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PleuroPal · #1 (**permalink**) 02-20-2009, 10:44 AM

This seems like a fantastic board and I'm happy to be a new member here. My name is Ray, and I live on the Central Coast of California, about halfway between Santa Cruz and Monterey. I first got turned on to orchids I guess about 5 or 6 years ago by a friend who lived in San Diego, along with our mutual long-time friend, Harry Phillips of Andy's Orchids. (Andy's brother.) My very first orchids were some reed epis from clippings along with a bletilla striata given to me by them, and it wasn't long before I was fully bitten by the bug. Take a look at the list in my profile and you will see how true this is. I've had a good deal of success with most of them and I look forward to putting up some pictures. My only real "problem children" are the dracula houteanna and the gastrorchis tuberculosa. I will post more on them in the appropriate fora and hopefully get some good advice.

Anyway, thanks for being here,and I look forward to some entertaining and informative discussions with all of you.
Peace,
Ray

JackiBlu · #2 (**permalink**) 02-20-2009, 10:59 AM

Welcome aboard Ray -- nice you have you here.

PleuroPal · #3 (**permalink**) 02-20-2009, 11:09 AM

Thanks a lot! I guess I thought I had a lot of orchids, pushing 50 or so, but after taking a peak at some other profiles... wow! Someday I hope to get a greenhouse and then look out! However, what with all the daily watering and my apparent obsession, my girlfriend has forbidden me to buy any more at this time.

Of course, that doesn't preclude orchids I receive as gifts from friends and family members... I just got three more from my sister last month as a birthday present. Ha!

cb977 · #4 (**permalink**) 02-20-2009, 11:13 AM

Hi Ray

I can't wait to see pictures of your collection!

Nice to have you here with us...if you need help with anything, let us know

Dorothy · #5 (**permalink**) 02-20-2009, 11:20 AM

Welcome Ray ..

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Thank you for joining us here at the OB

You are in the company of many other 'addicts' ..

We love Andy's here .. Aside from being good people, They/he is one of our favorite vendors!

You have come to the right place for 'entertaining and informative discussions' .. Hope to also see you in chat .. it's lots of fun!

CoolPhrog · #6 (**permalink**) 02-20-2009, 06:02 PM

Hi Ray! Welcome to our family!

snow · #7 (**permalink**) 02-20-2009, 10:02 PM

welcome to o/b ray. it,s a pleasure to have you join us.

Phrogz3 · #8 (**permalink**) 02-20-2009, 10:26 PM

Welcome aboard

I love checking out peoples orchid pics!!!!
This is a good place to send a little free time. And, fewww I am glad my wife is more understanding then your girlfriend. I need to buy orchids at times!!! Like for example when it's raining, when I have a rough week, when I get a raise, and of course on the days that end in Y.

Well, maybe she will get the bug and you can collect them together

CoolPhrog · #9 (**permalink**) 02-20-2009, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Phrogz3

and of course on the days that end in Y.

How true is this statement!?!?!

MuscleGirl'sHobby · #10 (**permalink**) 02-22-2009, 04:03 PM

Hi Ray and welcome to Orchid Board!

Central coast... what a beautiful area! And pretty good for growing orchids too I'd imagine. I'm stuck in the valley with winters too cold and summers too hot.

And, I just took a peek at your gallery. Very nice

I love that mount for your unknown cattleya!