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  1. October 22nd, 2007, 10:34 PM #1
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    Default My first earned blooms!

    So I got my first earned blooms today! This is a noid dendrobium i got out of bloom during the summer. The color isn't quite accurate, but you get the idea
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  2. October 23rd, 2007, 02:11 AM #2
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    Congrats to you, it's SOOOOOO satisfying to get those flowers. Has it made you want to go out and buy some more?
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  3. October 23rd, 2007, 06:43 AM #3
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    Lovely bloom. Congrats!
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    Hey! Congratulations! Great growing, Kelly!

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  5. October 23rd, 2007, 09:17 AM #5
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    Thanks yall

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    Congrats to you, it's SOOOOOO satisfying to get those flowers. Has it made you want to go out and buy some more?
    Ha, I didn't wait to see if I could actually grow them to buy more. I have around 8 now, and this is the first to bloom on its own in my care.
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  6. October 23rd, 2007, 10:46 AM #6
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    Very pretty ! Makes you feel good doesn't it Gin
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  7. October 23rd, 2007, 12:10 PM #7
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    Congrats, Kelly...You are sure to remember your "first time"..everyone does...
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    Gorgeous...the first of many.
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  9. October 24th, 2007, 02:52 PM #9
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    Congrats, Kelly!

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  10. October 24th, 2007, 04:13 PM #10
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    A job well done, Kell! And looks like heaps more flowers to come! That feeling of getting them to bloom never stops, so enjoy and keep on enjoying
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