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]