[OGD] Thank you, Oliver re: comments on diacriticals
I actually enjoy pushing my language skills by reading non-english posts, but the constant 's, ee's, etc. elevate my frustration level more quickly than the satisfaction of burnishing my versatility. _ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_012008 ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] RHS Search Question for Iris
I know that you are an expert on this handy resource and am wondering if you can help me find a way around a little bug in the search engine. With complex crosses it would be really convenient to just copy the name of a resulting parent, back up in the browser and then paste the name into the search engine. Oddly, more often than not, I get a result of 'cross not found.' If I do take the extra time to actually type the name of the parent into the search box, the results almost always show up. Taking an extra step and pasting and then re-copying the text from Notepad (yes, I'm using a PC) yields inconsistent results. Any tips? Or should I just become a more willing typist? Thanks for any help, Chris ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] Simple 'sling psychrometer'
Occasionally, to get a rough idea of humidity in my small (read: I would dent the walls if I were to swing things around my head!) growing area, I tilt my small floor fan to a horizontal position and thenput my thermometer face down onthe gril.Then I start to check e-mail. Half-way through, I record the temperature reading andthen tear off the corner of a tissue (Kleenex), dampen it with water and place it on the thermometer bulb, and place it back on the fan. (The wet tissue sticks really well!) After I have finished reading my mail, I take another reading and use the temp differential and a web page such as this http://members.nuvox.net/~on.jwclymer/wet.htmlto get a rough guage of humidity. Works for me as a ballpark guestimate. ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] Love the literary orchid references!
Quite contrary to being off topic, I really think that it enhances the appreciation of these fiends of nature - thank you Marianne and Viature! This quote caught me particularly: tired of artificial flowers aping real ones, he wanted some natural flowers that would look like fakes. Disappointed that our guests rarely comment on the blooming orchids I liberally plunk around the check-in area, I commented that my efforts were not being properly appreciated. My co-worker immediately set me straight - Don't be silly. They all notice them. They just don't say anything because they think they are silk! Unfortunately, I think that this is more an indicator of our clients' perceptive deficiencies than my horticultural talents! Best - Chris ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] Bert, I trust you and thank you for the advice!
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[OGD] Fun in Borneo
After reading Into the Heart of Borneo by Redmond OHanlan, I am convinced that the leeches might be rather on the benign side of Borneo's diverse opportunities for natural encounters! While not mentioning orchids specifically, the descriptions of habitat are fascinating. I highly recommend it. ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids
[OGD] RE: Iris and your minicatt
I can understand the danger of an orchid market, but what, dear Iris, impugnes your minicat with insidiousness? You've sparked my curiousity here! ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids
[OGD] RE: Peter's Vanda
Congrats on the discovery! BTW, I don't find you difficult to like! I also sympathize with the plight of your daughter and her flight traumas. Don't be too hard on Andy - he finds it hard not to like you as well. Notice he says he probably would dislike you INTENTLY. I would have to use big reserves of intention not to appreciate you as well. ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids
