Is anyone going to the NCOS Paph Forum in DC?

[TutoPeru]

Hi,
I have not posted anything in a long time...
Is anyone going to the Paph Forum on 2/13? It would be a good chance to meet with some other SlipperTalkers.
Cheers,
Augusto

 

[MoreWater]

hi Augusto,

I also haven't posted here in ages... !

Completely forgot about the paph forum, but I will be downstairs that day at a gesneriad society meeting. (Missed the last two meetings so I should show.) No doubt I will sneak into the sales area at some point....

 

[NYEric]

I will be there.

 

[TutoPeru]

Great guys, see you there then.

 

[NYEric]

I couldn't copy the document here so for those interested:
National Capital Orchid Society Paph Forum, Saturday, 2/13/10 at the U.S. Arboretum, 24th & R Street NW, Washington DC
8:00AM - 5:00 PM
Speakers: Frank Smith-Apopka, Florida-Slippers of Krull-Smith; Andy Phillips - Basingstoke, Hampshire, England-Phrags; Marc Hachadourian-Bronx, NY - Growing specimen Slippers; Bryan Ramsay-California, Maryland - Overview of recent Slipper awards.
Vendors: (Plants) Alfredo Manrique-Peru, Floradise Orchids-Va, Marriot Orchids-NC, Orchid enterprise-Va, Orchidview-SC, Pine Crest Orchids-VA, Ratcliffe Orchids-England, Orchid Zone orchids by Cove Corp, Woodstream Orchids-Md.
(Copper Sculptures) Andy Phillips; (Supplies) Quarter Acre Orchids-Va. (Orchid design gifts) Celebrate Orchids-Va; and NCOS Member plant sales

Pre-registration is required - $50 includes lunch and door prize ticket. Contact Lynn Evans-Gouldner, 5810 Huntington Road, Huntington, Md. 20639. limited to first 140 registrants. [email protected]

 

[eOrchids]

I'll try to make this one!

 

[aquacorps]

No, there were too many phrags there last year. It should by phrag free.

 

[NYEric]

:fight:!!!

 

[SlipperFan]

:viking: Double:fight:

 

[eOrchids]

Well got some bad news. I was planning to preorder from Ratcliffe for Dec. 13 and got this response:

Dear Eric,

Thank you for your enquiry, but due to complications U S side, we are unable to attend the NCOS Paph. Forum.

Regards,

Claudia Whales,
RATCLIFFE ORCHIDS

Damn customs!

 

[NYEric]

Yes, our government, and no I don't blame Obama, can't get anything right.

 

[SlipperFan]

Yes, our government, and no I don't blame Obama, can't get anything right.

Heck no! Paul's problems started back with the Bush administration.

 

[NYEric]

Hmmmm, kind of like the Homeland security and Housing/Investment banking bubble collapse. :evil:

 

[Slipperhead]

Also, if anyone is interested, Andy Phillips will be speaking at the Virginia Orchid Society the following day in Richmond with a different Phrag talk.

He will then SPEAK AGAIN on Monday evening at the NCOS February meeting!

 

[NYEric]

I'm surprised if it's the same Andy Phillips! He can't make Saturday but will speak on Sunday and Monday!?!?

 

[TutoPeru]

Eric
Maybe he is coming and the issue is that they cannot send plants?
NCOS has not announced any changes to the agenda.
We'll see

 

[NYEric]

Maybe, but it says "we are unable to attend"!!

 

[Scott Ware]

Let's all hope for the best, because the weather needs to change for the better - and quickly - or there will be a lot more folks "unable to attend."

 

[goldenrose]

Let's all hope for the best, because the weather needs to change for the better - and quickly - or there will be a lot more folks "unable to attend."

and the snow we're getting today is coming their way!:sob:

 

[NYEric]

The snow should be past by Saturday.