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Guys,
For the first year I did bonsai every tree it seems that I brought to my sensei got the same reaction.(In low Japanese Accent) "This won't a maka gooda bonsai, plant in yard"
Like Matt, everytime it stung a little. But it was not out of meaness it was just his way of saying wake up, read a little, and figure out what characteristics in a tree would make a future masterpiece and stop wasting my time with this junk!
I have taught approx 500 new people to style their first bonsai. I find myself saying the same thing to them. I just say it a little less bluntly and it goes over fine.
We all seem a little sensitive. Could it be the cold? Ease up everybody, Merry Christmas!!!

24-Dec-2001	#10
Bonsainut Carrier of Bonsai Fever Join Date: Oct-2001 Location: So-Cal, US of A Country: America The Beautiful USDA Zone: Zone 9-10 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 1,833	Re: walnut and maple Guys, For the first year I did bonsai every tree it seems that I brought to my sensei got the same reaction.(In low Japanese Accent) "This won't a maka gooda bonsai, plant in yard" Like Matt, everytime it stung a little. But it was not out of meaness it was just his way of saying wake up, read a little, and figure out what characteristics in a tree would make a future masterpiece and stop wasting my time with this junk! I have taught approx 500 new people to style their first bonsai. I find myself saying the same thing to them. I just say it a little less bluntly and it goes over fine. We all seem a little sensitive. Could it be the cold? Ease up everybody, Merry Christmas!!! __________________ Keep growing,---'Nut Lethal Use of Farce