.......hard to put into words how much I have missed everyone.......thank you for all the thoughts the prayers and especially the love........lots of love back.....this typing thing is kind of new to me again....have patience please....Rick L.
Hi Rick!! I'm so glad to see a new video from you. I haven't even watched it yet. But you are the reason why I love african violets and orchids. Happy holidays to you.
It is so great 😊 to hear your voice again. 😊❤✌️💕 I can't wait until your next video and so very very happy 😊 that you are feeling well enough to get on here to talk to all of us again 😊❤ peace ✌ ❤ and love my friend
So so good to hear from you, me and my sister binge watch your videos over and over, can’t wait to see your new videos.. Welcome back and Happy New Year from down under 🎉🥰
Rick!! It is an unquestionable pleasure hearing your voice again; hope everything is great at your end. looking forward to learning from you again. God bless you and your family.
Rick, Welcome back. I only recently found your channel - maybe 6 months ago when I started growing orchids. I have found your videos incredibly helpful and was very sad (mostly because I was worried about you) when I saw that you hadnt posted in 4 years. Welcome back and I cant wait to watch more of your videos
Oh Rick! I am so so so thankful to hear your voice today!! I have missed you and prayed for you! It has made my day to hear from you. You taught me how to grow orchids sir....it was you I've gained the most knowledge from. Thank you for that. Thank you for saying hello today. God bless
What an awesome surprise! It is so good to hear your voice! We have missed you so much in the orchid community! Thank you for taking the time to let us know how you are doing! A belated Merry Christmas and wishing you much joy and happiness in the year to come!!!
My dear Rick, my husband is in care with advanced mixed dementia and Parkinson’s disease. Not Lewy Body but devastating nonetheless. 😢I feel and hear the pain in your voice. Do not apologize for the past. You and your wife have done the best you could do. Period. Now you feel ready to try again with your plants. Do not ask for our permission to try again. Just do it. Do what feels right for you and in the time that you need. You are an intelligent man. Hire someone to help clean up your lanai and your yard. The pool too if you have one. The sound of the water is so soothing and if you can stretch and exercise in the water, so much the better. I’m almost 75 and just moving into a new home. I realize I can’t do it myself anymore. Five back surgeries and two neck fusions have taken a toll. But only on my physical body. My intelligence and my spirit are strong and my faith sustains me. I can not wait to watch this unfold. Film it all please. You have many amazing You Tube fans who are cheering you on. Rock it Rick!
Dear Diana.....Im so sorry for your struggles.....it breaks my heart to hear of your husbands situation......I pray the good lord keeps his comforting arms around both of you.....its wonderful comments like yours that encouraged me to come back and try again. I too have had several neck fusions and to many back surgeries to count......but I have worked so hard to get back to where I am right now......Due to some hard work, research.....and gods power..... I have lost most of my dementia, and my parkinsons is now something I have.... but not something I fight daily.....I'm currently on zero meds.....and getting better for the moment.......as much as I love growing the orchids....its the incredible people like yourself that really have brought me back.......big hugs from Alabama.........Rick
My dear Rick I have read the comments and the love and joy that you have received is a blessing and a testament to your intelligence and your ability to inspire me and so many others. You have fought hard to get to this moment and we are all here with you and for you. Sending love and prayers.
Rick it is so wonderful to hear your voice! Of course your videos are missed but the ones you’ve already made have paid off in dividends. They are master classes! I trust you’ve prioritized your well being over RUclips which is most important. Your voice is in my head every week, coaching me along, when I prepare my fertilizer. I often think of you and magnesium or you and kelp or you and DIY orchid clips. Most of all I think of you, hoping you and Mrs. Rick L are doing well and finding simple joyful moments. Thank you for making this update video!
@@rickl.orchids you are more than welcome,you take all the time you need to get back into it,we will be right here when your ready,even here in Australia.❤️
Hi Rick, It’s so good to hear from you. Sorry I’m a bit late but have missed you loads. Your info & advice always made sense to me. I know you have had health issues & I appreciate how frustrating it must be. If you can I would love you to start again. Sending love & hugs from UK. ❤️⭐️💖🌟💜
Rick it's so wonderful to hear your comforting voice. You are my inspiration on orchids of course, but more on the way you present yourself. You are an example of how one should live their life - honest, able to control bad emotions and real love for your family, friends and viewer. God bless you.
How wonderful to hear you again Rick. I have really missed you over the pqst four years and often thought how were you doing. You've certainly made the festive seaon a good one for me. I hope that 2024 brings you as much pleasure as possible.....take care, Ed.
Ed my dear Friend.....Ive watched your videos and kept up with you.....your such an inspiration to me.......i hope and pray 2024 is a wonderful year for you as well.....
Libby how lovely to hear from you I often wonder if all is well with you.....to hear from you has made my day......don't make it as long 'no hear'; again.....or I may be looking at the grass from the wrong end!!........take care and thankyou......keep well, Ed.
Oh my Rick, so good to hear form you. You have been missed so much. I've saved a bunch of your videos and watched over and over. God bless you and family. Looking forward to hearing you more this year.
