I really feel for ya Cam! Truly. When the hail storm a few years ago that wiped out my extensive Phal collection (they looked like confetti) I had to adopt a new attitude. I've gotten over it. It happens. We move on. We get new orchids
We start moving into new genera we hadn't considered in the past. We forget the old guys (well not totally
) We become newly expert in new areas. See how that migrates? Never give up the hobby! Just look for the opportunities to branch into other areas or other Phals (in your case). Make a list of 'chids you haven't grown before and move along. That's the only advice I can give (as flawed as it may be in some areas). If, in fact you have the "cell collapse" stuff, then I'd recommend clearing the slate, sterilizing the benches, and start over. It's just a hobby. This time, take the time to learn from all you've seen and either try again with same genera or try new ones. For me, it was new ones. Still have a couple that made it unscathed from the hail, but for the most part, I had too many attractions in other areas and this gave me the chance to move those ways. Sorry for rambling....
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