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Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-29-2012, 10:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,756
Posted By Pelepel
Connie, not even salt and pepper could save that...

Connie, not even salt and pepper could save that dish? LOL

Too bad they throw them away, though! I could ask them to donate them to your "rescue" program! :D

I was looking up the orchid ice...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-29-2012, 10:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,179
Posted By Pelepel
Wow, thanks for that info! VERY interesting...

Wow, thanks for that info! VERY interesting stuff. Never knew I would see a little of pups and think orchid, haha!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-29-2012, 10:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,179
Posted By Pelepel
They are such lovely fish and the variety of...

They are such lovely fish and the variety of colors is amazing. I have never been to a fish show proper, but I could imagine some more sensitive types not doing well to any type of change. Like, you...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-27-2012, 03:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,188
Posted By Pelepel
Wonderful pictures! I have tons of photos from...

Wonderful pictures! I have tons of photos from the Pacific Orchid Expo I attended, and I understand about the "overwhelming" sense one gets when it is orchid overload.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-27-2012, 03:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,756
Posted By Pelepel
Hahahah, too funny! Be sure to keep her away from...

Hahahah, too funny! Be sure to keep her away from orchid shows where someone's prized blooms got awarded honors. Might just end up in her hair as well. :rofl:
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-27-2012, 03:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,179
Posted By Pelepel
I know, right? I often get mine from Seed Engei,...

I know, right? I often get mine from Seed Engei, and she is literally up the road from me. Good..yet bad for the wallet.:lol: Very reasonable and a huge variety. I met them at the Pacific Orchid Expo...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-27-2012, 02:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,179
Posted By Pelepel
I for sure noticed that. Especially when it comes...

I for sure noticed that. Especially when it comes to neos and Japanese miniatures, it get's insane! They are truly prized; more than gems. Or "green gems" though, I must admit I would love an...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-26-2012, 10:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,179
Posted By Pelepel
King, I've had my eye on flowerhorns but man, are...

King, I've had my eye on flowerhorns but man, are they aggressive at times and cost a mint. I made the bad decision to one day purchase a pair of convicts and an oscar. Puppy dogs of the tank...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-26-2012, 10:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,756
Posted By Pelepel
I guess I'll have to do what they did back in the...

I guess I'll have to do what they did back in the day and rub the flower directly on the wrist! But then, I would feel guilty about destroying such a lovely flower. :(
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-26-2012, 10:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,756
Posted By Pelepel
That is SO funny you mentioned that perfume,...

That is SO funny you mentioned that perfume, because I nearly bought it!! I fell head over heals in love with the scent (guess it was the sedirea!) and now I'll have to go buy it. :blushing: My other...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-26-2012, 04:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,756
Posted By Pelepel
Does anyone know of any perfumes made out of...

Does anyone know of any perfumes made out of orchid that is the dominant scent? I heard there was a sedirea japonica perfume only sold in Japan, and I've been looking EVERYWHERE for it! Rumor is that...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-26-2012, 04:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,179
Posted By Pelepel
Imagine the tears if that investment accidentally...

Imagine the tears if that investment accidentally bit the dust! :shock: Like when I had an 80 gallon tank with a few expensive chiclid fish that went belly up. That was sad sacrifice to the...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-26-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,179
Posted By Pelepel
Never thought of orchids in the same category as...

Never thought of orchids in the same category as AKC pups! So, out of a "litter" of orchids, how is it determined a prized specimen is produced? As I know in dogs, you'll have a standard of...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-26-2012, 12:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,756
Posted By Pelepel
Wow! Very fascinating, Bud. I have thought about...

Wow! Very fascinating, Bud. I have thought about people perhaps cooking with it, but never researched the subject. Thanks for that tidbit.

I also personally learned from OB that you'll have a...
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Neofinetia 03-25-2012, 11:45 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,571
Posted By Pelepel
I don't blame you. The flowers on this are very...

I don't blame you. The flowers on this are very unique. They don't call them "green gems" for nothing!! :rofl::twocents:
Forum: Vanda Alliance - Neofinetia 03-25-2012, 11:43 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,571
Posted By Pelepel
Impressive! Wonderful job there. All our neos...

Impressive! Wonderful job there. All our neos have been in s/h for close to three years, and are going insane. I think yours will do nicely.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-25-2012, 11:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,179
Posted By Pelepel
Is he the same person mentioned in the book...

Is he the same person mentioned in the book Orchid Fever? (VERY good read!) He runs OZ?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-25-2012, 11:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,179
Posted By Pelepel
Wow! It's a really lovely phrag. Let me just go...

Wow! It's a really lovely phrag. Let me just go get a hammer to the ole' piggy bank......:D
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-25-2012, 11:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,260
Posted By Pelepel
Yes. They can. By dying. I personally would only...

Yes. They can. By dying. I personally would only use the AAA New Zealand sphagnum moss. It's worth it, trust me.

People have probably gotten away with lower grade. Just with my experience, we...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-25-2012, 10:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,179
Posted By Pelepel
Talking Most Expensive?

I was curious if anyone knows what the most expensive orchid ever sold was? I've read it was a Neofinetia falcata, but can't find information any longer on it. Others say it is a Paphiopedilum...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-25-2012, 09:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,756
Posted By Pelepel
Now imagine if the leaves smelled like bacon...

Now imagine if the leaves smelled like bacon strips. I don't think there would be an orchid left in the world. Orchid and burgers. Orchid n' eggs. Orchid and waffles. Mmm. :D :D :D
Forum: Vanda Alliance - others 03-23-2012, 02:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,604
Posted By Pelepel
Beautiful! Congrats! I would love to see a...

Beautiful! Congrats! I would love to see a sedirea hybrid with this species. I think it would be amazing. Keep us posted.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-22-2012, 03:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,932
Posted By Pelepel
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: "female dog slap" never...

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: "female dog slap" never heard it expressed that way!

Very interesting, however. I've always been inquisitive of natural remedies. I often love to study how the indigenous...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-22-2012, 02:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,932
Posted By Pelepel
Of course. I know there are betters one, just...

Of course. I know there are betters one, just trying to juggle a few things are once atm. :D

Naturally, anything in a controlled lab and stamped "FDA" approved for us here will have said...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 03-22-2012, 12:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,932
Posted By Pelepel
"Neem oil is extracted from the seeds of the neem...

"Neem oil is extracted from the seeds of the neem tree. It acts as an insect growth regulator and a repellent. It has been used in India and Asia on humans and animals for centuries. Essential oils...
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