It's so wonderful to see a video from you and hear your voice again! I must say that you've never been forgotten and have been sorely missed. I've always looked for word on you from someone in this community. God Bless you, Rick, I hope you are feeling well and look forward to spending time with you again!❤
Welcome back! I have learned SO MUCH from all your videos, thank you. My orchids have finally started thriving because of you. I understand you are having another setback. You have been through so much with courage, you will no doubt continue to conquer. We all will wait patiently for your return!
Rick! We've missed you!!! We would love to hear more from you but we're just so happy to hear from you! Happy New Year to you and your loved ones ❤️ we'll always be here waiting for you for whenever it is you want to come back. God bless you and your loved ones.
Never thought I’d see you post again! Been keeping up through Paula, reading all your letters she forwards me! Can’t wait to see what all is in store for this next chapter! Been keeping you and Jan in my prayers. ❤
Hi Rick, I didn't watch you prior because well I didn't have orchids. I am so pleased to have found you this time round and I am wishing you all the best that the good Lord has to offer and I will hold you in his light. Thank you for your wonderful videos, they make my head overwhelmed with scientific knowledge and so many questions. Melissa
Rick!!!❤❤❤❤❤ awww, God bless and bless and bless you. Miss you so much back!!! I never thought we'd get to hear your voice again, so happy to, now. Gosh, all the love to you!
Rick! OMG! So great to hear your voice! When I saw your name, I had to do a double-take. Have a Happy New Year's and I will keep a look out for this New Chapter. God has certainly blessed you young man.
Omg me and so many of my friends miss you. You were always so knowledgeable it was impressive. So glad you are back I hope you are in good health. I know that’s why you stopped ❤
Oh the smile on my face! Missed seeing the backyard and hearing your voice. I started my orchid journey in early 2021, just turning 20 years old, being so interested in the flowers and foliage, your channel stood out amongst the rest. The impact you've made on my growing techniques, is indescribable. You've been the most consistent with plant theory, being creative with your growing set-ups, also having the will power to teach people your mistakes and successes. Almost 3 years later, and 300 orchids later…my current way of growing and growth of my orchids is a direct reflection of you. Paula has been a great connection, especially watching her videos and chatting with her. You allowing her to give updates has keep us at ease and we thank you for your strength, also for your updates. Thank you for being able to keep going Rick, I wish you and your family love.
.......such kind words.....Thank you so very much.......I'm thrilled to hear of your success......and about your collection........Paula is the best....such a dear friend!
Rick, it's so wonderful to hear from you again!! You've been missed! I'd usually watch your African violet vids but occasionally would pop over to watch the orchids, too. Thoughts and prayers are sent out to you!!
Rick, I have never missed anyone in the orchid community as much I have missed you. No one has had as an informative Orchid channel since you left. People in the couple orchid societies ask how I grow such beautiful orchids. I tell them to watch Rick L. Orchids. Thanks Bud!
Yesssssss yessssss!!! I misssded u so much!!!!!!!! Oh my God !!! I wish you so much love and joy and health! May God hold you in his arms and give u everything you need. Ty Ty Ty for letting us know u were ok! 🙏🏻❤️😍
@@rickl.orchids I was having coffee in bed this morning when your vid came across my feed and I screamed out, Rick is back!!!! And my husband turned to me and asked, who’s Rick?? And I told him, my orchid guru and I told him your story and realized I was crying. You mean the world to us! Sincerely! Love u!
Oh, my!!!! I’m soooo happy to hear from you. It’s unbelievable I'm really hearing from you, that I'm hearing you. I've missed you a lot, my dearest friend. Want to know all about those long 4 years. And a great 2024 to you and family. I’m so happy for these video and already looking for the next one. See ya soon Rick
Not sure how to do this email stuff hope this finds you! Just wanted to say THANK YOU for saving my sanity. I moved from shade in the redwoods to high desert heat and lost most of my plants, but stumbled across your channel that inspired me to keep at it. Take care be well and happy look forward to to more. Just Becky in Pahrump NV
So awesome to find you back on YT! I was just watching and rewatching your orchid hanger videos. Thanks for all your great videos and I’m glad you’re back. Hope to see more of you in 2024. All the very best to you and your family.
So great to hear from you. You are my mentor and got me started with growing orchids 4 years ago. I have about 90 now. Thank you so much for all your videos. Praying for you as always.
RICK! It's so nice to hear your voice again! Looking forward to any and everything you post! Been thinking about ya and kept you and your fam in my prayers. Welcome back!
Wow HEY RICK! So glad your up making a video! The back yard looks so different without that swimming pool! 😂 When you feel up to it give me a call. Lotsa love from West Virginia Brother! Been praying 🙏 hard for you! Hugs!
......you.....you are the main reason Im back.....we will talk soon.....I cant even begin to tell you how much you have done for me......and the strength you have given me!.....hugs back at you!
I am so happy to see you’re ok! I watched your last video years ago and was so sad! I was not sure what had happened as the years went by but happy to hear your voice!
Thank you God for this wonderful surprise! It feels so good to hear your voice. I feel like even my orchids are smiling and sending love to you and your family. Happy new year. The best for you!
