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I have to agree with you (ROCKM) on your points. I have slowly been reducing my collection to the trees that I really like and see a future for. Not surprising, these are the trees that were in general better at the outset. ALL of the big box purchases are gone. ALL of the spur of the moment collected trees are gone or will be shortly.

Another topic could be the 'rescue' cuttings. The ones that occur when you prune a tree. I'm trying to eliminate the desire to do this as well. They only take time, energy and sometimes money from the trees that should be my main focus.

At the moment I've saved up a few hundred dollars for the purchase of a tree. I'm proud of myself for having gone and looked at several trees and walked away. So far, the money has not burned a hole in my pocket. I know what I want and I hope I can stand my ground and not give in to temptation.

Jay

1-May-2007	#7
Jay YOU CAN NOT RUSH TIME Join Date: Sep-2001 Location: Jeffersonville Vt Country: USA USDA Zone: 4 AHS Heat Zone: 3 Posts: 2,154	I have to agree with you (ROCKM) on your points. I have slowly been reducing my collection to the trees that I really like and see a future for. Not surprising, these are the trees that were in general better at the outset. ALL of the big box purchases are gone. ALL of the spur of the moment collected trees are gone or will be shortly. Another topic could be the 'rescue' cuttings. The ones that occur when you prune a tree. I'm trying to eliminate the desire to do this as well. They only take time, energy and sometimes money from the trees that should be my main focus. At the moment I've saved up a few hundred dollars for the purchase of a tree. I'm proud of myself for having gone and looked at several trees and walked away. So far, the money has not burned a hole in my pocket. I know what I want and I hope I can stand my ground and not give in to temptation. Jay __________________ 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