Dale Cochoy

Well, I guess since i took the time to read all these posts I should make a comment(s)

It was Pootsies comment that started me thinking. It APPEARED that he was not pleased with some workshop tree(s) and their outcome? Unless I'd read it wrong?
But, I gotta ask, did you pick the workshop for the stock or the name? I've seen some of the worst junk trees used for workshops given by "names" You sometimes have to decide which is more important, dropping a "name" or having nice stock! Sometimes you wanna check the material before you pick your "name".
I've heard people say that the point of workshops is gleening knowledge from a "master", if the plant survives that's just a PLUS. I , personally don't agree, I think you should have a living plant for your money and would NEVER use stock that was questionable at the end, but, I can see how some folks might agree with that statement. I guess it is a degree of what exactly you are after. and, are you experienced to grow it when done?

Demo's....I still love watching demos (when I get a chance at conventions) done by MOST people. I ALWAYS learn something new and new techniques and like to see their solutions to problems. I'm always hepped to get to work on stuff when I get home. Sometimes I can recognize a tree that doesn't have a chance in hell to survive but often it's not the tree or the work on it, but, the pilgrim who wins it in a raffle or bids in auction.

The new ABS idea is MORE than seminar, but instead a "Teaching symposium" more revolving around CLASSES than sit-and-watch demos.
Dale

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Dale Cochoy
Wild Things Bonsai Studio
Yakimono no Kokoro Bonsai Pottery
Hartville, Ohio