Happy New Year to you and your family. I'm still watching your old videos to help me with problems. The orchids growing in the pea gravel are doing great, thanks to you. What a great gift to have you back. 😊
So amazingly wonderful see this video Rick! You and your family have been in my thoughts! I have continued to visit your channel and watch your videos. Sending you and your family all the best wishes and so happy and excited to see your videos again 😊 take care Rick and wooooo hooooo just so awesome to hear your voice and the prospect of more videos! Happy growing 😊
Oh MYYY Gosh ! Welcome back !!! I missed you ! Wondered what happened. I kept checking back on your channel praying I would see updates and today finally I saw one. I’m so happy and look forward to hearing from you again. Happy New Year ❤🎉🎉🎉!
Dear man, you are well loved. I heard of you through another channel’s back catalogue and I thank God for that ! Yours is the second God fearing plant channel He has brought me to this year, Hallelujah!!! England has largely rejected Jesus but God is bringing His People close! I look forward to your next video as a new subscriber. God bless you dear man 🙏✝️. ✌️🇷🇺☮️🇺🇦✌️. ✌️🇮🇱🤍✌️
“WOW, so happy to hear your voice!” I’ve watched your videos several times over. Specifically, how you fertilize your orchids. Definitely missed you and glad to have you back. Blessing for you and your family as we welcome in the New Year!
So happy to hear from you again. I never commented before but you taught me so much about plants and orchids. My orchid collection is thriving since I discovered your channel. Love from France, can't wait for chapter 2.
What a lovely surprise! I was a little skeptical when I clicked on the video but as soon as I heard you said "Good afternoon.." I immediately gave you a thumb's up. I am so happy and looking forward to more videos. Hope you and your wife are doing well. Welcome back, Rick!
OMG!!! Greetings from SE Texas! So happy to hear you again! I look forwards to catching up with all that's been going on with you. You've been sorely missed! I still have much to learn about orchids (and other things!) and am so happy that you're going to be able to continue my education. Oh! And, No apology required. We ALL need to take time for ourselves from time to time.
🌳🌳🏚👩🏽🌾Man, I'm so happy to hear your voice again that I cannot express it. I don't care if you post a shot of dirt to talk about it, I will watch it. Brother, you, your wife, family, and friends are loved. -from Columbus, Ga.😊 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
You're going to make me cry. Our God is an awesome God and I am truly blessed to have gotten this chance to see that RICK L is back. What a great Christmas and New Years present for me. God Bless you Rick❤
Your an inspiration and a joy to watch, I've learned so much from you over the years so thanks mate!! I have so many orchids, I would love to show you!
So happy to hear your voice again! Your videos have been so helpful for me. Like many others, I have been thinking of you and wished you are well. Thank you.
Welcome back Rick. I was new to your channel 4 years ago but now i have over 100 orchids in my home. Thank you for the knowledge and encouragement you offered. looking forward to learn some more.
HI! Had a prompting to take a look and here's a recent video. So good to hear you - you've been missed. Hope to hear from you again soon, take care and God bless.
It's a true blessing to hear from you sir. Your videos have been such a valuable resource in my orchid hobby. Happy New Year to you and yours. I look forward to what you will share with us next. ❤
First time commenting on your channel. So glade to see you’re back. I just want to say I’ve learned so much about growing from your videos and I can’t wait to learn more. It will certainly be a happy new year for plant lovers on RUclips.
Oh What a wonderful day it is bc I just found out ur back! Life is all good again knowing ur back !! I just stumbled on knowing from one of Roger’s video where a viewer made the comment” so glad Rick L is back. “ So I immediately went back to ur site. THANK YOU SO MUCH for coming back; ur voice sounds great. What a treat I got today. I hope ur doing good… you sound like you are so that’s wonderful. I , along with do many others have truly missed you! Thank you very much. I will keep you in my prayers.
Hi Rick, so glad to hear your voice! We missed you a lot! Every time I mix calmag to feed my orchids, reminds me of your videos on this subject. Thanks for deciding to go back to RUclips again. Wishing you a happy and great New year! Talk soon 😊
Incredible hear your voice and see your video. This is the best Christmas present ever Rick, so happy that God has held you in his palm of his hand . God bless you🙏🏻❤️
Soooo happy to hear your back with us. I’ve replayed many of your videos and I’ve learned a few things along the way. Please come back. I prayed for you snd your wife to be well. May this new year bring you lots of health, love and time to enjoy it all
Hi Rick!! I am so glad to find out that you are still with us - I have truly missed you - many prayers have been said for you. I found out about you originally from Roger Frampton. I also heard about your return from Roger. I have learned so much about orchids from you, especially nutrient requirements. Looking forward to seeing lots more videos from you & drink in your wisdom. Welcome back long-lost friend!!!! Peace & Blessings to you & your lovely wife. Trudy Dintzner
Rick, was so glad to see this recent post and to hear that we can look forward to new developments. Hope you're well and excited about this new project. I'll be checking in.
OMG I was just thinking of you and missing your videos and wondering how you were. I didn't think you would be back and that made me sad. And then I saw your latest videos and it made me so happy. Welcome back. Theres something so relaxing about hearing you talk about your plants with all the birds in the back ground. I hope your doing well Rick.
