My first Phal. violacea, I'm in love!!

[Swamper]

Maria loves it? I bet she does. That is really beautiful. And after reading how Maria is willing to pay top dollar I would think she paid a lot. But maybe she got a really great deal? LOL Congratulations it's a real beauty.

[cb977]

Of course, I just HAD to check out the web site...thanks a lot, Maria!

Now I spend my days contemplating a $75 Phal...maybe I should be in the Orchid Cost thread instead of here

[peeweelovesbooks]

Originally Posted by Swamper

Maria loves it? I bet she does. That is really beautiful. And after reading how Maria is willing to pay top dollar I would think she paid a lot. But maybe she got a really great deal? LOL Congratulations it's a real beauty.

Swamper,

Thanks. I need to stop looking at the thing. I will give it the evil eye if I don't.

You are too funny!!!

Ok, here's my bargaining technique: "OMG that's so gorgeous, how much is it?"

Insert response..........

"Ok, who do I write out the check to?"

While my sister looks on incredulously.........


Obviously, my bargaining technique needs a little work.


(WINK)

[peeweelovesbooks]

Originally Posted by cb977

Of course, I just HAD to check out the web site...thanks a lot, Maria!

Now I spend my days contemplating a $75 Phal...maybe I should be in the Orchid Cost thread instead of here

Sue,


LOLOLOLOLOLOL


Well, if you are really thinking about it you should call because he doesn't have many left. He had I think 2 or 3 indigos and 1 or 2 really nice magentas.




P.S. (whispering....they weren't 75.00.......) shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[cb977]

Originally Posted by peeweelovesbooks

Sue,


LOLOLOLOLOLOL


Well, if you are really thinking about it you should call because he doesn't have many left. He had I think 2 or 3 indigos and 1 or 2 really nice magentas.




P.S. (whispering....they weren't 75.00.......) shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Okay...if you hear from a divorce lawyer anytime soon, it'll be my husband's guy!

[peeweelovesbooks]

Originally Posted by cb977

Okay...if you hear from a divorce lawyer anytime soon, it'll be my husband's guy!

Well, since I was a family law attorney in my former life, I have a list of really REALLY good ones. (wink)

Let me know what you get.. (smirk)

[quiltergal]

You can order a seedling from H. P. Norton for $35. I bought one last year and it's been a very vigorous grower. I wouldn't be surprised if it blooms next year. http://www.orchidview.com/Blue_violacea.pdf

[Swamper]

Maria, what's the place like? Is it worth going just to photograph? (Maybe buy)
My negotiation is more like.." OMG That's gorgeous, how much is that?"
Insert response..........
" No really"
Repeats response......
" Pesos?"
Walks away.....
I take pictures

[peeweelovesbooks]

Originally Posted by Swamper

Maria, what's the place like? Is it worth going just to photograph? (Maybe buy)
My negotiation is more like.." OMG That's gorgeous, how much is that?"
Insert response..........
" No really"
Repeats response......
" Pesos?"
Walks away.....
I take pictures

Well, right now there's a sea of orchids in bloom. I mean that literally. There are so many that after a while I got a little claustrophobic. It's just a HUGE greenhouse. I've never really seen anything like it.

Definitely nothing as artsy fartsy as RF, but then again, nothing around Homestead compares.

I will tell you that his potting medium sucks. It's more like dirt. I hate it and I repotted the plant immediately.

His plants are gorgeous though.

I would go just for the pics though. And, MAYBE you should buy some too. Giggle.

[Swamper]

Hmmmm A sea of orchids in bloom. That sounds so right. I like it. I'll have to check it out. Thanks