Titan Watch Update 5/14/2001

From: "Craig Allen" callen at fairchildgarden.org> on 2001.05.14 at 23:49:30(6447) All hell has broken loose here. Since I got to work this morning I have been interviewed by local Ch. 6, Ch. 7, Ch. 10, BBC London, Miami Herald again, Lauderdale's Sun Sentinel. I'm pooped. We improved the web cam a bit. http://www.fairchildgarden.org/blooms/amorphophallus01.html I swear (and I don't) It looks like it is preparing to open. Every 30 minutes you can see a definite change. I'm beginning to think that it might be sooner than later, but the heat (it is hot) might be encouraging it. The cool air tonight could slow it down. I feel like an expectant father, freaking out at any change. The media circus has gotten me in a lather. Tension is mounting... aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! Just before I sent this e-mail I went out and looked and it has opened more in the last few minutes. In places the spathe is 3 to 4 inches from the spadix. Still there is no strong fragrance. I think I detect a hint of odor but my co-workers think I'm freaking. The Garden has decided to stay open until 7PM for the next several days. Craig M. Allen +More Conservatory Manager Fairchild Tropical Garden 10901 Old Cutler Road Coral Gables(Miami), Florida, USA 33156-4296 Tel. 305-667-1651 ext. 3320 Fax 305-661-8953 e-mail callen@fairchildgarden.org web: www.fairchildgarden.org

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