I checked out your pics to see if we got any of the same shots. Surprisingly (or maybe not) we really didn't. One of the only things we both got a picture of was that white milt with the peach and pink spots. Also, that pale lavender pink phal that almost looked like a vanda flower. I was happy to see you got the name on that one. I was curious. Anyway, it's fun to see what different eyes pick up as photo worthy. I enjoyed the show too. It was my first time to Longwood Gardens. Did you see the seller's tent next to the big room? I went there first, because Andy's Orchids was in there. Literally no elbow room, but good to see some of these orchids in person. In the main room, I ended up looking specifically for the vendors I knew about already: Oak Hill, Parkside, and some others I can't think of off the top of my head. But I ended up spending all my money at Oak Hill and Andy's. I agree that some of the sellers were trying to take advantage of the people who didn't really know what they were doing and didn't really know what was a good price for what they were getting. But it was worse at the Philadelphia Flower Show (granted, it's not an orchid show) where all you could really get were phal hybrids, dend hybrids, paph hybrids, and catt hybrids. Nothing wrong with any of these, but not really my focus. And if you didn't comparison shop, you could easily end up paying way way too much. So I enjoyed the chance to see the more unusual stuff for sale, in person. Like multiple vendors offering Aerangis fastuosa and Angraecum didieri, for example. Excellent. I have to say, I was more than a little amused to see that I walked out with four orchids, only one in bloom with minute orange flowers, and all four able to fit into one little plastic bag, compared to the people walking out with huge flowering purchases spilling out over large bags. I almost felt I didn't really buy anything. My wallet could tell you differently, though. (Ha.) Thanks for sharing your album!

The Jupurana is beautiful and will look great with the cabinets. Once it is installed you will have no more thoughts of the other options. We just installed cabinets in pretty much the exact same color, so obviously I think they are quite beautiful too.

Venice was too far for me. Rosa might get to the Savannah one, but don't know. Sounds like listening to the judges would have been an eye opener. Did you agree with everything they said? SharonG/FL

Oh how neat is that to spend time with your Mother going to a quilt show!! Will be looking forward to seeing your quilt after your retreat!