I have found the only cure for buying is to go out without money

My problem is that I don't have to leave the house. Computer + Ebay = more orchids.

And I bet you know your credit card number - I know I do!!
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Haha, for me, it's more like four sneak in, quickly followed by six more, then twelve, then by another thirteen!!! (That seriously was what I bought last fall!) now spring is around the corner. . . :evil: let's just say I plan on breaking my record for most plants bought at once! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

So many orchids, so little time. It makes sense to get them all right away so that you can enjoy them for the years to come. It can take an orchid a few years to become really a nice plant as they grow slowly.
Plants are a great thing to collect as they actually benefit the collector by filtering the air and addiing humidity. There is also quite a bit of science and problem-solving involved in growing them which is very good for the mind. So many benefits! I always wonder why everyone doesn't collect them!

2 years ago I had 75 orchids without joining a forum...now I have 168...some given to me and some bought online or on Ebay as Jonada did...
My windows are full; blocking the sunlight...the dining table have five large plants in bloom...the corner tables have two each in bloom...I cant wait for the warmer months so I can all put them out in the fire escape ...
I am inventing ways to make space for more orchid acquisitions, heh

2 years ago I had 1 orchid. My Mother in law said she just loved orchids. She meant phals. I thought, well, I like plants so if I collect orchids she will understand it. I did, she didn't. Now I love orchids and she could care less.

WOW! but your (MIL) said she loved orchids...so when she saw your collection growing she must hate/envied you...cause you can actually grow them and make them bloom...she just appears to be nonchalant but I am sure she so wants to grow orchids too but cant , heh

No, she says that she is overwhelmed with how many of one thing I have. She is like that, so I believe that is the problem. I love her. She is one of my best friends. But, she can be a bit odd sometimes.

Ooohhh..she wanted you to have only one orchid...LOL two or three is too much...and 200 in your collection for her is insane LOL