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Nice opinion piece Al. Some great responses too.

As far as the 'professional only' techniques that have been mentioned I can see Walter's point - to an extent. We must admit that however difficult the relationship of these techniques seem to be they are by far not brain surgery (or heart surgery or rocket science).

I'm sure a lot of people have killed trees trying these 'far out' styling techniques. I would venture that these same people have difficulty keeping things alive on a regular basis. As Walter pointed out so well "these are people who do not yet even know how to create a decent bonsai in general". Well put.

I agree with Al in the spirit of his opinion - get out there and do it. In my business we have a saying - the difference between a professional and an amateur is that the professional knows how to fix his mistakes. I would like to add that a professional knows when they have made a mistake and an amateur for the most part is clueless in the error.

2-Mar-2007	#9
Graydon bonsaiTALK Master Chief Join Date: Apr-2006 Location: Lakeland - Florida Country: United States USDA Zone: 9A AHS Heat Zone: 11 Posts: 1,004	Nice opinion piece Al. Some great responses too. As far as the 'professional only' techniques that have been mentioned I can see Walter's point - to an extent. We must admit that however difficult the relationship of these techniques seem to be they are by far not brain surgery (or heart surgery or rocket science). I'm sure a lot of people have killed trees trying these 'far out' styling techniques. I would venture that these same people have difficulty keeping things alive on a regular basis. As Walter pointed out so well "these are people who do not yet even know how to create a decent bonsai in general". Well put. I agree with Al in the spirit of his opinion - get out there and do it. In my business we have a saying - the difference between a professional and an amateur is that the professional knows how to fix his mistakes. I would like to add that a professional knows when they have made a mistake and an amateur for the most part is clueless in the error. __________________ There is unrest in the Forest There is trouble with the trees For the maples want more sunlight And the oaks ignore their pleas.