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Post by edwardmelnyk on Nov 6, 2015 14:47:32 GMT -5
Hey everyone, I'm currently en route to Maui, for my fall break. (Westjet finally has internet in flights!!!) I was wondering if anyone knows any places to go to see orchids and cps. Both nursery suggestions, and species to look out for in the would be much appreciated! Cheers By the way, the view up here is quite incredible.
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Post by roraima on Nov 6, 2015 15:43:53 GMT -5
If you have time to make it to the Big Island, there is the legendary Leilani Nepenthes nursery owned by Sam Estes. It's always been on my wishlist.
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Post by danyoh on Nov 6, 2015 15:45:37 GMT -5
Hope you make it there safe and enjoy Edward!
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Post by edwardmelnyk on Nov 6, 2015 16:47:34 GMT -5
Thanks! Guy, I would really love to get to Leilani. I know that flights between islands are quite cheap, but we'll have to see how she goes.
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Post by edwardmelnyk on Nov 6, 2015 20:54:35 GMT -5
How much trouble can I get in if I try to get a plant past customs and they find out?
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Post by edwardmelnyk on Nov 6, 2015 20:54:47 GMT -5
Is mailing it back home an option?
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Post by paulkoop on Nov 6, 2015 21:10:02 GMT -5
Big trouble lol My mom watches boarder patrol hahaha they burn it and give u a 200-500 fine?
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Post by edwardmelnyk on Nov 6, 2015 21:24:20 GMT -5
Hmmm not happening
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Post by edwardmelnyk on Nov 6, 2015 21:24:56 GMT -5
Is the fine the same if you mail it
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Post by danyoh on Nov 6, 2015 21:41:26 GMT -5
My mom brought back orchids in pots just fine (Michigan to Toronto). Kept it under her seat the entire flight
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Post by edwardmelnyk on Nov 6, 2015 21:46:12 GMT -5
Wow, really??? How'd she get it through security?
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Post by danyoh on Nov 6, 2015 22:00:07 GMT -5
She had it sealed in a clear bag and it went through check and scan, and one of the guys asked her where she got the plant (it was from my uncle) and they just let her carry it..
You should call or ask your airline!
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Post by paulkoop on Nov 6, 2015 22:06:03 GMT -5
Well that guy could have gotten fired lol
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Post by edwardmelnyk on Nov 6, 2015 22:08:00 GMT -5
Hahaha
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Post by edwardmelnyk on Nov 6, 2015 22:08:47 GMT -5
It's really tempting to get Leilani nepenthes to ship me some plants on this island and then try to smuggle them back, but I don't know if it's worth the risk..
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