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Susan Erickson 17-04-2005 02:36 AM

Word Challenge
 
In judging the flower's texture and substance have to be
described. The challenge is to describe average or normal.
These words are not encouraged. My normal may not be yours.

So I want some help.
Textu
transparent, sheer, diamond dust, velvet, matt, waxy, crisp,
hirsute...

Substance:
paper thin, sheer, waxy, heavy (what is heavy?), brittle, crisp,

I am looking for how you would describe the new Phal's, your
favorite floofy catt, one of the Bulbos. Anything you can think
of. All your metal exercises help us write better descriptions
when plants are awarded.
SuE
http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php

Mick Fournier 17-04-2005 05:16 AM

Judge Sue,

The Cattleya lueddemanniana coerulea flower was velour soft, full of warmth
and more than inviting to the touch, overall pendulous yet centrally perky,
glittering in the nascent moonlight... and hypnotizingly fragrant as a new
BMW 645 interior on the new morn.

Judge Mick



Susan Erickson 17-04-2005 05:20 AM

On Sun, 17 Apr 2005 00:16:30 -0400, "Mick Fournier"
wrote:

Judge Sue,

I only hope to make this come true.



... and hypnotizingly fragrant as a new

BMW 645 interior on the new morn.

Judge Mick

Yes, Mick I can see it. The Gleam in your eye is unmistakable.
SuE
http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php

K Barrett 17-04-2005 04:57 PM

'Translucent' instead of 'transparent'....

K barrett

"Susan Erickson" wrote in message
...
In judging the flower's texture and substance have to be
described. The challenge is to describe average or normal.
These words are not encouraged. My normal may not be yours.

So I want some help.
Textu
transparent, sheer, diamond dust, velvet, matt, waxy, crisp,
hirsute...

Substance:
paper thin, sheer, waxy, heavy (what is heavy?), brittle, crisp,

I am looking for how you would describe the new Phal's, your
favorite floofy catt, one of the Bulbos. Anything you can think
of. All your metal exercises help us write better descriptions
when plants are awarded.
SuE
http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php




Al 17-04-2005 05:32 PM

How about diaphanous or pellucid instead of either. :-) Think Diaphananthe
pellucida. See picture on abpo.

"K Barrett" wrote in message
...
'Translucent' instead of 'transparent'....

K barrett

"Susan Erickson" wrote in message
...
In judging the flower's texture and substance have to be
described. The challenge is to describe average or normal.
These words are not encouraged. My normal may not be yours.

So I want some help.
Textu
transparent, sheer, diamond dust, velvet, matt, waxy, crisp,
hirsute...

Substance:
paper thin, sheer, waxy, heavy (what is heavy?), brittle, crisp,

I am looking for how you would describe the new Phal's, your
favorite floofy catt, one of the Bulbos. Anything you can think
of. All your metal exercises help us write better descriptions
when plants are awarded.
SuE
http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php






Ray 17-04-2005 06:29 PM

And for the phals with the deep purple, rough surfaces - "warty, reminiscent
of a melanoma or a very aggravated eczema."

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Artwork, Books and Lots of Free Info!


"K Barrett" wrote in message
...
'Translucent' instead of 'transparent'....

K barrett

"Susan Erickson" wrote in message
...
In judging the flower's texture and substance have to be
described. The challenge is to describe average or normal.
These words are not encouraged. My normal may not be yours.

So I want some help.
Textu
transparent, sheer, diamond dust, velvet, matt, waxy, crisp,
hirsute...

Substance:
paper thin, sheer, waxy, heavy (what is heavy?), brittle, crisp,

I am looking for how you would describe the new Phal's, your
favorite floofy catt, one of the Bulbos. Anything you can think
of. All your metal exercises help us write better descriptions
when plants are awarded.
SuE
http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php






Mick Fournier 17-04-2005 06:50 PM

The nubile supple white flower was pure Jessica Alba-ish



Susan Erickson 17-04-2005 09:27 PM

On Sun, 17 Apr 2005 13:29:19 -0400, "Ray"
wrote:

A reminiscent
of a melanoma or a very aggravated eczema."


This is the way I feel when I see some of them -- but I don't
think we can use the words in an AQ description.

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

Susan Erickson 17-04-2005 09:29 PM

On Sun, 17 Apr 2005 12:32:10 -0400, "Al" wrote:

How about diaphanous or pellucid instead of either. :-) Think Diaphananthe
pellucida. See picture on abpo.

"K Barrett" wrote in message
...
'Translucent' instead of 'transparent'....

K barrett


I like translucent as well as transparent. 'Tissue paper thin'
was suggested by one judge.

Diaphanous is very good. but I would be afraid of pellucid... no
matter what it translates into.
SuE
http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php

wendy7 18-04-2005 12:29 AM

Here's my contribution Sue,
Substance: heavy = lovely thick

--
Cheers Wendy

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Susan Erickson wrote:
In judging the flower's texture and substance have to be
described. The challenge is to describe average or normal.
These words are not encouraged. My normal may not be yours.

So I want some help.
Textu
transparent, sheer, diamond dust, velvet, matt, waxy, crisp,
hirsute...

Substance:
paper thin, sheer, waxy, heavy (what is heavy?), brittle, crisp,

I am looking for how you would describe the new Phal's, your
favorite floofy catt, one of the Bulbos. Anything you can think
of. All your metal exercises help us write better descriptions
when plants are awarded.
SuE
http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php





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