What a surprise! This made my day. Welcome back Rick. Love and light to you and your family for the new year 🙏 I have missed you too. Looking forward to your posts 🌷
I was going to search for one of your fertilizer videos and to my surprise A NEW VIDEO!! Roger and Paula mentioned you recently in their videos...so glad to hear your voice. All my best to you and Jan for a happy, healthy new year.
I don’t where to put this…. I visit your channel whenever I’m low because you (and Jan) are reminders that good happy people still exist in the world. H@ll, I don’t even have orchids (hurricane Ian saw to that…) To hear your voice through the din of chaos is a miracle. So very glad to hear your voice Rick L. I imagine you have a story to tell. Sending you lots of good ju ju along with some magnesium. 🪴
It's so good to hear from you again. You get 2 subscriptions from me. One from my old channel. And one from this one. I have had to start this one over, but after you anchorage me to just start. I found that I love it.
Wow, Wow, so glad to hear your voice! You have been an inspiration to me so much over the past year that I have started my own RUclips channel. I so much look forward to seeing your orchids, if you have been able to maintain your collection over the past few years.
......you so kind ......thank you.......I dont have a single orchid at this time.......Ill explain in my next video what happened......but that is going to change soon.......I will be checking out your channel as well........fantastic to hear!
.......hard to put into words how much I have missed everyone.......thank you for all the thoughts the prayers and especially the love........lots of love back.....this typing thing is kind of new to me again....have patience please....Rick L.
You where miss I visit you often to see if you post something or if someone would post news from you , so happy you are back welcome back
Hi Rick!! I'm so glad to see a new video from you. I haven't even watched it yet. But you are the reason why I love african violets and orchids. Happy holidays to you.
It's so good to hear from you!
It is so great 😊 to hear your voice again. 😊❤✌️💕 I can't wait until your next video and so very very happy 😊 that you are feeling well enough to get on here to talk to all of us again 😊❤ peace ✌ ❤ and love my friend
So so good to hear from you, me and my sister binge watch your videos over and over, can’t wait to see your new videos.. Welcome back and Happy New Year from down under 🎉🥰
Rick!!
It is an unquestionable pleasure hearing your voice again; hope everything is great at your end.
looking forward to learning from you again. God bless you and your family.
......very kind.....thank you
Rick, Welcome back. I only recently found your channel - maybe 6 months ago when I started growing orchids. I have found your videos incredibly helpful and was very sad (mostly because I was worried about you) when I saw that you hadnt posted in 4 years. Welcome back and I cant wait to watch more of your videos
.......thank you.....some great growers hang out here!
Oh Rick! I am so so so thankful to hear your voice today!! I have missed you and prayed for you! It has made my day to hear from you. You taught me how to grow orchids sir....it was you I've gained the most knowledge from. Thank you for that. Thank you for saying hello today. God bless
so very kind.....thank you.
Happy New year great hearing your voice. Yes I will follow you!
What an awesome surprise! It is so good to hear your voice! We have missed you so much in the orchid community! Thank you for taking the time to let us know how you are doing! A belated Merry Christmas and wishing you much joy and happiness in the year to come!!!
thank you so much.
My dear Rick, my husband is in care with advanced mixed dementia and Parkinson’s disease. Not Lewy Body but devastating nonetheless. 😢I feel and hear the pain in your voice. Do not apologize for the past. You and your wife have done the best you could do. Period. Now you feel ready to try again with your plants. Do not ask for our permission to try again. Just do it. Do what feels right for you and in the time that you need. You are an intelligent man. Hire someone to help clean up your lanai and your yard. The pool too if you have one. The sound of the water is so soothing and if you can stretch and exercise in the water, so much the better. I’m almost 75 and just moving into a new home. I realize I can’t do it myself anymore. Five back surgeries and two neck fusions have taken a toll. But only on my physical body. My intelligence and my spirit are strong and my faith sustains me. I can not wait to watch this unfold. Film it all please. You have many amazing You Tube fans who are cheering you on. Rock it Rick!
Dear Diana.....Im so sorry for your struggles.....it breaks my heart to hear of your husbands situation......I pray the good lord keeps his comforting arms around both of you.....its wonderful comments like yours that encouraged me to come back and try again. I too have had several neck fusions and to many back surgeries to count......but I have worked so hard to get back to where I am right now......Due to some hard work, research.....and gods power..... I have lost most of my dementia, and my parkinsons is now something I have.... but not something I fight daily.....I'm currently on zero meds.....and getting better for the moment.......as much as I love growing the orchids....its the incredible people like yourself that really have brought me back.......big hugs from Alabama.........Rick
My dear Rick
I have read the comments and the love and joy that you have received is a blessing and a testament to your intelligence and your ability to inspire me and so many others. You have fought hard to get to this moment and we are all here with you and for you. Sending love and prayers.
@@dianamccall6941 ......I can not thank you enough for you kind words......
Rick it is so wonderful to hear your voice! Of course your videos are missed but the ones you’ve already made have paid off in dividends. They are master classes! I trust you’ve prioritized your well being over RUclips which is most important.
Your voice is in my head every week, coaching me along, when I prepare my fertilizer. I often think of you and magnesium or you and kelp or you and DIY orchid clips. Most of all I think of you, hoping you and Mrs. Rick L are doing well and finding simple joyful moments. Thank you for making this update video!
your so very kind thank you.........
