the one that got away

[Optimist]

I started to be like that at the very beginning, but I decided not to go OCD about it. I have a few that I want to get, but I also have other things going on in my life, and so priorities. What I'm doing now has high stakes and life changing things involved. Orchids do not.

[nikkik]

I totally understand, Beth. I think that is part of the fun in this hobby, when you get you mind set on a certain plant you have to "hunt" for it. Sometimes, it does become consuming, but like optimist pointed out, as long as it's not getting in the way of your life the enjoy the "hunt".

By the way, I too am a huge fan of speciosa. I have seen them sold by Peter Lin of Big Leaf, Seattle Orchid and I know several ebay vendors put them up from time to time. Good luck finding your plant.