OK, let's see if I've got this right.
1: Arrive at show, hand checkbbok to friend to keep from overspending (but friend is also an orchidaholic who has been known to say "what's one more")
IF YOUR FRIEND HAS YOUR CHECKBOOK SHE WILL BE USING IT, IF SHE REALLY IS AN ADDICT 
2: Look at orchids, take lots of pictures. Try not to squeal "Oooh, I want that one" over every orchid present.
3: Purchase orchids, sticking to predetermined list and budget (yeah right) after carefully checking for bug/disease issues and (hopefully) asking good care questions.
STICKING TO A LIST NEVER WORKS FOR ME, I DON'T EVEN BOTHER WITH LISTS ANY MORE 
4: Have cranky teenage child carry purchases (preferably boxed). When teenage child whines about hating plants/orchids/or this outing, remind said teenager of the debt she is working off after wrecking her car in December.
:r ofl:
5: Realize there's probably not enough room on the existing plant shelves, stop for additional shelving/light fixtures on the ride home, further incensing the cranky teenager who wants to get home early to see her boyfriend.
6: Upon arriving home, stay up far later than planned assembling shelves and lighting and making sure that the "new babies" are all tucked in.
7: Pull an all nighter to post pictures of the show and send them to all and sundry whether they're interested or not.
8. BUY EXTRA PLANTS TO SEND TO ALL_ME_BOB
Anything I missed (grin)??
Seriously, love the sense of humor and fun on this site, and the advice you've given has already helped a ton!
Catherine
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