Just found you again and I am soo glad that you have returned to share your knowledge with us!
thank you so much.
Hearing your voice has made my day,I still scour your site and listen to your wonderful information,very,happy you are still with us🎉❤.
........I feel the same way hearing from all of you........thank you.
@@rickl.orchids you are more than welcome,you take all the time you need to get back into it,we will be right here when your ready,even here in Australia.❤️
Australia has a special place in my heart....Peter Lalor was a great great great uncle of mine.........@@jonathanhodgkin6546
Literally crying!!!! Welcome BACK to us! All the best in the New Year from Serbia!
.....you touch my heart Susan....Thanks
Hi Rick, It’s so good to hear from you. Sorry I’m a bit late but have missed you loads. Your info & advice always made sense to me. I know you have had health issues & I appreciate how frustrating it must be. If you can I would love you to start again. Sending love & hugs from UK. ❤️⭐️💖🌟💜
thank you so very much.......I am growing again......for as long as I can.
Prayers answered! Was just singing He’s an on time God!! While watering
God is great.......my prayers have been answered as well....
I'm glad you're back I hope you're doing well. I learned so much from you. Hugs from the caribbean.
thank you so very much......
Rick it's so wonderful to hear your comforting voice. You are my inspiration on orchids of course, but more on the way you present yourself. You are an example of how one should live their life - honest, able to control bad emotions and real love for your family, friends and viewer. God bless you.
.......you are very kind.....humbling words....thank you!
How wonderful to hear you again Rick. I have really missed you over the pqst four years and often thought how were you doing. You've certainly made the festive seaon a good one for me. I hope that 2024 brings you as much pleasure as possible.....take care,
Ed.
Ed my dear Friend.....Ive watched your videos and kept up with you.....your such an inspiration to me.......i hope and pray 2024 is a wonderful year for you as well.....
@@rickl.orchids So pleased to be in touch again Rick.....thank you my friend,
Ed.
Hi Ed, how are you? Sending love to you from Tampa.❤❤
Libby how lovely to hear from you I often wonder if all is well with you.....to hear from you has made my day......don't make it as long 'no hear'; again.....or I may be looking at the grass from the wrong end!!........take care and thankyou......keep well,
Ed.
wow Rick is Back!!! The goosebumps i get feels like all my hair in my body fell out! Wow!!! WOW!!!
heh heh heh.......thank you.
Oh my Rick, so good to hear form you. You have been missed so much. I've saved a bunch of your videos and watched over and over. God bless you and family. Looking forward to hearing you more this year.
........very kind Cathy......thank you
It's so wonderful to see a video from you and hear your voice again! I must say that you've never been forgotten and have been sorely missed. I've always looked for word on you from someone in this community. God Bless you, Rick, I hope you are feeling well and look forward to spending time with you again!❤
......hello friend.....great to see you......thank you.....blessings back.
Welcome back! I have learned SO MUCH from all your videos, thank you. My orchids have finally started thriving because of you. I understand you are having another setback. You have been through so much with courage, you will no doubt continue to conquer. We all will wait patiently for your return!
So nice of you
Rick! We've missed you!!! We would love to hear more from you but we're just so happy to hear from you! Happy New Year to you and your loved ones ❤️ we'll always be here waiting for you for whenever it is you want to come back. God bless you and your loved ones.
.......so very kind thank you!
Wow it's wonderful to hear your voice again! Welcome back Rick, wishing you the best 😊
Never thought I’d see you post again! Been keeping up through Paula, reading all your letters she forwards me! Can’t wait to see what all is in store for this next chapter! Been keeping you and Jan in my prayers. ❤
......thank you.......Paula is the best......much love to her!
WHOOO HOOO! GOD IS GOOD! ALL THE TIME! 🙏🩷
Hi Rick, I didn't watch you prior because well I didn't have orchids. I am so pleased to have found you this time round and I am wishing you all the best that the good Lord has to offer and I will hold you in his light. Thank you for your wonderful videos, they make my head overwhelmed with scientific knowledge and so many questions. Melissa
Melissa, thank you so very much for that blessing.....please feel free to ask any questions you may have
I was so excited to see a post from you. You taught me so much about orchids and their needs. I’m so grateful. Welcome back!
........thank you.....
Rick!!!❤❤❤❤❤ awww, God bless and bless and bless you. Miss you so much back!!! I never thought we'd get to hear your voice again, so happy to, now. Gosh, all the love to you!
......thank you so very much!
Rick! OMG! So great to hear your voice! When I saw your name, I had to do a double-take.
Have a Happy New Year's and I will keep a look out for this New Chapter.
God has certainly blessed you young man.
.......miss Angie.......Im the one feeling blessed right now.
Omg me and so many of my friends miss you. You were always so knowledgeable it was impressive. So glad you are back I hope you are in good health. I know that’s why you stopped ❤
So Happy to hear your voice. Glad and Blessed that you are back. Welcome back!!!!
......the blessings are all mine for all of you....thank you.
Oh the smile on my face! Missed seeing the backyard and hearing your voice.
