Pretty New Brassidium

[sandra]

Was feeling a little down today. Went to Home Depot and found this brassidium NOID that I've been looking for and there it was! Anybody know more specifically what I've got here?

[fred]

that is a mighty fine looking Brassidium sandra what a nice way to pick yourself up from feeling down

I hope it has.

nice display of flowers as well

congrats

[Vivienne]

Hi Sandra

Love it Love it Love it!!!

Hope it did the trick to cheer you!

[sandra]

***bumping up***** hoping someone can help me i.d. this.....

[Vivienne]

Okay - here's my stab at it.

Beallara Marfitch 'Unicorn Splendour'
or
Beallara Marfitch 'Howard's Dream'

The latter seems to be more popular.

[pikevi]

Beautiful , sandra.

I wish we know more about how nature goes about making designs for flowers!

[sandra]

Ooooh, you're good Vivienne. Yup, I'd say, Howards Dream too. Thank you again here.
http://www.mattsorchidcollection.com..._AOS_PIC5.html

[sandra]

Originally Posted by pikevi

Beautiful , sandra.

I wish we know more about how nature goes about making designs for flowers!

I know pikevi, I wonder too, even just solid pink colors.....as in paphs from the mall!

[pikevi]

LOL... yep.

You are right , beauty is everywhere and some are more striking.

Thanks for the lesson

[chefatplay]

How beautiful, Sandra. It's amazing how your patio continues to grow as well as your flowers! hahahaha The flower looks very large. Just beautiful. How long does the flower last?

[sandra]

Actually Ellen, the patio is getting smaller and smaller. The flowers are big, almost 4". 9 flowers (still, mostly buds) on each spike with 3 more spikes emerging. I don't know how long the flowers will last, never owned one but my miltassia, which I thought up until last night was a brassidium but, isn't (spider orchid and similar makeup tho) that I got last month, still has the flowers that had just bloomed then and is spiking like crazy now, 4 so far.

[chefatplay]

Wow, I bet a picture of the whole patio right now would be beautiful, too. All but three of my orchids are out of bloom now. Time to buy more, I think. Getting new leaves on the rest, though. That's exciting.

[prisana]

Sandra, looking at those pics have picked me up so I'm sure it did the job for you too. I was thinking Bllra. too, but Vivienne is quicker Beautiful flowers, Sandra ..nothing beats always having an orchid or two blooming ..

[sandra]

Originally Posted by prisana

..nothing beats always having an orchid or two blooming ..

I agree prisana and next years flowering will feel even better.

[Mercedes]

Gorgeous! I wonder what my Home Depot has in stock.

[jerrymeola]

Sandra

Your orchid probably has many of the same strains as Howard's Dream but it is not it. Howard's Dream is very dark maroon to purple. It is my best selling orchid. The search feature on the gallery does not seem to be working today or I would post the photo.

There are several pale blue Oncidium around, but since blue is one of the scarcer colors it makes your find even nicer.

Oncidium alliance are being crossed so fast it is impossible to keep up, but at least they are gorgeous

[sandra]

I've heard that before about blues.

Jerry, are you exhibiting at the Orchid Convention in January?

Ellen, Vivienne, Prisanna...mark your calanders!

[Vivienne]

Mine's marked and I'll be here (confirmed this week!). YIPPEE!!!!

[prisana]

Originally Posted by sandra

I've heard that before about blues.

Jerry, are you exhibiting at the Orchid Convention in January?

Ellen, Vivienne, Prisanna...mark your calanders!

Sandra, are you talking about the 19th WOC ? It's going to be HUGE..I can't wait. We should all go together..really. That way we can be each other's bad influences

[sandra]

Originally Posted by prisana

Sandra, are you talking about the 19th WOC ? It's going to be HUGE..I can't wait. We should all go together..really. That way we can be each other's bad influences

Thats the one prisana! It's a date! Vivienne? Ellen? You girls in? I'll bring the cattinis!.....and my Visa card!

[fred]

and a truck to take your orchids back home

[Vivienne]

Sandra and I have already discussed how I am going to get my purchases back to Colorado. I'm open to suggestions!!

Sandra - I WILL be there. Christmas present from my step-mother. I'll be staying at her apartment on Miami Beach... and then the hotel???

I can't wait!!!

S Fla Girls - I'll also be down there for 2 weeks at Christmas. Let's plan to get together then as well!

[kmarch]

Originally Posted by pikevi

Beautiful , sandra.
I wish we know more about how nature goes about making designs for flowers!

About 5 years ago whenI was a student judge in the AOS system, I had to write (as an orchid judge-in-training assignment) an article on how colour is expressed in orchids. if I can find it i'll post it. It won't answer all your questions about how or why patterns are the way they are but it might be a start.

