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Originally Posted by Dale Cochoy
I wanted to reply to this ....
but...
I won't.... 
I can tell from last few posts that "The word of Dan" will prevail in Vics posts from now on. 
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The day a friend as dear to me as you... hesitates to speak his mind to me... is a sad day. There is no thing which I would not wish you to say. You could tell me that Dan is full of it, and I'd respect that. And then I'd ask questions... because you know I always do. Do not be afraid that I have no thoughts of my own. Believe me, I have Dan explain himself to me all the time, when I don't quite agree.
But I respectfully acknowledge that he is a huge influence... I can't spend up to 15 hours a week with the man, up to my neck in trees, and not be influenced by him. But never doubt the ability of my mind to decide for itself. You know me better than that Dale.
I am posting his trees... I am showing his work, or the work he has asked me to do. If someone asks me why he does something, or why he asks me to do something a certain way, out of respect I will answer as he would answer it.
So tell me what you wanted to say... I truly desire to hear it. You would be hard put to offend me Dale... because it's not personal to me. Thinking I have given up having a mind of my own, if you truly believe it, would disturb me. But it does not offend me.
I tell you the truth, and I think Dan would be pleased enough to hear me say so... I have no intention of becoming a clone of Dan. I have every intention of doing what he really desires of me though... and that is to create my own unique expression in the art of bonsai. Exactly what that will be... I have no idea. I'm still learning to see with open eyes.
So no holding your tongue... and more, no ducking for cover. Not with me, or from me anyway. I'm the last person on this earth you would need to hold you tongue with. (smile)
Your friend in all things,
Victrinia