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Because I can!

Discussion in 'Everything Else Orchid' started by Karen, Aug 28, 2009.

  1. Karen

    Karen Species nut

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    I'm off to visit Andy's Orchids tomorrow. It's my birthday present to me!
    Wheeeeeeeeeeeeee.
    I've been before, and had a ton of fun, for not a ton of money!
    (Don't tell Andy, OK?)
    So tomorrow I start the trek south.
    Braving the nasty 5 freeway, and in an hour or two, arrive at, Mecca?
    Species heaven, shopping paradise?
    Gadzooks, will my wallet hold up?

    Stay tuned!
     
  2. Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Don't forget my motto: Why buy just one when you can buy two.
     
  3. Jon

    Jon Mmmm... bulbophyllum...

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    When's your birthday?
     
  4. Alexis

    Alexis New Member

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    Have a blast, Karen! I'm very envious! Can't wait to see your booty list...
     
  5. Mary Jane

    Mary Jane New Member

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    Man, how nice would that be!? Happy birthday, Karen!
    Pick up a nice box of wine for yourself while you're out!
     
  6. Dale

    Dale New Member

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    I'm envious. Happy birthday. Just get one of everything, then you don't have to do any shopping.
     
  7. Pook

    Pook Disneyed

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    What a great way to celebrate a birthday!
     
  8. mini-catts

    mini-catts Member

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    It's very hard to leave Andy's without a GIANT hole in the wallet.
    Good luck!
    I hope you're not driving up the 5 frwy this afternoon? Friday on the 5 north is just nasty!
    Pete
     
  9. Tom_in_PA

    Tom_in_PA I am not an addict

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    Have fun and make sure you post your haul for all to see!
     
  10. mini-catts

    mini-catts Member

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    Ok, Karen....you should be home by now...even with the horrible traffic! What did ya get?
    Pete
     
  11. Dale

    Dale New Member

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    I'm guessing she did a swan dive into that box of wine and didn't go.
     
  12. Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    I talked to Andy this morning and he said she was browsing in the greenhouses. I'll bet she waited to get home before going for the box.
     
  13. Dale

    Dale New Member

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    Oh. Well, I'm glad I made a modest order last week, then.
     
  14. Karen

    Karen Species nut

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    I'm pooped!
    It was fricking HOT, and I shopped till I nearly dropped!
    13 plants & a book!
    WOO HOO!
     
  15. Pook

    Pook Disneyed

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    When you're not pooped we want a list, kiddo. Only 13?
     
  16. EGOISTA

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    Happy Birthday Karen :) A specific book is good, sometimes is too good of plants because books give some infomations to grow well many plants!
     
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    Alexis New Member

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    We want a list! We want a list!
     
  18. Candace

    Candace Kept Woman Supporting Member

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    Happy, happy! Weeeeeeeee.
     
  19. Karen

    Karen Species nut

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    OK, So, I got "The Orchids of Mexico" Dale & Marni's fault.
    Aerangis montana (cuppy mystacidii)
    Aerangis verdickii ( NBS, I think not, 4 inch leaves!)
    Amesiella minor
    Barkeria palmeri ( I don't know about it, except I LIKE Barkeria & this one's new to me)
    Dendrobium cucumerianum
    D. rigidum
    Encyclia cyanocolumna
    Epidendrum sp.
    E. bifalce
    E. falcatum
    Haraella odorata ( a new clone!)
    Phalaenopsis braceana
    P. decumbens

    See, I really wasn't all THAT bad! LOL!
     
  20. abaxter

    abaxter New Member

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    You did gooooood, Karen! I'd wish you a Happy Birthday, but I think you've already
    had one. Besides that, I'm jealous.