We just got back to AR Monday, and we were busy with more pressing matters, Today was the first day I have had to really inspect my epis, although there are only about 4 of them left and I am happy to announce that there are buds on my Chuck and Jerry, which I often erroneously refer to as "Ben and Jerry." We will be out of town again starting the first of May so I hope I will be able to see at least one bloom before we go.

I got 6 more days before I leave...really wishing to see at least one bloom!

@tarev

for both of us @rocklady Jean

We got good rain this weekend, and with that, good humidity levels too for a change! Seeing humidity at 96% is so nice, compared to our usual 29% to 35%. My epis are so happy and buds are holding well too! Some more rains expected today and our temp forecast for next week is in the mid 60's. At least I feel reassured I can go out of town next weekend and my Epis will not be too dry or baking in too much dry heat.

I have buds on one that has never bloomed and hope it will open before May. These buds take their time and for someone as impatient as I, it is pure misery to watch their progress!

Yes..sheer agony of the wait!

So close and yet so far!! Just a few more days or is it a lifetime!

After the weekend rains, the buds base part got just a bit longer and fatter, but still budding along...waiting and waiting..