2010, 08:15 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim
Ha, I REALLY wish I could have made the meeting now I have a couple bulbo's and could use some advice O.o |
Hi Tim  :
Although Bill Thoms is a great guy to get advice from, we have a number of very good Bulb growers right here on OB
Post any of your questions and I'm sure we can help you  |
10-07-2010, 06:21 AM
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Well I hope he comes back to Australia, we would love to see him again.
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