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03-02-2008, 03:47 AM
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| Hi everyone I recently joined the Orchid Geeks forum, and I want to introduce myself to everyone here  My name is Alden, I live in Fullerton CA (near Los Angeles). I work driving a public bus for Orange County.I have been reading many of the posts here, and am learning so much new information. I really enjoy reading how the different members got hooked on growing orchids, so I'll do that here myself. I have always been interested in horticulture from an early age, when my father had us kids helping in the yard and vegetable garden. I remember those times fondly. About three years ago I was driving a bus route back and forth and I would see this small private owned nursery that had a big sign out front that read 'ORCHIDS'. On my next day off a friend and I went to check it out, we both walked out with a Phalaenopsis. Well, my buddy's lasted about six months. I have re blommed mine twice so far, and increased my collection to about a dozen plants of different varieties. I have a few plants in bloom now including the first plant I bought, and will post a few pics if I can. Thanks for having this forum, now all I need is a twelve step program for orchids  Alden     |
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03-02-2008, 03:59 AM
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| Welcome Alden!  Good to have you with us! You're right on the money with the addiction thing! I too, have loved plants since I was a child. I think it has to be a part of you, to have the patience etc. for orchids. They are great aren't they? When I'm down, or have a lot on my mind, I just go and stare at them endlessly. Great therapy! Great meeting you- Good luck with your chids! 
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03-02-2008, 05:29 AM
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| Welcome to the forum! Thanks for sharing your story. You've got some nice healthy, happy orchids. Sounds like you're doing great so far!
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03-02-2008, 08:18 AM
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| Welcome to OrchidGeels norris!! Love your pictures and story. |
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03-02-2008, 09:24 AM
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| Welcome to the forum Norris. The best advice that you will get on this forum for the twelve-steps is: Buy More Orchids! We are all addicted and show no restraint in expanding our collections. Good luck with yours. |
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03-03-2008, 01:27 AM
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| Welcome Norris, thank you for sharing your story, I dont think there is a twelve step program for orchid addiction, we all admit to being hooked, and loving it! |
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03-03-2008, 02:05 AM
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| Hi Norris and welcome So glad that you found us and shared your story with us. Sorry no 12 step program here. We're not a very good influence on fellow orchidolics. We'll just tell you to buy more. Not good, we know, but it's great !!!
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03-04-2008, 04:19 AM
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| Thanks everyone for the warm welcome, the insight you all have, and the advice you give AldenLast edited by norris; 03-04-2008 at 04:20 AM. Reason: puncuation |
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03-04-2008, 09:47 PM
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| Your orchids are beautiful welcome... Ask anything I'm sure it will be answered |
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03-07-2008, 08:42 PM
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 Lol great topic WBR, Alex |
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