I, like Ron Martin, have been unable to visit the board very often anymore. That darn thing they call school keeps me so busy that I do not have any more time to read some of the lengthy posts that can often be found here. Many of you may know that I still talk at IBC quite often. This is because the posts are often pithy and do not last more than three or four lines accompanied by a picture. That makes it quite easy to browse through the galleries.
I guess I am complimenting IBC more than this post intended

. I do truly enjoy the lenghty posts at BonsaiTALK. I just can't find the time to read them anymore. Besides, who would want to read more after reading "War and Peace" for several hours a day(which is just a sample of the rigorous school program that I am in, the International Baccalaureate)?
I just stopped in to let everyone know that I am still here, and I miss you all quite a bit. Summer is only six weeks away, and I will be able to talk more often at that time.
On a note completely off topic, my father and I will be going to Japan in November on the "Taiken-ten tour with Ben Oki". I will be sure to take many pictures for the forum.
Best wishes,
Charles