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Rockm, how did you come to know this fellow who helped you out? Did he live nearby?

Ive seen alot of your posts and have come to respect your knowledge. I would be glad to come help you with your bald cypress but by mapquest your still 5-6 hours away from me - and your one of the closer bonsaitalk members I have noticed!

I read - ALOT.... I have books, I live on the internet, etc but theres no substitute for experience - someone who has been there done that. For that matter, alot of the "principles" vary out there depending on who you typed the web page or book.

Even so - people live very busy lives, outside of my family, work and house chores/improvements - theres little time for second jobs etc.

So as I continue to grow trunks, chop them, and style some of the older stock I have, its always a little bit leap of faith that i have read and understood certain principles. If I didnt get them right, its just back to the drawing board and a little deeper into my wallet. [img]images/btsmilies/grin.gif[/img]

10-May-2007	#32
watchndsky bonsaiTALK Artisan Join Date: Oct-2006 Location: W-S, North Carolina Country: United States USDA Zone: 7a AHS Heat Zone: 7 Posts: 127	Rockm, how did you come to know this fellow who helped you out? Did he live nearby? Ive seen alot of your posts and have come to respect your knowledge. I would be glad to come help you with your bald cypress but by mapquest your still 5-6 hours away from me - and your one of the closer bonsaitalk members I have noticed! I read - ALOT.... I have books, I live on the internet, etc but theres no substitute for experience - someone who has been there done that. For that matter, alot of the "principles" vary out there depending on who you typed the web page or book. Even so - people live very busy lives, outside of my family, work and house chores/improvements - theres little time for second jobs etc. So as I continue to grow trunks, chop them, and style some of the older stock I have, its always a little bit leap of faith that i have read and understood certain principles. If I didnt get them right, its just back to the drawing board and a little deeper into my wallet. [img]images/btsmilies/grin.gif[/img]