Lagniappe

I must also agree with Harvey and Joe. As a hobbiest, and an advocate thereof, it only makes good sense to "spread the wealth". I have given away far more plants than I own and when I have lost a culture completely I have replaced it from within the network I've created .
In addition, I have gained the knowledge returned from the recipients of my generosity. Likewise, I have enjoyed the generosity of others. Case in point .. One member of this board has shipped me 13 Alocasia/Colocasia starts thus renewing my intrest in EE's and asked nothing in return.
Yet another member has sent me a box so completely packed with Musas that I felt the very same as many felt on Christmas morning as a child.
Later, the same person sent me a Siam Ruby. Never even asked for shipping, just sent it knowing that it would make me happy.
I must understand Taylor as well , for I too experienced the learning period and received very little guidance . He is lucky to belong to a community such as this where one is called out on points of credibility. He is a good person, just learning the way as we all did . I know the lesson was well recieved. A person is only as good as his/her own word. I have faith in humankind and know that one day Taylor will repay my kindness by sending me a CG pup! He offerd me several nice plants this week but I already had them .