I do know that a lot fo orchids are into mimicry. The members of the genus Ophrys for example look like bees (here's an example). Other bees come along and try to mate with the flower thinking it is another bee and in that way pollinate the flower....and possibly frustrate the bee, but that's a topic for a different kind of forum. In this case and in most others too, the patterns, shapes and colours serve to attract a very specific type of polinator.

its fascinating, mind boggling stuff.

[Vivienne]

Originally Posted by kmarch

its fascinating, mind boggling stuff.

I couldn't agree more!
Sure would love to read that article you wrote.

[pikevi]

Thanks kmarch.

Doesn't it give your an impression of a 3d-effect?

I know most flowers are for attracting pollinating agents. Some are visible to us and some , a lot more complex and pretty ones, are not seen by us, since they are outside of our visibility spectrum.

I think nature's best effort is expressed in evolution.( my apologies to 'intelligent design' proponents, )

[sandra]

Vivienne, You are definitely NOT going back home empty handed so we'll figure something out! If plan #1 doesn't work, you'll leave them with me and I'll send you updates/pics every day of their progress.

I might be in Calif. for the holiday in Dec. but if not, I'll see you then too. Maybe all us girls can take a ride to Jerry's nursery when you're here over X'mas! We'll rent a U-Haul for that trip!

Originally Posted by Vivienne

Sandra and I have already discussed how I am going to get my purchases back to Colorado. I'm open to suggestions!!

Sandra - I WILL be there. Christmas present from my step-mother. I'll be staying at her apartment on Miami Beach... and then the hotel???

I can't wait!!!

S Fla Girls - I'll also be down there for 2 weeks at Christmas. Let's plan to get together then as well!

[chefatplay]

Maybe Jerry can help you with the shipments home, Viv. I can't wait to meet you. I will be there. I think I need to build another room on the house for what I'm going to want to bring home! Good thing hubby is good natured! I know, I'll bring him along, he's got a truck waahahahahahaha!..... wringing my hands in glee! Geeks everywhere can expect some pictures out of this experience!

[Vivienne]

Sandra - nice try!

Ellen - you devil you! A truck!!!

Girls - a trip to see Jerry does sound like a great idea!!!!

[prisana]

Vivienne, I'm sure Jerry will be at the convention too, don't think he'll pass up on this . That might save us a trip to Ft. Myers...you think ?

[NancyG]

Can I come too? I'd like to meet all of you also.

At least one day I can make it down there.

NancyG

[prisana]

Nancy, OMG I totally forgot about you being in FL too. Of course you can come..the more the merrier... I'm going to start saving up now. Sandra is playing lotto ( ) ...we'll all have a blast.

[Vivienne]

and let's not forget Sue - she's is West Ft Lauderdale. Girls Day Out!!

Good point prisana... perhaps a trip down to Homestead? Bu that's a cruise too. I'll be staying in Palm City over Christmas so maybe you locals can pick out some fun places in the area.

[sandra]

Nancy, Sue, Prisana, Vivienne, Ellen, Me.........FUN.

[pikevi]

Ahh.. When are you all going to be in that town?

I guess the people there are ready to handle such a raucous group

Be naughty but only at the orchid show!

Have a great time.

[chefatplay]

This is turning out to be a great gathering. Nametags a must. Six orchidgeeks in one gathering. I can't wait. I tried to talk my hubby into going too because he drives a truck, but, he caught on way too quick. He suggested I rent a mini Cooper for the trip! (Silly Boy!)

For those of us spending the night, I suggest a hotel room. No ideas, guys! Cattinis at 6, what am I saying 5!

[Tobi]

Do you need a bartender and designated driver???

[chefatplay]

Yes Yes Yes, , Yes

[pikevi]

chefatplay: am. or pm.??

[chefatplay]

Oh, Pikevi, you picked up on that quickly! Thought I'd get away with it,
I'm sure the orchids will look much better if it is pm

[sandra]

Ellen, if I can swing an overnighter, I'll stay in Miami too. I haven't been reading the posts in the last couple of days but I think I'll rent a room the night before IF my situation allows ( ). Maybe, now's the time to start looking 'cause this is going to be a big event.

[chefatplay]

I agree, Sandra. It will be the middle of the season, too. I would suggest we try to get reservations as soon as possible. If your situation allows, you can stay, if not, I believe Viv and others may be interested. I would like to get as close as possible. Prisana, Nancy, Sue, are any of you more familiar with the area surrounding the WOS? Any suggestions on a hotel?

[sandra]

Ellen, as soon as I get some free time, I'll do a little research on what's available and where and email you.

