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Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-08-2009, 01:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,263
Posted By theredhead
I now have all the orchids my Mom sent me off at...

I now have all the orchids my Mom sent me off at 'boarding school' at Fantasy Orchids.

As you can see from the photos, she sent me quite a nice catt collection. 18 plants, most of them are of...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 06-03-2009, 05:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,263
Posted By theredhead
Onne of 'those people' - boarding orchids

As of Saturday morning, I will be one of 'those people'.

My mom just sent me all the catts I've talked about before (20+, many in 8" pots). I have 6 big and 2 regular sized boxes of plants sitting...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 06-03-2009, 02:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,327
Posted By theredhead
Long live the People's Republic of Boulder! ...

Long live the People's Republic of Boulder!

The biking to work is really horrible too.

If you are at loose ends this Saturday morning, I'll be over at Fantasy in Louisville dealing with the 8...
Forum: Growing Under Lights 06-02-2009, 06:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,327
Posted By theredhead
+nodsnodsnods+ It's absolutely hideous here - no...

+nodsnodsnods+ It's absolutely hideous here - no air, no humidity, too much sun & snow... Boulder is the worst part of the dismal state. I should move.

-the redhead-
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-12-2009, 01:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 709
Posted By theredhead
Field Trip to Fantasy Orchids Louisville, CO

As of about 5 pm last Friday afternoon I have three more lovely plants. I bought a spotty phal (2nd try on this one), something which will be a big, showy bllra with spots when it blooms, and a baby...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-09-2009, 12:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,108
Posted By theredhead
As of about 5 pm this afternoon I have three more...

As of about 5 pm this afternoon I have three more lovely plants. I bought a spotty phal (2nd try on this one), something which will be a big, showy bllra with spots when it blooms, and a baby...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-09-2009, 12:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,040
Posted By theredhead
As of about 5 pm this afternoon there are three...

As of about 5 pm this afternoon there are three more inhabitants to run me through my paces. I bought a spotty phal (2nd try on this one), something which will be a big, showy bllra with spots when...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-08-2009, 03:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,108
Posted By theredhead
My orchid friend from work and I are making our...

My orchid friend from work and I are making our monthly pilgrimage to FO this afternoon.

Repeat after me - I do +not+ need another orchid, I do +not+ need another orchid, I do +not+ need...
...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-07-2009, 12:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,108
Posted By theredhead
Don't you love that place? Sooo dangerous....

Don't you love that place? Sooo dangerous. Unfortunately I can make it over there in ~15 mins. As a result I'm up to 11 plants from them since last November - you can see some of them at my office...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-24-2009, 10:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,040
Posted By theredhead
Here's a quick shot of the wonderful quilt I have...

Here's a quick shot of the wonderful quilt I have hanging in my office, fabulously created by a member of my local guild.

You cannot see it so well in the photo, but the waterlillies and pads are...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-23-2009, 03:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,040
Posted By theredhead
People come by fairly often to see all my...

People come by fairly often to see all my orchids.

Here's some detail shots.

-the redhead-
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-23-2009, 01:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,040
Posted By theredhead
They're taking over my office

The inmates are taking over my office, and demanding all sorts of amenities like humidity trays, light set ups, and daily misting.

-the redhead-
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-23-2009, 01:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,800
Posted By theredhead
Just testing how to post a picture -the...

Just testing how to post a picture

-the redhead-
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 04-09-2009, 10:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,690
Posted By theredhead
Double dip... ice cream cone. Velvet Freeze...

Double dip... ice cream cone.

Velvet Freeze was +the+ place when I was a kid. My choice was invariably Gold Coast, orange sherbert, or chocolate chip.

-the redhead-
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 04-08-2009, 11:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,690
Posted By theredhead
Double quick! -the redhead-

Double quick!

-the redhead-
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 04-06-2009, 02:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,690
Posted By theredhead
Little did I realize my inadvertent double post...

Little did I realize my inadvertent double post would be so much more entertaining that my True Confessions Story... Y'all are fun :)

-the redhead-
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 04-06-2009, 12:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,389
Posted By theredhead
True Confessions...

...of a Boulderite

I live in Colorado. We all knew that.

I live in Boulder. No big surprise there either.



I don’t know how to ski.
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 04-06-2009, 12:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,690
Posted By theredhead
double

double
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 03-19-2009, 08:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 917
Posted By theredhead
Thanks Beverly :) I was laughing about it by...

Thanks Beverly :)

I was laughing about it by the time I picked myself up off the ground.

I knew I was going to pay my dues on this one, but was hoping it would take more than 5 minutes.

-the...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 03-19-2009, 12:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 917
Posted By theredhead
They say you never forget...

...how to ride a bike.

Moving into the big world of having your feet attached to your pedals, however, is a whole 'nother experience.

Sunday, after a satisfying bike ride, I was inspired (or...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 03-05-2009, 10:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 840
Posted By theredhead
Sun, thanks for the kind offer of taking...

Sun,

thanks for the kind offer of taking some pictures. Apparently she already had a friend do so - I'll share when I receive them.

I'm not sure what plants she will have there this weekend....
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 03-02-2009, 08:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 840
Posted By theredhead
Mom won ribbons at Phila Flower Show

I'm happy to report my Mom won 2 Honorable Mentions with her begonias at the Philadelphia Flower Show, including the only Honorable in the Venerable class (owed plant for 10+ years). She is over the...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 02-28-2009, 12:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,747
Posted By theredhead
I stumbled upon a quick solution a couple of...

I stumbled upon a quick solution a couple of weeks ago. In playing with my new light meter, I had discovered there was a bit too much light for my catt, even when I slid the screen over to that side....
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-28-2009, 12:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,782
Posted By theredhead
To cut or not to cut

To cut, or not to cut: that is the question:
Whether ‘tis nobler for the plant to suffer
The buds and branches of outrageous fortune,
Or to take arms against the drain of energy,
And by opposing...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-20-2009, 03:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,801
Posted By theredhead
Sadly, my spotty phal is not doing well. I've had...

Sadly, my spotty phal is not doing well. I've had it for a week and a a half, and all the aerial roots are shriveling up. This behavior started at the beginning of the week, and I've already had it...
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