I'm so sad. My Smithie daughter graduated last May and went off to grad school in D.C.. No excuse to trek up from Atlanta to go to Webs or India Palace or the Hungry Ghost. The saddest part is that since I was born and grew up in south FL, it was one of the few times in my life that I've seen real snow (more than a few inches). I'm so depressed...I'm going back under my rock too!

Thanks for the tour. I was able to see more there then when I've gone to some of these crowded events. Thanks again for sharing. Bob in Albany, N.Y.

I wish we had that weekend free, it looks like a wonderful event.

Arthur says, "Vendor only thingos are called orchid fairs or similar. They should be avoided at all costs. If you don't go you can't spend." Amen. Today, I went to Orchids Ltd. (orchidweb.com) for the first time in weeks and managed to spend not one penny. Can't believe my resolve is so strong. I thought I'd cave. WC8