Jay

OK..... I have been makeing a big deal about my level of knowledge being..... Novice. Well what does it mean? How many levels of ability are there? Is there an actual ranking system, or am I free to develop one?

I throw out for your pleasure the following:

1- Newbie.................... no trees, no knowledge, only desire
2- Beginner..................I got my first tree, .... ..... what do I do?
3- Advanced Beginner..My first tree(s) made it for 6 months
4- Novice..................... I have trees that have survived more than a year. They are in training with a goal in mind. I still need direction and help. I do have some knowledge and a bit of confidence..
5- Journeymen............I have fairly good knowledge on my own trees, I can see the tree inside raw material most of the time. I may have killed my share of trees, but feel confident in my ability.
6- Advanced............
7- Craftsman...........
8- Expert.................

OK this is a start..... you may not like my 8 levels of rank.... you may want more or you may want less. You may not agree with my description of each rank.... I do not know if I like it either....
It would be nice to hear your opinion of my proposed system and your honest opinion of your position within it!

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A Bonsai student living with his trees at N 44.37 W 77.49...
Think before you act... then think again... no good comes from rushing

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