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Old 28-Nov-2007   #9
Dav4
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Originally Posted by bonhe
Thanks for all comments.


Dave, Jins are big, but I have to think many many times before I decide to reduce them as Ms. Vic does.

I agree completely! I have a very old Rocky mountain juniper that is mostly natural deadwood, and some would say reducing the deadwood would improve its quality. However, once the jins/shari is carved or reduced, the tree is changed forever, so I'm taking my time, too. Good luck,

Dave
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