I think it's wise to wait until the construction dust has settled to invest in a new personal computer. When you do finally look into getting one, a thought is to look into getting a laptop with a wireless connection. Personally, I think business machines and personal machines should be kept separate. The only thing you can do right now, is to keep your machines covered when not in use, and to unplug everything and vacuum to keep the dust at a minimum. Larry periodically takes our machines to the basement, and uses a compressor to blow the dust out. We keep our machines plugged in through Blackout Buster surge protectors. They're probably the best on the market. Even though I don't have ADD or OCD, I still manage to overdo collecting! I began with 2 bulbs last fall, and now, I have over 60! I'm not sure what the exact count is... I haven't counted in a while! I also began collecting orchids last winter, and I now have 7! I've pretty much abandoned collecting regular types of houseplants, which I used to have lots of... I've gotten more specialized, I guess you could say. I like the challenge that orchids present, and reblooming all my bulbs! Getting back to computers... when you do decide to look into new systems, Larry would be pleased to help you in any way you need. He's a perfectionist when it comes building machines and programming technology... he always says that a machine will never beat him, and he will work at a problem until it is solved. His tagline is: "God made me simple... technology made me a god!" So, if you need any assistance, like choosing the best machine for the best price, figuring out what components are best, where to go for the items you need, or any type of programming help, he said he'd be more than happy to lend a hand. He just headed north this morning to help my son with the electric in his house, and to help a few friends with their computers! Like you, he has so many things going on! He's always busy, and sometimes, he doesn't know where to start! The ADD doesn't let him rest, and while most of us are sleeping, he's busy with technology! I don't know about you night owls! I like to sleep at night, and if my insomnia lets me, I'm out from around 11 pm to at least 5 or 6 am! I'd stay up and keep Larry company, but gardening is best done during daylight hours!

EX Hello. I am planning and hosting an order for Nepenthes from a well known nursery in Australia named Exotica Plants ( www.exoticaplants.com.au ). They are notorious sellers of Nepenthes species and hybrids, with a quality unmatched by any other retailer of carnivorous plants to date. I host orders from them periodicly, as to make their rare, high quality plants availible to growers in the U.S. I have done many orders in the past with great results, and upmost satisfaction of every person involved. You may have seen some of these on well known cp forums such as petflytrap or pitcherplant proboards. This is a rare opprotunity for those of us in the U.S. to obtain rarely seen Nepenthes and Heliamphora species/hybrids, many of which are just being intoduced into cultivation. The only conditions are: 1. Since this nursery is located in Australia, there are a lot of procedures to go through to get these plant into the U.S. But you need not worry about that! I provide all the needed permits and certificates. 2. All that is required of you is the cost of the plants, a $10 fee for shipping from Australia (subject to be dropped, depending on the number of participants. The more people, the least expensive it is), and the cost of shipping to your house if you are not local (near San Diego, CA). Shipping will be done via flat rate priority. 3. Since they are located in Australia, all of their prices are quoted in australian dollars. (see price list, http://www.exoticaplants.com.au/export2.aspx )The prices you pay in U.S. dollars will be based on the currency exchange rate ( http://www.xe.com/ucc/convert.cgi ), which is now hovering at 77% between USD and AUD. This means, if it is 100 in AUD, then it is $77 in USD. For this order, I request that all participants pay an inflated rate of 95% of the quoted AUD price. This extra cost is for retail purposes, and to cover other charges involved in getting the plants into the U.S. It is overall cheaper than it would be should you get these plants from any other U.S. retailer, and with me you are guaranteed to have the full selection of Exotica's availible plants. You choose what you pay for. Again, some of these costs may be subject to a decrease, depending on how many people choose to participate. It is up to you! Tell all your carnivorous plant loving friends to join, and make it even easier for everyone. Please do contact me if interested, and I can go more in depth on any unclear details. I can be emailed at standforme2002@yahoo.com . Thank you. Results of past orders may be viewed at the following: http://www.terr aforums.com/ib312/ikonboard.cgi?s=3712bb72d8253b40eeb4a8a38d49466d;act=ST;f=7;t=23309 http://pitcherplants.proboards34.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1134713517&page=14 http://pitcherplants.proboards34.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1142236345&page=5 http://pitcherplants.proboards34.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1141965794&page=7

Hi M, I am pretty sure that unless you have a specific permit, you won't be able to leave australia with anything of the plant variety. Customs laws here in australia are very strict and for good reason too! Good luck with your search though. Cheers, Mel...

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/planthealth/import-information/permits/plants-and-plant-products-permits/plants-for-planting/ct_plants4planting_faqs Q. Do I need a permit to bring back plants from my travels abroad? A. If you bring back 12 or fewer articles of admissible plants that have no special restrictions, you do not need a permit. However, you do need a phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin. Q. How much does a permit cost? A. PPQ currently charges no fees for permits, except for the General Permit to Engage in the Business of Importing, Exporting, or Re-Exporting Terrestrial Plants listed on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). The fee is for this permit $70.00. User fees for other types of permits will be implemented sometime in the future.