[OGD] Thank you, Oliver re: comments on diacriticals

2008-03-07 Thread Chris McCutchan
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

[OGD] RHS Search Question for Iris

2005-06-08 Thread Chris McCutchan
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

[OGD] Simple 'sling psychrometer'

2005-03-23 Thread Chris McCutchan
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

[OGD] Love the literary orchid references!

2004-12-16 Thread Chris McCutchan
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

[OGD] Bert, I trust you and thank you for the advice!

2004-09-05 Thread Chris McCutchan
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[OGD] Fun in Borneo

2004-08-17 Thread Chris McCutchan
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

[OGD] RE: Iris and your minicatt

2004-08-02 Thread Chris McCutchan
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

2004-07-17 Thread Chris McCutchan
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