P.S. I love making plans!

[chefatplay]

Fantastic, my credit card is sweating in my hand....

[prisana]

Girls, I probably won't be able to pull an overnighter, since I have a 6 year-old , but that sure sounds like fun.
Ellen : I'm not familiar with the area, I get lost in their many one-way streets all the time. Hubby usually drives . Maybe Vivienne's step- mother knows of good hotels ?

[sandra]

This almost feels like a Vegas trip to me. I used to go on weekends a lot when I lived in Calif.

Pikevi......a.m., p.m., dosn't matter! No clock watching.....cattinis at 5 a.m. and p.m.!

Ellen, LOL...sweaty palms and credit cards....what a combo! KA-CHING!!!!!!!!

[NancyG]

I think the orchid show is in cocoanut grove. There's a DoubleTree in walking distance that we stayed at once that was nice. My husband is attending a conference down there in a couple of weeks. I'll see if the place he's staying at is nice.

Sound like fun!

NancyG

[Vivienne]

Girls - I can't wait. Will see if I can get my step mom to look up some information for you/us!

[sandra]

Nancy, sounds good to me! We are in for a lot of fun, very excited here!! I can't wait! I really think we're going to have to get reservations asap!

Originally Posted by NancyG

I think the orchid show is in cocoanut grove. There's a DoubleTree in walking distance that we stayed at once that was nice. My husband is attending a conference down there in a couple of weeks. I'll see if the place he's staying at is nice.

Sound like fun!

NancyG

[sandra]

I think we should all crash at Viviennes place!!!!! Just kidding Vivienne . Just feeling a little and wonderfully juvenille at the moment.

Originally Posted by Vivienne

Girls - I can't wait. Will see if I can get my step mom to look up some information for you/us!

[Vivienne]

It's in Coconut Grove!?!?! How totally cool and unexpected! My old stomping grounds as a teen.

[Vivienne]

Would love to have that happen but it's only a small one room condo... plus I don't think mom would get a big kick out of that.

[sandra]

Originally Posted by Vivienne

Would love to have that happen but it's only a small one room condo... plus I don't think mom would get a big kick out of that.

Wouldn't do that to you Vivienne. Besides, part of the vacation is in NOT having to clean up after myself.....towels left on the sinks, cattini glasses in the bathtubs, unmade beds......we'll just come to your place to pick you up!

[Vivienne]

oh goody! I'm not the designated driver! LOL

[NancyG]

Sorry guys I gave you wrong info. It's not in cocoanut grove it is more downtown Miami. Directions below.


General Directions to the Sheraton Miami Mart and Exhibition Center
From East

Take Interstate 95 to Highway 836 West and exit at Northwest 57th Avenue. Turn right on Northwest 7th Street and continue for one mile to the hotel. The hotel is located on the right at Northwest 7th Street and 72nd Avenue.

From North

Take the Florida Turnpike South to Highway 836 East. Exit at Northwest 57th Avenue. Turn right onto Northwest 7th Street and continue one mile to the hotel. The hotel is located on the right side at Northwest 7th Street and 72nd Avenue.

From West

Take Highway 836 East and exit at Northwest 57th Avenue. Turn right on Northwest 7th Street and continue for one mile to the hotel. The hotel is located on the right side at Northwest 7th Street and 72nd Avenue.

From South

Take Highway 826 North to the Flagler Street Exit. Exit at Flagler Street and travel east to Northwest 72nd Avenue. Turn left on Northwest 72nd Avenue and continue north. Turn right on Northwest 7th street; the hotel is located on the left side.

NancyG

[Vivienne]

No worries - closer to the condo this way.

[chefatplay]

Boy, this is what I get for spending 24 hours away! Double Tree is usually a very nice hotel. Hope it works. Sandra, this may be your time to meet Kevin. I think I remember him being interested. Perhaps he will be like the neighber on Tool Time. You never see his face.....that would drive you crazy. Has anyone tuned in on the days we want to go? The 26th and the 27th is a Saturday and Sunday. How does that sound? With the way my work goes, we could also go Thursday and Friday the 24th and the 25th. I wonder which would be better?

[sandra]

Ellen, I would think the first and second days (23, 24) would be the best days to go....more to choose from but I'm considering the 24th and 25th which will give us a Friday night out on the town with you girls. How does this sound for you? I'll look into hotels this week.

[Vivienne]

I don't know which days I'll actually be there but am hoping to be there for all of them. Printed out the seminars/lectures lists and am seeing which ones I just don't want to miss!

[NancyG]

Below is the link for the prices for registration.

http://www.19woc.com/reg_pricing.htm

[pikevi]

$300US for registration?