I started my orchid journey in early 2021, just turning 20 years old, being so interested in the flowers and foliage, your channel stood out amongst the rest. The impact you've made on my growing techniques, is indescribable. You've been the most consistent with plant theory, being creative with your growing set-ups, also having the will power to teach people your mistakes and successes.
Almost 3 years later, and 300 orchids later…my current way of growing and growth of my orchids is a direct reflection of you.
Paula has been a great connection, especially watching her videos and chatting with her. You allowing her to give updates has keep us at ease and we thank you for your strength, also for your updates. Thank you for being able to keep going Rick, I wish you and your family love.
.......such kind words.....Thank you so very much.......I'm thrilled to hear of your success......and about your collection........Paula is the best....such a dear friend!
WOW. WOW. WOW.
So happy to see your site again !
God bless you !
thanks Sunny.
Rick, it's so wonderful to hear from you again!! You've been missed! I'd usually watch your African violet vids but occasionally would pop over to watch the orchids, too. Thoughts and prayers are sent out to you!!
........very kind thank you!
missed YOU !!!!!!!
so Good to hear You💨🍀💨🍀💨🍀🙌😊🙋
You too!!
Rick, I have never missed anyone in the orchid community as much I have missed you. No one has had as an informative Orchid channel since you left. People in the couple orchid societies ask how I grow such beautiful orchids. I tell them to watch Rick L. Orchids. Thanks Bud!
.......very kind.......thank you
Yesssssss yessssss!!! I misssded u so much!!!!!!!! Oh my God !!! I wish you so much love and joy and health! May God hold you in his arms and give u everything you need. Ty Ty Ty for letting us know u were ok! 🙏🏻❤️😍
......such kind words thank you for the prayers.........
@@rickl.orchids I was having coffee in bed this morning when your vid came across my feed and I screamed out, Rick is back!!!! And my husband turned to me and asked, who’s Rick?? And I told him, my orchid guru and I told him your story and realized I was crying. You mean the world to us! Sincerely! Love u!
Oh Rick, so lovely to hear your voice again. Sending you lots of love Ju xx
Thanks so much
Oh, my!!!! I’m soooo happy to hear from you. It’s unbelievable I'm really hearing from you, that I'm hearing you. I've missed you a lot, my dearest friend. Want to know all about those long 4 years. And a great 2024 to you and family. I’m so happy for these video and already looking for the next one.
See ya soon Rick
.....thank you.....see you soon.....well sit and have long talk.
Oh my! It was so good to hear from you! I learned so much from your videos about Orchids and African violets. Looking forward to future videos!
.......so very kind.....thank you.
So good to have you back. Thank you for posting again.
than you very much
Rick what amazing surprise ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ OMG thank you for this update and hope to see uou really soon... Thank you for teaching me ao so much love you
........thank you very much!
Not sure how to do this email stuff hope this finds you! Just wanted to say THANK YOU for saving my sanity. I moved from shade in the redwoods to high desert heat and lost most of my plants, but stumbled across your channel that inspired me to keep at it. Take care be well and happy look forward to to more. Just Becky in Pahrump NV
.......thanks Becky.......
So awesome to find you back on YT! I was just watching and rewatching your orchid hanger videos. Thanks for all your great videos and I’m glad you’re back. Hope to see more of you in 2024. All the very best to you and your family.
So nice of you
@@rickl.orchids been too long…..
So great to hear from you. You are my mentor and got me started with growing orchids 4 years ago. I have about 90 now. Thank you so much for all your videos. Praying for you as always.
.......so wonderful to hear........thank you!
God bless you Rick ❤ So glad to hear you again. You have been in my prayers ❤🙏✨️✨️
thank you so much.......love all the prayers
RICK! It's so nice to hear your voice again! Looking forward to any and everything you post! Been thinking about ya and kept you and your fam in my prayers. Welcome back!
.......your to kind my friend......thank you!
Glad to see you back👍 We all missed you as much as you missed your Channel. Wishing you a very happy new year 2024
thank you........happy new year
Wow HEY RICK! So glad your up making a video! The back yard looks so different without that swimming pool! 😂 When you feel up to it give me a call. Lotsa love from West Virginia Brother! Been praying 🙏 hard for you! Hugs!
......you.....you are the main reason Im back.....we will talk soon.....I cant even begin to tell you how much you have done for me......and the strength you have given me!.....hugs back at you!
Rick I saw the notification for this video while driving home from work. I pulled over to watch it! So nice to hear from you again
.........your so kind thank you so very much.........
I am so happy to see you’re ok! I watched your last video years ago and was so sad! I was not sure what had happened as the years went by but happy to hear your voice!
.......Thank you so very much.....I feel very good and I'm really enjoying growing orchids again.
It is so awesome to hear your voice! You need not make apologies to us, we are happy to hear that voice.
thank you so very much!
Thank you God for this wonderful surprise! It feels so good to hear your voice. I feel like even my orchids are smiling and sending love to you and your family. Happy new year. The best for you!
..........such kind words.......thank you
oh my god Rick! how absolutely wonderful to hear from you. yes please, we want more Rick, when you can. just be good to yourself meantime. cheers!
thank you cyndy very kind......
