Oh my Jim! You sure had some excitement there! I agree, a harmless snake would have been easy to simply relocate but I wouldn't mess with a Coral Snake either. I am glad you both came out alright there!.
Sounds like you had your buying shoes polished too for the occasion.
And thanks!
Carol, I agree! We are Christmas shopping here, I am baking my little heart out here and I bought a pretty Christmas tree today - I am in the process of decorating. I love this time of year! But it does get busy. Your Cattleya is sure pretty! I love the color!