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hawkarica
Oct 7, 2011 12:48 PM CST
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Name: Jim Hawk
Odessa, Florida (Zone 9b)
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Bromeliad Region: Florida Orchids Roses Tropicals Region: United States of America
For two weeks we ate like kings, saw wonderful things and I didn't have to pull a single weed. We should be happy!

Jim
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sugarcane
Oct 7, 2011 4:50 PM CST
Name: lindsey
wesley chapel, fl
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Orchids Photo Contest Winner 2021 Photo Contest Winner 2023
I agree
and to Ursula, Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing
lindsey
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hawkarica
Oct 7, 2011 5:58 PM CST
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Name: Jim Hawk
Odessa, Florida (Zone 9b)
Birds Master Gardener: Florida Hibiscus Greenhouse Charter ATP Member Garden Photography
Bromeliad Region: Florida Orchids Roses Tropicals Region: United States of America
Speaking of jewelry, Patty bought a couple of cameos in Italy. I saw little humor in that. Sticking tongue out

Jim
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ctcarol
Oct 7, 2011 6:21 PM CST
Name: Carol
Santa Ana, ca
Sunset zone 22, USDA zone 10 A.
Bookworm Charter ATP Member Region: California Hummingbirder Orchids Plant Identifier
Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge)
Come on now Jim...you got your lanai enclosed and your orchids...don't begrudge the lady her jewels. Those were some tempting jewelry stores you photoghaphed....
Thank you for sharing your vacation with us! I would have to hock my jewelry and go in debt to do that.
Hilarious!
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Ursula
Oct 8, 2011 7:39 PM CST
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Name: Ursula
Fair Lawn NJ, zone 7a
Orchids Plumerias Cactus and Succulents Region: New Jersey Region: Pennsylvania Native Plants and Wildflowers
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I have always loved cameos, there is something really really beautiful about them. Patty, you have good taste!!
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hawkarica
Oct 9, 2011 4:05 PM CST
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Name: Jim Hawk
Odessa, Florida (Zone 9b)
Birds Master Gardener: Florida Hibiscus Greenhouse Charter ATP Member Garden Photography
Bromeliad Region: Florida Orchids Roses Tropicals Region: United States of America
Just so you know what I'm talking about. The first she got in Taormina, Sicily; the second in Florence.

Jim

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ctcarol
Oct 9, 2011 4:37 PM CST
Name: Carol
Santa Ana, ca
Sunset zone 22, USDA zone 10 A.
Bookworm Charter ATP Member Region: California Hummingbirder Orchids Plant Identifier
Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge)
Pretty, pretty!
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Ursula
Oct 9, 2011 4:45 PM CST
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Name: Ursula
Fair Lawn NJ, zone 7a
Orchids Plumerias Cactus and Succulents Region: New Jersey Region: Pennsylvania Native Plants and Wildflowers
Greenhouse Ponds Keeper of Koi Forum moderator Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge) Adeniums
Ohh, they are both very lovely! What beautiful purchases! Lovey dubby Lovey dubby
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boojum
Oct 9, 2011 4:48 PM CST
Name: Kathy
Western MA

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Very pretty. I bought one in Florence too. Not as pretty though.
Crazy Orchid Lady
| @boojum | Post #162402 (9)
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sandnsea2
Oct 9, 2011 5:01 PM CST
Name: Janice
Cape Cod, MA, USA (Zone 7a)
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Cottage Gardener Garden Ideas: Master Level Sempervivums Tip Photographer
Daylilies Roses Orchids Miniature Gardening Lilies Irises
Just gorgeous, Jim!
I have one also from Italy.
They are lovely reminders of your trip. Lovey dubby
There are two ways to live your life.
One is as though nothing is a miracle.
The other is as though everything is a miracle
- Albert Einstein.
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sugarcane
Oct 9, 2011 6:26 PM CST
Name: lindsey
wesley chapel, fl
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Orchids Photo Contest Winner 2021 Photo Contest Winner 2023
Aren't you a sweetie Jim, to buy such wonderful treasures for your wife!
(Maybe she will buy you an orchid...or a palm!)
lindsey
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