Hello again, old friends and orchid lovers!
 

It has been ages since I was on OB! And I've missed all your guys threads and comments.
The reason for my absence has been that we've moved country and are now living in Finland! Unfortunately I wasn't able to take all my orchids with me as the customs only allowed 10! :( But the 10 that made it seem to be doing ok.. despite several damaged leaves, broken flower spikes and spilled medium. (I don't think orchids are meant to travel in plains.. or at least not in economy class.. ;) )

I had to do some supply shopping when I got to Finland and I found a nursery that was getting rid of the orchids that were not in bloom. Fill a bag for 10 E! :biggrin: and I fit 10 orchids in my bag!! So 1E per plant is not bad. 3 Phals, 1 Cumbria, 2 Oncidiums, 2 Paphs, 1 jewel orchid and one that I'm actually not sure about.. Its just got a cluster of really round Pseudo Bulbs. I'll post a pic later for ID.

Well, its great to be back! And I'm looking forward to all your helpful suggestions for my damaged plants.. ;)

Hello :) When I saw your post, I suddenly thought 'it's ages since I've seen your profile pic' - who could forget that! I've always wanted to go to Finland! How are you liking it?

It's good that you were able to take some chids with you and that they're doing well :) nice to have you back :)

Welcome back. Good job finding the orchid bargains!
Joann

Welcome back!! I have a friend visiting Finland at the moment. She hosted a foreign exchange student and they and the student's family all became fast friends. So now the student's family is hosting my friend's family for a vacation for a month!!

Anyway, sorry to hear that you couldn't take all of your babies with you, but glad you found the bargain basement for your new chids. Post up some pics of the new ones for us to all see and envy.

Jennyfleur -> So far so good! ;) My parents are from Finland so in away I have returned to my roots. The growing conditions are quite different here then in Northern Ireland with no night at summer time and little light during the winter.. It will be interesting to see how my plants will survive here. :)
Zoi2 -> I must say I am very pleased especially after having to give away so many in NI.
Daethen-> I hope your friends enjoy their stay in Finland! :) I am not actually so bummed out about not being able to take all my orchid baby's with as I was able to take the most important baby: the reason for our move, I'm three months pregnant with our first human-baby!!!! :D :cheer:

welcome back!
I'm sorry you had to leave most of your orchids behind, but it's great you were able to get a number of new ones at a bargain price!

WhiteRabbit -> Good to see you again! I trust your orchids are growing well! :)

That's fantastic :groupwave: Congratulations! Big OB hug :gh

Jennyfleur -> THANK YOU! I'm really excited! :blushing: