Miscellaneous stuff

[Dido]

nice flowers as usual

 

[NYEric]

Thanks.

something about that esquirolli lacks the ruffles, is it chiwuanum?

Yes, the ruffles came as it matured and yes I think is is chiwuanum, due to the markings and small size. I will post another photo.

 

[eaborne]

Really cool and uncommon blooms!

 

[NYEric]

Well, its been a busy 2 weeks. Got my Phrags from Canada, thanks. and a fellow STF'r hooked me up with a big Paph order, thanks ..



but .. I got a desparate call from home last Friday about the downstairs neighbor complaining about a leak from his ceiling..
No leaks from the trays but excessive moisture under the plastic barrier has resulted in a renovation/relocation. I have ordered rolling shelving units for the plants from the floor and will get lights and post when work is finished. I guess it was inevitable.

 

[eggshells]

How are your handyman skills? Maybe you can get some 2X4s and construct some shelving instead of them sitting on the flooring. Moisture between the plastic gets trapped and create those water problems.

 

[Chicago Chad]

I was going to say the floor is coming along nicely oke: but then I read the text. I think your back, your plants and the floor could benefit from some shelving, no?!

At this point what's the downside... more room for plants!

 

[Carkin]

Awww, that's too bad. Hopefully your neighbour isn't too upset with your orchids! Looking forward to seeing your shelving project pics when you're done.

 

[NYEric]

Hopefully things have dried out enough. I'm fairly handy, but I ordered 5 tier wire rolling shelves. That will take plants off floor and I can move them closer to the windows when I want. The down side is that I must remove, clean and replace under flooring and re-arrange the wood pieces, (formerly tiles but they dont make real hardwood floor tiles anymore), to hide the damage. I have a lovely persian rug that will now have a nice place to lay.
BTW, new Paphs:
thaianum, micranthum v Eburneum, tranlienum, Joyce Hasegawa, Gloria Naugle-in bud, Lynnleigh Koopowitz, St. Armel, Chou Yi Yuki, Paris album, Wild Thing album, Gerd Rollke, moquettianum x niveum, and niveum x anitum.

 

[Chicago Chad]

WHAT!!!! WILD THING ALBUM! You don't like multis- you should send it to me pronto!!!
I can send you some pergo so you can fix the floor?!

 

[NYEric]

Haha! I think I have 2!
No need to send, we have Pergo. These were actual cloth backed tiles made of hardwood in a cross pattern, impossible to find now w/out spending TONS of money.

 

[Erythrone]

Haha! I think I have 2!
No need to send, we have Pergo. These were actual cloth backed tiles made of hardwood in a cross pattern, impossible to find now w/out spending TONS of money.

You are right. I think you can find some "made in Quebec" (Plancher Mercier) but are expensive!

 

[Clark]

If you got 1/4", here you go-

http://www.efloors.com/armstrong-ur...og_29438.htm?gclid=CLiv7NHzur4CFeMF7AodY3sA-g


That's a great price.
But I think you have thicker.

 

[NYEric]

Hmmmm thanks. another option.

 

[abax]

If you don't mind my butting-in, I'd advise using Pergo. We had our whole
downstairs done in Pergo and we were very picky because of our dogs. Even
real wood floors have to be sanded and refinished every now and again. Ours were scratched all to hell by excited doggie feets. The Pergo shows no
sign of wear and is very easy to keep looking good. We like it far better than the white oak floors we had. It's also reasonably easy to install.

 

[Trithor]

We manufacture wooden flooring in various configurations, like Swiss block parquet, and those mini block in a 4 finger and a 5 finger (like yours) from African teak, Rosewood and Kiaat. Guess we are a bit far for you to come and check it out.
(My jaw nearly hit the table when I saw the picture of your apartment! Do you really live there as well, or just your orchids?)

 

[NYEric]

The plants live in about 1/2 the living room. We have 2 bedrooms without orchids.

 

[Trithor]

The plants live in about 1/2 the living room. We have 2 bedrooms without orchids.

(not so sure if I believe that!)

 

[Chicago Chad]

(not so sure if I believe that!)

Me either. I keep waiting to see a hammock hanging in the corner.

 

[Dido]

Nice plants you got there

Wish you best look with your rebuilding

 

[NYEric]

Thanks.