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Slang/Shorthand "Orchid Speak" -- or "What on Earth does this term mean?"

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  1. 02-09-2012, 12:17 PM #1
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    Default Slang/Shorthand "Orchid Speak" -- or "What on Earth does this term mean?"

    Last edited by Brutal_Dreamer; 02-18-2012 at 10:08 AM. Reason: updated first post
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  2. 02-09-2012, 01:24 PM #2
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    Great Info!! Thanks!
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    Great info indeed, I learned something new...I especially like the last one...UFO
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    Thanks something that I can learn from this thread.
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    Exactly what a newbie like me needs.

    I eventually figured out what G/H stands for *duh* but what is R/H?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Carie View Post
    Exactly what a newbie like me needs. I eventually figured out what G/H stands for *duh* but what is R/H?
    Relative humidity?Posted via Mobile Device
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    Thanks Pavel. This should prove very helpful. Hope others will add on to the list.
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    I love that you threw UFO in! I was only trying to be a smarta$$
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    Great thread! How about BS (blooming size)?
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    Quote Originally Posted by ang709 View Post
    Great thread! How about BS (blooming size)?
    Good grief! How did I manage to forget THAT one! Oy! Thanks Angie!

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    Yeah, I know.
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