bonsaiTALK Community - View Single Post - Exhibits Instead Of "Shows" (New Years Wishes III)

This reply is for Andy, but not entirely directed to him.
I will interchange exhibit for show frequently, and do not mean to degrade exhibit in any way, as to say that most of these venues will be known as "shows".

The obvious: We all do "Bonsai"

The less obvious - When was the last time we went to:
1. a coin show
2. a koi show
3. a dog show
4. a stamp or coin collecting show
5. an art show
6. an Ikebana show
7. a cactus, iris, violet or orchid show
8. a tropical fish show
9. an air show
10. etc., etc.

Anyone see tunnel vision here...

I'll bet these people are just as pasionate about the stuff they believe in and probably wish in some way that all those that enter would elevate the way the collect, display, and grow their works would elevate it to artist ranks. I too am sure that they would love to have a huge National show with an organizing body that has competant judges and everyone gets along and sings hail to the chief when the "big guy" comes in.

There will always be those that want more from something then the activity is willing to give. There will always be discussion on what is the best way to achieve that too.

It will probably happen when the guy with the talent, access and means gives it a go.

Al Keppler, the little guy

31-Dec-2003	#8
bonsaial1 Bonsai Doer Join Date: Aug-2001 Location: Fresno, CA Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: 13SH Posts: 5,467	This reply is for Andy, but not entirely directed to him. I will interchange exhibit for show frequently, and do not mean to degrade exhibit in any way, as to say that most of these venues will be known as "shows". The obvious: We all do "Bonsai" The less obvious - When was the last time we went to: 1. a coin show 2. a koi show 3. a dog show 4. a stamp or coin collecting show 5. an art show 6. an Ikebana show 7. a cactus, iris, violet or orchid show 8. a tropical fish show 9. an air show 10. etc., etc. Anyone see tunnel vision here... I'll bet these people are just as pasionate about the stuff they believe in and probably wish in some way that all those that enter would elevate the way the collect, display, and grow their works would elevate it to artist ranks. I too am sure that they would love to have a huge National show with an organizing body that has competant judges and everyone gets along and sings hail to the chief when the "big guy" comes in. There will always be those that want more from something then the activity is willing to give. There will always be discussion on what is the best way to achieve that too. It will probably happen when the guy with the talent, access and means gives it a go. Al Keppler, the little guy __________________ I been kidding the last seven years. no.... really!