Hello, from Long Island

[Rocinante]

Hello, orchid experts!

I just wanted to introduce myself, my name is John. I've been reading through some of your forums and I just had to join, because of all the info you people share. I am newly bitten to the orchid hobby, and boy do I have some questions for you!

[fred]

welcome John
I am pleased that you like the forum
we have heaps of knowledge here and also caring and knowledgeable members that are more than willing to help so please ask all the questions you need to my friend that is what we are here for.
what sort of orchids do you own ?
we would love to know

[jay]

Welcome John!

There are a lot of people here with a lot of great knowledge. They are quick to answer and love to help. I hope you enjoy your stay and look forward to hearing about your orchids. We love to see pictures if you have any.

Jay

[Debbie Hayden]

Welcome John from very cold and icey Mississippi. There are lots of great people here ready to answer any questions you might have.

[exasperatus2002]

Welcome John. I learn something here everyday.

[pikevi]

Hello Rocinante,

Welcome to the forum.

[patlee]

Welcome to the forum, John!! You found the best forum on the net. We're not all experts YET, but we have all been bitten by the orchid-bug. And it's only going to get worse, so enjoy the ride Glad to have you here...

[arleneg]

Hi & welcome!

What types of orchids do you grown?

[Rocinante]

Hi people!

I have an Oncidium, a Dendrobium, and two Phalaenopsis - 1 King Shang's Rose and 1 marked P. Alice Girl. Questions and pics to follow after 5 posts.

John

[jbigio]

Hi John welcome. I lived on Long Island for 20 years before moving to PA.

[rmt135]

Welcome John,

I am certainly not an expert in orchids just madly in love with them. You will find this forum interesting with lots of information & the people here are willing to help you. Do not be afraid to ask.

Hope you have read on how to post your pictures.

Love to see your orchids.

[Tobi]

Hi and welcome to the forum John from Upstate.

[Rocinante]

Hi, Debbie! I lived in Biloxi, Mississippi for a couple of years during the 80's myself. I'm sure it doesn't really snow much on the Gulfcoast, but I remember it did one Saturday night in March, 1980. It's pretty cold up here in NY, but no snow yet. Don't worry Spring's coming.

[Rocinante]

jbigio, I love your English Bulldog. It's a dream of mine to buy a puppy for my wife, but right now we have two little parakeets that are potty trained and have the run of the house. I am afraid of introducing a young bulldog into the mix. Probably wouldn't be any problem though, Right?

[Rocinante]

I just read the sticky on how to post photos, I'll take some pictures and give it a try, cause I have some questions about my Oncidium, and I want people to see what I'm talking about.

[LTerrieM]

Wow!

Out of the thousands and thousand of orchids out there I also have a King Shiangs Rose and an 'Alice Girl'. It's a small world!!

I'm a newbie too. I have about 15.

My most recent success is a Masdevillia that I placed under a Bell Jar.

I'm about 2 yrs old. Have had a lot of luck with two books. " Orchids for Dummies" and "Growing Orchids" by Brian and Wilma Ritterhausen. Welcome and Good Luck!!!!

Terrie

[jbigio]

Rocinante
My 3 Bullies and my 2 Boxers have all grown up in a house full of all kinds of animals. It’s all how you train them from the start. Having said that you will find boxers learn at the speed of light, Bulldogs learn at there own pace which is usually at a stand still unless it involves FOOD!
They do make the best dogs with kids of all ages. I've bred them for ten years now.

[sandra]

And hello to you John from an ex Queens gal.

[Rocinante]

LTerrieM,

Small world indeed! Although I must admit my Alice Girl is a rescue effort. I got her the other day at Home Depot ($14.99 value but for free believe it or not!). The Orchid display there was the usual disaster area. This particular Girl was begging me to rescue her (I'm not hearing voices or anything!) And somehow I convinced the clerk to escort me to the door with it in hand at no charge. I believe it has a case of scales. I'll post pictures tomorrow for those that can identify what it is for sure. I believe she is quite salvageable. I've treated the leaves with insecticide soap. And of course she is quarrantined from the rest of my plants. By the way, I'm a little paranoid as to how far away constitutes "quarrantined"? I know scales are crawlies.Opinions please.