You might be an orchid enthusiast - Page 11 - Orchid Board

quiltingwacko · #**101** 02-16-2009, 02:48 PM

I am still laughing about microclimates in the house...I do that!

Terri (quiltergal) suggested this one:
If you are planning what trees you can have cut down in your yard so a greenhouse will fit, you might be an orchid nut. Carol

jess_hawk · #**102** 03-23-2009, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by cb977

...when you have to go out to the grow room anytime you need cinnamon, alcohol or Listerine?

Maybe you should get your orchids their own cinnamon, alcohol, and Listerine. I mean, aren't you worried about cross contamination? Just think about all the bacteria and mold your orchids might be exposed to when you take the listerine back out from the bathroom.

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Originally Posted by LauraN

When you go to one of your favorite growers and they say "I think you already have one of everything!"...

But multiples of each increases genetic diversity and results in healthier offspring when propagating.

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Originally Posted by Amanda L

When your friends say you need to go to meetings, because of how obsessed you are.

I went to a meeting... they gave me two 'chids and encouraged my addiction.

WhiteRabbit · #**103** 03-23-2009, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jess_hawk

Maybe you should get your orchids their own cinnamon, alcohol, and Listerine. I mean, aren't you worried about cross contamination? Just think about all the bacteria and mold your orchids might be exposed to when you take the listerine back out from the bathroom.

But multiples of each increases genetic diversity and results in healthier offspring when propagating.

I went to a meeting... they gave me two 'chids and encouraged my addiction.

guess you're officially addicted now Jess!

PleuroPal · #**104** 03-23-2009, 10:32 AM

...if you've ever heard yourself using the phrase "regular plant"...

WhiteRabbit · #**105** 03-23-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PleuroPal

...if you've ever heard yourself using the phrase "regular plant"...

OMG! I sure have!

AboutOrchids · #**106** 03-25-2009, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by PleuroPal

...if you've ever heard yourself using the phrase "regular plant"...

How about saying "non-orchids"? I think that qualifies.

Sandy4453 · #**107** 03-25-2009, 07:31 AM

If you say to yourself after going on a shopping spree, "no more for just a little while" and that little voice inside your head replies, "Who do ya think you're kidding?"

quiltingwacko · #**108** 03-25-2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandy4453

If you say to yourself after going on a shopping spree, "no more for just a little while" and that little voice inside your head replies, "Who do ya think you're kidding?"

Uh, I think I know two people who are like that. DH and me. Some others I have met at monthly support group meetings too. We get together and feed our addiction is what.

Carol

The worst thing is, I cannot even give away a NOID without pangs of sorrow. Perhaps I can hang some from the ceiling.