Alex you wrote:
>It's happening. Yes, after SIXTEEN YEARS my orchid has sent up what
>I am told is called a "raceme" that is now a good three feet long and
>dimpled with buds. You were expecting me to say "pink buds", weren't
>you?"

Um, no. I was expecting you to say that Ping is He destroyed your
blooming orchid.

Enjoy your budding flowers!

Risa

PS My apologies to Ping who I wrongly accused!

[Posted in FML 5853]