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Originally Posted by agraham
Dan Robinson I presume,has been an inspiration to many.I know he was to me in the early years.It seems his light(or presence) faded for a while...or perhaps it was just my inattention or chosen path.I have never met him and probably never will,but consider you very lucky to have this opportunity.Thanks for re opening my eyes to an American pioneer in the bonsai world.
andy
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I think people forget, or do not know, that Dan started in this art in 1957. I get more than a little blown away by that fact. He is always calling me a baby. Because he was 14 years into it when I was born.
I think they also do not realize that technically speaking the very first tree at the nat arbo is his. The "Jackie Gleason" tree... (or however his name is spelled...lol)
It was there before Naka's tree. But because they wanted Naka's tree to be "first" they put Dan's tree in a different place. It is/was at the entrance to some pavillion. It was commissioned to celebrate the birthday of the National Forestry Service as I recall. It's an interesting story. I'll have to ask him to tell it to me again.
Your friend as ever,
Victrinia