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06-23-2011, 11:37 AM
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Well, I've always heard that if it can't be fixed with duct tape, it can't be fixed. So, when I accidentally broke part of a new spike almost in two, I got a small piece of duct tape and put it back together. It's been about a week and the spike is still green. Keep your fingers crossed for me.  Lisa
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06-23-2011, 01:43 PM
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You're good. I have it on reliable authority that, throughout recorded (and unrecorded) history, duct tape has never failed it's assigned task. Enjoy the blooms.
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06-23-2011, 02:00 PM
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Been there done that. Unfortunately the broken portion will probably end up turning brown. Mine was only halfway broken and even with the tape still turned brown. Hopefully yours will have a better outcome.
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06-23-2011, 02:54 PM
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I watched a show the other day "101 all time handiest gadgets." Duct tape only got to 101!!! I couldn't believe it didn't come in first.
__________________ Jonada don't sweat the small stuff and in the end it's all small stuff |
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06-23-2011, 03:19 PM
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What was first, the churchkey/bottle opener?
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06-23-2011, 03:42 PM
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Good luck! I broke a spike once and used a butterfly clip to hold the two pieces together and it ended blooming for me.
__________________ Linda Yes I still want flowers for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, my birthday... Just make sure it's an orchid (WITH ROOTS). |
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06-23-2011, 04:22 PM
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Number one was the blackberry! Can you believe that. Duct tape is always in service. Can't say the same for a blackberry.
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06-23-2011, 05:37 PM
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 Good Luck! at E-JAG...Love the churchkey!
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06-23-2011, 06:24 PM
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Where would MacGyver be if it weren't for duct tape?  
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06-23-2011, 06:41 PM
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Duct tape, the handymans secret weapon  and it doesn't need electricity, power goes out, still works and churchkey too Hopefully it will work, plant grafting like Keep us posted if it does, I've been so afraid of breaking one of my two spikes
__________________  "May you have the hindsight to know where you've been, the foresight to know where you are going, and the insight to know when you have gone too far"-Irish Blessing Bret ~  |
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06-23-2011, 07:40 PM
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No kidding, -K-!!! I couldn't believe they chose that.
__________________ Jonada don't sweat the small stuff and in the end it's all small stuff |
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06-23-2011, 08:02 PM
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Down here in the South, we call duct tape Alabama Chrome. I've used it for many things, but never to fix an orchid spike. I'll have to add that to the list. I hope it works and you will post a picture when it blooms.
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06-23-2011, 08:04 PM
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cool man!
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06-23-2011, 08:50 PM
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Alabama Chrome! HAHAHAHA!
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06-23-2011, 08:53 PM
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I wish loads of luck to you, enjoy your bloom and definatly keep us posted!!! 
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06-24-2011, 06:23 AM
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Hey Bird, I resemble that remark!  |
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06-24-2011, 06:44 AM
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oh, i always thought it was duck-tape, i was very confused. i live on 5 aqcres and im still to find something that cant be fixed with that amazing stuff 
__________________ Michael  The minute you stop learning is the minute you stop living My friends and family call it an obsession, i call it an interesting hobby |
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06-24-2011, 11:28 PM
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And when duct tape doesn't fit the application, binder-twine is the next thing I go for, lol. Keeping my fingers crossed for ya! |
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06-24-2011, 11:58 PM
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| Don't know if you guys are familar with the Red Green show, but your inventive use of duct tape would make ol' Red Proud ! Tony
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06-25-2011, 06:27 AM
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Duct tape is great. I had a sapling tree snap in half and I taped it up. Amazingly enough, the tree grew back together. I guess it was the same as grafting.
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06-25-2011, 09:04 AM
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I love Red Green!!
__________________ Jonada don't sweat the small stuff and in the end it's all small stuff |
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06-25-2011, 01:45 PM
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And I. Great show!
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