Orchidgeeks down?

[Leafmite]

I was just guessing....
I have no idea at all. You know, it had better not disappear forever. I have this phal stuartiana and all those other plants I was forced to buy because of the project (hey, I am an addict...I couldn't help it!). We need to have the project or all is for naught. Sigh.

[brn_thmbs]

Originally Posted by blackvine

Oh my goodness - brn_thmbs, you're dbroome??? Hey, how's it goin'?? I rescind my suggestion that you fly to Australia - I want you to stay home and take care of those Brassavola babies you bought from me! I want you to be a stay at home orchid dad! Good to see you here!

lol, hi!

the babies are doing well and I am mostly a stay at home orchid dad. benefits of being a consultant tech geek ;-) I get to be a helicopter parent
I've been here just as long as OG (mostly hiding in the Neo section ) & everyone's just as friendly

[blackvine]

Originally Posted by brn_thmbs

lol, hi!

the babies are doing well and I am mostly a stay at home orchid dad. benefits of being a consultant tech geek ;-) I get to be a helicopter parent
I've been here just as long as OG (mostly hiding in the Neo section ) & everyone's just as friendly

I agree - I like OB, too! You're pretty lucky, Mr. Broome, being a stay at home orchid dad! Well, guess I am, too. Went to part time work 6 mos ago - took a HUGE paycut, but out of the corporate world (whew!!) and have lots of time for ME. And ORCHIDS. Way worth it!

[MattWoelfsen]

Originally Posted by Leafmite

I was just guessing....
I have no idea at all. You know, it had better not disappear forever. I have this phal stuartiana and all those other plants I was forced to buy because of the project (hey, I am an addict...I couldn't help it!). We need to have the project or all is for naught. Sigh.

Do not despair Leafmite! I also bought all three plants just to participate in this year's 2013 Growth Project. These three plants are doing good. I am enjoying watching them grow. There is always an alternative. It is nice to meet more people outside of the good ole USA--more international people seemed to participate in OG.

[brn_thmbs]

I got my 2 other Phal stuartianas in & grabbed a Paph delenatii from a local historic greenhouse (have no idea what I'm doing with Paphs yet, but hey, that's why we have the project). Also got my replacement V. coerulesence (sooo... it's not cheating, they're very closely related ) & wouldn't you know it the first rootless plant is pushing 2 new roots & a new leaf thanks to vase culture. I almost feel bad having called them on it... almost, it looked pretty bad at first!
here's to hoping they get it straightened out soon.
also, Matt, what's your handle on the OG?

Matter of fact, if different post up your OG handles everyone (, comfortable with it).
I'm dbroome on OG aka brn_thmbs on this here fine forum.
still a newb

[MattWoelfsen]

Originally Posted by brn_thmbs

I got my 2 other Phal stuartianas in & grabbed a Paph delenatii from a local historic greenhouse (have no idea what I'm doing with Paphs yet, but hey, that's why we have the project). Also got my replacement V. coerulesence (sooo... it's not cheating, they're very closely related ) & wouldn't you know it the first rootless plant is pushing 2 new roots & a new leaf thanks to vase culture. I almost feel bad having called them on it... almost, it looked pretty bad at first!
here's to hoping they get it straightened out soon.
also, Matt, what's your handle on the OG?

Matter of fact, if different post up your OG handles everyone (, comfortable with it).
I'm dbroome on OG aka brn_thmbs on this here fine forum.
still a newb

Hello brn_thmbs aka dbroome! I remember reading your mishap with the orchid vendor. I'm glad to read here that the plant is surviving, that is why I wanted to participate in the project--to learn about these plants. I'm pretty good with Phals. But the Paph. and the Vanda--I've not grown either of these two plants. I grow a relative of Vanda--Neofinetia falcata. But I do not think they have the same culture. I have always wanted to own a blue flowered orchid--this V. coerulea fits the ticket.

I hope OG comes back soon. There is tremendous value in sharing growing experiences for the same plants, in various locations around the world.

I use my same forum name on the board as on OG.

[BGGraham1]

Hey, everybody! Good to see everyone here! I've been going through 'geeks withdrawals.

Joined OB a couple of years ago, but apparently they didn't like my AOL email address. I updated everything, and now I can post!!

Looks like I have some looking around to do...

[Silje]

My phal stuartiana is supposed to arrive tomorrow!!! I just had to tell somebody...

#its_almost_like_Xmas

[Bloomin_Aussie]

I was getting worried... already lost the terrorchid.org forums so I can't afford to be without geeks or OB too!

[1joyceh]

Hi Everyone!
Love both forums....post mainly on geeks though, easier for me to put up photos....have some pretty den blooms waiting