Nothing quite as exciting or interesting, but after being without a car for a few years, I was happy to go to a couple local OS shows and sales, and the San Jose Orchid Exposition! I had some nice chats at the SJ Orchid Expo with some of the sellers
I believe it was Andy's brother from Andy's, Bruce Rogers (The Orchid Whisperer, OzOrchids, Bruce Rogers Orchids) - his enthusiasm is awesome! and he convinced me that I REALLY NEEDED a Sobralia)
, and a couple others that are escaping me at the moment.