Hi Rick!! I’m really really happy to see you are well and you have been able to come back to us through your channel!! 🥰🥰🥰
Happy New Year to you and your family. I'm still watching your old videos to help me with problems. The orchids growing in the pea gravel are doing great, thanks to you. What a great gift to have you back. 😊
........so happy to hear......thank you!
So amazingly wonderful see this video Rick! You and your family have been in my thoughts! I have continued to visit your channel and watch your videos. Sending you and your family all the best wishes and so happy and excited to see your videos again 😊 take care Rick and wooooo hooooo just so awesome to hear your voice and the prospect of more videos! Happy growing 😊
.....wow...such kind words.....happy Growing!
Oh MYYY Gosh ! Welcome back !!! I missed you ! Wondered what happened. I kept checking back on your channel praying I would see updates and today finally I saw one. I’m so happy and look forward to hearing from you again. Happy New Year ❤🎉🎉🎉!
thank you Sandra.....
Dear man, you are well loved. I heard of you through another channel’s back catalogue and I thank God for that ! Yours is the second God fearing plant channel He has brought me to this year, Hallelujah!!! England has largely rejected Jesus but God is bringing His People close! I look forward to your next video as a new subscriber. God bless you dear man 🙏✝️. ✌️🇷🇺☮️🇺🇦✌️. ✌️🇮🇱🤍✌️
very kind....thank you for the blessings!
OMG I'm in tears. I didn't expect to ever get another update. 🎉🎉 Thank you.
Ain’t it great?!! God is good!!!
.....so very kind......Thank you for the kind thoughts!
@@gayefanner731 .......yes he is!
“WOW, so happy to hear your voice!” I’ve watched your videos several times over. Specifically, how you fertilize your orchids. Definitely missed you and glad to have you back. Blessing for you and your family as we welcome in the New Year!
...........thank you!
Yes! I miss your wisdom! Happy New year and welcome back!
Happy New Year.....thank You!
So happy to hear from you again. I never commented before but you taught me so much about plants and orchids. My orchid collection is thriving since I discovered your channel. Love from France, can't wait for chapter 2.
......such nice words.....thank you
Welcome back! I've learned alot about growing my orchids from you. Thanks!
......I said many times.....Im new to growing orchids......but with a group like this its much easier!
Have a wonderful afternoon Mr. Rick.. it’s outstanding to hear from you! I’m a new grower.. 💕🥰🙏🏼✨♥️
.......new grower myself.....have a great day!
What a lovely surprise! I was a little skeptical when I clicked on the video but as soon as I heard you said "Good afternoon.." I immediately gave you a thumb's up. I am so happy and looking forward to more videos. Hope you and your wife are doing well. Welcome back, Rick!
.......very kind thank you!
Take it easy Rick, lots going on in our world, no need to apologize ❤️😘
......thank you Nanci......the world would be a better place if we had more people like the ones that hang out here!
You are SOOOO LOVED. I too had to let my orchids “go” because I had back issues and then surgery.
It is soooo wonderful to hear you once again. ❤
.......sorrry to hear.....I hope your healing and doing better.....Thank you
OMG!!! Greetings from SE Texas!
So happy to hear you again! I look forwards to catching up with all that's been going on with you. You've been sorely missed! I still have much to learn about orchids (and other things!) and am so happy that you're going to be able to continue my education.
Oh! And, No apology required. We ALL need to take time for ourselves from time to time.
......very kind thank you,
🌳🌳🏚👩🏽🌾Man, I'm so happy to hear your voice again that I cannot express it. I don't care if you post a shot of dirt to talk about it, I will watch it.
Brother, you, your wife, family, and friends are loved.
-from Columbus, Ga.😊
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
..........I'm so lucky to have such great friends like you........thank you for the kind words.
Great to hear from you Rick, happy new year ❤❤❤
Happy New Year
Good afternoon Rick great to hear from you and that you are ok🙏
So very kind Thanks
You're going to make me cry. Our God is an awesome God and I am truly blessed to have gotten this chance to see that RICK L is back. What a great Christmas and New Years present for me. God Bless you Rick❤
such kind words......yes God is great......thank you so much
I was so happy to see you back! My best to you and your wife!
It is good to hear from you Rick. God bless and heal you🙏🙏
........blessings back......thank you
Miss you voice mate, Happy new Year
Glad you're back, can't wait to see what you've been doing.
........great to be missed.......thank you!
Your an inspiration and a joy to watch, I've learned so much from you over the years so thanks mate!! I have so many orchids, I would love to show you!
I miss you too, and of course you start your channel,and a happy new years to you
Thanks James.......Happy New Year!
So happy to hear your voice again! Your videos have been so helpful for me. Like many others, I have been thinking of you and wished you are well. Thank you.
.......so very kind thank you!
Welcome back Rick. I was new to your channel 4 years ago but now i have over 100 orchids in my home. Thank you for the knowledge and encouragement you offered. looking forward to learn some more.
100 orchids........that makes me so happy......thank you so very much
HI! Had a prompting to take a look and here's a recent video. So good to hear you - you've been missed. Hope to hear from you again soon, take care and God bless.
......blessings back!
