What do you do for your orchids?

[The Orchid Boy]

I want to know what you do for your orchid... Do you do silly things to make them happy, go to great lengths to find a specific orchids, spend a lot of money or time on them?
I'll tell you my story. I go a mile away in the freezing winter and hot summer to fill a gallon jug or two with spring water. It's good exercise!
What's your story?

[Leafmite]

Many things..... Last winter, I scooped quite a bit of snow and melted it. The neighbors probably thought I was nuts. Finding the oyster shell for my single paph meant a long trip to an orchid dealer. I buy ten gallons of distilled water every few weeks which must raise a few eyebrows. Buying a single bag of lava rock at a local nursery always requires an explanation. And, currently, my brassavola is blooming and with the spouse and kids, it has been a challenge each night to find a place where they won't constantly flick on the lights (and leave them on). Next week, I'll be asking local businesses if they wish to buy advertising in our show booklet and if I can put up a poster. Lastly, when neighbors see all those pots, they always ask: Where do you put them all in the fall?
Leafmite

[Daethen]

I live with my mother in law and she feels I have wayyyy too many orchids. I on the other hand feel that there are several of them out there that still need to have a home with me. Therefore, I find all kinds of ways to sneak them in or to say I am trading with others.