Mike,in contrast to you my epis are just stirring from their winter recess and even buds starting to appear on some small early ones.
Everything is far too wet and no doubt the odd one will succumb to that. (Everything is outside here).
We,(Western Australia) have the only epi society now left in Australia and it's going strong with around 50 members. Our annual show is at the end of october in a shopping centre.
Here's a pic of last years winning bloom.
PRICELESS.