Lucky me (”lucky” really isn’t the best word, it’s more like “HowTheHeckDoesSomeoneLikeMeGetSoLuckyToHaveWonderfulFriends.” But we’ll be concise.), I am staying here on this island in the home of some friends. Though there are some things about island life that would go in the More-Than-Difficult category, I keep finding reasons why it’s better than anything else.
Now, I’m not really a plant person. Heck, the ones I do grow are just by pure luck. If they get watered, it’s a good day. But these photos above are of my friend’s orchids. Four different kinds (breeds?) of orchid in the house, and that’s not counting what grows outside. And do you know how many times I’ve killed an orchid in Colorado? Like three. And do you know how many people I know that can’t grow them in the dry, cold, brutal desolation of Colorado? Like three hundred.
I know it’s Colorado, and I know it’s not supposed to be tropical. I know I said I don’t care much about plants. But still, IT WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE THE OPTION.
Dawn says:
Ha! It’s gonna be three degrees here today…so yes, the option would be nice.
January 21st, 2008 at 7:40 am
Danielle says:
I love Orchids…I’ve looked at them before and tried to figure out where besides my bathroom (and having to leave a light on in there all the time) they might bet the right conditions in my house to grow…sigh…I want to be on an island, where it’s warm…why don’t I have friends in tropical places??
January 21st, 2008 at 7:46 am
sizzle says:
it wouldn’t matter where i lived, i would inevitably kill them. i’m just not that good with plants, sadly. good thing i am a far cry better with pets!
January 21st, 2008 at 9:33 am
Cat Chaser says:
“ThouShaltNotKillTheOrchirds”
January 21st, 2008 at 4:34 pm
kate says:
lovely.
January 21st, 2008 at 5:13 pm
Bre says:
So SO gorgeous! I’d really adore having plants like that, but like Sizz, I’d kill them
January 21st, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Database Diva says:
I see you are enjoying paradise. Good for you!
January 21st, 2008 at 9:12 pm
Jacinta says:
Beautiful pics and yes amazing flowers. That new camera is certainly coming in handy!
January 22nd, 2008 at 3:18 am
swimlappy says:
Beautiful flowers! Good composition and colors on the pics. Have fun on the island!
January 22nd, 2008 at 10:16 am
MN Sunshine says:
A breath of tropical looks pretty good from January Minnesota.
January 22nd, 2008 at 6:38 pm
Appletini says:
What beautiful flowers! WHich ‘island’ are you on?
Hawaii? It’s georgeous there, isn’t it?
January 22nd, 2008 at 7:03 pm
barbara says:
I can’t even talk to you right now, I am so jealous.
January 22nd, 2008 at 8:53 pm
Aaron says:
Chia pets are plants.
January 24th, 2008 at 6:30 am
Josh says:
My wife is a florist and we often have blooming orchids around the house. Very pretty!
February 1st, 2008 at 11:59 am