While most remain cymberfriends, I have been fortunate to meet some in person at Ft. Laudwerdale, Miami and Redlands Orchid shows. After helping me through some very difficult medical problems, I feel so many here are a cherished "family". God bless.....

Right now, cyber friends, although I have spoken with one person on the phone. I may be able to meet others if I go to Redlands next year.

We actually all live together. I'm that noise in the attic.

So THAT'S what that noise was!!! I was wondering if I needed to put some poison out...but since I know now that it's Shady, I'll let it slide! ;)

I've met a number of the formerly active people here on the forum. MommaD, ummm Mike or persistance or whatever he is called now....WestOH, John...ummm Forgot his nick! Some people who used to post here and I don't even think they lurk anymore....Meanbean and oh bother! I can't remember the nick of the other...but I haven't seen them in years....

Hey Lisa! I still lurk every now and then. I posted a response when Mike resurfaced a while back. I have been thinking of you - the plum tree is starting to set fruit. Plum fight!

Since most of my orchid collection became popsicles last winter, I'm not as active here as I used to be. I was just considering a cyber trip to Andy's for some replacements, though. Can't quite make up my mind if I want to start over yet. I have $300 of the $500 saved for the new greenhouse heater and farmer's market starts in a couple weeks, so I should have the remainder shortly. And, I scored a free 50 gallon propane tank to 'feed' the heater. It sort of makes me feel like the orchid gods want me to start over.......................We'll see.

Hot tamales! Go for it! Within reason of course... :)