Well, here I am

[CarlG]

Thanks to Heather Gaillot, I'm all signed in and ready to enjoy the forum.

For what it's worth, I like species, (and the older paph hybrids, like F. C. Puddle). If you take me out drinking, and get me nicely lubricated, I'll admit to growing a few compact cattleyas for home decor use.

I've been at the hobby for going on 45 years now (so I'm either precocious or really old), and have now been responsible for the demise of more plants than are currently in my collection.

My plants grow under lights (and I like to tinker, so am always "improving" my set-ups), and sojourn in the back garden in the summer (except for the heat-intolerant ones).

Finally, I live in the Philadelphia suburbs.

Carl

(Never trust a squirrel - ask any dog)

 

[abax]

Welcome to ST from KY.

 

[Ozpaph]

Welcome from Down Under

 

[NYEric]

Heather who!?
Welcome from NYC.

 

[GuRu]

Welcome from good old Germany.

 

[Heather]

Welcome!

 

[SlipperFan]

Welcome, Carl!

So you've had squirrel problems, also, although the rodents who were most troublesome for me when I had my plants outside were chipmonks.

 

[Don I]

Welcome, from Ont. Canada. Looks like we have similar interests.

 

[Ray]

I've known Carl a few years, and he is pretty damn knowledgeable. He'll be a good addition here.

 

[CarlG]

You're too kind Ray. Hope I live up to it.