Orchid show...

So 'S' and I went to the orchid show at the local college here on Friday evening. Seeing as she was the only one even remotely interested in going with me, little did she know, she really had no choice. If you really want to see some spectacular flowers and plants, an orchid show is something you really must attend. It's such an amazing species of plant. There is not much foliage to an orchid, but it bursts out in such amazing flowers, it's really quite neat. Anyhow, at this show there is a retailer area where one can race over to purchase an orchid after being inspired by the other half of the show, the actual display and competition portion. I myself had already decided before even entering the building that I would try to find myself an interesting orchid to bring home. This is the third time I've visited the show, and both other times I was dying to purchase. Unfortuneately my time and energy at the time was more devoted to getting myself through university and not spending time and energy on a plant. This time however, I didn't let these barricades stand in my way....neither did 'S'! She bought one too! We both bought small plants, with the hopes that we would be able to encourage growth from them. Mine came with three flowers so I'm already a step ahead of the game I figure. Plus I've got a Phaleinopsis (sp????) flowering for the second time in a row in my front window at home, so maybe I've got a little bit of luck on my hands too! Anyhow, I recommend if anyone hears of a show in their area...GO! It's well worth it! Yes, apparently there is one in Calgary in the fall....and one in Vancouver coming up in March I think. And just for the record...my red amarylis is flowering...AGAIN! And it has two flowers coming up! I swear that thing has a life of it's own. I actually wanted to repot it because the pot it's in is cracked and it's got babies (more like teenagers actually at this point) growing like mad in the same pot. But apparently I'll be waiting for it to finish flowering first! I'd like to think that this is an omen for spring....but maybe I'll just not jinx things and put that thought aside for now....

Basement renos are beginning to move along. The framing is done and the wall on the main level of the house between the living room and the kitchen is.....gone. Sure is different! Electrician and plumber coming in this week and supposedly the drywallers are aiming for a Thursday start! Pretty exciting!