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Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-29-2009, 12:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,251
Posted By Mr. Failingflopsis
Thanks Eric, I'll give that a try. I tried...

Thanks Eric,

I'll give that a try. I tried the good old Google search and only came up with bad news in that it seems the Orchids in both Zambia and Tanzania are under great human pressure as a...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-28-2009, 04:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,251
Posted By Mr. Failingflopsis
Orchids in Zambia

We have booked a trip to a remote area in Zambia's Luangwa Valley in September of 2010. It's just north of South Luangwa National Park concession number 101 (Nyampala) on this map.

MAP...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-08-2009, 02:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,386
Posted By Mr. Failingflopsis
:bowing :bowing :bowing

:bowing :bowing :bowing
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-08-2009, 12:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,386
Posted By Mr. Failingflopsis
My wife gets credit for the name. That is her...

My wife gets credit for the name. That is her that posted the Orchid name in this thread. She picked "failingflopsis". I, being the good attentive husband, just put "Mr." in front of it. I merely...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 01-07-2009, 08:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,386
Posted By Mr. Failingflopsis
I like this one

I kinda like this one.....
Forum: Identification Forum 01-07-2009, 07:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,410
Posted By Mr. Failingflopsis
Maybe you should move it into one of the two...

Maybe you should move it into one of the two Orchidariums..... oh wait..... there's no room for it in there because of all the other Orchids. :scratchhead:

Just kidding my love...You know I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-10-2007, 04:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,076
Posted By Mr. Failingflopsis
It took a while but the decapitated bud did half...

It took a while but the decapitated bud did half heartedly open. It didn't pick up the "hat" (what ever the top part is called" very well but the side petals did open and the lip is visible.
...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-25-2007, 07:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,076
Posted By Mr. Failingflopsis
At this point the decapitated bloom still looks...

At this point the decapitated bloom still looks "fresh" sitting in the water. I'll let you all know if it works.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-24-2007, 06:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,076
Posted By Mr. Failingflopsis
I put the bloom in water immediately after the...

I put the bloom in water immediately after the accident. It has an inch and a half stem on it. It still looks "alive" at this point. You think there's a chance it will "open"?

Also, should I...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-19-2007, 02:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,076
Posted By Mr. Failingflopsis
I was just SICK when I saw the bud on the floor. ...

I was just SICK when I saw the bud on the floor. The only "bright side" is Mrs. Floppy has bought the same Paph (Raisin Pie) the same day, has hers at home, and it's about to open. At least I'll...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-19-2007, 01:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,076
Posted By Mr. Failingflopsis
I'm so bummed

I bought three Paphs for my office window and the largest "Raisin Pie" was about to open. I lifted it off the shelf to take it to the sink to water it and bumped it's "head" in the shelf above...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-16-2007, 07:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,130
Posted By Mr. Failingflopsis
Thanks:lol:

Thanks:lol:
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-16-2007, 07:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,053
Posted By Mr. Failingflopsis
Floppy, Don't dare post a picture of that...

Floppy,

Don't dare post a picture of that one I totally screwed up cutting and drowning. I plan on a memorial service for it tonight when I get home. It's officially DEAD!:((
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-16-2007, 07:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,130
Posted By Mr. Failingflopsis
The link wouldn't work for me.:(

The link wouldn't work for me.:(
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-16-2007, 07:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,130
Posted By Mr. Failingflopsis
I grew up outside Philly.... "No blood, no foul"....

I grew up outside Philly.... "No blood, no foul".

Thanks for the info. I find the whole Orchid lineage thing interesting but also confusing at times. I'm not sure at this point the hobby will...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-16-2007, 06:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,130
Posted By Mr. Failingflopsis
"Thanks again for calling me confused" ...

"Thanks again for calling me confused"

Please don't misunderstand!! I wasn't trying to imply you are confused about your facts or knowledge I meant to say the lable is confusing to someone even...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-16-2007, 05:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,130
Posted By Mr. Failingflopsis
You think you're confused. :scratchhead: I...

You think you're confused. :scratchhead:

I typed it just as it read on the marker thingy.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-16-2007, 04:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,130
Posted By Mr. Failingflopsis
Just looked at mine again and it is spelled...

Just looked at mine again and it is spelled "Raisin Pie". Oops!!

I found this...

Paphiopedilum 'Raisin Pie' x 'Masupi'



Now remember I'm new to this stuff. Does the x 'Masupi' mean it...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-16-2007, 04:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,130
Posted By Mr. Failingflopsis
Thanks, That makes two down and one to go. I...

Thanks, That makes two down and one to go. I found this one on the net of "Double Deception". I just can't seem to find the "raisen".
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-16-2007, 04:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,130
Posted By Mr. Failingflopsis
Hey!! I'm proud to be a modern sensitive male of...

Hey!! I'm proud to be a modern sensitive male of the new millenium. I even put the toilet seat down. :blushing:

Actually I'm an avid gardener and enjoying Orchids seems to be a natural...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-16-2007, 02:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,130
Posted By Mr. Failingflopsis
New to me Orchids

It's official. I have caught this "Orchid disease" from my wife and just picked up three more for my office window.

I'm not having much luck finding pictures of what the blooms may look like.
...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-11-2007, 04:59 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,067
Posted By Mr. Failingflopsis
Ok, I'll behave. :scratchhead: But I'm keeping...

Ok, I'll behave. :scratchhead: But I'm keeping the avatar.:fight :biggrin:
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-11-2007, 04:01 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,067
Posted By Mr. Failingflopsis
"Future aquisitions" ...

"Future aquisitions"


Hummmmmmmmmm!!:scratchhead: I know where there's a beautiful '64 Sport Fury. :banana: :drool:
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-11-2007, 03:10 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,067
Posted By Mr. Failingflopsis
Two words....... "Investment grade"!!...

Two words....... "Investment grade"!! :biggrin:
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-11-2007, 02:50 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,067
Posted By Mr. Failingflopsis
Well, her eyes do glaze over a bit when I talk...

Well, her eyes do glaze over a bit when I talk about the car.:_( :scratchhead:

Guess no one is perfect.:biggrin:
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