Gerald wrote:
> Oliver, > 1. I think I read that Bird Flu is coming back. > 2. The only reason biofuels are so big in the US is because Senator Lugar > of Indiana (along with a few others trying to get re-elected) are stroking > the CORN farmers. > ....And of course the Norte' Americano is too egotistical to > drive a small car that actually meets her/his needs. hey, HEY! I drive a Saturn SL2. ....and this after convincing several people at work that "no, I don't want my next vehicle to be a truck. no, I'm not a truck person. no, if I need to haul something I'll go to UHAUL and rent a van. no, I still feel cool driving a Saturn and not a GMC Denali or a Hum Vee." Gas mileage is for me. I'm an average north american,... (well, maybe not). ; ) : ) and another point is that from what I've read or heard, biofuels are trendy but they use more energy than what they create. What is the point? Another one of those things that seem great on paper or in the boardroom. Of course, we in the horticultural wholesale business know that the best way to get rid of a weed is to domesticate it. I think we can propagate oxalis, dandelions, golden rod and other plants notable as invasives and make great biofuel out of them. Just about the time those plants get domesticated they will get all sorts of pests and diseases, people will dig them up, and they will become rare. (tongue slightly in cheek) to make this an orchid post, my yellow phrag besseae is in flower again (with even a third bud on the way). Phals sumatrana, schilleriana, stuartiana, several equestris' and venosa all in flower. Phal sanderiana flower spike still growing into lights and burning back, and last but not least fragrant Burrageara Kilauea 'Hawaii' is in flower after benign neglect after acquiring at orchid club raffle table (neglect because I didn't know what to do with something that wasn't a 'phal', wasn't a species and was probably a box store orchid). Despite all of those points, I've decided I like it and will keep it. Winter has decided to make a comeback, I just hope it doesn't decide to stick around as long as Rocky Balboa. regards, charles -- charles ufford oriskany, ny usa _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [email protected] http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
