Memphis Orchid Society Show May 15-17, 2015 in the Orchids forum

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shadytrake

May 9, 2015 12:54 PM CST

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Name: Melissa
Memphis, TN (Zone 8a)

Hope y'all will come!

Free & Open to the public
May 15-17
Friday: setup day (vendors open ~12-5)
Saturday: Exhibit (after judging is completed) & Sales 9-5
Sunday: Exhibit & Sales 11-4

Memphis Botanic Garden
750 Cherry Road

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drdawg

May 9, 2015 2:18 PM CST

Name: Ken Ramsey
Vero Beach, FL (Zone 10a)

I see everything but the date. Of course, I am practically blind so it may be right in front of my nose.

I have been invited for a private guided tour of the Memphis Botanic Gardens on Friday, May 22. The Gardens director says they are even going to open up the orchid greenhouses for me and that I will see areas that are never open to the public. I might even talk the guide into selling me an orchid or two.

I need to ask the director IF they sell any of their plants, those they have several of.

drdawg (Dr. Kenneth Ramsey)

The reason it's so hard to lose weight when you get up in age is because your body and your fat have become good friends.

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shadytrake

May 9, 2015 3:14 PM CST

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Name: Melissa
Memphis, TN (Zone 8a)

It was in the subject line. I added to the thread.

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drdawg

May 9, 2015 4:29 PM CST

Name: Ken Ramsey
Vero Beach, FL (Zone 10a)

Whoops, I told you I was blind.

drdawg (Dr. Kenneth Ramsey)

The reason it's so hard to lose weight when you get up in age is because your body and your fat have become good friends.

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shadytrake

May 15, 2015 7:06 PM CST

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Name: Melissa
Memphis, TN (Zone 8a)

Not the best iPhone photos, but here is our exhibit. I think it turned out pretty well.

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drdawg

May 15, 2015 7:39 PM CST

Name: Ken Ramsey
Vero Beach, FL (Zone 10a)

That is simply awesome, Melissa.

You put in an awful lot of work on this display.

drdawg (Dr. Kenneth Ramsey)

The reason it's so hard to lose weight when you get up in age is because your body and your fat have become good friends.

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hawkarica

May 16, 2015 4:49 AM CST

Name: Jim Hawk
Odessa, Florida (Zone 9b)

Terrific display, Melissa! I love your use of the red combine. Best of luck for judging.

Jim

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Ursula

May 16, 2015 5:10 PM CST

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Name: Ursula
Fair Lawn NJ, zone 7a

Beautiful display!! I love it!! Keeping fingers crossed for lots of ribbons of the appropriate color!

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drdawg

May 16, 2015 5:50 PM CST

Name: Ken Ramsey
Vero Beach, FL (Zone 10a)

Shoot, I would be overjoyed for any color! Of course, I have never won a ribbon.

drdawg (Dr. Kenneth Ramsey)

The reason it's so hard to lose weight when you get up in age is because your body and your fat have become good friends.

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901Bertwood

May 16, 2015 6:04 PM CST

Name: Roberta
Cherokee Village, Ark (Zone 7a)

Congradulation Melissa! This was a stunning display and the paddle wheel was perfecto! You have the befores above, here are some general ones but not the AOS winners because I was getting to tired and had to go.

Bert

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hawkarica

May 16, 2015 7:44 PM CST

Name: Jim Hawk
Odessa, Florida (Zone 9b)

What a nice show!

Jim

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Ursula

May 16, 2015 8:02 PM CST

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Name: Ursula
Fair Lawn NJ, zone 7a

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drdawg

May 16, 2015 8:05 PM CST

Name: Ken Ramsey
Vero Beach, FL (Zone 10a)

Melissa.

Melissa, I will ship those two seedlings out Monday and you should get the box on Wednesday.

drdawg (Dr. Kenneth Ramsey)

The reason it's so hard to lose weight when you get up in age is because your body and your fat have become good friends.

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shadytrake

May 16, 2015 10:29 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Melissa
Memphis, TN (Zone 8a)

Thanks, y'all. Hubby took a bunch of photos and I will post some tomorrow if I'm not too tired. Everyone took home good ribbons! Our exhibit took 2nd. I have to say that it is very hard to beat Springfield (who took 1st). They have some of the most pristine and HUGE plants. Very impressive exhibit. I got to participate as a learner judge and I picked it to win as well.

I took four 1rst places, one 2nd place, and three 3rds. Hubby took two 2nds for the MBG.

None of my plants were mature enough to be considered for an AOS award, but many of them have potential.

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hawkarica

May 17, 2015 6:46 AM CST

Name: Jim Hawk
Odessa, Florida (Zone 9b)

Well done and well deserved, Melissa!

Jim

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Ursula

May 17, 2015 6:48 AM CST

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Name: Ursula
Fair Lawn NJ, zone 7a

That is a lot of Ribbons!! Congrats!!

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shadytrake

May 18, 2015 8:01 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Melissa
Memphis, TN (Zone 8a)

I also won my first Best of Class! Dendrobium farmeri. I have no picture because the blooms faded so fast, but you might be able to see it in the exhibit. It is tucked back on the right side on a big driftwood mount. Here are some photos!

Vanda Motes Leprechaun 'Haiku Mint' awarded AM/AOS at the show 82 points. It was stunning and smelled like spicy cloves.