Gigi, it sure is a lot of work schlepping all these plants around for the cold weather, but trust me, it's worth it. By March when we're sweating and seeking the shade again you will have forgotten all this work.
In the meantime, I look at it as some extra exercise that certainly won't hurt my waistline after all the holiday goodies. I'll be right along with you, moving pots, and building shelters, plus covering up my hoop house for the few cold nights coming this weekend.
At least most of the orchids can stay outside for this one, it's forecast to stay above 40deg. all weekend here, so the Dens and Catts will be fine. Bloomers get to come inside to be enjoyed on the kitchen counter and under the new skylights. Vandas are all in the hoop house, right up against the wall of the shop, where it stays nice and warm.
The fancy sensor gadget I got for Christmas from my geeky husband is telling me (on my phone) that it is currently 71deg. with 87.8% humidity out there, even though the ambient air temp is around 60. No cover on the hoop structure tonight, either. I love it!
