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Post by mixta on Jul 8, 2017 4:41:09 GMT -5
Hello from Barrie Ontario
After a hart shattering experience when a few events beyond my control came together and destroyed all but three plants of my collection, N. spathulata N. sanguinea and Cephalotus typical, I pretty much lost the desire to enjoy and continue with my life long love of carnivorous plants and this hobby.
I know I’m not the only one who has suffered huge miserable losses. I feel for anyone who has.
My collection was 82 (not crossed) Nepenthes species, 8 Sarracenia, 11 Drosera, 16 Dionaea muscipula, 3 Cephalotus, 2 Heliamphora, 2 Pinguicula, 2 Utricularia.
Well I’m over it now and ready to start over. That was a few years ago and really, I lose a lot more if I give up.
It won’t be fast or easy to rebuild, having disability income. It wasn’t easy the first time. I would love it if I could change my income status doing TC.
I have already acquired a 3’ 6’’ wide by 2’ tall hepa filter designed for use in a laminar flow hood. In addition I have 500 culture test tubes with caps, 1000 baby food jars both sizes short and tall with B caps. It’s a start.
I hope I will have something to share in the forum.
Ken
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Post by lloyd on Jul 8, 2017 7:08:25 GMT -5
I documented my laminar flow hood on my website. Have fun.
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Post by ep31 on Jul 8, 2017 7:16:18 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about your plants but I'm really glad you decided to jump back in. No matter how hard it is to lose plants, it's really hard to stay away forever.
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Post by Samantha on Jul 8, 2017 7:33:35 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum, Mixta. So sorry to hear about your plants You came to the right place to rebuild your collection, I'm sure you'll get started in no time!
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Post by WillyCKH on Jul 12, 2017 8:12:55 GMT -5
Welcome! hope things go well with the TC! Willy
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Post by Justintime on Jul 15, 2017 14:56:26 GMT -5
Good luck on your adventures of TC hope I can help a bit
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Post by jbron on Jul 17, 2017 18:32:52 GMT -5
Hopefully it goes smoother this time around, good luck on the TC! and welcome to the forum!!
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