I'm sorry to hear it, Kathy. Plants we can always replace. Good friends,
never.

Diana

"K Barrett" wrote in message
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Every now and then Wendy will talk about her orchid mentor. My orchid
mentor passed away this weekend. It was unexpected. I'm having a hard
time with this, knowing I won't ever be able to share experiences with her
again or make our annual orchid run down to Santa Barrbara. Funny, not
only are orchids addictive but our fellow addicts are addictive, too.
I'll really miss her.

Around Christmastime I was happy to be able to register a cute mini catt
in her name. She was thrilled. Nowadays these may or may not still be
sophronitis, but here's a pic anyway

Soph. Barbara Tague (Soph. alaorii x Soph. praestans) Both previously
were Laelias.

K Barrett