A buying and not-buying phase! Very good, this has happened to me but then I always seem to have an exception to the not-buying phase.
Ramonypony, btw if you're looking for some other Zygos check out Sunset Valley Orchids.
NYC I can understand your love for watching them bloom out and witnessing all the variation. I've got some crosses in the mix already, I'm so excited I'm not sure how to deal with the patience I need to have for this to happen! YEARS! That's the fact that almost kept me from breeding in the first place but I'm such a NERD I couldn't help myself.
Really love hearing about everyone's "phases", thanks for sharing everybody. It's interesting to know what draws people in and then sometimes what kicks them out. I found I sort of quickly lost interest in Phals when it seemed like there were so many of the same out there. But then you get to looking around on the internet and discover their magnificence all over again. Plus I just love that they don't grow into humongous plants (though I do love the idea of this in others) but if you're good they can have impressive displays of flowers. I'd like to improve on my growing to make this happen.
I too Optimist wouldn't mind being able to "like" Orchids and not feel the urge to buy one every time I see them.

I was proud after my first show so far this year because I practiced buying restraint. Now hopefully the next show will be just as easy even if they have more plants that I like. *biting my nails!*