kingkong

Without mentioning any names, a cypress such as this was taken to a big time show in Cal. It was collected in Florida so a long journey. The tree was benched and positioned in its proper display area with one strange feature. A well known bonsai teacher strolled by to say high to his old friend and remarked about the tree and why did it have a white hanky draped over a portion of the bc bonsai. At the perfect moment the owner gently tugged at the hanky removing it from the tree only to reveal the very proud appendage attached to the trunk. I was told the room paused in horror and wild laughter ensued immediately after the teacher demonstrated his approval with a polite bow toward the tree. It was named 'Moby' that evening at the cock tail party.