So happy to hear from you again 😁🥰 Happy New Year to you too. Looking forward to chapter 2 😉
thanks Catharine
It's a true blessing to hear from you sir. Your videos have been such a valuable resource in my orchid hobby. Happy New Year to you and yours. I look forward to what you will share with us next. ❤
.......I feel like the blessed one..........thank you
First time commenting on your channel. So glade to see you’re back. I just want to say I’ve learned so much about growing from your videos and I can’t wait to learn more. It will certainly be a happy new year for plant lovers on RUclips.
.....such kind words......I encourage comments and talk here......best way to learn is from others!
Oh What a wonderful day it is bc I just found out ur back!
Life is all good again knowing ur back !!
I just stumbled on knowing from one of Roger’s video where a viewer made the comment” so glad Rick L is back. “
So I immediately went back to ur site.
THANK YOU SO MUCH for coming back; ur voice sounds great.
What a treat I got today.
I hope ur doing good… you sound like you are so that’s wonderful.
I , along with do many others have truly missed you!
Thank you very much.
I will keep you in my prayers.
......what kind words Georgia.....I feel much better and I am enjoying growing orchids again.....many blessings back to you.....
Hi Rick, so glad to hear your voice! We missed you a lot! Every time I mix calmag to feed my orchids, reminds me of your videos on this subject. Thanks for deciding to go back to RUclips again. Wishing you a happy and great New year! Talk soon 😊
.......love your comment.......thank you
SO SO NICE TO HEAR FROM YOU !!!!!!!!!!!
........love hearing from all of you ........thank you
So good to see you back! All the best wishes to you and your loved ones kind Sir.
thank you my friend!
Incredible hear your voice and see your video. This is the best Christmas present ever Rick, so happy that God has held you in his palm of his hand . God bless you🙏🏻❤️
......he truly has.....blessings back.......thank you.
Soooo happy to hear your back with us. I’ve replayed many of your videos and I’ve learned a few things along the way. Please come back. I prayed for you snd your wife to be well. May this new year bring you lots of health, love and time to enjoy it all
.......thanks for the prayers........
I just love your voice! I have learned so much from you So wonderful to have you back ❤❤❤
Thank you so much!
Wow! I can’t believe you are back. It is great to have you back. We missed you. Happy New Year❤
.........happy new year.....
Hi Rick!! I am so glad to find out that you are still with us - I have truly missed you - many prayers have been said for you. I found out about you originally from Roger Frampton. I also heard about your return from Roger. I have learned so much about orchids from you, especially nutrient requirements. Looking forward to seeing lots more videos from you & drink in your wisdom. Welcome back long-lost friend!!!! Peace & Blessings to you & your lovely wife. Trudy Dintzner
thank you so much Trudy.....Peace and blessings to you as well.......
Omg I’m so happy to hear tour voice ….merry Christmas and a happy new year 2024 …blessings to y’all
.....blessings back my friend!
Rick, was so glad to see this recent post and to hear that we can look forward to new developments. Hope you're well and excited about this new project. I'll be checking in.
.......im very excited to start growing again.....thank you
So good to hear your dulcet tones again 😊
Wow! What a great surprise…so good to hear your voice again. Looking forward to some more Rick wisdom! Happy 2024!
thank you......
OMG I was just thinking of you and missing your videos and wondering how you were. I didn't think you would be back and that made me sad. And then I saw your latest videos and it made me so happy. Welcome back. Theres something so relaxing about hearing you talk about your plants with all the birds in the back ground. I hope your doing well Rick.
Thank you so much!!.......it means a lot.
What a surprise! This made my day. Welcome back Rick. Love and light to you and your family for the new year 🙏 I have missed you too. Looking forward to your posts 🌷
........ive missed you all as well........thank you
I was going to search for one of your fertilizer videos and to my surprise A NEW VIDEO!! Roger and Paula mentioned you recently in their videos...so glad to hear your voice. All my best to you and Jan for a happy, healthy new year.
thank you so much ......Paula is the best......and Roger is such a kind soul......full of so much great info for us growers
We have missed you so much! 🥰
.......ive missed you all as well........thank you
I don’t where to put this…. I visit your channel whenever I’m low because you (and Jan) are reminders that good happy people still exist in the world. H@ll, I don’t even have orchids (hurricane Ian saw to that…) To hear your voice through the din of chaos is a miracle. So very glad to hear your voice Rick L. I imagine you have a story to tell. Sending you lots of good ju ju along with some magnesium. 🪴
........so sorry to hear of loosing your collection.......I understand .......thanks for the ju ju...I can use it....
It's so good to hear from you again.
You get 2 subscriptions from me. One from my old channel.
And one from this one. I have had to start this one over, but after you anchorage me to just start. I found that I love it.
.........so glad your still around......I remeber the fish tanks and how it triggered nutrients for me.....
@rickl.orchids I think we are even. It turns out I am pretty good at this hydroponics growing. In some ways, better.
Wow, Wow, so glad to hear your voice! You have been an inspiration to me so much over the past year that I have started my own RUclips channel. I so much look forward to seeing your orchids, if you have been able to maintain your collection over the past few years.
......you so kind ......thank you.......I dont have a single orchid at this time.......Ill explain in my next video what happened......but that is going to change soon.......I will be checking out your channel as well........fantastic to hear!