First I want to say that today is my father’s birthday and if he were still alive, he would have turned 97 today.  I miss him every day; cherish your parents, because when they are gone, they are gone forever!

It is always a huge gamble when ordering from Thailand.  I just received an order from AH Hoyas, and after 8 days in transit they arrived in pretty decent shape.  Here is a photo after a 2 hour soak, which improved them greatly. You are looking at 12 Hoyas at a cost of $264.  More tomorrow