I hope they give away a gold lapel orchid brooch at the end of the conference.

Could not afford the price even if I wanted to attend

[prisana]

Daily admission to show and sales mart only cost $20.00 ( still, $20 less I could spend on orchids ) , not that bad . I don't really need to stay for the banquet or anything, I just want to get back and enjoy my finds.. Do we " have" to register tho ?

[sandra]

Originally Posted by pikevi

Could not afford the price even if I wanted to attend

pikevi, to enter the sales mart and whatever show is happening on the day you go, costs $20. Just think......January.......freezing cold Canadian winter. Then realize, it's in Florida.....about 75(F) degrees or warmer. You'll need a vacation by then. Airfare tickets under the Christmas tree from Mrs. pikevi, maybe?

[Vivienne]

I'm really torn between the $20 a day/$50 a day (show and lectures) and the $300. If I can save it up I'm going to do the $300 to attend some lectures and get the registration packet which includes (I wrote and asked)...
"We are compiling the items for the registration bag at this time. Your Conference Credentials and other items will be placed in an elegant black tote embroidered with a limited edition 19WOC® logo. The bag will be filled with orchid related items and a variety of treats that are sure to please the Registrants from around the world. Of course as a Registrant, you will have unlimited access to the lectures, the spectacular Show and the Gala Preview Party sponsored by Bacardi!"

[sandra]

Originally Posted by Vivienne

Of course as a Registrant, you will have unlimited access to the lectures, the spectacular Show and the Gala Preview Party sponsored by Bacardi!"

I'm hoping the bartender on South Beach introduces me to Bacardi

Originally Posted by prisana

Daily admission to show and sales mart only cost $20.00 ( still, $20 less I could spend on orchids ) , not that bad . I don't really need to stay for the banquet or anything, I just want to get back and enjoy my finds.. Do we " have" to register tho ?

No prisana unless you want all that the registration entails (the shows, banquet, goodie bag, etc.). I'm going for the experience of being in such close proximity to all these plants and saying, "eenie, meenie, minie, moe....I'll take that one and here's my Visa Card."

[prisana]

Sandra, I'm thinking of straping the credit card around my neck ( for easy access ) that way I don't waste any precious hunting time looking for my wallet ...

[Vivienne]

That's definitely on my options list Sandra! But don't you mean "eenie, meenie, minie, mine, mine, MINE!

[Vivienne]

prisana - wear jeans and put the card in your pocket. No purse = more arm room to carry all the 'chids!

[fred]

bump up the credit limit a little just incase
better safe than sorry

more orchids that way hehehe

[sandra]

I wonder if Publix supermarket will let me borrow one of their shopping carts That and a pair of rollerskates!

[chefatplay]

If we went Saturday, we could do the day sales mart and THEN go to the banquet. Of course, you're right, Viv, the bag would be great. I wouldn't mind attending a lecture. Can you get the bag for a day registration and the banquet? Imagine, orchid a la orange. Oh dear, decisions, decisions.

Nancy, thank you for the great information. When do you want to go?

Prisana, make sure to use a quick release lanyard for your credit card. If is starts melting, you'll want to get it off your neck quickly. What day are you going to make it?

Sandra, have you looked into prices for the hotel the show is at?

[chefatplay]

Ladies, Ladies, I was just reading about the banquet at the Parrot Jungle Island. THE MONK IS GOING TO BE THERE. It said various tame animals will be there to meet us, maybe even a primate!!! Imagine, meeting the monk. If you haven't read about the banquet, please do, OMG.

[prisana]

Ellen, I'll make an arrangement to be off when everyone will be off, but like Sandra said, Friday might be the best day since we would be in MIAMI, might as well go for a drink or two afterwards ( eventhough there's always parties there everynight ) . Getting the registration for all the stuff sounds nice, but $300 is way too much for me.

So whenever is the best time for everybody , It'll be the best time for me.

Ps. I'll bring an ice pack along to keep my credit card cool between transactions . hehe

[chefatplay]

I know what you mean Prisana, I'm thinking Christmas present. I'm open for all suggestions.

[Tobi]

Ladies! Ladies! I only wish I could be down there for the event. Sounds
fabulous, but alas my schedule will not permit me to attend. I would never
interfere with your LADIES NITE OUT, but being an ex bartender and a
vary capable designated driver, I'm sure I would have been able to cater to
your every need in that respect. Plus pick up some beauties for myself!!
I know you will enjoy yourselves immensely. Please take plenty of pics and
I can't wait to see the new "kids" when you get back.

[pikevi]

Tobi: Don't be too greedy!! . You will have al those 'beauties' in the car if you are the designated driver .