Acquiring Neofinetias Via EBay

[Call_Me_Bob]

Originally Posted by rangiku

But you bought them in person from Satomi and her dad at the last SEPOS show. Much better than ordering by mail...

True!!

[Jayfar]

Originally Posted by MattWoelfsen

Jayfar, shifting investments around to cover the cost of purchasing more Neofinetia is NOT prudent -- but when I look at Dr Glenn Lehr and his success with Neofinetia I can't help but think, irrationally I might add, how completely satisfying it would be to spend my days puttering around orchids.

I've heard it said that the way to end up with $1 million in the orchid biz is to start with $2 million.



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I see bill_joyce6ymz has 7 new listings for Saturday evening.

[Call_Me_Bob]

Originally Posted by rangiku

But you bought them in person from Satomi and her dad at the last SEPOS show. Much better than ordering by mail...

Originally Posted by Jayfar

I've heard it said that the way to end up with $1 million in the orchid biz is to start with $2 million.



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I see bill_joyce6ymz has 7 new listings for Saturday evening.

I saw that! I'm definitely bidding on this one! eBay.com Item Bid History

[Joyorchid]

Originally Posted by MattWoelfsen

Jayfar, shifting investments around to cover the cost of purchasing more Neofinetia is NOT prudent -- but when I look at Dr Glenn Lehr and his success with Neofinetia I can't help but think, irrationally I might add, how completely satisfying it would be to spend my days puttering around orchids.

There are days I go through when I have contemplated telling my client(s): "You know what? I really do not care if you migrate your IT to whatever greatest and latest technology you saw demonstrated at your most recent industry convention. You tell me what you want, I'll implement, I'll bill you one off charges for going outside of your delivery contract, and after every platform collapses around you, and I have to re-IPL your environment back to where you started, I'll bill you again! END of discussion."

Hmmm, that felt good to write that! I hope you find somewhere in your accounts extra $$ to buy an NWO plant or two.

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Its not so irrational, Matt. I often find myself drawn to these wonderful things because of their resiliency and beauty. As a critical care nurse, I pour my heart and soul into sick folks and, far too often, they die on me.

I have yet to lose a single orchid, but it doesn't seem to matter so much if they did. I could see myself puttering around them happily, with nothing else.

[Red Orchid]

You know Jerry Fisher (Jason's Dad) did just that. He was working a summer job at a nursery while in college and decided that he wanted to spend his life around beautiful flowers, we know the rest of the story. I am not saying to dump you career but certainly to enjoy this hobby to the fullest.

[MattWoelfsen]

Originally Posted by Red Orchid

You know Jerry Fisher (Jason's Dad) did just that. He was working a summer job at a nursery while in college and decided that he wanted to spend his life around beautiful flowers, we know the rest of the story. I am not saying to dumb you career but certainly to enjoy this hobby to the fullest.

Hi Ginger, this is a really good observation. I do enjoy my job, I've been at it long enough to be almost good at it <s>, compensation and benefits--very good too. I have literally been around the world and back because of my job. Raising orchids was a hobby that brought me home. They are easy to leave behind--you can get friends to do a half way decent job watering them. After a long trip away, it is nice to come home and see the difference in growth and sometimes a flower is open. You are right, Ginger! these plants are blessings.

[MattWoelfsen]

Originally Posted by Joyorchid

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Its not so irrational, Matt. I often find myself drawn to these wonderful things because of their resiliency and beauty. As a critical care nurse, I pour my heart and soul into sick folks and, far too often, they die on me.

I have yet to lose a single orchid, but it doesn't see to matter so much. I could see myself puttering around them happily, with nothing else.

Joy, you are admirable in the work you do--I have experienced some of the best nursing care your profession offers. You demonstrate and remind me of my interaction with them: great sense of humor, practical, even tempered, wise. It is not surprising that your orchid mortality rate is also low! I bet you use the same skill with your patients.

[Red Orchid]

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We reached a satisfactory resolution. I had the option of a discount or replace the plant with a smaller one in-spike at a much lower cost. I decided to just keep this Manjushage and look forward to next year's blooms. After all, patience is a requisite virtue for a Neo grower, right?[/QUOTE]

Great, I am so happy that turned out well. You are terrific, Jay

[coffeecup]

I am looking to reduce the number of Neos and Den. moniliformes I have currently. I just have way too many. I have a lot of beans and flower varieties and others. If you're interested, PM me your email address.

[Call_Me_Bob]

Sad news, my Suikaden got here today but one of the fans is completely broken off from the other definitely gong to email Satomi and see if I can get a replacement.