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well said fred. you got me to thinking about how little i know about the eastern cultures and how stereotypically we think of them. i had posted a thread about a japanese garden that i was in the process of constructing (http://forum.bonsaitalk.com/showthr...57157#post57157), then i read your thread. now, i will continue with the garden area's current path, but i will definatley do my research as to the why, how, and what before again attempting to recreate anything of any cultural background. it is funny though, you apply a few principles to create a bonsai and BAM, bonsai it is. that is the western world in a nutshell, most don't have the patience to learn what it is all about, sad state of affairs really.

chris

13-Jun-2004	#5
ChrisM bonsaiTALK Master Chief Join Date: Jan-2004 Location: norton, massachusetts Country: usa USDA Zone: 6 AHS Heat Zone: 4 Posts: 1,155	well said fred. you got me to thinking about how little i know about the eastern cultures and how stereotypically we think of them. i had posted a thread about a japanese garden that i was in the process of constructing (http://forum.bonsaitalk.com/showthr...57157#post57157), then i read your thread. now, i will continue with the garden area's current path, but i will definatley do my research as to the why, how, and what before again attempting to recreate anything of any cultural background. it is funny though, you apply a few principles to create a bonsai and BAM, bonsai it is. that is the western world in a nutshell, most don't have the patience to learn what it is all about, sad state of affairs really. chris __________________ A bonsai is like a good marriage.You commit, for better or for worse, till death do you part. I DO!!!