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Old 19-08-2007, 01:50 AM posted to rec.gardens.orchids
John Varigos John Varigos is offline
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Default 19th World Orchid Conference Miami

Hi Kye

I would have to fly to Perth. Am keeping an eye out for QANTAS specials as
they have regular deals with significantly cheaper airfares. Probably a bit
early yet as the conf is still over a year away. The only problem with the
timing of the conference is that it clashes with the AFL Grand Final which I
usually go to. The only reason I would change my plans is if my team is
playing (unlikely on this year's form!).

Cheers

John



"Kye" wrote in message
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Will have to talk to the wife to be...How are you getting over there
John?

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Yours Sincerely
Kye

"John Varigos" wrote in message
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No - Unfortunately won't be attending. I was just curious as to how many
of the readers of this group were likely to attend. To go to Florida
takes about 30 hours for us so you can write of 3 days just travelling.
I am planning to go to the next mtg in Singapore. The flight is only 7 -
8 hours and I can then go onto my beloved Borneo for another trek through
the rain forests. Might even consider PNG as an add on.

Another meeting to consider for those of you who need your international
orchid fix every once in a while is the Western Australian Orchid
Spectacular in September 2008. This is the prime time to see the flora
of WA (including the most amazing terrestrial orchids) which is unique in
the world because of the region's (SW corner of Australia) isolation from
other habitable areas being totally surrounded by desert or ocean for
thousands of miles.

Info is on the Internet. Hope to see some of you there. I know Danny is
planning to come out and I look forward to showing him some of the
orchids of my region in Victoria as well. Others would also be most
welcome.

Cheers

John


"Diana Kulaga" wrote in message
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John, I forgot to ask about your own plans. Will you be there, and for
how long?

Diana

"Diana Kulaga" wrote in message
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Hand in air. Not sure which days we are going, but we need to make that
decision soon. I hope we can do a meet up!

Diana

wrote in message
oups.com...
On Aug 16, 5:10 am, "John Varigos"
wrote:
As a matter of interest, who is planning to go to the Conference in
Miami
next year?
~John

-raises hand- for a couple days, at least. full week is too rich for
my blood.

--j_a