Tuesday, May 03, 2005
Sam's Word of the Week - Monday 2nd May, 2005
Orchid (n)
A tropical plant of great popularity among those over 65 who have no pressing assignments and plenty of time to potter around in the garden. The flowers of these plants are noted for their exotic beauty, a centrepiece of rich smells and splendour, much like ladies hats on Melbourne Cup Day. The flowers range in colour from purple to pink, and according to the White Stripes new single, even blue. They are inedible and have been known to cause nausea, a trait they share with the humble turnip chip.
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hey sam! its alistair comming at u from the "hole on top of the mountain" or as some people call it 'Armidale'.
i thought orchid is the sound u made when u sneeze :), "i love looking at orchid's, pretty blue ones nice purple ones! but because im at armidale and its bloody autum i have to look at sheep and cattle instead ("o) blah"
Orchid sounds likes some really gross thing that parents feed u when ur small and vulnerable.. haha :) I think ive read about them in books in relation to little old ladies and watering cans.. hehe we must hav been reading the same books :P dont think they mention it in inspector hound tho.. good work sam the moon man :P
love jac xo
Hey Hey Sam!!!
My parents were impressed with the description - I had to keep telling them to be quiet so I could read the next sentence. Dad asked why you couldn't eat turnip chips (and why they would cause nausea, but then I suppose anything not eaten in moderation could cause nausea, especially chocolate fudge!!)...
Something about orchids...
You can find orchids in oranges and whites, and are often verigated. There are numerous hotels around the world named "Orchid" (I was bored this afternoon at work, so I googled for Orchid)... There is one in Hawaii, Thailand and another in India.
What else did I find in my googling exercise?? I found out that the Cooktown Orchid is the floral emblem of Queensland... It apparently looks like a hibiscus (spelling please). The photo that I found showed a pink flower.
The word Orchid also belongs to a chemical company. Orchid Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals is a global company, with its headquarters being in India (Indian's must like Orchids...).
The Black Orchid is a bookshop in NYC which is closed on Mondays, open 12-7pm on Tues-Fri, Sat from 11 til 6.30 and Sun 12-5pm... I don't think the owner/manager/staff are morning people... They sell "mysteries, thrillers and more!" Check it out next time you go to NYC - it is located at 303 East 81st St (between 1st and 2nd) - don't ask me where in NYC that is.
The Orchid Ensemble aim to develop a music genre that is based on the cultural exchange between Western and Asian musicians (does that actually mean anything to anyone??) From what I can tell from their website photos, The Orchid Ensemble is a three piece group who play a variety of music from contempory and traditional music...
Anyway... I can't say that I have knowingly seen an orchid with my own eyes (other than online... I do mean a physical 3D image), or that I would know what one looks like... I think you might have to pretend to be one of those people who are over 65 with plenty of time to potter around the garden Sam so I can see what one looks like...
And are you saying that Wagga Gold Cup doesn't have the class and style that the Melbourne Cup does?? (I am not a fan of the races, so it doesn't really matter what you reply to that, if you reply anything...)
such an extensive profile... i congratulate your language skills in describing yourself... i feel like i know you... haha
actually i kind of do... work that one out.
Ciao!... oh btw... i like the randomness of your word of the week words. keep up the good work, gold star for you.
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