New member from New Zealand - Orchid Board

masda · #1 10-01-2007, 11:39 PM

Hi, from New Plymouth, New Zealand. I have been growing orchids about 20 yrs, we have a temperate climate in which I can grow Odontoglossums. Masdevallias, Promenaeas with a good deal of success. There is a very good Orchid soc in the area with some of New Zealands top growers as members. I am looking foward to belonging to Orchid Board.Cheers.Masda.

shakkai · #2 10-02-2007, 03:08 AM

Welcome to OrchidBoard, Masda!! New Zealand is a beautiful place. I've only been there once, but if I could live anywhere else in the world, it would be there.

Your climate sounds similar to mine here in the UK. I grow Masdies on the windowsill here, and a few are just about to flower. We'd love to see photos of some of your collection! ( We love seeing photos! ) It also sounds like you've got a lot of experience that you can share - I look forward to reading your posts.

Cheers! Shakkai

Bolero · #3 10-02-2007, 07:20 AM

I was going to make a sheep joke but I will hold back this time........he he.

Welcome to the forum, awesome place.......and you know it must be true coming from an Aussie.

LOL

masda · #4 10-02-2007, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by shakkai

Welcome to OrchidBoard, Masda!! New Zealand is a beautiful place. I've only been there once, but if I could live anywhere else in the world, it would be there.

Your climate sounds similar to mine here in the UK. I grow Masdies on the windowsill here, and a few are just about to flower. We'd love to see photos of some of your collection! ( We love seeing photos! ) It also sounds like you've got a lot of experience that you can share - I look forward to reading your posts.

Cheers! Shakkai

Been to the U.K a long time ago I was younger and into old bottles lots of good times over there. Masdes grow really well here but need air circulation. Nice of you to welcome me.Thanks Masda.

justatypn · #5 10-02-2007, 02:09 PM

Aboard Msda...great that you have found the OB, a wealth of information here and with your experience am sure you will be able to share as well.

Yep...we here at the OB love

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masda · #6 10-02-2007, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bolero

I was going to make a sheep joke but I will hold back this time........he he.

Welcome to the forum, awesome place.......and you know it must be true coming from an Aussie.

LOL

Gi day Cobber, Lived in Melbourne for a year, loved it and have holidayed there more times than N.Z.I have brought many flasks from orchid shows there.
Contary to what you Aussies think sheep are only good for eating and woolen sweaters. Cheers.

masda · #7 10-02-2007, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by justatypn

Aboard Msda...great that you have found the OB, a wealth of information here and with your experience am sure you will be able to share as well.

Yep...we here at the OB love

s

Thanks for the welcome, I am not all that it may seem ,in the plant world I am known as a mass murderer, you will never learn all there is to know about orchids, but it is rewarding when you see a first time bloom that you have reared from birth. Thanks for the introduction.
Favourite Quote. So much to learn so little time.

shakkai · #8 10-02-2007, 02:35 PM

Masda, nice quote! And so true! You should check out the thread: http://www.orchidboard.com/community...g-orchids.html

One of the reasons I gave was similar to what you've just said - I know there will always be something new to learn, no matter how many years I grow orchids.