I have heard about AOS HQ's survival during Frances.

The Building is intact with only minor damage. The contents seem
fine. The gh lost the ridge vents, but no other glass. The
problem is lack of power (fans, water, etc) controls.

The gardens lost about a quarter of the trees, not the live oaks.
Most of the damage is from broken branches and things (mounts)
torn out of the trees. The Hut is OK.

They will be closed at least a week for cleanup. No phones,
computers, or other communication.

Now we can only hope our members that got hit come out with only
clean up necessary. I guess we can not expect Kenny, Diana, and
others to pop up very soon.



SuE
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Some of Pasco county Florida wasnt hit really bad , although we were out of
power for 36 hours , being a florida native , I am pretty used to dealing
with these hurricanes and tropical storms , and I hope everyone fared as
well as we did .
Bright days
Todd
"Susan Erickson" wrote in message
...
I have heard about AOS HQ's survival during Frances.

The Building is intact with only minor damage. The contents seem
fine. The gh lost the ridge vents, but no other glass. The
problem is lack of power (fans, water, etc) controls.

The gardens lost about a quarter of the trees, not the live oaks.
Most of the damage is from broken branches and things (mounts)
torn out of the trees. The Hut is OK.

They will be closed at least a week for cleanup. No phones,
computers, or other communication.

Now we can only hope our members that got hit come out with only
clean up necessary. I guess we can not expect Kenny, Diana, and
others to pop up very soon.



SuE
http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php

Great to hear that AOS is still alive and doing well after the storm and
the Florida growers as a whole are still thriving. Hopefully, Hurricane
Ivan will stay low and out of Florida's way. Have heard of some
grower's losses, though, and our sympathy is extended. There must have
been over a billion in lost yachts -- oh, only they had me to steer a
yacht or two northward and out of danger -- seriously, I love boats and
could not believe all the people who could not get down to Florida to
rescue their multi-million yachts. That was a real tragedy!

.. . . Pam
Everything Orchid Management System
http://www.pe.net/~profpam/page3.html

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Mick Fournier wrote:

Sue,

Florida orchid growers rule!

Mick

profpam wrote in message ...
Great to hear that AOS is still alive and doing well after the storm and
the Florida growers as a whole are still thriving. Hopefully, Hurricane
Ivan will stay low and out of Florida's way. Have heard of some
grower's losses, though, and our sympathy is extended. There must have
been over a billion in lost yachts -- oh, only they had me to steer a
yacht or two northward and out of danger -- seriously, I love boats and
could not believe all the people who could not get down to Florida to
rescue their multi-million yachts. That was a real tragedy!


Or an insurance bonanza.

J. Del Col

Dear Group,

Now we can only hope our members that got hit come out with only
clean up necessary. I guess we can not expect Kenny, Diana, and
others to pop up very soon.

Back Up in Sarasota. Lost one roof, 100' x 40', did not knock over a single
plant in that GH, but the Orchids were well watered for three days. The other
houses fared well. Lots of trees down, but will have good stock of mulch and
firewood for the winter. Still standing in water, but the sun is out, the birds
are singing, and life is good. OK, Next Ivan. Cheers.

Karen and Jerry

Camp Lot A Noise Tropicals (C. L. A. N.) http://www.clanorchids.com
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Wow! I guess you guys were lucky? Maybe by just the roof coming
off saved the plants? I guess it could have been the whole thing?
Will be thinking of you all.
Cheers Wendy

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Clanorchid wrote:
Dear Group,

Now we can only hope our members that got hit come out with only
clean up necessary. I guess we can not expect Kenny, Diana, and
others to pop up very soon.

Back Up in Sarasota. Lost one roof, 100' x 40', did not knock over a
single plant in that GH, but the Orchids were well watered for three
days. The other houses fared well. Lots of trees down, but will have
good stock of mulch and firewood for the winter. Still standing in
water, but the sun is out, the birds are singing, and life is good.
OK, Next Ivan. Cheers.

Karen and Jerry

Camp Lot A Noise Tropicals (C. L. A. N.) http://www.clanorchids.com
Orchid Species, Hybrids, Supplies, Photos and Books
Chat (941) 352-2483 Fax: (941) 351-2483 X 123 Order Only
1-800-351-CITE